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Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-19 August 15, 2012 Page 4 • The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. A restaurant with an ancillary alcohol license provides a dining service to the residents of Santa Ana and its location within the Downtown area which contributes to the economic success of the city as a shopping and dining destination. Police Depar#ment Analysis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications far the sale of alcoholic beverages because there is a strong correlation between the availability of alcohol and crime. S#udies have shown that alcohol is a contributing factor in crimes, such as drunk driving, fatal traffic collisions, homicide, assaults, rape, domestic violence, drunk in public and other nuisance type of offenses. Without stringent controls to address the location of alcohol outlets, there is a strong likelihood that an overconcentratian will create blight and adversely impact the community. The approval of a license in an area deemed over concentrated and high in crime may affect the quality of life and police resources in the area, and aggravate existing conditions. The Police Department considered two factors when reviewing this type of application: crime rate and sensitive land uses. It has been determined that 300 North Main Street has a 20 percent greater number of reported crimes than the average number reported for all crime reporting districts and 'ts considered above average in police-related incidents based on standards established under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. It is in Reporting District No. 165. There are residential dwellings located within 100 feet of this proposed use. The Sycamore Lofts are located across the street to the south of this project. Due to their proximity to the restaurant, concerns exist with the potential to adversely affect the residents of the complex. Therefore, several conditions of approval are proposed for this license to mitigate any potential far impacts. Public No#ification The project site is not located within the boundaries of an established Neighborhood Association. However, the project site was posted with a native advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed natives were sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. CEQA Com Hance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15321 Class 21 because it is an action by a regulatory agency to enforce a license, and will be in conformance with all city codes and requirements. Categorical Exemption Review No. 2012-21 will be #iled for this project.