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Conditional Use Permit No. 2016 -38 November 14, 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 the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (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 project at 2840 South Bristol Street is located in Reporting District No. 129. This reporting district is below the 20 percent threshold established by the State for high crime. The Police Department contends that the operational standards applicable to an off -sale ABC license will mitigate any potential negative impacts to the surrounding community. Therefore, the Santa Ana Police Department does not oppose the granting of a CUP. Moreover the subject property's census tract Is not over concentrated with ABC licenses and the location is not categorized as being in a high crime reporting district; therefore a letter of Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN) will not be required for this application. Public Notification The project site is located within the Thorton Park Neighborhood Association and within the vicinity of the Sunwood Central and Republic Homes associations. Staff contacted the presidents of the Thorton Park, Sunwood Central and Republic Homes neighborhood associations, who identified no concerns with the project. 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 printing of this report, no areas of concern were raised, nor had any correspondence, either written or electronic, been received from any members of the public. CEQ 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 off - premise sale of beer, wine, and spirits at a grocery store within an existing structure; the proposed 499 - square -foot addition is allowed by the SAMC by right and is not subject to CEQA. 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 complementary 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 -123 will be filed for this project. 31A-6