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CUP No. 2015-19-MOD-1 – Benchmark Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits (601 E. Santa Ana Boulevard) May 12, 2025 Page 5 4 9 7 2 environment as intended by SD-84. The property has no active code enforcement violations since Benchmark began operation in 2019, and the Police Department Analysis confirms no reported incidents of violent crimes between April 2024 through April 2025. Operational standards applicable to an ABC license and proposed conditions of approval will mitigate potential impacts and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. The site is located approximately 1,580 linear feet to the north from the nearest off-sale alcoholic retailer (Food 4 Less located at 315 E. First Street), 500 linear feet south of Saint Joseph Catholic School, and 1,000 linear feet northwest of Garfield Elementary School. The subject site is located in Census Tract No. 744.05 and is not deemed over concentrated by the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control. The census tract permits eight (8) on-site licenses and there are currently six (6) existing on-site licenses (five Type 41 and one Type 58), including Benchmark’s current Type 41 license. Moreover, recommended conditions of approval address public safety concerns through measures such as requiring that all alcohol be consumed within the property, installation of signage within exit areas enforcing this requirement, and that alcohol be dispensed into separate containers provided by the business operator. Additionally, to ensure ongoing community compatibility, staff recommends a condition of approval requiring a six-month review period for the Planning Division to review any impacts that may stem from the ABC license upgrade. During this period, the Applicant must demonstrate no sustained increase in service calls and/or police reports. The Applicant will be responsible for monitoring both patron and employee conduct on-site and in parking areas under their control to prevent disruptions to neighboring residents, property owners, and businesses. With these conditions, the CUP approval will safeguard nearby sensitive land uses. Lastly, adherence to operational standards applicable and the Property Maintenance Agreement will mitigate potential impacts, ensuring safety and quality of the overall site and ensure the upgrade will not negatively affect the surrounding community. General Plan Consistency The approval of the application will be consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Urban Neighborhood – Medium-Low (UN-30), which allows for the development of semi-urban villages that are well connected to schools, parks, and shopping centers. These areas are accessible by multiple modes of transportation, have lively and pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, and are designed to foster community interaction. Approval of this application would be consistent with several goals and polices of the General Plan, specifically Goals 2, 3, and 4 of the Land Use Element (LU), Goals 1 and 3 of the Economic Prosperity Element (EP), and Goals 1, 2, and 4 of the Urban Design Element (UD) as discussed below.