RESO 2016-15_409 N Broadway (Mariscos Hector ABC & After-Hrs)

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visitors. Furthermore, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Conditions of approval have been placed on this conditional use permit that will maintain a safe and attractive environment in Downtown Santa Ana. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. Mariscos Hector restaurant is located in a commercial area and its operation is compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. G. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the recommended action is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3). This exemption applies to projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The project proposes to allow the on -premise sale of beer, wine, and spirits with a separate conditional use permit to allow after hours operation at a full-service restaurant within an existing structure. It has been found by the City's development review agencies that the use will not create any adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, or safety concerns. The cumulative impact of this project will not be significant as the use will be complimentary with the nearby commercial uses in the area. There is no reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to the facility having the necessary infrastructure to operate the proposed use. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2016-24 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability, claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of the City of Santa Ana. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-08 and 2016-09 as conditioned in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated April 11, 2016, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2016-15 Page 5 of 7