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Conditional Use Permit No. 2016 -31 September 12, 2016 Page 4 The Police Department then compares the number of such crimes in the reporting district as compared to the number of crimes in other reporting districts. In keeping with the standard used by State ABC and Business and Professions Code, should the Police Department determine that the reporting district has a 20 percent greater number of reported crimes than the average number found in all reporting districts, the Police Department will consider this information in making its recommendation. The Police Department has reviewed the application and has noted that the restaurant is located within Reporting District No. 206, which ranks 7�h out of 102 Citywide Districts in total number of police- related incidents. This puts the restaurant in an area of the City considered above average in police - related incidents. The Police Department contends that the operational standards applicable to on- premise ABC licenses will mitigate any potential impacts to the surrounding community. Moreover, the proposed conditional use permit will also be consistent with similar ABC licenses for restaurants in the area. Therefore, the Santa Ana Police Department does not oppose the granting of a CUP to these businesses. Public Notification The project is located within the boundary of the Saddleback View Neighborhood Association and Is located adjacent to the Lyon Street Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted both neighborhood associations to ensure that they were notified of this project and to identify any areas of concern. The neighborhood representatives had no further comments regarding the proposed CUP at the time the staff report was prepared. The project site was also 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, has been received. CEQA Compliance 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 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 -90 will be filed for this project. 31A-6