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CUP Nos. 2013 -21, 2013 -22 & 2013 -23 August 11, 2014 Page 5 that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Operation . standards for the proposed Type 41 ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment in Downtown Santa Ana. Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The proposed Last Call on Broadway restaurant will be located in a commercial corridor and is compatible with surrounding land uses, A restaurant with an ancillary alcohol license provides a dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -22 — After Hours Operation: Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 41 -2007 (Table 2A) requires a conditional use permit for any eating establishment with hours of operation between 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The proposed hours of operation are 11:00 a.m, to 2:00 a.m. seven days a week which is consistent with the operating hours of the other downtown restaurants. The Last Call on Broadway proposes to be open for lunch and dinner. This area is primarily a commercial corridor. The proposed after - hours operation will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant customers by allowing them the ability to offer meals after 12:00 midnight, thereby providing an additional dining option within the downtown area. This will benefit the community by providing a restaurant with an additional and complementary food - related amenity. The after -hours operation is consistent with that of other restaurants in the downtown and offers customers another late night dining alternative. Conditions have been placed on the after -hours permit that will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. • The proposed after -hours operation is consistent with other restaurants operating in the downtown, and provides additional food choices for local residents and visitors. The after -hours operation will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have been placed on the permit that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. In addition, the after -hours dining will occur within the premises and will not create adverse impacts. The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurant to compete with other nearby restaurants that also offer after -hours meals to their patrons. Moreover, the late night hours allows the restaurant to remain economically viable and contributes to the overall success of the downtown area in which it is located, helping to decrease the number of vacant tenant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the site. The after - hours operation will contribute to the success of downtown by widening the time frame that food service is available thereby encouraging customers to stay longer in the downtown. As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant open after 12:00 midnight pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. 31A-7