31E - CUP - 2741 W MACARTHUR BLVD

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CUP No. 2016 -21 May 23, 2016 Page 3 The purpose of regulating establishments that sell alcoholic beverages is to set forth operating practices and procedures, to limit the number of establishments to avoid overconcentration of establishments that sell alcoholic beverages, and to minimize impacts to surrounding areas, Because the proposed Super King Market will exceed 10,000 square feet in size, the overconcentration and separation criteria established in SAMC Section 41- 196(4) do not apply. However, approval of a CUP is still required to allow the supermarket to sell alcohol. Staff has reviewed the applicant's request to establish an off -sale ABC license at this location. In analyzing the request, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval. The proposed off -sale ABC license will provide an additional service and convenience to the community by allowing patrons the ability to purchase alcoholic beverages in conjunction with groceries and other general merchandise found in the store. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Super King is an established supermarket chain with policies, procedures, and employee training programs focused on preventing the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors. Moreover, Super King Market has acquired a license that is already established in the retail shopping center, which has no history of disciplinary action, and relocating to a different unit within the same center. The proposed project will enhance the economic viability of the area and enable this neighborhood - serving retail center to continue to compete with nearby shopping centers in Santa Ana, as well as those in Costa Mesa, The proposed ABC license will be in compliance with all other regulations, including alcohol storage and display area and separation criteria set forth In Section 41- 196(c) of the SAMC. Further, the site will be in compliance with all operational standards set forth in Section 41- 196(f) of the SAMC, which govern the off - premise sale of alcoholic beverages (Exhibit 6). Finally, the proposed ABC license will be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, including Goals 2 and 5 of the Land Use Element, which encourages land uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability, that mitigate any potential impacts, and are compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. Super King Market is proposing to locate within an existing commercial shopping center, with its operations and proposed ABC license compatible with the surrounding uses. Police Department Analysis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in order to ensure that the potential crime and nuisance behaviors associated with such uses are mitigated to the greatest extent possible. For off -sale licenses, the 31 E -5