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CUP No. 2015-19-MOD-1 – Benchmark Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits (601 E. Santa Ana <br />Boulevard) <br />May 12, 2025 <br />Page 6 <br />4 <br />9 <br />7 <br />2 <br />Goal LU-2 encourages a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs, LU <br />Policy 2.2 encourages a range of commercial uses to capture a greater share of local <br />spending and offer a range of employment opportunities, and Policy 2.7 supports land <br />use decisions that encourage the creation, development, and retention of business in <br />Santa Ana. Approval of the CUP is consistent with Goal LU-2, Policy 2.2, and Policy 2.7 <br />as it actively contributes to fostering land use decisions that promote the establishment, <br />growth, and sustainability of business in Santa Ana. The approval of the request to <br />upgrade to a Type 47 ABC license would allow the retention of a restaurant that has been <br />an established business within Santa Ana. Additionally, the location of the existing <br />restaurant will continue to provide for an added service to the dining experience for local <br />residents and visitors of the surrounding area. <br />The inclusion of a property maintenance agreement, conditions of approval, and site <br />upgrades align with Goal LU-3 which encourages the preservation and improvement of <br />the character and integrity of the existing neighborhoods and districts as well as Policy <br />3.7 of the LU which supports the promotion of a clean, safe, and creative environment for <br />Santa Ana’s residents, workers, and visitors. Goal LU-4 and Policy 4.1 of the LU which <br />promote a sustainable Santa Ana and mix of complementary uses and services are <br />advanced by the CUP approval, which will provide an additional service to Santa Ana <br />residents and visitors, thereby positively contributing to the economic viability of the area <br />by promoting local spending, offering employment opportunities, and providing a safe <br />workplace. In addition, the eating establishment is located within an existing commercial <br />area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. <br />Goal EP-1 supports fostering a dynamic local economy that provides and creates <br />employment opportunities for all residents in the city. Through Policy 1.2 of the EP, the <br />project strengthens and expands citywide business attraction efforts in order to achieve <br />the city’s full employment potential. The project proposal includes the expansion and <br />continued investment into the site that will increase the number of onsite employment <br />opportunities. <br />Goal EP-3 promotes a business-friendly environment where businesses thrive and build <br />on Santa Ana’s strengths and opportunities. Moreover, Policy 3.4 of the EP encourages <br />the city to maintain flexible and up-to-date land use regulations that are responsive to <br />changing business trends, best practices, technological advancements, and community <br />needs. The project proposes increasing the amount of outdoor seating area in response <br />to changing business trends within the restaurant industry and to remain competitive <br />within the marketplace with a more unique outdoor dining experience. <br />Goal UD-1 supports improvement of the physical character and livability of the city to <br />promote a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment. Policy 1.5 <br />of the UD encourages community interaction through the development and enhancement <br />