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City Council Meeting Correspondence
2/5/2019
PUBLIC HEARING — FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT N0, 2018-01, DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
1 2/1/2019
Pamela Sapetto on behalf
OCBC
Yes
of Alicia Berhow
2 211/2019
Pamela Sapelto on behalf
Building Industry Association
Yes
of Steven LaMotte
3 2.1112019
Ursula Martinez on behalf
LiUNA
Yes
ofAdrain Esparza
4 2/1/2019
Toyer Grear on behalf of
Lozeau Drury
Yes
Richard Drury
5 2/4/2019
Thomas Ruiz of behalf of
LiUNA
Yes
Jon Preciado
6 2/5/2019
Tim Johnson
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
7 2/512019
Cassius Rutherford
Associated Students of the
Yes
University of California Irvine
8 2/512019
Jeanette Wood
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
9 2/512019
Marc and Liz Trimble
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
1 11128/2018 Hannah Hughes
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Lozeau Drury LLP
Yes
Page 1. of 1.8
Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*, of RA.*
2
1/21/2019
Gil Wilksen and Terry
Yes
Wilksen
2
11/29/2018
Hannah Hughes
Lozeau Drury LLP
Yes
3
1/22/2019
Adeline Allen
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
3
11/30/2018
Hannah Hughes
Lozeau Drury LLP
Yes
4
1/28/2019
Adeline Allen
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
4
1/28/2019
Dale Helvig
NSAPA
Yes
5
2/1/2019
Pamela Sapetto on behalf
Yes
of Ryan Ogulnick
5
1/28/2019
Marilyn Fuller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
6
1/29/2019
Alan Fuller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
6
2/5/2019
Dale Helvig on behalf of
Yes
Mike Tardif
7
1/29/2019
Alan Fuller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
7
2/512019
Cathy Morehead
Yes
8
1/29/2019
Alan Fuller on behalf of
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
Marilyn Fuller
8
215/2019
Michael Plantamura
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
9
1/29/2019
Alan Fuller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
9
2/5/2019
Christine Denny-Helvig
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
10
1/29/2019
Tim Rush
Yes
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Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA*
10
215/2019
Gary Thomas
Yes
1.1
2/5/2019
Mark Angell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
11
1/30/2019
Diane Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
12
2/512019
Susan Burroughs
Yes
12
2/412019
Brennan Roach
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
13
2/5/2019
Stephen and Judy Swytak
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
13
2/4/2019
Tim Rush
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
14
2/512019
Ellen Koldeway
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
14
2/5/2019
Darcie Cancino
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
15
2/512019
Tom Morrissey
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
15
21512019
Dingyonsunset
Yes
16
215/2019
Heather Sidell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
16
2/612019
Lisa
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
17
2/6/2019
Lynne Zwickl
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
17
7/512019
Cathy Morehead
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
18
2/812019
Dale Helvig
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
18
21512019
Megan Klempa
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
19
211112019
Jeffery Foster
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
19
2/5/2019
Lisa Caligiuri
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
20
2/5/2019
Jeffrey Foster
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
20
2/11/2019
Dale Helvig
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
21
2111/2019
Alan Fuller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
21
2/512019
David Hastle
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
22
2/5/2019
Lisa Ganz
Yes
22
2/15/2019
Cathy Morehead
Yes
23
2/1812019
Carol Slaton
Yes
23
21512019
Edwin Garrido
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
24
2/19/2019
Cathy Morehead
Yes
24
2/5/2019
Martin Garrido
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
25
2/19/2019
Kelly Medina
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
25
2/512019
Gina Garrido
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
26
21512019
Debora Curran
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
26
211912019
Diane Fradkin
Yes
27
2/19/2019
Dale Helvig
NSAPA
Yes
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Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
27
215/2019
Rockland Caligiuri
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
28
215/2019
Lisa Caligiuri
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
28
2/19/2019
Karen Ogar
Yes
29
2/5/2019
David Hastie
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
29
2119/2019
Mike Wood
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
30
215/2019
Sherry and David Smith
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
30
2/1912019
Ralfdoraomar
Yes
31
2/5/2019
Mike Tardif
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
31
2/19/2019
Barbara Wall
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
32
2/5/2019
Ana Linares
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
32
2119/2019
Rory Kirk
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
33
2/5/2019
Jane, Dave, Andrew, and
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
Nathanael Minarik
33
211912019
Rory Kirk
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
34
215/2019
Michael Plantamura
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
34
2/19/2019
Sara and Scott Trask
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
35
2/19/2019
Darcie Cancino
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
35
2/5/2019
Raul Duran
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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March 11, 2019
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Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
36
215/2019
Lenette J. Wardinski
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
36
2119/2019
Pete & Mary Iverson
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
37
2/5/2019
Carol Slaton
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
37
211912019
Scott & Sara Trask
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
38
2119/2019
Marylin Fuller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
38
2/5/2019
Steve Wardinski
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
39
211912019
Alan Fuller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
39
21512019
Jennie Clacken
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
40
2/512019
Jennifer Stared:
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
40
2/19/2019
Marylin Fuller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
41.
2/5/2019
Erica and Edward Sharar
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
41
211912019
Kristin and Giles Candy
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
42
2/1912019
Cliff and Pat Campbell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
42
2/512019
Jaine Chapman
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
43
2/512019
Norma Bungle
Yes
44
2/512019
Robert Tiritilli
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
45
2/5/2019
Susan Hyatt
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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March 1.1, 2019
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Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor in Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
46
21512019
Nelda Marquez
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
47
215/2019
Charlie Andres
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
48
2/5/2019
Steve Wardlnski
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
49
2/5/2019
Jennifer Sterett
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
so
2/512019
Joim Cordial
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
51
21512019
Candice Vance
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
52
2/5/2019
Brenda Call
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
53
2/5/2019
Sherry and David Smith
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
54
21512019
Andrea Harris
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
55
21512019
Lisa Caligiuri
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
56
2/5/2019
Deborah Hicks
Santa Aria Resident
Yes
57
2/512019
Jun Tanega
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
58
2/5/2019
Jun Tanega
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
59
21512019
Redid Estrada
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
60
21512019
Miguel Ortiz
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
61
21512019
Carlos and Carmen Ortiz
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
62
2/5/2019
Roger Allen
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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March 11, 2019
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Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
63
2/5/2019
Bill Bonnett
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
64
215/2019
Janet Basalone
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
65
2/5/2019
Tim Basalone
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
66
215/2019
Maureen and Patricia
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
Bricken
67
2/5/2019
Alexandria Gabelman
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
68
215/2019
Carol Park
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
69
2/5/2019
Donne
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
70
21512019
Fernando Posada
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
71
2/5/2019
J Lester
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
72
2/5/2019
Shirley Eugest
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
73
2/5/2019
Darcie Cancino
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
74
2/5/2019
Giles Candy
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
75
2/5/2019
Diane Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
76
2/5/2019
Kelly Medina
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
77
2/5/2019
ruthaakeller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
78
215/2019
Claude and Maureen
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
Foucault
79
215/2019
Laura Guzman
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
80
215/2019
Susan and Steven
Yes
Semotan
81
215/2019
Eric and Anita Mull
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
82
2/5/2019
Tara Franklin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
83
2/512019
Carol Buck
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
84
2/5/2019
Corinne McDonald
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
85
2/5/2019
Alison Stanley
Yes
86
215/2019
Justin Wilson
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
87
2/5/2019
Angelina Lopez
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
88
2/5/2019
Kelly Medina
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
89
2/5/2019
Lenette J. Wardinski
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
90
2/5/2019
Fernando Posada
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
91
2/5/2019
Megan Flanagan
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
92
2/5/2019
Carol Park
Santa Arra Resident
Yes
93
2/5/2019
Parnela Angell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
94
2/5!2019
Carlos and Carmen Ortiz
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
95
2/512019
Pat and Cliff Campbell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
96
2/5/2019
Art Mendelsohn
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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Page 9 of 18
Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
97
2/512019
Diana Espinoza
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
98
2/512019
Lindsay and Bonnie
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
Thompson
99
2/5/2019
Cori McDonald
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
100
2/5/2019
Phil Schaefer
Yes
101
2/5/2019
Linda Koepsell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
102
2/512019
Joshua Sherman
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
103
2/5/2019
Karyn Igar
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
104
2/5/2019
Castillo Family
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
105
2/5/2019
Michael O' Valle
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
106
2/5/2019
Andrea Schartz
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
107
2/5/2019
Michelle O' Valle
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
108
2/5/2019
Gilbert Van Der Marliere;
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
Marlene Van.Der,Marllere;
109
2/5/2019
Bill and Camille Sornstein
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
1.10
2/5/2019
Eva Sanchez Bengar
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
111
2/11/2019
David Michael Lee
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
112
2/11/2019
Julie Tomlinson
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
7.13
2/11/2019
Rhonda Wood Mojica
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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March 11, 2.019
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Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*, of RA.*
114
2111/2019
Roland Guaderrama
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
115
2/11/2019
Diane Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
116
2/11/2019
John Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
117
2/11/2019
Diane Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
118
2/11/2019
Julie Perlin Lee
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
119
2113/2019
Tara Fidalgo Franklin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
120
211312019
David Mitchell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
121
2114/2019
Diane Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
122
2/1512019
Diane Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
123
2/17/2019
Dan De Vol
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
124
2118/2019
Denise Chaudoin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
125
2/18/2019
Michael Plantamura
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
126
2/18/2019
Norma Burge
Yes
127
2/18/2019
Patricia Bricken
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
128
2/1812019
Carol Siaton
Sana Ana Resident
Yes
129
2/18/2019
Bill Sornstein
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
1.30
2/18/2019
Susan Hyatt
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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March 11, 2019
Page 11 of 18
Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA•. of RA.*
131
2/18/2019
Flor Barajas Tena
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
132
2119/2019
Daniel Ramirez
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
133
211912019
Daine Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
134
211912019
Lisa Caligiuri
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
135
2119/2019
Bea Tiritilli
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
136
2/19/2019
Brad Romoff
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
137
2/19/2019
Raquel Casey
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
138
211912019
James Martin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
139
2119/2019
Skip Van Der Marliere
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
140
2/19/2019
Ding Yon Sunset
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
141
211912019
Mike Wood
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
142
2/1912019
John Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
143
211912019
Camillia Sornstein
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
144
211912019
Jun Tanega
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
145
211912019
Adriana Alexander
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
146
2119/2019
Julie Alexander
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
147
2119/2019
Carol Park
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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March 11, 2019
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Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
148
2119/2019
B. Nunez
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
149
2119/2019
Shirley Mathewon
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
150
2/1912019
Art Mendelsohn
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
151
211912019
Lisa Mills
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
152
2/19/2019
Steven Ames
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
153
2/19/2019
B. Nunez
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
154
211912019
Dorine Kethley
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
155
211912019
Joe & Sylvia Livingston
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
156
2/2012019
Brenda Nava
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
157
2/19/2019
Oliver Arceo
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
158
211912019
Kathy Hettick
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
159
211912019
Irma Jauregui
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
160
2/19/2019
Dolores Aguilar
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
161
2/19/2019
Victor Gonzalez
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
162
2/19/2019
Eleno Cabada
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
163
2/19/2019
Jim Sunmrow
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
164
2119/2019
Karen Sumrow
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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March 11, 2019
Page 13 of 18
Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
165
2/1912019
Fernando Posada
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
166
211912019
Silvia Posada
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
167
2/1912019
Genelle Johnson
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
168
2119/2019
Sue McDonald
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
169
211912019
Gary Crane
Crane & Associates
Yes
170
2/19/2019
Camille Bornstein
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
171
2119/2019
Dave Henthey??
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
172
2/19/2019
Art Mendelsohn
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
173
2/19/2019
Laura Guzman
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
174
211912019
Micah Poteraj
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
175
2/19/2019
Sheldon & Allyson Palas;
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
Laurie Furry
176
2/19/2019
Nova?
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
177
211912019
Marcia Santillan
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
178
2119/2019
Gerardo Sanchez
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
179
2/19/2019
Bill Sornstein
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
180
211912019
Gerardo Lechuga
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
181
2/19/2019
Scott & Sara Trask
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
*RA - Recommended Action
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March 11, 2019
Page 14 of 18
Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA,*
182
2/1912019
Dimitizi Lujan
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
183
211912019
Sharon Gullikson
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
184
2/19/2019
Amy Hay
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
185
2119/2019
Mark Hay
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
186
2119/2019
Dan De Vol
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
187
2/19/2019
Bobbie Rooker
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
188
2119/2019
Beth Carter
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
189
2/19/2019
Normal Luna
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
190
2/19/2019
Tony Sherman
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
191
2/19/2019
Cliff Campbell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
192
211912019
Debera Hendricks
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
193
2119/2019
Diane Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
194
2/19/2019
Glenda Newcomer
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
195
2/19/2019
Brian & Adeline Allen
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
196
211912019
Ann & Thomas Froner
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
197
2119/2019
Lenette Wardiniski
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
198
2/19/2019
Pete and Mary Iverson
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
199
2119/2019
Steven Steggell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
200
2/19/2019
Peggy Steggell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
201
2/19/2019
Scott Bowen
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
202
2/19/2019
Jerry Houchons
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
203
2/19/2019
Brian Poteraj
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
204
2/19/2019
Julie Tomlinson
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
205
2/1912019
Esther Lopez
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
206
2/19/2019
Susan Hyatt
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
207
2/19/2019
Michael Plantamura
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
208
2/19/2019
Darde Cancino
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
209
2/19/2019
Mark Angell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
210
2/1912019
Mark Angell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
211
2/1912019
Mark Angell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
212
2/19/2019
Mark Angell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
213
2/19/2019
Mark Angell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
214
2/19/2019
George Britton
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
215
2/19/2019
Diane Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
*RA - Recommended Action
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March 11, 2019
Page 16 of 18
Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
216
211912019
Marilyn Fuller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
217
2/1912019
Pamela Angell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
218
2119/2019
Peggy Steggell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
219
2119/2019
Marilyn Fuller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
220
2/19/2019
Cliff and Pat Campbell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
221
2119/2019
Paul and Patricia Maize
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
222
2/19/2019
Allan Fuller
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
223
2/19/2019
Deborah Hicks
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
224
2/1912019
Megan Klempa
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
225
2119/2019
Washington Square
Yes
Neighborhood Association
226
2119/2019
Diane Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
227
2119/2019
Flor Barajas
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
228
2/1912019
John Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
229
2/1912019
The Maize family
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
230
2119/2019
Paul Maize
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
231
211912019
Paul and Patty Maize
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
232
2/19/2019
Francine Vasquez
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
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Date of
Name
Representative of
In Favor In Opposition Comment
Correspondence
of RA*. of RA.*
233
2/19/2019
Peggy Steggal
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
234
211912019
Pat Campbell
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
235
2119/2019
Deborah Hicks
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
236
2/19/2019
Julie Alexander
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
237
2/19/2019
Darcie Cancino
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
238
211912019
George Britton
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
239
2/19/2019
Paul Maize of behalf of
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
Patty Sigmon
240
2/19/2019
Diane Fradkin
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
241
211912019
George Britton
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
242
2/1912019
Darcie Cancino
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
243
211912019
Christine Denny
Santa Ana Resident
Yes
MEENEEMEM
... 285
TOTAL: 295
*RA - Recommended Action
Monday, March 11, 2019 Page 18 of 18
January 7, 2019
Honorable Planning Commission
City of Santa Ana
PO Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702
RE: 252,15 N. Main Street
Dear Chairman and Cornt-nissioners:
2019 JAN -8 P;'J -
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CITY 2'-1F SANTh
With the upcoming hearing and associated decision which will impact the future of the
City of Santa Ana, its citizens and the residents of Park Santiago, I hope that you have
had the opportunity to review all the project materials and public comments and have
taken to heart the ongoing testimony at the public hearings.
