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CUP Nos. 2013 -32, 2013 -33 & 2013 -34 August 25, 2014 Page 6 number of vacant tenant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the site. The after -hours operation will contribute to the success of Santa Ana by widening the time frame that food service and food related retail is available thereby encouraging customers to visit and stay longer in the area. As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on restaurants open after 12:00 midnight 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. Restaurants that operate 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. Conditions of approval, in conjunction with the operation standards for the proposed Type 47 ABC license, will help maintain a safe and attractive environment in Santa Ana. Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The proposed Fourth Street Market will be located in a commercial corridor and is compatible with surrounding land uses. Restaurants with an ancillary alcohol license provide a dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -34 — Banquet facility: The Fourth Street Market also proposes to operate an ancillary banquet facility, which would allow a portion of the market to be closed to the general public for private events. The intent is to operate restaurants and retail; 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 in the Fourth Street Market will be consistent with other restaurants and will result in a facility that maintains a stronger economic viability due to the ability to host private events. The proposed banquet facility will provide an ancillary service to the restaurants and their customers by providing a viable space to host special functions. This will benefit the community by providing the Fourth Street Market with an additional and complementary food - related amenity within the City. Conditions have been placed on the CUP 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 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. RITWOO