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storage of alcoholic beverages, which is the maximum threshold established by the Santa Ana Municipal Code. 5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City. The proposed sale of alcoholic beverage 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 recreation venues such as arenas, gaming facilities, bowling alleys, and the subject facility that feature alcoholic beverages with food offers additional entertainment 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. eSports arena is located in a commercial area and its operation will be compatible 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 an eating establishment proposed within an indoor recreation use. It has been found by the City 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. 2017 -11 will be filed for this project. 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 Conditional Use Permit No. 2017 -09 as conditioned Resolution No. 2017 -12 Page 3 of 5 31 B -16