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5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of <br />the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed <br />use. <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. <br />The granting of this conditional use permit supports several <br />policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land <br />Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the <br />City's needs for goods and services. Providing a variety of <br />full-service restaurants that feature alcoholic beverages on <br />their menus offers additional dining options for Santa Ana <br />residents and visitors. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land <br />Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial <br />properties, and encourages increased levels of capital <br />investment. The Green Parrot Villa's tenancy will continue to <br />contribute to the maintenance and viability of the commercial <br />development in which it is located. Further, Policy 2.9 of the <br />Land Use Element supports developments that create a <br />business environment that is safe and attractive. Operational <br />standards for the proposed ABC license will maintain a safe <br />and attractive environment in the neighborhood. Finally, <br />Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development <br />that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land <br />uses. The restaurant is located in a commercial center and its <br />expanded operations are compatible with the surrounding <br />commercial and museum related businesses. <br />E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the <br />recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15301. <br />The Class 1 exemption allows the licensing of existing private structures <br />and facilities when there is no expansion of the existing use, but allows the <br />operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or leasing of existing <br />structures. No modification to the exterior of the building is proposed. <br />Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2017-21 will be filed for <br />this project. <br />Section 2. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the <br />City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability, <br />claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this <br />project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any <br />environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of <br />the City of Santa Ana. <br />Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting <br />the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-13 for the project <br />located at 2035 North Main Street. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted <br />at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning <br />Resolution No. 2017-15 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />