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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -16 May 9, 2016 Page 4 Based on the average crime rate and adjacent residences, the Police Department recommends approval of the CUP provided that the established standards are complied with to ensure that this location operates as a bona fide eating establishment and does not aggravate existing conditions or negatively impact adjacent residents. The project site is located within the Fairhaven Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted the president of the association, who identified no concerns with the project. Additionally, the project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. a In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15301. The Class 1 exemption allows the operating, permitting and licensing of existing private structures with negligible or no expansion of the existing use. The proposed application is to approve an alcoholic beverage control license and allow the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits within an existing commercial building. An alcoholic beverage control license and allow the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits within an existing commercial building has been found by the City's development review agencies to not create any adverse impacts. An alcoholic beverage control license and allow the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits is proposed to be located on a site that is not designated by federal, state, or local agencies to be an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern. The cumulative impact of this project will not be significant; the property is already served by roads and utilities, and will not create any adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, or safety concerns. There is no reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The project is not located within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway and will not result in damage to scenic resources. The project is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Lastly, the project is not proposed on a site that is considered a historical resource or that is listed in the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties. As a result, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -38 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Objective No. 2 (create new opportunities for business /job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies). •.