As a person who has spent my career in Ian(] development (primarily residential), I have
Keen in the developer's shoes and now I am on the other side. I believe I can
professionally see both sides unbiasedly and look at the overall possible merits and
potential problems of the proposed project. I've always believed development is a
balance and I understand that this proposed project is a fine balance between
development and fees.
I am not opposed to development at this location - development which follows good
planning guidelines using honesty in analyzing the project and in the project
documentation.
In my professional opinion, this is not the case with the proposed project. There are
obvious errors and gross negligence in the methodology used in analyzing the project
and therefore, the documents produced are flawed and surely challengeable under
CEQA.
All the proposed density, the project does not fit at this location.
In order to protect the City of Santa Ana as good stewards, I urge the planning
Commission to do the following�
0 Deny the project as currently proposed by the Applicant with 84/DUA (496 units)
0 Deny the Staff Report of 81/DUA (476 units)
Request the Applicant and Staff to redesign the project to less than 38/DUA
(3010U.4waUhd be a o;or 'TeasonaWe" nuinber of DU -A's' -w—h-ich the location
can suppof"4), along with a combination of 2 and 3 stories, 3 stories orientated
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.January 7, 2019
along Main Street and the north side of Santiago Park and 2 stories adjacent to
the existing single family homes along Edgewood and the eastern
boundary/Spurgeon, 25' setback along Edgewood Road, 90' setback along the
eastern property line, minimum of 2 parking spaces per unit and architecture of
Span ish/M ission/Monterey style.
Again, thank you for your ongoing service to the City of Santa Ana. I know that you will
also conclude that the correct option for this property is to reduce the density and
intensity to 30/DUA which is mud) more compatible with the existing historic single
family, primarily single -story neighborhood of Park Santiago.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Fradkin
cc: Minh Thai
Selena Kelaher
Vince Fregoso
Gil and Ferry Wilksen
January 21, 2019
Mayor Miguel Pulido
Vicente Sarmiento, Councilmember
David Penaloza, Councilmember
Jose Solorio, Councilmember
Roman Reyna, Councilmember
Juan Villegas, Councilmember
Cecilia Iglesias, Councilmember
Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
PO Box 1988, M31
Santa Ana, CA 92701
RE: MAGNOLIA AT THE PARK
496 UNIT, MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
2525 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Dear Mayor and City,Councilmembers,
The following are our comments regarding the above mentioned proposed project. We are
opposed to this project in total and in the main areas as you will see in our comments.
The owners of this property are well aware of the Park Santiago residents' objections to
this project by the attendance of over 200 residents who attended the Sunshine
Meeting. However, the owners have chosen not to make any significant changes to
appease the Park Santiago residents. Our desire is to have this property remain as a
Professional & Administration Office as presently approved by the General Plan and
Zoning.
2. This project is not compatible with the adjacent existing single-family dwellings.
• A density for apartments of 84 D.U. per acre is not compatible with single-family
homes of 7 D.U. per acre.
• An 8 -story parking structure, with 3, 4 and 5 story apartment units are not
compatible with 2 stories and 1 story single-family homes.
3. There are approximately 3,600 multi family units that are built, being built and/or
proposed within a one -and -a -half -mile radius of this proposed project. Existing multi-
family units, as close as Town and County Rd., still have a high vacancy rate. There is no
need for additional multi -family rental units.
4. Consider an alternative, which may be more acceptable to the Park Santiago residents
and provide much needed low-cost housing and home ownership in the City of Santa
Ana.
• Alternative: 200 -unit condominium, 34 D.U. per acre
o Develop a 200 -unit condominium project with amenities, clubhouse,
pool, gym, children's playground etc.
o30/ea. 1 -bedroom; 110/ea. 2 -bedroom; 60/ea. 3 -bedroom.
o Build 1 & 2 story buildings, with most units above garages.
o Provide additional carports and parking as necessary.
• This alternate project would reduce traffic congestion and visual impact.
As a City Councilmember; you have been elected to serve the needs and desires of the
residents of the City of Santa Ana. Considering the negative impact of this project, please do
not approve; as it is neither beneficial for the City nor the City's residents.
Thank you for your consideration in reviewing our comments.
Regards,
Gil Wilksen
Terry Wilksen
January 22, 2019
Dear Councihnember Iglesias:
I hope this letter finds you well.
Please vote no on the 2525 Main Street development. The Planning Commission had it exactly right
when it voted against this development earlier this month. I hope you find that vote persuasive, and
for good reason.
The current professional building at 2525 Main Street serves as an important transitional buffer
between the established neighborhood of Park Santiago and Main Street. Not only is this transitional
buffer important for the neighborhood and traffic patterns, but the professional job opportunities it
provides is important for the well-being of the entire city. It is good to have good -paying office -job
locations to stay in Santa Ana for Santa Ana residents.
In support of the North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), I oppose any rezoning and
General Plan amendment to 2525 Main Street Residential development. Please take care to keep the
zoning at 2525 Main Street as is, as it has long been.
I am one of many concerned residents for whom how you vote on this important issue is of utmost
interest, as I know that City Council members not only represent the city, but also represent their
constituents.
Rezoning or general amendment change on the 2525 Main Residential Development is not for the
common good of the city. Please vote no on the development.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Adeline A. Allen
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From: Adeline Allen <
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 11:24 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Letter to City Council
Categories: Correspondence
Dear Members of the City Council:
Greetings, and thank you for your service for our city.
Please vote no on the 2525 Main Street Development. The Planning Commission voted against this development
earlier this month, and the Commission had it exactly right. I hope you find that vote persuasive, and for good
reason.
The current professional building at 2525 Main Street serves as an important transitional buffer between the
established neighborhood of Park Santiago and Main Street. Not only is this transitional buffer important for
the neighborhood and traffic patterns, but the professional job opportunities it provides is important for the well-
being of the entire city. It is good to have good -paying office -job locations to stay in Santa Ana for Santa Ana
residents.
In support of the North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), I oppose any rezoning and General Plan
amendment to 2525 Main Street Residential development. Please take care to keep the zoning at 2525 .Main Street
as is, as it has long been.
I am one of many concerned residents for whom how you vote on this important issue is of utmost interest, as I
know that City Council members not only represent the city, but also represent their constituents.
Rezoning or general amendment change on the 2525 Main Residential Development is not for the common good
of the city. Please vote no on the development.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Adeline A. Allen
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I am opposed to the proposed development as proposed!
There should not be any housing development allowed within 50 feet of a major freeway
offramp that would impede offramp travel due to vehicles entering or exiting on busy Main St.
The proposed generation of approximately 1000 cars trying to get home at night or leaving in the
morning so close to freeway access would bottleneck not only our busy Main St travel but also
backup freeway exits and entrances at this location.
This is NOT the appropriate use for this parcel. Leave the parcel as zoned for professional/office
use.
Marilyn Fuller
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Orozco, Norma
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:46 AM
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Subject:
City Council Meeting Feb 5, 2019
City Council
Regarding 2525 North Main Street, Santa Ana, Ca
Dear City Council Members:
I do not support the proposed 496 unit development at the entrance to the Park Santiago
neighborhood.
The best use for this property would be for offices and parking for the Discovery Science Museum.
Secondarily, a development like "Avery at the Grove" on Santa Clara across from Fairhaven
Cemetery would more appropriate. The Grove property is approximately the same size and will have
22 single family homes.
In objecting, the most obvious reason is the size and density of the development. Nearly 500
apartments next to a 1200 home neighborhood are excessive. If it is to be rezoned, the density
should be a maximum of 20 units per acre, not the 81 upa as proposed. A development like the
homes along Memory Lane, which are only three stories, is more appropriate.
I do not feel the traffic study adequately addresses the taking of Walkie Way for egress to the
development. The additional cars entering and leaving at Walkie Way, only 150 yards from
Edgewood and the north bound 5 freeway off ramp, will have cars backed up onto the freeway as well
as south bound cars backed up past Main Place Mall. There are only 4 access points to our
neighborhood and making Edgewood unusable would have a major negative impact.
I feel the developer has been unethical in his dealings with the city and our neighborhood. It
appeared supporting individuals were either compensated by the developer or were construction
unions only offering support for development in Santa Ana in general, not this specific project. Some
individuals are supporting this project as affordable housing, when it is specifically a luxury market
rate development.
I feel that the letter in support from the Discovery Science Museum was obtained by the developer in
exchange for his offering substantial financial support for the museum parking structure.
live in this100 year old neighborhood. It should continue to be preserved, guarded and protected.
Apartments, in a residential neighborhood, do not enhance the neighborhood, they erode it.
Apartments will bring on street parking issues, congestion and cut -through traffic.
This property should not be re -zoned by a developer that will surely sell the property if entitlements
are approved and leave the city council and the neighbors to deal with the negative issues that
develop.
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Sincerely,
Alan H Fuller
Orozco, Norma
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Subject:
City Council Meeting, Feb S, 2019
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
Re: DER 2525 N. Main St, Santa Ana, Clearinghouse no. 2018021031,
City of Santa Ana DP No. 2017-34
I have the following comments regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Report. As a 40 year
resident of Park Santiago, I have not had much experience with EIRs and their preparation. The EIR
is a very professional effort by individuals that received training, experience and compensation. My
comments are only an amateur effort and I hope you can utilize them regardless.
Section 4.7 Land Use Planning.
The proposed project is too dense to be adjacent to our neighborhood of single family homes without
any buffer zone. Park Santiago has been a stable neighborhood for over 100 years and this
proposed project would introduce profound effects that can't be remedied once it is constructed.
The property has been Professional and Office for many years. The property, as is, is well suited for
professional uses as demonstrated by redevelopments further north on Main St. as medical related
offices which offer good income for employment in the area.
The proposed project will charge rents that are beyond affordable for most families. This will lead to
occupation by multiple generations or families that will not have sufficient parking available. At other
projects by this developer, only 1 parking place is included in the basic rent, with additional spaces
costing $100 per month. The resulting financial decisions of the tenant will be to park for free in the
adjoining neighborhood which will cause the quality of life for our neighbors to deteriorate.
The proposed project is not consistent with the current zoning, but could be rezoned to residential
and allow the developer to remove the existing structure and build compatible single family homes
that are reflective of the surrounding neighborhood. The rezoning for the proposed massive 500 unit
apartments is far too dense with no buffer zone from the established single family homes.
The DEIR does not recognize that the Park Santiago is a historic neighborhood with homes that are
not tract housing with many unique designs. Remodeling of homes is restricted to be compatible with
the existing neighborhood. The proposed project is not compatible with the area.
Section 4.9 Population and Housing
It appears that the proposed project does not adequately address the necessary parking. Only 1.8
parking spaces are provided and with the high rents contemplated, the actual occupancy of the units
will be high and tenants will park in the adjoining neighborhood. There is no street parking available
on Main St. so the neighboring streets will have to be used. This will detract from the quality of life for
the existing residents of Park Santiago.
Section 4.11 Transportation and Traffic
The traffic study does not take into account the impact of all the other projects that are approved or
proposed for the general area. The additional traffic will find its way into the Park Santiago,
specifically Edgewood and Santiago streets.
The traffic study shows that freeways are already unsatisfactory and cannot just ignore that this
project will only worsen the situation. That should not be acceptable.
Thank you,
Alan Fuller
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DEIR Section 4.11
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City Council Meeting, Feb 5, 2019
Regarding the proposed high density housing development at 2525 N. Main, I am very opposed to
this being passed by your department. The traffic impact on the city and our neighborhood will be
unbelievable. To put the full time population of at least 1,000 people and at least 2,000 cars at the
apex of our neighborhood is terrible. First of all this is at a 5 — way intersection that is dangerous as
is right now. To jam up Main Street with cars trying to enter or exit so close to a freeway off ramp is
wrong . We do not want to mitigate this by having egress on Edgewood which would involve our
traffic flow. There isn't enough room to stack more than 5 cars at a time at the light on Main Street.
To ruin our city park with egress at the park entrance is not an option.
This is zoned as professional and should remain as such. The implied traffic on the EIR study is
inaccurate, as we have had professional office neighbors for 40 plus years without complaint.
Addressing points on said DEIR:
Section 4.11 Transportation and Traffic.
4.11.3 Environmental Setting
1) Traffic Study Area
a) The intersections listed in Table 4.11-1 has errors and omissions. Intersection 9 listed as
Main Street/Edgewood/1-5 Ramps is two intersections that should be evaluated
individually:
i) Traveling south on Main Street, there is an intersection with Edgewood to the east
and the 1-5 N HOV lane entrance to the west. (The HOV entrance is scheduled to be
removed.)
ii) Traveling north on Main Street or on 1-5 and exiting on Main Street North is a
separate signalized intersection south of Edgewood.
b) The existing roadway segments listed in table 4.11-2 and table 4.11-4 do not include
Lawson Way, which is central to projects 6, 7, 8, and 25 on Table 4.1, as well as
providing access from 22E/Town & Country exit to Table 4.1 project 22 and this
proposed project. The cumulative impact of all these projects on Lawson Way should be
included in the DEIR.
