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Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 4 of 15 suitable kitchen facilities and supplying an assortment of foods. Additionally, the eating brewpub will utilize no more than five percent (5%) of the gross floor area for display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is the maximum threshold established by the SAMC. In addition, operational standards will ensure the project remains in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations related to alcohol sales to ensure that the use does not impact neighboring properties or create an attractive nuisance. 5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. The approval of the requested CUP is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of District Center – Medium High (DC-3), as commercial uses are a supported land use. This general plan designation provides for distinctly urban retail, residential mixed-use, and employment centers that are well connected to public transportation. Additionally, the Project would also be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan. Specifically, the Project aligns with Land Use Element (LU) Goal LU-2 and Policies LU-2.2 and LU-2.6, which aim to provide a balanced mix of land uses that meet the City’s diverse needs, capture local spending, offer a range of employment opportunities, and promote rehabilitation. Additionally, the Project aligns with Economic Prosperity Element (EP) Goals EP-1, EP-2, and EP-3. Specifically, policy EP-1.2 supports efforts to strengthen and expand citywide business attraction in order to achieve the City’s full employment potential, policy EP-2.11 supports economic development initiatives and land use strategies that preserve and foster an environment that allows the goods producing sector to thrive, and policy EP-3.4 encourages development of “complete communities” that provide a range of housing, services, amenities, and transportation options to s upport the retention and attraction of a skilled workforce and employment base. The Project would provide for a unique brewpub in Downtown Santa Ana that would provide an additional dining and drinking option to Santa Ana residents, workers, and visitors and would promote local spending and offer employment opportunities. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1 exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The Project proposes to allow the sale of beer for on-premises and off-premises consumption