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Conditional Use Permit No. 2016 -38 November 14, 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. Staff has reviewed the applicant's request to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for off - premise consumption at this location. Since the proposed alcohol license is intended to provide an added amenity to the supermarket, and because the sale of alcoholic beverages will be ancillary to the primary sale of regular grocery items, staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Aldi grocery store is an established retail business with a history of service to the community. The proposed grocery store and ancillary alcohol sales will enhance the economic viability of the area and create a one stop shopping opportunity for visitors and residents in the community. The proposed CUP will be in compliance with all other regulations, including alcohol storage and display area set forth in Section 41- 196(c) of the SAMC. Further the site will be in compliance with all the operational standards set forth in Section 41- 196(f) of the SAMC, which govern the off - premises sale of alcoholic beverages (Exhibit 6). Finally, the proposed CUP will be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, including Goal 2 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. Aid! proposes to provide an additional amenity as part of the retail operations, to serve shoppers and residents of the City similar to the supermarkets in the immediate vicinity. 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 alcohol consumption are mitigated to the greatest extent possible. For off -sale licenses the Police Department analyzes the crime rate in the area using the standards and definitions contained in the Business and Professions Code Section 23948.4(c)(2), which also are utilized by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). This section defines "reported crimes" as criminal homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny theft, and motor vehicle theft, combined with all arrests for other crimes, both felonies and misdemeanors, except traffic citations. 31A-5