Section 4.11.6 Environmental Impacts
1) The analysis in the DEIR does not cover the cumulative impacts of residents of projects
6,7,8,22,25 on Table 4.1, as well as the proposed project, using the Park Santiago
neighborhood as a bypass for 1-5 and/or Main Street. This is a real concern. The City has
previously had to mitigate "through traffic" in the Park Santiago neighborhood by closing
Santiago Street at the park, adding speed bumps to Santiago Street, and closing the
intersection of Lincoln and Fairhaven. The potential impact from increased trips using the
residential neighborhood in lieu of 1-5and Main Street has not been evaluated. This would
especially relate to Option C, with access from Edgewood in Park Santiago.
Submitting DEIR Comments Page 7
2) Freeway Segments. Table 4.115 shows the existing Level of Service (LOS) for all the freeway
segments in the study area as unsatisfactory, and several are also shown as unmitigatible.
The statement that the increase in freeway traffic due to the cumulative impact
densification at the 1-5/Main and SR 22/Main/Town & Country is insignificant because it is
already unsatisfactory defies logic. It is analogous to rubbing salt in an open wound.
3) Table 4.11-16 Summary of Cumulative Project Trips refers to Figure 4.1 to locate the
cumulative projects. Figure 4.1 omits several projects shown in Table 4.11-16, and the
project numbering is different between the Figure 4.1 and Table 4.11-16. A revised DEIR
should be issued with a figure that locates all of the projects in table 4.11-16, and uses
consistent project numbering throughout the DEIR.
4) The Opening Year (2040) Project Plus and Cumulative Projects (2040) sections lack a
discussion of impacts to the surrounding residential streets and intersections in table 4.11-3
and 4-11-4. These impacts have the potential to be significant. The DEIR should be issued
with these impacts included.
5) The Opening Year (2040) Project Plus and Cumulative Projects (2040) sections identify
intersections and freeway segments in the study area as unsatisfactory by 2020/2040, and
state that the increase in freeway traffic due to the cumulative impact densification at the I-
5/Main and SR 22/Main/Town & Country is insignificant because it is already unsatisfactory.
Again, this is not a logical statement, and is analogous to adding vinegar to the previously
salted open wound.
6) Text on page 4.11-23 ends abruptly one-third of the way through the page, during a
discussion about freeway ramp queuing, after stating that all the Options (A,B,&C) result in
unsatisfactory queues but not significant only because there is not a standard for
significance. The next sentence starts, "However, Option", stops there, and leaves the
bottom two thirds blank. A very diligent reader finds that the text picks up with "C seven
pages later on 4.11-30, where it states something important- Option C would have the most
significant impact on freeway queues. This is a key finding about Option C, which is lost to
all but the most diligent reader due to the formatting. The DEIR should be re -issued with the
formatting corrected so that readers have the opportunity to understand and comment on
the impact of Option C.
Section 4.11.7 Cumulative Impacts concludes that the cumulative impacts are not significant,
but omits that the basis for that conclusion is that the level of service without the projects is
already unsatisfactory in 2020 and 2040. This is an illogical conclusion. Bad traffic can most
certainly be made worse. Professional Planners and elected officials have a responsibility to
make our cities better, not to continue to approve development knowing it will make quality of
life worse for the current residents. The DEIR should be reissued with cumulative impacts
compared to 2020 and 2040 conditions clearly addressed.
Submitting DEIR Comments Page 8
4.9.8. (Should be 4.11.8) Regulations. Adopted goals for intersection and roadway level of
service provide the framework for approving or disallowing new development to reduce
potential impacts. Allowing unsatisfactory level of service to get even worse with no mitigation
is in conflict with the adopted goals for level of service.
4.9.9 (Should be 4.11.9) Mitigation. This mis-numbered section says in one line that traffic
impacts are less than significant and mitigation is not required. The discussion through -out
Section 4.11 says that level of service on the surrounding freeways will be unacceptable in 2020
and 2040. Concluding that no mitigation is required is not logical. Bad traffic can most certainly
be made worse by bad planning. Professional Planners and elected officials have a
responsibility to make our cities better, not to continue to approve unmitigated development
knowing it will make quality of life worse for the current residents. The DEIR should be reissued
with mitigations to the cumulative impacts compared to 2020 and 2040 conditions clearly
stated.
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4.9.10 (Should be 4.11.10) LOS after Mitigation. This section should be re -written and
mitigations to the cumulative impacts compared to 2020 and 2040 conditions are defined.
Respectfully,
Marilyn S Fuller
Orozco, Norma
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City Council Meeting, Feb 5, 2019
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
City Council Meeting Feb 5, 2019
ALAN H. FULLER
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March 6, 2018
1 have lived in Santa Ana for 41 years, at the same address on Santiago Street. The house was built in 1922
for the manager of the Yost Theater. I bought my house from James Anderson who lived in the house for 35
years. Don Franklin was our real estate broker. Our neighborhood is now called Park Santiago, it was a nice
neighborhood when we moved in and over the years as new people moved in, I think it has gotten nicer.
I do not want our area to be injured by a re -zoning to accommodate the proposed development at 2525 Main
Street. We have accepted the professional zoning for all these years and see the rezoning to allow 500+
apartments at the end of Edgewood, which is one of the few access streets to our neighborhood, as an
excessive development at an already congested intersection. The congestion will spill into our area along with
overflow parking.
I feel that there are many examples of zoning changes or modifications that have occurred in Santa Ana that
have resulted in historically nice residential neighborhoods that have been negatively impacted by multi -family
building being built adjacent to single family homes. I know you see the terrible street parking congestion and
deteriorated properties in these areas. The people that live there now wish the zoning changes had not be
approved. And I know you, as the city council, are dealing with the problems that are associated within these
areas.
The developer wants the rezoning so that he can greatly increase the value of this property for his one time
profit. He does not and will not have any continuing interest in Santa Ana or the Park Santiago neighborhood.
If it is built, he will be on to the next project and we, the residents and the city council will remain and left to
deal with the future issues of increased speeding traffic and congested street parking in the neighborhood.
Please do not approve the rezoning so that we can continue to have a neighborhood to be proud of.
Respectfully
Alan H Fuller
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Orozco, Norma
From: Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:44 PM
To: Orozco, Norma; Lopez, Kenia
Cc: Rojano, Michael; Garcia, Stephanie
Subject: FW: Request for postponement on vote for 2525 N. Main Street, development project to
2/19/19
Please include comments pertaining to 2525 N. Main comments
Respectfully,
Norma Mitre
Acting Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana I Clerk of the Council Office
20 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Subject: Request for postponement on vote for 2525 N. MainStreet, development project to 2/19/19
Dear Acting City Manager Mendoza;
I am hereby requesting that you postpone the vote on the above referenced project to February 19`^, 2019 or the
following meeting. The reason being is simply due to the enormity of the project, to ensure the City Council has time to
properly study and confer on this development which will forever change the face of one of our premier neighborhoods,
Park Santiago not to mention all of Santa Ana. In addition to ensure transparency in the process by the council and all
who have participated in this enterprise. Given that the EIR was rejected for approval by our Planning Commission it
shows the concerns of your appointed body charged with vetting such projects. The council needs more time to
properly analyze the merits of what this development will do to this area. To say that this is a "Legacy Project" with a
spider web of complications is certainly an understatement. I implore you to reset the date for this matter.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Tim Rush
Past President Wilshire Square Neigh. Assoc.
Past President Washington Square Neigh. Assoc.
SA Neighborhood Hero
Former Com -Link Board Member
(Please forward this to the City Clerk, Mayor and Council, City Attorney)
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of OC
Orozco, Norma
From: Diane Fradkin <
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 5:27 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel; Solorio, Jose; Villegas, Juan; Iglesias, Cecilia; Penaloza, David; Reyna,
Roman; Sarmiento, Vicente
Cc: Thai, Minh; Kelaher, Selena; Fregoso, Vince; eComment; Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
Subject: Letter to City Council re: opposition to 2525 N. Main Street/Feb 5th CC hearing
Attachments: CC Itr for Feb 5 hearing.pdf
Honorable Mayor & Councilmembers:
Please see the attached letter regarding 2525 N. Main Street. Thank you for your service to our City.
Sincerely,
Diane Fradkin
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Honorable Mayor & City Council
City of Santa Ana
PO Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702
RE: 2525 N. Main Street
Dear Mayor & Councilmembers:
VIA EMAIL & REGULAR MAIL
First and foremost, thank you for your ongoing duty and leadership for our City. You will
have a chance on February 5th to do what's right for our City, its citizens and the residents
of Park Santiago by denying the above proposed project at the upcoming hearing.
Many arguments have been made for and against the proposed project during the three
Planning Commission hearings. I'm not sure how familiar you are with the details of this
proposed project, but after many hours of testimony over many months and a few
shenanigans by the applicant/developer, the Planning Commission voted against the
project by a 4 — 2 vote with one abstaining. That's a pretty strong statement against the
proposed development.
This proposed project is just too dense and too intense for the location, particularly since it
is adjacent to historic single family residential homes on two sides. It is also located at a
very busy and at times, confusing five -way intersection of Main Street/Edgewood Road/5
Fwy Northbound Off Ramp/5 Fwy Car Pool Lanes On/Off Ramps.
As a business professional who has spent my career in real estate land entitlements and
development, I am familiar with the process and understand that it is a fine balance
between development and fees. I have been in the applicant's shoes many times and this
is the first time that I have been on the opposite side. I believe I can professionally see
both sides unbiasedly and look at the overall possible merits and potential problems of the
proposed project. As a 26 year resident of Park Santiago, I am not opposed to
development, but it needs to be responsible development that balances all of the needs of
the community.
The proposed project of 496 units (83/DUA) by way of a blocky, modern 5 story apartment
building surrounding an 8 story parking structure, is not at all a complementary or
compatible neighbor to the single family homes, primarily one story, in historic Park
Santiago. One of the Planning Commissioners stated she believes that the integrity of one
of the City's historic neighborhoods was at stake due to the proposed project. I couldn't
agree more! The proposed project does have a frontage along Main Street, but that
shouldn't be the only driving force in the design as it also abuts the historic neighborhood
on two sides as well.
The current zoning of the property is Professional Office which is a more compatible use
adjacent to our neighborhood. This use is more complementary because people come to
work there during the day and leave at night. This works well with the neighborhood as
most people leave their home during the day to go to work and come home at night. This
is especially favorable during the weekend as most of our neighborhood residents are
home on the weekend when most people working at the office building are off on the
weekend. It is symbiotic. This will not be the case with the proposed project since the
proposed multi -family use is 24/7 and will encroach on the adjacent neighborhood with
more noise, traffic, less pleasing aesthetics, building shadows, building light at night, more
overall pollutants generated by well over 1,000 residents in a very small location, etc.
Again, the proposed project is just too dense and too intense at this location.
I would encourage you to think about the following prior to the February 5th hearing......
Option
Deny the proposed project and proposed rezoning of Special District
Keep the site zoned as Professional Office, encouraging business redevelopment
which through recruitment, could provide more office/managerial and/or medical
jobs for Santa Ana. (Could also include a museum/art use as part of the
Professional Office zoning to continue the museum corridor.)
Option 2
If you have already predetermined that this location needs residential then I would
absolutely encourage you to request that the applicant and staff redesign the project
to a density of less than 38/DUA, the preference being 30/DUA, which is more
compatible at this restricted location. Also, project design needs to include the
following elements:
0 2 and 3 story buildings where the 3 stories are orientated towards Main Street
and the park and the 2 stories orientated to the south and east sides which is
where the single family homes are located
0 90' set back along the eastern boundary (Spurgeon Street)
0 25' set back along the southern boundary (Edgewood Road)
o Minimum of 2 parking spaces per unit
o Architecture of Spanish/Monterey/Mission style which is much more
complementary to the historic nature of Park Santiago
Again, thank you for your ongoing service to the City of Santa Ana. I know that you will
also conclude that the correct option for this property is to either deny the Special District
rezoning or reduce the density and intensity to 30/DUA which is much more compatible
with the existing historic single family, primarily single -story neighborhood of Park
Santiago.
Respectfully Submitted,
`.Mane ITWd&h
Diane Fradkin
Park Santiago
cc: Minh Thai
Selena Kelaher
Vince Fregoso
Norma Mitre
Orozco, Norma
From: Brennan Roach <
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2019 8:14 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Stop Irresponsible development at 2525 main st. Santa Ana
I have been living in Santa Ana my whole life. The last 5-10 years has left me disheartened with what is
happening with this city and the ways it is developing. I'm e -mailing specifically about the plans for
development at 2525 n. main st.
The plans for this apartment complex is completely irresponsible and will create more traffic then needed in
that neighborhood. It just goes to show that who ever is making these plans don't consider or care what the
people of that area want. It is obvious that this apartment complex will cause unbalance within the Santiago
neighborhood.
It has been stated by hundreds of house owners along with an active protest that I am sure you're aware of.
Listen to your citizens. A city exists for the people, not land developers looking to fill their pockets.
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Orono, Norma
From: Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2019 12:25 PM
To: Orozco, Norma
Subject: FW: Council vote RE 2525 N. Main Street
Please add to correspondence packet for 75E.
Thank you.
From: Carvalho, Sonia R. <SCarvalho@santa-ana.org>
Sent: Monday, February 4, 2019 12:13 PM
To: Mitre -Ramirez, Norma <NMitre-Ramirez@santa-ana.org>
Cc: Mendoza, Steven <SMendoza@santa-ana.org>; Thai, Minh <mthai@santa-ana.org>
Subject: FW: Council vote RE 2525 N. Main Street
Norma,
Please add to council comments and distribute in usual manner.
Thank you,
Sonia
From:
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2019 12:11 PM
To: Carvalho, Sonia R.
Subject: Council vote RE 2525 N. Main Street
PLEASE FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL RE THEIR MEETING ON 02/05/19
Mr. Mayor & Members of the Council;
I encourage you to vote against this project. As the documentation on this huge development is nearly beyond
comprehension, that coupled with the very intense level of development proposed for the area close by ringing SA
MainPlace Mall are reason enough to cast your vote against this development. It is way out of scale. SA has far too
many projects that good judgement was abandoned in favor of the interests of developers. Not to mention the number
of residents who oppose this use in this location. It is the wrong project. Don't change the zoning and don't put this
kind of development at the doorstep to one of the finest neighborhoods in town. Please don't make this another
example of poor municipal governance.
Thank you for your consideration,
Sincerely,
Tim Rush
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Orozco, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 8:22 AM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: City Council Meeting of February 5, Agenda Item 75E, Development of 2525 N.
Main St.
