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CUP Nos. 2013 -21, 2013 -22 & 2013 -23 August 11, 2014 Page 7 As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant operating a banquet use pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. 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 a banquet facility will provide an additional 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. Police Department Analvsis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale of alcoholic beverages because there is a strong correlation between the availability of alcohol and crime. Studies 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 overconcentration will create blight and adversely impact the community. The approval of a license in an area deemed overconcentrated 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. 202 North Broadway is located in Reporting District No. 165. Reporting District No. 165 ranks 1st out of 102 reporting districts in the number of police related calls for service. A sensitive use has been Identified in the immediate area. Heninger Elementary School is located across First Street to the south that may be impacted by this action. As a result, the Police Department has evaluated the applicant's request and believes that the proposed ABC license will not adversely affect the surrounding community as this is a food establishment that restricts alcohol consumption to the interior of the building. Standards of approval are included as required by the SAMC that are adequate to address any concerns for the ABC License, The Police Department recommends approval of the CUP provided that the standards are complied with to ensure that this location operates as a bona fide eating establishment and does not aggravate existing conditions or negatively impact the residents. 31A-9