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CUP Nos. 2016-42 & 2016-43 November 28, 2016 Page 3 On -Premise Alcoholic Beverage Sales CUP The purpose of regulating establishments that sell alcoholic beverages is to set forth operating practices and procedures, and to minimize impacts to surrounding areas. Staff has reviewed the applicant's request to sell alcoholic beverages for on -premise consumption. Since the proposed use is intended to provide an added amenity to the restaurant, and the sale of alcoholic beverages will be ancillary to the primary use as an eating establishment, staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP. The proposed sale of alcoholic beverages for on premise consumption will not be detrimental to the health, safety; and welfare of the community. Gu Ramen is an established restaurant business with a history of service to the community and visitors of the City. The existing eating establishment and proposed alcoholic beverage service will enhance the economic viability of the area and create a more attractive dining opportunity for visitors and residents in the community. Moreover; the proposed CUP will be in compliance with all regulations, including alcohol storage and display area, standards as 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(g) of the SAMC, which govern the on -premises sale of alcoholic beverages (Exhibit 5), After -Hours Operations CUP The proposed after-hours conditional use permit will allow the proposed restaurant to remain open past 12.00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Gu Ramen is located in Downtown Santa Ana surrounded by offices, retail stores, and similar full service restaurants. Conditions of approval have been placed upon the use that will minimize the possibility for any potential noise or safety impacts typically associated with after-hours operations. Finally, because no outdoor seating is proposed at the location, all business activity will be contained within the building, mitigating any noise impacts to surrounding land uses. The proposed CUP's 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. Gu Ramen proposes to provide an additional amenity as part of the restaurant operations by serving alcoholic beverages to guests and residents of the City. Police Department Analysis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages and after-hours operation in order to ensure that the potential crime and nuisance behaviors associated with alcohol consumption are mitigated to the greatest extent possible. For on -sale licenses, the Police Department analyzes the crime rate in the area using 31 F-5