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: darcie cancino [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 8:06 AM
To: City Council <CityCouncil@santa-ana.org>
Cc: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: City Council Meeting of February 5, Agenda Item 75E, Development of 2525 N. Main St.
This letter is to voice my concern over what appears to be a deliberate misleading of the procedures to take
place tonight regarding agenda item 75E, 'PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT NO. 2018-01, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} - Planning
and Building Agency - Planning Commission recommended denial of Development Agreement No. 2018-01,
General Plan Amendment No. 2018-06, and Amendment Application No. 2018-10 on January 14, 2019 by a
vote of 4-2 (Alderete and Benavides dissented; Cano abstained). Legal Notice published in the Orange County
Register on January 25, 2019 and notices mailed on January 24, 2019. The recommended action is "that the
City Council not open the public hearing and direct staff to reschedule and publish notice of public hearing to a
date specific."
North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance was told by Staff last week that a vote would not be held tonight and the
item would be deferred to a later date; however, late yesterday we were told a vote may occur. This confusion
has resulted in insufficient time for interested parties to make arrangements to attend this essential meeting and
insufficient time to review the Staff Report to prepare comments.
I ask that a vote NOT be held tonight.
I remain staunchly opposed to this development, for reasons I have previously communicated orally at Planning
Commission meetings, and in writing. Please do not sell out one of the finest neighborhoods in our city -to a big -
money developer. As the Planning Commission rightfully concluded, this project is wrong for the parcel and
will result in irreparable harm to Park Santiago and the City overall.
Respectfully,
Darcie L. Canino
Please note: My new email address is Please update your contacts! Thank you!
Orozco, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 8:23 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: 2525 Main
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza] Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: dingyonsunset[
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 8:21 AM
To: City Council <CityCouncil@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main
I am against this project. I live in park santiago.
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1S
Orozco, Norma
From:
Heather Sidell <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 8:31 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
2525 PROJECT - OPPOSE
was born at Choc in 1971 and grew up in Santa Ana; attending Santiago Elementary, Willard, and
Santa Ana High school. I have the fondest childhood memories of knowing my neighbors, sharing
holidays at block parties, feeling a part of a community. My husband and I consciously came back to
Santa Ana to raise our children on the beautiful tree lined streets that I remembered as a child, to give
them the opportunity to have a similar wonderful childhood experience.
Conserving these neighborhoods, full of history and historical value, is imperative in preserving the
types of community that invests itself back into the city of Santa Ana.
I am not opposed to change; I am opposed to destroying a neighborhood community by allowing big
business to have their way.
Please vote AGAINST the 2525 project.
Preserve our neighborhood community, rich in historical value, rich in family values, dynamic in
diversity!
What we have to give back way has more value then this project.
Heather Sidell
Park Santiago Resident
Orozco, Norma
From: Cathy Morehead <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 8:55 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Public record comments for 2525 Mian, Feb 5th council meeting
Dear City Council and City of Santa ana
as a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any
rezoning and all of proposed actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.
2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 31 2
Furthermore I would like it stated for the record that Staff intentionally
mislead the residents of Santa ana that the meeting that is being held on
February 5th had been canceled when infoact it had not.
Planning and Building Agency - Planning Commission recommended denial of
Development Agreement No. 2018-01, General Plan Amendment No. 2018-06,
and Amendment Application No. 2018-10 on January 14, 2019 by a vote of 4-2
(Alderete and Benavides dissented; Cano abstained). Legal Notice published in
the Orange County Register on January 25, 2019 and notices mailed on January
24, 2019.
Please make this email part of the public record.
Cathy Morehead +!associates
www.CathyMorehead.com
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Orozco, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:01 AM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: Against the 2525 Project
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.ora
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Megan Klempa [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 8:54 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente <VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David
<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Against the 2525 Project
Hello City Counsel Members,
I wanted to express my deep concern and strong opposition to the building of the proposed project at 2525 Main
St. I am a resident of Park Santiago and see that this massive project would greatly impact the living situation
for myself and my neighbors.
I will be attending this evenings vote to ensure that my voice, as well as my neighbors voices are heard about
our extreme displeasure in the approval of this project.
Thank you,
Megan Klempa
�-25
Orozco, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:01 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: 2525 Main Street
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Lisa Caligiuri [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 8:52 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main Street
Good Morning,
I wanted to reach out to you as a resident of Santa Ana and a resident of Park Santiago
I am opposed to the proposed project on 2525 Main Street, Santa Ana. This project will greatly effect the quality of life for our
neighborhood. I live on Spurgeon St and will be directly impacted by this project. This building will look down on to our yard and we
will lose all of our privacy.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hear our voice. We do NOT want this project approved for our neighborhood. It will be a huge traffic
concern as well. We already have to wait at traffic lights more than once to get in and out of our neighborhood. With the freeway on
and offramps near, it is already compacted by too much traffic. There are already new developments built near by that are not even at
full capacity and this would be adding to that. Not only will it effect us in the future but also during the construction our lives will be
disrupted.
We have lived in the wonderful community for 20 years and are bringing up our children here. This is a wonderful historic community
that we are proud of.
Please do NOT allow Rezoning to this property. Please vote NO. Please keep our community amazing.
Thank you for listening,
Lisa Caligiuri
Resident of Park Santiago, Santa Ana
I
Orozco, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:03 AM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: 2525 main st development
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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-----Original Message -----
From: jeffrey foster [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 7:18 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 main st development
Hi Mayor Pulido, my name is jeffrey foster i live at 2645 santiago st santa ana ca.l heard form our neighborhood lead
dale halving that at the last minute the city council may vote on the 2525 main st development tonight (feb 5th) Since
our neighborhood was under the assumption u would not take any action tonight on this project i believe it is
inappropriate for u to vote on this project tonight since we have not been given enough time to give notice to the
residents of our neighbor hood and surrounding neighborhoods.) will be there tonight to voice my opposition to this
huge mostracity. Please consider what this will do to the traffic in this area and the impact it will have to the residents of
Santiago park and the surrounding neighborhoods. I hope the city council does the right thing, thanks for your
consideration
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Orozco, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:06 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: 2525 N Main
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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-----Original Message -----
From: David Hastie [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:05 AM
To: City Council <CityCouncil@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 N Main
Good Morning Mr. Mayor and City Council Persons,
I am unable to attend this evening's city council meeting to speak on the agenda item regarding request for zoning
changes and development at 2525 N Main Street.
As a resident of Park Santiago and a former Downtown Santa Ana business owner, I am 100% against the proposed
zoning changes and proposed high density residential development at 2525 N Main Street.
The location simply is not the right place for this type of development. All along Main Street, from 17th Street North to
the city border and further into our neighboring City of Orange, Main Street is a commercial zone. This residential
development is out of place and inconsistent with current zoning.
Additionally, the proposed 8 story height would greatly impact my, and my neighbors' quality of life. From my front yard,
at 2517 N Spurgeon, our current view of the sky will be blocked by this development.
Traffic, already difficult during morning and evening rush hours will get worse. Our children attend Orange County
Educational Arts Academy and must be to school at 8am. Most mornings it takes 2 or more light cycles to leave our
neighborhood at Edgewood and Main. It often takes 15 to 20 minutes to travel the 1.5 miles from home to school in
bumper to bumper, stop and go traffic.
Your appointed Planning Commission members did the right thing in rejecting the proposed zoning changes and this
grossly out of place development.
Please follow the recommendations of the commission you have appointed and deny the requested zoning changes at
2525 N Main Street.
Thank you,
David Hastie
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Orozco, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:06 AM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: No on 2525 N Main St Development
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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-----Original Message -----
From: Lisa Ganz [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:01 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente <VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David
<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>
Subject: No on 2525 N Main St Development
Good morning,
I urge you to vote with the citizens of Santa Ana by voting NO tonight on the proposed development at 2525 N Main St.
The residents stand united in opposition to this development. Thank you.
Orozco, Norma
From: Edwin Garrido <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:06 AM
To: eComment
Subject: 2525 Main st opposition
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of
proposed actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO, 2018-10 FOR
THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
W
Orozco, Norma
From: Martin Garrido <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:09 AM
To: eComment
Subject: 2525 Main Street opposition
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of proposed actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI-
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2
eComment@santa-ana.org
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From:
Gina Garrido <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:13 AM
To:
eComment
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of proposed actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI-
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2
G-
Orozco, Norma
From:
Debra Ann Curran <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:14 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
2525 Main, Santa Ana
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose
any rezoning and all of proposed actions below. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH
MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Debra Curran
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Orozco, Norma
From:
Rocky Caligiuri <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:18 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
2525 Main St
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose
any rezoning and all of proposed actions below. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH
MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Rockland Caligiuri
Park Santiago Resident, Santa Ana
a
Orozco, Norma
From:
Lisa Caligiuri <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:19 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
2525 Main St
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose
any rezoning and all of proposed actions below. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH
MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Lisa Caligiuri
Park Santiago, Santa Ana Resident
M
Orozco, Norma
From:
David Hastie <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:20 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
2525 N Main Street
Dear City Council
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of
proposed actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR
THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Thank you,
David Hastie
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From: Sherry Smith <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:20 AM
To: eComment
Subject: OPPOSSED TO THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 N.
MAIN ST.
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of proposed
actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR
THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2
I am tired of the developer paying people to come in and voice their opinions when they do not live in the
neighborhood. We don't need this development. It will ruin our historic neighborhood. Vote against this
proposed development like the Planning Commission did. Thank you.
Sherry and David Smith
ME
Orozco, Norma
From: Mike Tardif <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:26 AM
To: eComment
Cc: Iglesias, Cecilia; Angie Cano; Chris Schmidt; Dale Helvig; Pulido, Miguel
Subject: Council meeting Feb. 5, 2019 - Agenda Item 75E - 2525 N. Main St. Development
Council meeting Feb. 5. 2019 - Agenda Item 75E - 2525 N. Main St. Development
I am opposed to the proposed development at 2525 N. Main St.
The bulk and density of it is too large and will negatively impact the Park Santiago neighborhood.
Additionally, according to the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the Planning Commission's denial of this proposed
development is final.
DIVISION 3. - DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN APPROVAL
Sec. 41-674. - Appeal.
Any person aggrieved by a determination of the director of planning and development services pursuant
to section 41-673 may appeal such determination to the planning commission, which may then approve,
conditionally approve, or disapprove the plan subject to the same standards and limitations as apply to the
director of planning and development services under this division. The decision of the planning
commission shall be final.
Additionally, I did not see in the Staff report that the developer filed an appeal as required.
If nothing else, please consider reducing the project by 30% density— according to Alternate no. 2 of the EIR.
Thank you,
Mike Tardif
31.
Orozco, Norma
From:
ANA LINARES <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:34 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
I oppose any rezoning and all proposed actions at 2525 North Main Street
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of proposed
actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018.01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-01 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Ana Linares
Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 1988, M31
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Dear Council Members:
January 26, 2019
7019 FE ""'57
CITY C
CLEF
The Minarik Family
Please prevent the rezoning of the property at 2525 North Main Street! My family and I are very
concerned that the magnitude of the proposed project would ruin our neighborhoods, and our homes,
and lives would suffer as a result of the high-density impact.
As you may know, the developer's estimate is 1.8 cars/unit, but judging by the number of cars/dwelling
in our neighborhood, it should be at least 2-4 cars/unit, maybe more, as high rents require multiple
tenants/unit. The added traffic and parking will result in more accidents, wear and tear on our roads,
and need for more law enforcement officers. As it is, we can hardly get in and out of our driveway, and
had an accident trying to turn into our driveway where a little girl in the oncoming car was injured. It
can take five to ten minutes to get through the light at Santiago X 17th St. during morning and afternoon
rush hours. If you drive along E. 20th Street in Park Santiago at night, you will see there are many cars
parked on the streets. We've had three stolen cars in front of our house this past year, with two more
down the block. It's nice to know whose cars are parked near your house for safety reasons.
There is also a lovely and newly renovated park which we enjoy next to the site, and it is our
understanding that the developer plans to use the park driveway for their traffic. Such an arrangement
would affect and possibly ruin the park setting and its use.
Another concern we have is the security necessary for such a development. Quality security is
expensive, and most developers will economize here, and cut back with the passage of time.
We hope the developer could explore a more suitable place for his development, such as south on Main
Street, or Bristol Street, where there are areas where our City could be improved with such a project.
The City has widened Bristol Street, at great expense, to allow for larger developments, and there is a
large tract of land near Warner and Main Streets where the complex could be an asset to the City.
Perhaps the developer could be encouraged to explore a more beneficial site for this project in the
southern areas of our city?
We urge you to vote "no" on the rezoning of this tract of land at 2525 N. Main St. Thank you for your
time and thoughtfulness to make Santa Ana a safer, more beautiful place!
Sincerely,
ane, Dave Andrew
and Nathanael inarik
January 25, 2019
2019 FIR -5 !„ g: 57
Dear Mayor Pulido,
CITY Cr" S NT "A
C L E i' i'; i`1 i
First let me congratulate you on your victory in this past election. I also want to wish you and your
family a Happy New Year. My wife and I have lived in the Park Santiago neighborhood of Santa Ana
for more than 14 years. We fell in love with the neighborhood the first time we saw it and really
love living here in this quaintjewel of Santa Ana where the neighbors are close, friendly, warm and
passionate about their neighborhood. I am writing this letter to you because on February 5th you
and your fellow Councilmembers will be asked to make a very important decision on a proposed
high density, multi -family 496 unit apartment complex known as 2525 North Main Street Project at
the gateway to our lovely neighborhood. On January 1411, the Santa Ana Planning Commission
rejected and voted against the 2525 North Main Street project as planned and presented and cited
the density disparity and the significantly negative impact that the development, as currently
planned, would have on the Park Santiago neighborhood. In response, the Developer has decided
to move forward with this project to bring it before the Santa Ana City Council in the hopes that the
Councilmembers will reject the Santa Ana Planning Commission's recommendation and vote to
approve the project as it currently stands. I ask you to please discuss this project with your
appointed Planning Commissioner Mark McLoughlin to get a better understanding of this project
and the impact that if approved it will have on our community. On February S" you will be
presented with a very important decision to make. This is a decision that I know you will take
very seriously and consider the impact your decision will have on the residents of my community,
a decision that you will make in a matter of hours, however one that will have a lifetime impact
on the residents of the Park Santiago neighborhood.
