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CUP No. 2025-01 – Wendy’s After-Hours CUP (2600 S. Bristol Street) January 27, 2025 Page 5 4 7 5 6 uses that meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs. Policy 2.2 of the LU encourages a range of commercial uses to capture a greater share of local spending and offer a range of employment opportunities. Approval of this CUP allows Wendy’s to capture additional clientele during non-traditional operating hours in an effort to serve late night customers and early morning commuters. Policy 2.7 of the LU supports land use decisions that encourage the creation, development, and retention of business in Santa Ana. Approval of this CUP will encourage further investment on the site through both interior and exterior remodels. Goal 3 of the LU encourages the preservation and improvement of the character and integrity of the existing neighborhoods and districts. Approval of this CUP facilitates the operations of a long-established eating establishment located at this corner of Bristol and Central Avenue. Policy 3.7 of the LU supports the promotion of a clean, safe, and creative environment for Santa Ana’s residents, workers, and visitors. Approval of this CUP demonstrates the city’s support for local businesses to reinvest in their facilities. Additionally, a property maintenance agreement will be executed to ensure the sire is regularly maintained. Goal 4 supports a sustainable Santa Ana through improvements to the built environment. Lastly, Policy 4.1 of the LU encourages the promotion of complete neighborhoods by encouraging a mix of complementary uses, community services, and people-places within a walkable area. The granting of the CUP will provide an additional service to Santa Ana residents and visitors, thereby positively contributing to the economic viability of the area by promoting local spending, offering employment opportunities, and providing a safe workplace. In addition, the eating establishment is located within an existing commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. Police Department Analysis The Police Department has reviewed this request and has no concerns, as the operational standards applicable to businesses operating after-hours and subsequent conditions of approval will mitigate any potential impacts to the surrounding community. The Police Department reviews such applications for after-hours operation in order to ensure that the potential crime and nuisance behaviors associated with operating late into the night/early morning are mitigated to the greatest extent possible. The Police Department carefully evaluated a 500-foot radius for the site’s vicinity and determined that there has been approximately 449 service calls in the project site’s vicinity between the one-year period of January 1, 2024, and December 22, 2024. Of those 449 calls, ninety-four (94) resulted in reports taken in. None of the service calls received were due to violent crimes. The reports were the result of seven vehicular collisions, minor property crimes, and one drunk driver report. According to the Police Department, the number of calls for service is commensurate with the 500-foot radius. Based on its review, the Police Department has no issues of concern regarding this application.