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CUP Nos. 2017 -01, 2017 -04 & 2017 -05 March 13, 2017 Page 5 Market will be consistent with other restaurants and will result in a facility that maintains a stronger economic viability due to the ability to host private events. The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurants to compete with other nearby restaurants that also offer banquet facilities for special events and private parties. Moreover, the banquet use will allow the restaurants to remain economically viable and contribute to the overall success of the downtown area in which it is located, helping to decrease the number of vacant tenant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the site. All banquet activity will occur on- premise and located within a commercial corridor, and therefore, any potential noise impacts will be mitigated. Parking is accommodated on- street and in parking structures as required by the SD84 zone. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. A restaurant with a banquet facility will provide an additional dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The proposed McFadden Public Market restaurant will be located in a commercial corridor and is compatible with surrounding land uses. ,, . WMEM » • CEQA,'Strategic Plan Alignment, and Public Notification & Coin, mul Outreach 'CEQA CEQA Type General Rule Section 15061 b 3 Reason(s) This exemption applies to projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is Exempt or Analysis no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed after -hours operation (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.) is consistent with other food establishments operating in the vicinity and augments the area's ability to remain economically viable. The project proposes to allow the operation of a Type 47 alcoholic beverage control license to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits at a bona -fide restaurant. The project includes a banquet use which offers another food - related amenity to the Downtown core. The City has determined that the use will not create any adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, or safe concerns. Strategic Plan Alignment Goal(s) and Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No.3 (Economic Policy(s) Development) Objective No. 2 of creating new opportunities for businessljob growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies. 31A-7