As has been voiced by a vast majority of the residents of Park Santiago, we are not against
development, however what we want is responsible development. The proposed 2525 North Main
Street Project, which currently adds a 496 unit apartment complex with a density of 84 units per
acre right at the doorstep of our community of single family homes with a density of 7 units per
acre, is not responsible development. It is the disparity in the densities and the subsequent
negative effect this brings that are of most concern to the residents of Park Santiago. This reflects
the fact that the Planning Department's project management staff failed to enlist the residents of
Park Santiago early in the planning stages of the project and also showed a distinct partiality to the
Developer and his desires for the project. The project as currently planned will never be accepted
by the residents of Park Santiago. I believe that you would agree that a project that addresses the
concerns of the Park Santiago residents, one that would be welcomed by the neighborhood as part
of the neighborhood is the best outcome for all involved, the Park Santiago residents, the
apartment owners and operators, the apartment residents and the City of Santa Ana. In the
remainder of this letter I will point out issues with the project and with the project management
team's approach and process in bringing this project to the City Council for action, evidence that
the project management staff failed in their fiduciary responsibility to the residents of Santa Ana in
general and Park Santiago specifically, instead demonstrated a true bias in favor of the Developer.
What I am asking you to do is to reject the proposal as it currently stands and request the Planning
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Commission and the project management staff to work on a new proposal that will realistically
address the major concerns of the community.
It has become quite obvious that the project management staff has demonstrated by its actions
over the course of the project planning a distinct favoritism for the Developer and a disregard of
the concerns of the residents of Park Santiago.
1. As admitted by the project management's staff, from the onset this property was
advertised to the Developer that, even though the property was currently zoned as
Professional, the zoning will be changed to multi -family residential with unlimited height
and density. The property currently is zoned with a height restriction of 3 stories and the
neighborhood, of which it is part, is zoned with a maximum height of 2 stories and density
of 7 units per acre (1-11-7). How can any reasonable Planning Department representative
provide a Developer basically a blank check with respect to height and density? Would any
reasonable parent give their teenage son or daughter a credit card and tell them they can
spend as much as they want, unlimited spending?
2. At the request of the Developer, the project management staff made an attempt to rush
this project's approval through the Planning Commission by scheduling a vote on it the
Monday (November 26) after the long Thanksgiving weekend even though the Final EIR
had not been released. This was done for two reasons, one to limit the amount of time
that the Planning Commissioners would have to review the EIR and the associated public
comments and more specifically to get this project to the City Council for a vote prior to
the seating of three newly elected City Council members in mid-December. Thankfully the
Planning Commission saw through this rushed attempt to appease the Developer's wishes
and rejected the project management team's attempt with the instructions to bring the
project back on January 14tH
3. The current project plan includes Option 3 which utilizes an entrance to the complex from
Edgewood Road. Park Santiago residents have voiced their concerns with including this
option since it would facilitate cut through traffic through the neighborhood and also
encourage parking of vehicles along Bush and Spurgeon. While eliminating an entrance on
Edgewood Road will have a tendency to reduce cut through traffic and parking of excess
vehicles in the neighborhood, it will not eliminate this from occurring. In the Request for
Planning Commission Action the project management team notes that in the latest version
of the project the Developer has eliminated the entrance on Edgewood Road, howeverthe
project management team failed to stipulate in their recommended modifications the
prohibition of an entrance on Edgewood Road should the Developer fail to obtain the
approval for their Walkie Way entrance which leaves the possibility of a revision in the
future to include an Edgewood Road entrance. The project managementteam also refused
requests bythe residents of Park Santiago to remove Option Cfrom the EIR and the project
plan altogether. One would have to believe that the Developer has future plans to add an
entrance on Edgewood Road citing rationale of failure to obtain the Walkie Way entrance
as well as public safety and traffic concerns. Without a hard fast restriction on any
entrance to the complex from Edgewood Road it leaves open the possibility of a late
change to the project's design.
4. The project management team wants to give the City Council the appearance that they are
listening to the concerns of the Park Santiago residents with respect to the problem with
the planned density of the project by making a minimal reduction in the number of units
from 517 units to 476 units. However they fail to note that the Developer had originally
reduced the total number of units from 517 to 496, so the project management team's
response to the Park Santiago residents concern on density was a reduction from 496 units
to 476 units. They also fail to make mention that this was accomplished by reducing the
number of studio and 1 bedroom units and creating additional 2 and 3 bedroom units.
Even at 476 units this represents a density of 81 units per acre significantly dwarfing the
neighborhood in which it resides which has a density of 7 units per acre.
5. The project management team makes an attempt to persuade the City Council into
accepting their premise that a multi -family apartment density of 81 units per acre adjacent
to single family residences is well within what has been approved and in existence in the
City of Santa Ana. They do this by citing 7 projects with relatively similar densities:
a. The Nineteen0l: 49 units per acre
b. The Line: 58 units per acre
c. The Heritage: 65 units per acre
d. The Marke: 74 units per acre
e. Prisma: 91 units per acre
f. The Madison: 94 units per acre
g. Elan: 94 units per acre
What they fail to mention is the fact that none of their examples are developments that
abut single family residential communities. I've attached Google Earth views of all 7 of
these projects and as you can see all are located in more commercial areas of the city. For
comparison, I've also included a Google Earth view of the proposed project site. As you can
see the project management team is providing evidence that supports the Developer's
recommendations instead of providing examples of multi -family projects located within a
single family residential area in an effort to sway the City Councilmember's views on the
project's density in favor of the Developer and away from the residents of Santa Ana. The
lowest density development at 49 units per acre, significantly less than the project's 81
units per acre, is located in an industrial area with the closest single family homes located
on the other side of the 5 and the 55 freeways! If the project management team really
wanted to provide an apples -to -apples comparison with this proposed project instead of
making an attempt to support the Developer's proposal, then they should have selected
multi -family developments located within similar single family residential areas.
6. This project violates Policy 2.10 of the Land Use Element of the City of Santa Ana General
Plan: "Support new development which is harmonious in scale and character with
existing development in the area." I submitted a comment to address the Draft EIR noting
that the EIR fails to reflect the nature and character of the Park Santiago neighborhood of
which it is contained. However the project management team's response to this comment
was "The project site is not contained within the Park Santiago neighborhood.... The Park
Santiago neighborhood does not exist along N. Main Street. Thus it is appropriate that the
EIR does not provide greater weight to the residential neighborhood...." A check of the
neighborhood maps provided by the City of Santa Ana makes the claim by the project
management team the project site is not part of the Park Santiago neighborhood as a false
claim (https://www.santa-ana.org/neighborhood-initiatives/community-engagement-
and-volunteer-opportunities). In making this false claim the project management team
again indicates that it sides more closely with the Developer than with the residents of
Park Santiago. Again it should be reiterated, the six parcels identified for use in this
development, contrary to what the project management team is claiming, are part of the
Park Santiago neighborhood and any justification using an argument that the parcels are
not is totally false and should be rejected by the City Council.
7. The number of proposed parking spaces planned for the project has always been a major
concern with the residents of Park Santiago. With insufficient parking made available for
the residents there will be renters who will park their vehicles along Bush Street and
Spurgeon Street. As evidence of this one only needs to view the excessive number of
vehicles from a nearby apartment complex parked along Santiago near 17th Street. The
Developer has planned for 904 spaces of which 150 (17%) are identified as tandem parking
for the 496 units or a rate of 1.80 parking spots per unit. The Request for Planning
Commission Action in Table 9: Parking Per SAMC Section 41-1322 Multi -family Dwellings
notes that for a project of this size the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) requires 1,420
spaces or a ratio of 2.86 spaces per unit. However, the project management team has
elected to disregard the SAMC requirements and allow the Developer to provide
significantly less. However they again side with the Developer by saying that the SAMC is
outdated and the parking requirements were established in 1997. To assume that the
number of vehicles per household unit has decreased in number since 1997 is a naive
statement, in fact the opposite is true. The project management team again has sided with
the Developer and will allow significantly less than the SAMC mandated 1,420 parking
spots. An attempt is made to address the Park Santiago residents concerns regarding
inadequate parking by making it a requirement to have a minimum of 952 spaces or 2.0
spaces per unit. Compounding this decision the project management team has agreed
with the Developer's assertion that the 2.0 parking spots per unit can be obtained through
the use of valet services. Valet services for apartment dwellers is illogical. The project
management team admitted during the January 14th Planning Commission meeting that
the use of valet parking to address a shortage of parking spaces had never been used for a
multi -family apartment complex in Santa Ana before. Besides, who will be waiting for a
valet to bring them their car so that they can run to the store for groceries? Where will
the valet parkthese extra cars, in the Park Santiago neighborhood? The City Council should
not allow this project to violate the SAMC parking requirements of 2.86 spaces per unit.
Nor should the project be allowed to use valet services to meet the requirement.
8. As noted in the Request For Planning Commission Action Table 6: Professional Zone
Comparison, the project will reduce the current set back from the east property line
nearest to the existing homes on Spurgeon Street from 50 feet minimum to 40 feet 7 inches
minimum. It also reduces the existing requirement of 25 feet maximum height within
approximately 240 feet of the east property line to 40 to 66 feet. Both of these changes
will significantly impact the home owners who reside on Spurgeon Street adjacent to the
project and contributes to the negative aesthetic impact which the EIR noted as being
significant. By allowing these changes that the Developer has requested, it once again
shows that the project management team has placed the Developer's needs over the
concerns of the residents of Park Santiago.
9. The EIR identifies one "significant and unavoidable" impact associated with this project,
which pertains to aesthetics. CEQA guidelines Section 15126.6 (c) requires that "an EIR
analyze a reasonable range of alternatives to the proposed project that could feasibly avoid
or reduce any significant unavoidable impacts of the project." However the project
management team's selection of alternatives for the proposed project failed to list the
most obvious alternative, development of the property into single family homes. The
Developer was asked in one of the neighborhood meetings if they would consider
developing the property with single family homes and the response was that they are in
the multi -family home development business and would not consider any other
alternative. To most people it is obvious that if an alternative to the project was single
family homes it would meet the CEQA guidelines of selecting an alternative that could
"feasibly avoid or reduce any significant unavoidable impacts of the project" namely the
aesthetic significant impact. When this was pointed out to the project management team
as a response to the draft EIR their response was "The alternative to develop the site with
single-family residences ... is not a variation of the proposed project or allowed under the
existing General Plan land use designation and zoning for the project site. In addition, the
project's underlying purpose is to develop multi family residential uses on the project site.
Asingle-family residential alternative would not meet the project's objective." The refusal
of the project management team and the assertions that single-family residential would
not meet the project's objective can be read more realistically as that single-family
residential, while it would eliminate the aesthetics significant impact, would not meet the
Developer's requirements. Again this is evidence that the project management team has
approached this project with a desire to meet the Developer's requirements over the
expressed concerns of the residents of Park Santiago.
10. The City of Santa Ana General Plan currently identifies the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for
North Main Street to be 1.5. As noted in the Request For Planning Commission Action,
the proposed project has a Floor Area Ratio of 2.28, significantly more than the City of
Santa Ana General Plan allows. If the project were to be designed using a FAR of 1.5 it
would represent a 35% reduction in the size of the project! This is additional evidence that
the project management team is siding with the Developer's requests and attempting to
dictate revisions to the General Plan to allow the Developer's plan.
11. In the Request For Planning Commission Action the project management team in the
Neighborhood Character section readily admits that the "project is not in character with
the neighborhood, which it shares two sides with, as the neighborhood is comprised of
single-family dwellings and the project is a high density multi family housing project."
The Park Santiago neighborhood is comprised of homes of varying styles including colonial,
Spanish, ranch and craftsman, several over 100 years old. The project as planned is
designed in a modern contemporary architectural style which as admitted by the project
management team doesn't fit the character of the neighborhood. However, instead of
working with the Developer to provide an architectural design (Spanish for example) that
would fit better with the existing Park Santiago neighborhood, they wrote it off as
unavoidable. This is additional evidence that the project management team has taken on
the Developer's desires with little to no consideration of the desires of the Park Santiago
residents.
12. For the Planning Commission meeting on January 14th, the Developer recruited, and
possibly paid, a Housing Advocacy group to have several people attend the Planning
Commission meeting and using talking points provided by the Developer, these people
with little knowledge of the project voiced their support for the project citing the lack of
affordable housing. Although requested by the Planning Commission Chairman to provide
their name and address prior to addressing the Commission, most did not because they
did not live in the City of Santa Ana. The project as proposed will have rents ranging from
$2000-$3700 per month. Using the budget recommended 30% of salary guide for housing
it would require a single individual or a family to have a household income of $80,000 to
$148,000. According to the latest SCAG report 46% of the households in Santa Ana earn
less than $50,000. The project will not meet the intended goal of providing additional
housing for the current residents of Santa Ana and thus relieving the overcrowded
conditions within the city, instead it would attract additional people from outside of Santa
Ana, thus providing little to no benefit to the current city residents except additional traffic
and taxation on the city's resources.
13. According to Request For Planning Commission Action Table 11: Regional Housing Needs
Allocation Progress 2014 — 2017 the identified RHNA allocation for Santa Ana is 405 units,
of which 90 were classified as Above Moderate. As noted in the table the City has already
greatly surpassed this need with the addition of 916 housing units during this timeframe.
More importantly of the 916 units, 768 were classified as Above Moderate, significantly
dwarfing the allocation requirement of 90. This report does not take into consideration
the nearly 3600 units that are planned within a % mile radius of the proposed 2525 North
Main Street project.
a. 2700 North Main: 247 units
b. Prisma: 182 units
c. Elevenl0 (Town and Country): 260 units
d. Town & Country Apartments: 727 units
e. Main Place Mall Redevelopment: 1900 units
It should also be noted that the project management team refused to acknowledge and
include the proposed 1900 units planned for the Main Place Mall Restoration project in
the EIR or in any of their project development planning activities. Refusing to take the
scope of the Main Place Mall project into consideration is another example of how the
project management team has worked to slant to proposal in the favor of the Developer.
The City Council should recognize the need to evaluate the Main Place Mall Redevelopment
project as part of the analysis for the 2525 North Main Street project. Failing to recognize
this major restoration project is turning a blind eye to realities. With nearly 3600 new units
planned or completed within a % mile radius, a reduction in the density of this project by
half would be fairy insignificant in the big picture, would significantly reduce the adverse
aesthetic impact of the project and would allay a significant amount of the concerns of the
Park Santiago residents.
