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Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 2 of 15 Section 23958.4, requires a determination of PCN when a request for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption is located within an area deemed to have an undue concentration of off-premises alcohol licenses as determined by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”). G. On March 10, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for CUP No. 2025-02. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearing to a date uncertain. H. On April 2, 2025, the Applicant held a voluntary community meeting at Newsong Church at 1010 W. Seventeenth Street. Notification for this meeting included flyers mailed out to property owners within 2,000 feet of the proposed project area and direct notification to representatives of the Riverview Neighborhood Association and Artesia-Pillar Neighborhood Association of the community meeting. I. On April 14, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed continued public hearing for CUP No. 2025-02. J. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant a CUP pursuant to SAMC Section 41- 638, have been established for CUP No. 2025-02 to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits, for off-premises consumption at a new grocery store (Ole City Market) located at 1623 W. Seventeenth Street: 1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general wellbeing of the neighborhood or community. The sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-premises consumption at the subject location will contribute to the general wellbeing of the existing neighborhood. It will provide an ancillary service to Ole City Market customers by allowing them the ability to purchase a wider variety of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with groceries. This would allow the market to remain economically viable and compete with nearby stores offering the same type of services, and would allow the market to better serve the community by providing an added convenience and a “one-stop” shopping experience. Operational standards applicable to the ABC license, pursuant to SAMC Section 41- 196(f), and conditions of approval will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and will ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. 2. That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-premises