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CUP Nos. 2013 -32, 2013 -33 & 2013 -34 August 25, 2014 Page 7 • The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurants to compete with other nearby restaurants that also offer banquet facility for special events and private parties. Moreover, the banquet use will allow the restaurants to remain economically viable and contribute 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. • As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on restaurants 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 47 ABC license will 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. Police Department Analysis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages and after -hours operation in order to ensure that the potential crime and nuisance behaviors associated with alcohol consumption are mitigated to the greatest extent possible. For on -sale licenses the Police Department analyzes the crime rate in the area using the standards and definitions contained in the Business and Professions Code Section 23948.4(c)(2), which also are utilized by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). This section defines `reported crimes" as criminal homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny theft, and motor vehicle theft, combined with all arrests for other crimes, both felonies and misdemeanors, except traffic citations. The Police Department then compares the number of such crimes in the reporting district as compared to the number of crimes in other reporting districts. In keeping with the standard used by State ABC and Business and Professions Code, should the Police Department determine that the reporting district has a 20 percent greater number of reported crimes than the average number found in all reporting districts, the Police Department will consider this information in making its recommendation. 31 B -9