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CUP Nos. 2013 -21, 2013 -22 & 2013 -23 August 11, 2014 Page 3 Project Backaround The Empire Market Building was constructed in the Art Deco style in 1933 at a time when Art Deco /Streamline Moderne styles of architecture were very popular. The building has been occupied by a variety of retail businesses and office uses on the upper floors. The Last Call on Broadway restaurant will be an independently owned restaurant specializing in small plate cuisine, salads, and hot sandwiches. The previous tenant was a theater. General Plan and Zoning Consistency The General Plan land use designation for the site is District Center (DC). District Center areas are designed to serve as anchors for the City's commercial corridors, and to accommodate major development activity. District Centers are to be developed with an urban character including a mix of office, commercial and residential land uses including other restaurants with ABC licenses. The project site is consistent with this General Plan land use designation. The zoning for the site is the Transit Zoning Code's Specific District 84 (SD -84). The SD -84 zoning district allows for retail and service uses such as restaurants, making the proposed use consistent with the zoning code. Project Analysis Conditional use permit requests are governed by Section 41 -638 of the SAMC. Conditional use permit requests may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. • 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. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. • That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. • 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. 31A-5