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CUP No. 2016 -19 July 11, 2016 Page 3 The on- premise sale of alcoholic beverages to customers is intended to provide a service ancillary to the primary restaurant use. This will thereby benefit the community by providing a restaurant with an additional and complementary food - related amenity. The granting of the CUP for this space will allow the restaurant to function within this neighborhood as a family -owned eating establishment. Moreover, the proposed license will not adversely affect the General Plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Providing a variety of full- service restaurants that feature alcoholic beverages on their menus offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Brasa Rotisserie restaurant's tenancy will contribute to the maintenance and viability of the commercial development in which it is located, Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Operational standards for the proposed ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment in the neighborhood. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The restaurant is located in a commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses (Exhibit 6). 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 on -sale licenses, the Police Department compares crime in the project area to crime citywide. Crime data is collected by reporting district. When a project is located in a reporting district with more than 20 percent of the average crime rate citywide, the Police Department will consider this information in making its recommendation. The project at 3940 South Bristol Street is located in Reporting District No. 131, Reporting District No. 131 ranks 54 out of 102 reporting districts in the number of police related calls for service. This reporting district is below the average for criminal activity threshold established by the State for high crime. The Police Department contends that the operational standards applicable to on- premise ABC licenses will mitigate any potential negative impacts to the surrounding community. Public Notification The project is not located within the boundaries of a Santa Ana neighborhood, but is in close proximity to the South Coast Neighborhood. Staff contacted the president of the South Coast Neighborhood Association to ensure that the neighborhood was notified of this project and 31 B -5