14. The Developer is trying to buy his way into approval of this project as is. Several of the
neighbors who live on Spurgeon Street have reported that the Developer has contacted
them on several occasions asking what it would take to get them to support the project,
including offers of repairs and upgrades to their property. At a recent Planning
Commission meeting the Developer admitted to the plan to pay the Discovery Center over
$1,000,000 to help them with their planned parking structure project if they indicate
support of the 2525 North Main Street project. The Developer is promising to spend $1.41M
for park improvements, however as the project management team has documented, the
Developer in lieu of giving the City $1.41M and allowing the City to make the improvements,
have the option of making the improvements themselves with the variation of allowing
them to spend "up to" $1.4M for improvements. This would allow them to spend
significantly less money on improvements to which the project management staff has
agreed. The Developer has stated that they would provide 24 hour security surveillance
for the Park Santiago neighborhood for 55 years, however with the yearly option of ceasing
this service. Also the area for surveillance does not encompass the entire Park Santiago
community, instead stopping short at Santiago Street. It is true that the Developer has
more substantial financial resources that can be used to help influence the City Council to
decide in their favor while the hard working residents of Park Santiago do not. What we
are hoping is that the members of the City Council listen to their constituents and
understand our concerns and reject this project as currently planned with the request to
develop a workable solution that all parties can support.
Mayor Pulido, I sincerely want to thank you for your time in reviewing my letter and the concerns
of the Park Santiago community. I invite you to take a ride or a walk through our lovely
neighborhood, talk with some of the residents and get a good feeling of the charm and uniqueness
of Park Santiago. I believe that you too will be convinced that the community is special. Thank -
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From:
Raul Duran <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:18 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of proposed actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI-
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
Orozco, Norma
From:
Lenette Wardinski <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:43 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
Opposition to Agenda Item #75E
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a 19 -year resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I
OPPOSE any rezoning and all of proposed actions related to Item #75E on the Agenda for tonight (February 5,
2019), and as detailed below:
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO, 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE
PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 3,2
Respectfully,
Lenette J. Wardinski
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Orozco, Norma
From:
Carol Slaton <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:45 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
2525 Main
Please do not be influenced by the lies of the developer or his money. He does not have the interests of the future of
Santa Ana in mind. Do you???? If you do then please follow the lead & common sense of the Planning Commission &
vote NO on the monstrosity at 2525 Main. The developer's plan for this site is just too big to be next to historic single
family homes. Preserve what is good in Santa Ana.
Carol Slaton
2 year resident of Santa Ana
30 year resident of Irvine
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Orozco, Norma
From:
Steve Wardinski <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:46 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
Opposition to Agenda Item #75E
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose
any rezoning and all of proposed actions below. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO, 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH
MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Respectfully,
Steve Wardinski
Rol
Orozco, Norma
From: Jennie Clacken <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:03 AM
To: eComment
Cc: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Reyna, Roman;
Villegas, Juan; Iglesias, Cecilia
Subject: Santa Ana Resident Opposing Rezoning
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana,
As a new resident of Park Santiago, I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of the
proposed actions below:
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 For the
proposed multi -family development located at 2525 North Main Street, Strategic Plan No. 3, 2.
Park Santiago and Floral Park have a rich history that preserves what Santa Ana used to be. Why would you
vote to do ANYTHING that changes that and wipes that away forever? Please do not vote yes to the
overcrowding in this North Santa Ana area!
You, as the City Council, have so much opportunity to capture what The Orange Circle is capturing - Preserving
the Area and Bringing in Businesses that attract people from OUTSIDE Santa Ana to Spend Money Here!!
Make smart choices to INVEST into the city of Santa Ana, not fast and easy choices that will just continue us
down the same path that just make you have to raise sales taxes. This is your opportunity to show the city that
you are investing in a beautiful and bright future.
Thank you for listening,
Jennie Clacken
J1
Orozco, Norma
From: Jennifer Sterett <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:05 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Destroying Park Santiago
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any
rezoning and all of proposed actions below. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR
THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Sterett
LA 0
Orozco, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:29 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: Opposition to 2525 North Main Street Development
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.ora
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza ISanta Ana, CA 92701
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From: Erica Sharar [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:21 AM
To: City Council <CityCouncil@santa-ana.org>; Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente
<VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-
ana.org>
Subject: Opposition to 2525 North Main Street Development
Like the North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance (NSAPA) my family is opposed to the proposed 2525 North
Main Street Development.
Multi -family residential developments directly adjacent to single-family homes will decrease property values
and further increase traffic congestion on Main Street at an already problematic intersection of Edgewood, Main
Street and freeway on and off ramps.
In addition, the City of Santa Ana Planning Commission has opposed the development of 2525 Main Street
multi -family residential development; the Commission acknowledges that the proposed multi -family residential
development is not appropriate for our historic single-family residential neighborhood.
Further, NSAPA was intentionally misled by City of Santa Ana staff and told the City Council would be
pushing the public comment/voting date from 2/5/19 to a future date.
Respectfully,
Erica and Edward Sharar
1.i e
Orozco, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:30 AM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: A Direct Neighbor's Comment Re: 2525 N Main for tonight's meeting
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Jaine Chapman[
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:27 AM
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<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>; City Council <CityCouncil@santa-
ana.org>; Kelaher, Selena <skelaher@santa-ana.org>
Subject: A Direct Neighbor's Comment Re: 2525 N Main for tonight's meeting
Hello, I had planned to come to the city council meeting tonight to speak regarding the 2525 N Main St Project.
I understood that our item was taken off of the agenda, and I cancelled my babysitter. Now I understand that
there is a chance it could be voted on by the City Council tonight, and I'm unable to attend, so I'm submitting
my comments by email.
My name is Jaine Chapman, I live on North Spurgeon St in Park Santiago. This is a sensitive topic to me, as my family's home is
directly adjacent to 2525 N Main. It is actually in our backyard.
We realize that something new may be built behind our home, but I am here to speak against the DENSITY of this proposed
project. At 81 DUA, nothing this dense has ever been built next to single family homes in Santa Ana. The current high water
mark for density next to R1 is 58 DUA, The Line Apartments in SA.
There is a recommended alternate listed in the EIR with the exact density as The Line. Why not go with this instead of voting in
an unprecedented density of apartments next to R1?
Even Irvine is removing office buildings and increasing apartment stock. But Irvine's city leaders have the good sense not to
place the highest possible density apartments next to single family homes.
IF Vineyard Development has overinvested in this property, and needs to place as many units as possible on it to recouperate
their investment, it is not the responsibility of the people or City Council, to fix that. Even there has been motivation by financial
incentive. It is your responsibility to remain accountable to the strong voice of the citizens of Santa Ana, and your City Planning
Commission.
As a luxury apartment complex, with luxury rent prices the
discussion of this particular project does not apply to students, low
1> z
income families, or young families saving to buy a home, as some
speakers tonight may try to propose.
I urge you to vote No on this project. To vote Yes on this project would be to go against the advisement of the planning
commission and your constituents which are directly impacted by this development. I'm not saying there can't be redevelopment
at this lot. I am saying there needs to be responsible development here and this project is far from responsible.
Thank you.
Orozco, Norma
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Please vote No on this development. This project will have a negative impact on traffic and safety. Our water supply is
already in short supply. Please vote NO.
Thank you,
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Norma Bunge
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From: Robert Tiritilli <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:33 AM
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Subject: 2525 N. Main Street
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a resident of Fisher Park I would like to go on record that I oppose
any rezoning and all of proposed actions below.
• FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2.018-01
• DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
• GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE
PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
• STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2
Robert Tiritilli
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Susan <
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Dear Santa Ana City Council,
As a 48 year resident resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of
proposed actions below. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-
01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED
MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Susan Hyatt
Resident
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Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
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From: nelda marquez [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:31 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 main street
Mayor Pulido,
Please support our family and neighborhood by not supporting the proposed high density development being
proposed at this location. This development will negatively impact our neighborhood.
The location is currently zoned for commercial use and used to house Wells Fargo. Please keep current zoning
in place and don't allow apartments to be built at this location.
Once again, please do not support this project.
Thank you.
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From: Eugen Andres[
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:29 AM
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Subject: 2525 N. Main vote
Dear Mayor Pulido,
I am writing this letter as a concerned citizen of Santa Ana. I understand that you are going to vote on the
development of apartments at 2525 N. Main St. I believe that this development is not in the best interests of the
citizens of Santa Ana. I urge you to not to sell out to big developers and ruin a neighborhood. Why should the
city bail out a developer who was naive enough to grossly overpay for the property and close escrow without
the city's approval. Also, with the proposed development of Main Place mall into a large residential project
there is no need for the 2525 N. Main project. Please don't be put developers ahead of the citizens you are
supposed to represent. Vote NO on this project!!
Respectfully,
Charlie Andres
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Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
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Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:16 AM
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Subject: Opposition to Agenda Item #75E
Dear Mayor Pulido,
As a 10 -year resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I OPPOSE any rezoning and all of proposed
actions related to Item #75E on the Agenda for tonight (February 5, 2019), and as detailed below:
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE
PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 3,2
Respectfully,
Professor Steve Wardinski, Delegate from California, District 51 to the 2004 Democratic National Convention
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From: Jennifer Sterett [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:10 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main
Dear Mayor Pulido,
Please do not let the city council destroy our neighborhood tonight. Traffic will be a nightmare, not only for Park
Santiago residents, but Floral Park residents as well. You know how backed up Santa Clara gets when you head out
toward Broadway and Main. It will only get worse with the addition of thousands of vehicles that will be driven by the
residents of the many, many projects that are planned for Santa Ana (and on the border with Orange). Do not let a
greedy developer with NO INTEREST in preserving our neighborhood fool you with their "generosity." Council members
who have accepted money from this developer should not be allowed to vote.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Sterett
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Orozco, Norma
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Subject: FW: 2525 N. Main St., Santa Ana
Kind Regards,
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From: Jim C [
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Subject: 2525 N. Main St., Santa Ana
As a long time resident of the Park Santiago neighborhood I strongly protest the proposed development of 400
to 500 apartments at the subject property.
The impact in terms of traffic, parking, crime and property values are all totally negative.
I urge you to vote against approval of this project.
Sincerely,
Jim Cordiel
Orozco, Norma
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Subject: OPPOSED to 2525 MAIN spot rezone and project
Mayor Pulido,
I am a resident of Park Santiago neighborhood, a very special residential area in the City of Santa Ana. I am opposed to
the 2525 Main Street Project for many reasons not the least of which is scale. This project is inconsistent with the
neighborhood density. I am opposed to spot zoning for this project.
Spot zoning is typically used because it serves a useful purpose for the neighborhood such as providing a school or a
park. Spot rezoning of 2525 Main street is not providing a useful purpose for the neighborhood, it is strictly providing a
way for the developer to succeed with his project.
Pease take the developer's hand out of the pockets of our government and vote against the 2525 Main Street rezone
and project just as the Planning Commission did.
I would also like to further comment that someone in the City Council or planning office provided disinformation stating
that the item would not be voted on tonight, when that in fact was false. Clearly this was an effort to keep the vocal
residents opposed to this project from showing up tonight.
Candice Vance
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Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
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From: Brenda Call [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:42 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Tonight's vote
Dear Mayor Pulido,
When I was 21, my mom said we were moving to Santa Ana ... I thought she was crazy! Then I saw the 1910 Victorian Craftsman
and the neighborhood we were moving into and I understood why completely. I am writing you as a 30 year resident and 21 year
homeowner in Park Santiago. I have come to love this city and have spent my whole 28 year teaching career servicing the
underprivileged students in Santa Ana Unified.
I understand the need for housing, but I have also seen the many apartment buildings going up everywhere in the city, including
another one to occupy Tom's Tricks old property right near where I teach at Walker Elementary. I also know the 1900 just up the
street at Mahn Place will certainly be built in addition to all the ones being built and those built, but not occupied yet in our
neighboring city by Angel's Stadium. At least those buildings are not encroaching on and squashing such a jewel of a
neighborhood. I appreciate any help you can give in supporting our cause.
Sincerely,
Brenda Call
2nd Grade Teacher
Orozco, !Norma
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<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>; Verino, Lynette <lverino@santa-
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Subject: OPPOSED TO MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AT 2525 N. MAIN STREET
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of proposed
actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR
THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2
We are tired of this developer constantly hiring people to come to the Planning Commission and City Council
meetings to applaud this development. Most of them don't even live in the neighborhood. We do not need
another development causing more traffic, ruining a historical neighborhood, and causing numerous parking
issues. It is not our problem that this developer purchased this property KNOWING that it was for businesses
development. Vote against this development like the Planning Commission did. We are proud of their vote and
hope you all do the same. Thank you.
Sherry and David Smith
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Subject: FW: From Andrea Lee Harris Please Vote No on 2525 Main Street Project
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Nicole Houston ! Executive Assistant
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From: Andrea Harris[
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:22 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: From Andrea Lee Harris Please Vote No on 2525 Main Street Project
Dear Miguel,
I am asking you to vote no on the change in zoning and building of the oversized apartment project at 2525
Main Street. Mike and I bought our home in Park Santiago 17 years ago. As contributors to the arts and positive
growth of Santa Ana we have invested our passions and professionalism in making this city great. From my ten
years directing the Grand Central Art Center you saw my work serving the arts in Santa Ana and my
commitment and investment into the city. From the University students to Santa Ana High School students,
Mike and I encouraged passion and investment in this city and its community. We encouraged community and
the city to be excellent in all ways and encouraged all to live here and invest here in Santa Ana.
Park Santiago is our home and is important to us and to Santa Ana. It is as important as Floral Park is to you
and Santa Ana. It is a small and unique neighborhood. Building the mammoth project proposed on the main
corner into our neighborhood will be a devastation to this neighborhood. There is no other comparison of a city
in southern or northern California building such a dense project just feet away from one story moderate single
family homes like ours. The project is not in scale with the area and not encouraging of the positive growth to
the city and our neighborhood. Once it is here we will always have it here and it will always be a bad idea we
deal with daily.
As you know there are over 1900 additional apartments and a hotel being planned and built at Main Place Mall
which is only two blocks away. There are apartments already being completed and built around us that add up
to hundreds of units. We have plenty of housing available and being build already near us.
Please vote no Miguel. I appreciate your help and will be present at the city council meeting tonight to voice my
objection to this development.
Best to you,
Andrea
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From: Lisa Caligiuri [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:20 AM
To: City Council <CityCouncil@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main St
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning
and all of proposed actions below. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO, 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.
2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2
I wanted to reach out to you as a resident of Santa Ana and a resident of Park Santiago.
