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The proposed use will not adversely affect the City's General <br />Plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports <br />policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the <br />Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate <br />the City's needs for goods and services. Providing a variety <br />of full - service restaurants that feature alcohol beverages on <br />their menus offers additional dining options for Santa Ana <br />residents and visitors. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land <br />Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial <br />properties, and encourages increased levels of capital <br />investment. Chipotle Mexican Grill's tenancy will include <br />significant tenant improvements. Further, Policy 2.9 of the <br />Land Use Element supports developments that create a <br />business environment that is safe and attractive. <br />Operational standards for the proposed Type 47 ABC <br />license will maintain a safe and attractive environment. <br />Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages <br />development that is compatible with and supporting of <br />surrounding land uses. Chipotle Mexican Grill is proposing <br />to locate in a commercial area and its operations will be <br />compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. <br />E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the <br />recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15301. The <br />Class 1 exemption allows the operating, permitting and licensing of <br />existing private structures with negligible or no expansion of the existing <br />use. The proposed application is to approve an ABC license and allow the <br />sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits within an existing structure that is <br />already served by municipal services, such as roadways, utilities, and <br />parking. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -102 will <br />be filed for this project. <br />Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby <br />approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -44. This decision is based upon the <br />evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the <br />Request for Planning Commission Action dated December 8, 2014, and exhibits <br />attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this <br />reference. <br />Resolution No. 2014 -46 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />