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CUP No. 2016 -24 July 11, 2016 Page 3 information„ staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained In this report. 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 food - related amenity. The granting of the CUP for this space will allow the restaurant to serve complementary alcoholic beverages to their seasonal menu offerings and provide their guests with a full culinary experience, The proposed use will not be detrimental: to the health, safety, and welfare of the - community. The lead and management positions of the restaurant staff have previous restaurant experience and are knowledgeable regarding safety and service procedures of food, alcoholic, and nonalcoholic beverages. Additionally, all members of management and floor staff will have alcohol training and certification. The proposed ABC license will be in compliance with all other regulations, including alcohol storage and display area criteria set forth in Section 41- 196{8}(25) of the SAMC. Further, the site will be in compliance with all operational standards set forth in Section 41.196(g) of the SAME, which govern the on- 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, Clever Leaf Is proposing to locate within an existing development that contains several other retail and eating establishments, and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding businesses. Police Department Analysls 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. 31 C -5