I am opposed to the proposed project on 2525 Main Street, Santa Ana. This project will greatly effect the
quality of life for our neighborhood. I live on Spurgeon St and will be directly impacted by this project. This
building will look down on to our yard and we will lose all of our privacy.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE hear our voice. We do NOT want this project approved for our neighborhood. It
will be a huge traffic concern as well. We already have to wait at traffic lights more than once to get in and out
of our neighborhood. With the freeway on and offramps near, it is already compacted by too much
traffic. There are already new developments built near by that are not even at full capacity and this would be
adding to that. Not only will it effect us in the future but also during the construction our lives will be
disrupted.
We have lived in the wonderful community for 20 years and are bringing up our children here. This is a
wonderful historic community that we are proud of
Please do NOT allow Rezoning to this property. Please vote NO. Please keep our community amazing.
Thank you for listening,
IN
Lisa Caligiuri
Resident of Park Santiago, Santa Ana
Orozco, Norma
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Nicole Houston ] Executive Assistant
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From: Deborah [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 9:11 AM
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<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 N. Main Street Project
Honorable Mayor and Council Persons:
Please see attached letter addressing 2525 North Main.
Thank you.
Deborah
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February 5, 2019
Honorable Mayor and Council Persons:
Deborah Hicks— DeBach
Ten years ago, my husband and I were looking for a neighborhood in which to purchase a home. I told
him about Park Santiago and that is where we looked for the next several years. In 2010, we were lucky
enough to find a house we could afford. Its diversity and overall neighborly atmosphere were exactly
what we had been looking for. The beautiful entrance to our neighborhood is enhanced by the historic
palm trees that line Edgewood Road, and the aesthetically pleasing office building surrounded by
mature trees and landscaping were also contributing factors to our choice.
I have grown up in Orange County and used to drive to Santa Ana to shop at Fashion Square. I spent
loads of time downtown browsing the thrift stores and finding many treasures. Downtown then
converted to a walkable area. Formerly quaint neighborhoods were overwhelmed with multifamily
apartments placed willy-nilly and many of these same apartments are now akin to slums. The once
quaint neighborhoods now suffer with crime, gangs and homeless people.
Throughout it all, the Park Santiago neighborhood remained constant and thriving, like its neighbor
Floral Park. There is pride of ownership here. We look out for each other.
The proposed project at 2525 N. Main Street threatens this. We knew when we purchased our home
that the neighborhood zoning and general plan supported what was here. Now residents are being
asked to support a general plan change, and a zoning change to allow a behemoth of an apartment
complex being marketed as housing for the "professionals" who want to live in Santa Ana, when within
0.5 miles of this proposed project, 3500 newly approved units are in the pipeline.
The term low-income housing continues to come up at all meetings. This project is not affordable.
The City of Santa Ana is doing the lion's share in the county of addressing this housing need. Santa Ana's
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is 405 units for the planning period of 2014 through 2021.
Today the total remaining RHNA is 167 units. The data provided by the developer says their in lieu fee of
$6,071, 190 will produce 100 new low-income units. Your planning staff knows this is not possible and
you as city leaders know that too. One could expect at best, 12 to 14 units if the land costs were not
included.
The new Veteran's village is a project of 75 units being built on a 1.5 -acre parking lot at 3312 W. 11`
Street. It is not backing up to a residential neighborhood and the density there is 50 units per acre. Cost
is $29.7 million dollars, which works out to $396,000 per door or unit. I do not think an in lieu fee of
$6,000,000 would be even a drop in the bucket towards 100 units of affordable housing.
There are affordable projects built in the City that have only a density of 29.8 units per acre. I am citing
the Triada at the Station District site, which is 2.48 acres with a total of 74 units, which is 29.8 units per
acre. This project is located within the Lacy neighborhood at 616 N. Lacy Street and built at a lower
density. It is also aesthetically pleasing and blends nicely into the surrounding neighborhood. One need
only drive by to see the care and thought that went into integrating this project into its surrounding
neighborhood.
There are many other projects, which could emphasize the unique nature of this site. There is no need
to build this type of massive and intrusive project here. The cry for more housing is loud, but I can say
with all honesty that single-family homes are what young people who are starting a family want and not
everyone wants to live in an apartment.
The residents of Park Santiago would like to see plans for a viable office building at the site with no
zoning change or General Plan Amendment.
We trust that you, as guardians of the City will do the correct thing by taking the Planning Commission's
recommendation to deny this project.. You are the officials we elected to care for our city and its
residents. We are the residents and we do not support this project, a zoning change, or a General Plan
amendment.
Sincerely,
Deboraiti }f%ck�-De�3a.cly
Deborah Hicks-DeBach
Orozco, Norma
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Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:46 AM
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<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, lose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>; City Council <CityCouncil@santa-
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Subject: 2525 North Main Street Project
Hello Council members,
I am a resident of the Park Santiago neighborhood. I also am located on North Spurgeon Street, right next to
the proposed 2525 North Main St Project.
I purchased my home last July, knowing full well that the 2525 North Main Street Project was a possibility.
I am not opposed to the project. In fact, I want Santa Ana to continue to develop. What I am opposed to is
irresponsible development. Myself and my wife moved to Santa Ana from Ladera Ranch and saw first hand
what over -development causes. Literally every off -ramp from La Paz to Crown Valley Parkway received a
complex of comparable size to the 2525 Main project. Result? Nightmarish traffic and everything else that
comes with it.
For anyone to believe that this project would not cause the same result is comical. The left tum lane on Main
and Edgewood alone would cause backups all along Main Street, guaranteed. I have seen it already. Drive
down Main Street at 4;30 PM right now and it already is painful.
I could go on and on about what will happen if 2525 stays the same as proposed but I believe you have heard
most reasons against it. I just want you to listen to the people of the neighborhood that want development but
develop responsibly.
Please represent the citizens of Santa Ana and ask for the project to further reduce unit numbers and increase
parking. Half the size, I believe is acceptable. Anything else will be headaches and traffic congestion for
decades.
Thank you again and please be Santa Ana's stewards by only allowing responsible development.
Regards,
Jun Tanega
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From: Jun Tanega <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 11:22 AM
To: eComment
Subject: 2525 North Main Street Project
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose all of proposed actions below. FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO, 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Jun Tanega
Orozco, Norma
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Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 11:27 AM
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Subject: FW: Opposition to 2525 N. Main Development
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office] nhouston(@santa-ana.orz
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza ISanta Ana, CA 92701
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Subject: Opposition to 2525 N. Main Development
The proposed project is a high density development which is intruding into a an established single family residential neighborhood. The
complex will begin the deterioration of the Park Santiago neighborhood. If approved it will be just the beginning of other similar
developments which will begin to erode the single family nature of Santiago Park. This developer will stop at nothing to get his project
approved including paying students and union workers to attend the public hearings, Individuals who have no vested interest in the
neighborhood and won't live at the project. The developer promises idiotic amenities for the neighborhood such as private security
patrols, which by the way has no jurisdiction on public property. It's time City Council listens to its constituents and not only to
developers.
Ms. Rocio Estrada
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Orozco, Norma
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Hello City Council,
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Oppose 2525 N. Main Street Development
As a life time resident of the City of Santa Ana, I oppose the 2525 N. Main St development. No rezoning.
Thank You,
Miguel Ortiz
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Orozco, Norma
From: Carmen <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:01 PM
To: eComment
Subject: 2525 N Main Street - CC Agenda Item 75E
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana,
CC Meeting February 5, 2019 - Agenda Item 75E
As a residents of Park Santiago for approximately 24 years, we would like to go on record that we oppose any rezoning
and all of proposed actions below:
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI-
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2
Carlos and Carmen Ortiz
Orozco, Norma
From: Roger Allen <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:10 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Comments for the city council meeting regarding 2525 N Main
Dear Santa Ana City Council Members:
I am a long time homeowner in the Park Santiago neighborhood, just a few houses away from the proposed
development at 2525 N Main St. I have made comments regarding the environmental impact report that were either
mis-understood or totally ignored in the final environmental impact report for this project. I am very concerned about
how a project of this size will affect the quality of life for the existing neighborhood as well as anyone moving into a
project like this. I am concerned about the safety, the crime, the traffic, the parking, and the aesthetics of this project so
near a neighborhood with historical significance.
As a long time homeowner in this neighborhood I have seen many changes that have affected the area. I have seen the
changes from the freeway widening and the changes to business north and south of this location. I understand the need
for progress but this is the wrong project for this location.
Please follow the planning commission recommendation to deny the development agreement No. 2018-01, General
Plan Amendment No. 2018-06, and Amendment Application No. 2018-10. This is the wrong project for 2525 N Main St
in Santa Ana.
Roger Allen
Property owner on Bush St
Santa Ana, CA
Orozco, Norma
From: Bill B <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:15 PM
To: City Council; eComment
Subject: Please Vote to Opposive the 2525 Main St. Residential Project
Dear Mayor Pulido and City Council Members,
As a 15 year resident of Santa Ana and 8 years as an Executive Board Member of the Park Santiago Neighborhood
Association, one of only a few 501 (C)(3) neighborhood associations in Santa Ana, I am very proud to live in your City.
However, their is currently a Development Application for 2525 N Main that will be incredibly bad for Santa Ana, as the
traffic impacts and congestion created by the proposed High Density 476 unit Apartment Complex will have huge
Negative impacts to residents and visitors to, our crown jewel, the Santa Ana Main Place Mall.
Residents from north Santa Ana will be providing the City Council members this week, with over 1,000 signed petitions
Opposing the 2525 Main Residential Development and several hundred signed letters to the Council Opposing the 2525
Main St Residential Development
The area immediately around 2525 Main St. already has over 2,500 Apartment Units scheduled to be developed in
the next 2 years.
In the past year, several hundred Apartments Units have already been developed within only 1/3 mile of 2525 Main St.
Traffic is already gridlocked during many times of the day on Main St and Edgewood Rd, the exact location of the
proposed 2525 Main St. Residential Project.
Further the Main Place Mall Transformation Project, which is NOT included in the EIR for 2525 Main St., because the
Main Place Mall's redevelopment application was received AFTER the 2525 Main St. EIR inclusion deadline, is scheduled
to develop an additional:
A. 1,900 Apartment Units
B. 400 Hotel rooms
C. 1,400,000 square ft of new commercial / retail development
D. 750,000 square ft of new office building development
With all this development, its critical to develop Santa Ana responsibly and in a manner that are streets can handle the
increased traffic.
Our residents of north Santa Ana Support the redevelopment of Main Place Mall and for Apartments of much less density
than the proposed 2525 Main St Residential Project.
Apartments of 30 Units per acre, not directly abutting single family homes and not right up against our highest
congested intersections, makes sense in the north Santa Ana.
North Santa Ana Residents support Responsible Development of Santa Ana.
We want new development in Santa Ana, but we want it done Responsibly.
However, the 2525 Main St, Residential Development is proposing over a 100% increase in apartments per acre, than
anywhere else in the entire City of Santa Ana, abutting single family homes.
2525 Main St is proposing 80 Apartments per acre, where the most anywhere else in the City, abutting R1, is 40
Apartments per acre.
Simply put: The proposed 476 Apartments is simply too Large and too Dense, to be a good for Santa Ana.
The traffic at that location is already very bad and often times dangerous, due to its proximity to the ingress and egress
ramps of the 5 freeway.
Many north Santa Ana Residents prefer the 2525 Main St. parcel to remain zoned for business use, under the
Professional Office building zoning code the site currently has.
We are requesting our City Council to vote No on the proposed 2525 Main Street project, as our Planning
Commission has done.
It's time to develop the parcel into an appropriate asset for the City, and NOT another Oversized, Overly Dense,
Apartment Complex ruining Santa Ana's north end transportation infrastructure.
Of Note: As a real estate developer myself, with ownership in many office buildings and a shopping center, A NO
Vote on this Project will NOT give Santa Ana an "Unfriendly to Business" reputation to developers and investors.
A NO vote simply lets developers know that a specific proposal was not in fitting with Santa Ana's long term vision for the
City.
Developers understand that City Councils adjust the types, size and densities of real estate projects it wants within its
boundaries.
Developers will simply discuss with the Planning Department to get the latest development direction the City wants for its
projects.
That is a standard part of the real estate development, and developers and investors understand this , as a
normal course of their business.
Santa Ana is far too important to developers and developers will continue their strong interest in Santa Ana, even if
projects get Voted Down at City Council,
City Council's rejecting a development proposal because of density, size, or its overall poor fit with the surrounding
neighborhood is understood by developers.
Developers will always want to do business with Santa Ana.
Please vote Against the proposed 2525 Main Street Residential Project.
With the recent passing of Measure X and the substantial city revenue from the cannibias businesses in Santa
Ana, we no longer have to Over Develop our City to solve budgetary challenges.
We as Santa Ana residents, have Stepped Up, and agreed to higher sales taxes and have solved the budget
challenges. We no longer have to "Sell Out" our wonderful neighborhoods, our best asset in Santa Ana,
Santa Ana has a very bright future ahead and with Responsible Development of our City, Santa Ana residents and City
will both greatly benefit.
Sincerely,
Bill Bonnett
15 Year Santa Ana Resident
8 Years as Executive Board Member of
Park Santiago Neighborhood Association
Orozco, Norma
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Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:20 PM
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Please, please vote No on 2525 N Main
Dear Esteemedmayor Pulido and City Council Members:
I recognize that the city of Santa Ana needs growth, development, and money. Our partially historic
community cannot accept rezoning of the land to accommodate a building that will destroy the look and feel of
our neighborhood. To the City of Santa Ana, this project represents funds and growth. To us, it represents the
loss of our quaint community, where our sight lines will be permanently altered, as will traffic, parking, and
Emergency personnel response times. At 82 units per acre this is the highest density project in Santa Ana and it
makes no aesthetic sense for it to be placed at the entrance to this historic neighborhood.
When we purchased our home in 2008, we did so because of the unique nature of Park Santiago. We moved
from Old Town Orange because we believed so much in this community, that we were willing to purchase this
house and invest our time and energy and finances to create a home that could proudly be a part of this
community. Although we could have purchased in any other city in Orange County, we chose this
neighborhood for the lack of cookie -cutter homes, for the amazing sense of community support, and for the
proximity to Santiago Park. Our friends and family warned us not to buy in Santa Ana due to many of the
challenges the city faced over the years; however, we loved this neighborhood because of its uniqueness. Our
children love this community as well.
We already have enough difficulties with traffic racing through between 17th and Main Street to avoid traffic
congestion. Even though the developer states there will be no access from Edgewood, we all know that people
that are trying to get to and from work will continue to use our streets to shave minutes off of their commute.
