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CUP Nos. 2013 -21, 2013 -22 & 2013 -23 August 11, 2014 Page 6 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 which operates after hours will provide a dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. 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 -23 — Banquet facility_: The Last Call on Broadway restaurant also proposes an ancillary banquet facility, which would allow it to be closed to the general public for private events. The intent is to operate a full service restaurant; however, private events may be allowed on certain occasions. Per the SAMC, banquet facilities must have a kitchen facility, sanitation facilities, and a licensed security guard for every 100 persons in attendance per event. As proposed, the project meets or exceeds the standards for a banquet use. The allowance of a banquet facility at the restaurant will be consistent with several downtown restaurants and will result in a restaurant that maintains a stronger economic viability due to the ability to host private events. The proposed banquet facility permit will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant and their customers by providing a viable space to host special functions. This will benefit the community by providing a restaurant with an additional and complementary food - related amenity within the downtown area. Conditions have been placed on the banquet facility 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 banquet facility permit at this location 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, a banquet facility at this location will provide an ancillary service to the community, and will occur within the premises and is incidental to the primary restaurant use. 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 banquet facility for special events and private parties. Moreover, the banquet use will allow 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. 31A-8