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Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-40 November 28, 2016 Page 4 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. This business address is located in Reporting District No. 181, which ranks 100 out of 1.02 citywide districts in total number of police -related incidents. This reporting district Is one of the lowest in reported incidents and is not 20 percent higher than the average number of reported crimes in all reporting districts, in addition, the Police Department contends that the: operational standards applicable to on -premise ABC licenses will mitigate any potential negative impacts to the surrounding community. As a result, the Police Department does not oppose granting this applicant's request. Public Notification The project site is not located within the boundary of an established neighborhood association. However, the site is adjacent to the Park Santiago Neighborhood Association. Staff notified the representative of the neighborhood, 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 notices were mailed to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of printing this report, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any member of the public. 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 affect on the environment. The project proposes to allow the on -premise sale of alcoholic beverages 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 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, General Rule Exemption/Environmental Review No. 2016-142 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Objectives No. 2 (create new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies) and No, 4 (continue to pursue objectives that shape Santa Ana into a thriving, culturally diverse, shopping, dining, and entertainment destination). 31 E-6