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The proposed sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at this location will not adversely affect the General Plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Providing a variety of full-service restaurants that provide alcoholic beverages as part of their menu offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. EI Calamar is located in a ommemial—area— and—its--eper-ation—is eompatibte with the surrounding commercial businesses. E. 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 alcoholic beverages at a full-service restaurant. 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 and that no expansion of square footage is proposed. Section 2. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability, claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of the City of Santa Ana. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-29 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein for the project located at 315 West Seventeenth Street. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated February 27, 2017, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2017-04 Page 3 of 5