With the increased plan developments not only at 2525 N. Main, but the entire scope of projects slated for Main
Place Mall and Town and Country in Orange, We know the traffic flow through this neighborhood will become
unsafe and congested. Our children play in the streets, ride bikes, and enjoy the ability to live in such a quaint
community.
I am whole-heartedly against the rezoning and building of a behemoth apartment building. There are so many
areas in Santa Ana that would benefit from this amazing project. It is too large, too out of character for our
neighborhood, and even the Planning Commission has also observed this is not the right project for this piece of
land.
Speaking of the planning commission meeting that just occurred last month, where they voted to reject the
project... There were many people there that were paid by the developer to speak on behalf of, and in favor of
the project. If public comment is to be heard and understood, it should come from people who are the most
affected by this project. The comments should come from those of us that are living in Park Santiago.
The developer has spread a lot of misinformation about this project. We were so grateful to the
Planning Commission for understanding the falsehoods and that the EIR fatally flawed. Planning Comission
also observed the residents of Park Santiago are fighting to keep one of the remaining gems of Santa Ana intact.
We hope you not only consider, and accept, the Planning Commission's findings and reject this project.
Most sincerely and respectfully,
Janet Basalone
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From: Timothy Basalone <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:38 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Reyna, Roman;
Villegas, Juan; Iglesias, Cecilia; eComment
Subject: 2525 Main Street project - Public Comment Opposing Project.
Honorable Mayor Pulido and Council Members,
My name is Tim Basalone. I live at 2248 N. Spurgeon Street in the Park
Santiago neighborhood of Santa Ana with my wife and two young children.
The purpose of this email is to state my opposition of the proposed 2525 Main
Street project.
Throughout the application process for this proposed high-density, 5 -plus
story, 500 unit apartment complex, it has become very apparent that the
proposed development was hastily conceived and the subsequent EIR was
inherently flawed, confusing and incorrect in many areas.
As you know, the City of Santa Ana Planning Commission reviewed the
application and concluded that the proposed development simply does not fit
the proposed location and expressed their opinion that it would negatively
impact, not only the Park Santiago neighborhood but also the entire North
Main Street corridor and entry point into the City.
I was impressed with the way the Commissioners adeptly zero'd-in on many of
the apparent flaws in the proposed project and picked apart many of the key
assumptions and conclusions in the EIR. Their questions were smart and
direct and surrounded the inevitable stress to the area from increased traffic
congestion on Main Street and Edgewood, parking issues, and many other
questionable assertions made by the applicant/developer. Questions that the
applicant was unable to adequately answer.
The subsequent vote of the Commission at their January 14, 2019 meeting
resulted in a 4-2 vote denying the project, including denial of the EIR, the
General Plan Amendment, the Developer Agreement, and the Application for
specific Development. Their summarized conclusion was that this proposed
project is not the right project for that location.
As you are probably already aware, the many hundreds of residents of the Park
Santiago neighborhood are very passionate, organized and vocal when it
comes to protecting the long-term well-being of our wonderful
neighborhood. We are all proud Santa Ana residents. Many of my neighbors
were born and raised in Santa Ana and have been residents of Park Santiago
for many decades. They understand better than anyone how a development of
the size and immense magnitude of the proposed 2525 Main Street project
would inevitably lead to the deterioration and ultimate destruction of the Park
Santiago neighborhood. We hope and expect our elected officials will see that
and follow the advice of the Planning Commission by similarly rejecting the
project.
Thank you for all of the tireless work you do for the City of Santa Ana.
Respectfully,
Tim Basalone
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Orozco, Norma
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Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:41 PM
To:
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Subject:
2525 Main
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any
rezoning and all of proposed actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT
2525 NORTH MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
We have lived in this neighborhood for over 40 years now and strongly oppose this project. The area is not equipped to
allow the amount of increase to the traffic and sewage that this project will bring.
Please vote down this project. It is not good for the residents of this neighborhood or the people of Santa Ana that you
were elected to represent. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Maureen and Patricia Bricken
Park Santiago residents.
M
Orozco, Norma
From: Alexandria Gabelman <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:40 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Feb 5 meeting - Agenda item 75E
Hello,
I am a park Santiago resident and I am against the project. I think this will increase traffic in our neighborhood
and make the neighborhood a less desirable place to live.
Thanks,
Alexandria Gabelman
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From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
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Subject: FW: 2525 Main Street - opposed
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhoustonflsanta-ana.ore
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza (Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Park, Carol [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:37 PM
To: City Council <CityCouncil@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main Street - opposed
Dear Council,
I am a longtime resident of Park Santiago. I am vehemently against the rezoning and the general plan amendment that
vineyard development
is requesting to build that monster apartment complex. I am not against development and am excited to see what will
happen at the Main Place.
They have entitlements for 1,900 apartments and I am supportive of each and every one of them, even though that
expansion will undoubtedly
adversely affect the traffic in our neighborhood as folks cut through east/west, that is where this kind of build
belongs. It is the right thing for the city.
As for 2525 Main Street, the Ogulniks bought that property on speculation and it is their risk. It is a beautiful piece of
property and should become a gateway
to the city. Ideality an extension of the renowned Discovery Science Center would add heft to the reputation of Santa
Ana as a destination for those all over
Orange County.
I am pleading with you, please do not agree to the 2525 Main Street development. Our city can do so much better!
Respectfully,
Carol Park
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Orozco, Norma
From: dorine <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:48 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Oppose any rezoning
Importance: High
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that 1 oppose any rezoning
and all of proposed actions below. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO, 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.
2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO, 3,2
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Subject:
2525 Main st
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of
proposed actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR
THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Best Regards,
Fernando Posada
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Orozco, Norma
From:
J Lester <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:51 PM
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eCommenf
Subject:
No on - 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that 1 oppose any rezoning
and all of proposed actions below. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.
2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
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Orozco, Norma
From: Shirley Eugest <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:53 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Proposed development at 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of proposed actions
below. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION N0, 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2
Orozco, Norma
From: darcie cancino <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:54 PM
To: eComment
Subject: City Council Meeting of FebruarCity Council Meeting of February 5, 2019 - Agenda Item
75E, Development of 2525 N. Main St.
Mayor Pulido and Members of the City Council, please see my comments on the Staff Report for item 75E on
the City Council Agenda for February 5, 2019.
Let me begin by stating my strong opposition to the development proposed at 2525 N. Main Street, now
referred to as "The Addington." This project is too large, too dense, and entirely incompatible with the
immediately adjacent neighborhood comprised solely of single family homes. At the Planning Commission
meeting on January 14, 2019, the Development Agreement and other requests were overwhelmingly denied.
The commissioners wisely acknowledged the irreparable harm this mammoth development would cause to the
Park Santiago neighborhood and to the City.
I would also like to note that the assessment of public input quantifies that the vast majority of comments, both
oral and written, are in opposition to this development. It is only at the November 26, 2018 Planning
Commission meeting that "supporters" of the project began to attend the meetings, and these "supporters"
would rarely provide their full names, nor would they indicate their address. I have doubts about their true stake
in the well-being of Santa Ana or their real interest in the proposed project.
I have some specific comments on the Staff Report. I will refer to them by page number for ease of reference.
Page 75E-108 Statement of Overriding Considerations indicates that the 55 -year neighborhood "benefits
package" is subject to annual review. This means that at year one, the benefits can be removed. Throughout this
section, the neighborhood association is incorrectly referred to as Santiago Park Neighborhood Association."
This renders any agreement null. The "traffic calming" measures can be decided by the developer, who may
decide not to do anything. The Development Agreement allows for Park Santiago residents "limited access" to
The Addington's on-site amenities, also subject to annual review.
Page 75E168 Park Santiago Patrol Area Map is utterly illegible and meaningless.
• Page 75E-224, in the summary of Sunshine Meeting Comments, item 8, the developer
acknowledges that the location is incompatible with single family residences due to its immediate
proximity to the freeway, so it logically follows that multi -family dwellings would also be inappropriate.
• Page 75E-225, in the summary of Sunshine Meeting Comments, item 15, the developer definitively
states that they plan to sell the units as condominiums, thus the community "benefits" promised in the
Development Agreement would become worthless upon conversion unless renegotiated, which the
new buyers would be under no obligation to do.
• Page 75E-280 Public Comments/Community Meetings, states that "The applicant shared a revised
plan that included ... the removal of the parking structure access from Edgewood Road..." This is
inaccurate, as the access is still included in the project plan as Option C. (See page 75E-44)
• Page 75E-283 Table 7 Project Height Compared to Approved Apartment Projects, none of the
approved projects in the table are of the height and scale of Addington, nor are they immediately
adjacent to single-family homes. Further the Bulk/Scale indicates the project is tiered from two stories
for the buildings closest to the homes on Edgewood. This is not the case entirely as there is one five -
story building on the northeast edge that faces towards the homes on Spurgeon!
The Shade/Shadow impact created by the project would result in a change to the shading of the
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adjacent homes on Spurgeon, impacting their environment, and the Neighborhood Character section
acknowledges The Addington is not in character with the neighborhood.
• Page 75E-284 While Park Santiago is not currently designated as a historic neighborhood,
the Historic Neighborhoodsection acknowledges that almost 1,200 homes within its boundaries are
more than 50 years old.
• Page 75E-284, Project Accessnotes that the proposed vehicular access is right -in, right -out on Main
Street and this would create u -turns at Walkie Way and at Edgewood. This would be hazardous and
further impede traffic.
Page 75E-284 Use of Santiago Park states that a second proposed access would require review by
the City Parks and Recreation Department as well as the National Park Service. We should not be
eroding well-established parks to convenience a developer.
• Page 75E-285 Traffic indicates that the new development will generate almost 3,000 new daily
trips. It is a certainty that a significant number of these trips will occur through Park Santiago streets.
We already have a significant problem with cut -through traffic, including speeding and stop sign
violations. This project would make the problem explode.
• Page 75E-286 Table 9: Parking Per SAMC Section 41-1322 Multi -Family Dwellings states that the
required parking per the municipal code cited is 1,420 spaces or 2.86 per unit. The developer is
allocating a mere 1.86 spaces per unit, which is going to cause residents AND THEIR GUESTS to spill
over into Park Santiago streets to park.
• Page 75E-289 Staff Recommended Changes states that the access to Edgewood Road has been
removed, but it has not! It is still showing as Option C in the development plan. The changes also
indicate the height of the building has been reduced, when as previously noted, there is one building at
the northeast corner facing the single-family homes on Spurgeon that remains at five stories. Also note
that there is a six -story mezzanine "rooftop amenity deck" which will decimate the privacy of residents
of Park Santiago. A parking management plan to include valet service has been also recommended.
This is a new concept to multi -family dwellings but there is no further details on how this will be
regulated or monitored by the City.
• Page 75E-290 the Economic Analysis states that the project will result in approximately $33.5
million generated to the General Fund over a 25 -year period. This is only $1.34 million per year, a fairly
modest amount in return for the destruction of one of the best neighborhoods in Santa Ana.
• Page 75E-292 the Conclusionindicates that the Development Agreement provides for "traffic
diversion" through Park Santiago but I was unable to locate details on this new promise. And if the
traffic impact is less than significant as claimed by the EIR, why would this be necessary? Clearly there
will be a severely detrimental traffic impact to Main Street and to Park Santiago streets.
It is also interesting that the name of the project keeps changing: first it was "Restoration at the Park," then
"Magnolia" and now "The Addington." Why the frequent changes? Why is the developer deliberately creating
this confusion?
I ask that you abide by the recommendation of the Planning Commission and reject this unsuitable
development.
Respectfully,
Darcie L. Cancino
Please note: My new email address is Please update your contacts! Thank you!
Orozco, Norma
From:
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:57 PM
To: eComment
Subject: NO to 2525 N Main Development "The Addington":
Dear Council - Planning Commission:
I am a resident of Park Santiago - 2335 Oakmont Ave
Thank you for the time spent in multiple Planning Commission Meetings listening to public testimony. Thank you to the
Planning Commission for the No vote on the 2525 N Main Project at the last meeting.
This is why zoning laws and Planning Commissions exist. The correct decision was made.
Note, the area of Park Santiago surrounding 2525 N Main has a population density of 2,600 people /square mile (Santa
Ana Data). The Development would, using the developers conservative numbers, have a copulation density of over
100,000 people per square mile (Manhattan) . On that alone it is clear this is not an appropriate development to include
inside Park Santiago. Is there ANY measure on which such a disparity can be supported? I cannot see one.
Most, if not all, in Park Santiago would like to see an appropriate development of the land. Be it office space or lower
density housing. Please find a way to approve an appropriate development for our City and Neighborhood.
Sincerely
Giles Candy
GILES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
Giles Candy - Owner
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From: Diane Fradkin <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:59 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Fw: Feb 5 Agenda item 75E ..... first published said vote for either option 1 or option
2 ..... current agenda item 75E says: "recommended action to reschedule the hearing to
another date"
From: Diane Fradkin
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 12:13 PM
To: mpulido@santa-ana.org; JSolorio@santa-ana.org; ciglesias@santa-ana.org; dpenaloza@santa-ana.org;
jvillegas@santa-ana.org; rreyna@santa-ana.org; vsarmiento@santa-ana.org
Cc: mthai@santa-ana.org; Kelaher, Selena; Fregoso, Vince; nmitre@santa-ana.org
Subject: Feb 5 Agenda item 75E ..... first published said vote for either option 1 or option 2 ..... current agenda item 75E
says: "recommended action to reschedule the hearing to another date"
Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers:
There appears to be some confusion by City Staff as to what will occur tonight at the hearing regarding 2525
N. Main Street. Not sure what's going down..... but it doesn't feel right as there are conflicting
recommendations for item 75E.
In any event, I will voice my objection to the proposed project. As stewards for responsible development for
our City, you may have an opportunity to respectfully deny the project as proposed by the applicant and deny
the staff's proposal as well.
The size of the proposed project, a modern and blocky 5 story building surrounding an 8 story parking
structure, is incompatible and not neighborly to the historic neighborhood of Park Santiago.
This proposed project is too dense and too intense for the location and needs to be redesigned in order to be
more seamlessly compatible with the historic Park Santiago neighborhood.
The proposed project is contiguous to single family residential on 2 out of the 4 sides and only one side fronts
Main Street.
All the proposed multi -family projects north of the 5 fwy along Main Street and also along Town and Country
and those already built in this area are either adjacent to retail, office or the freeway..... NONE are adjacent to
single family residential.
The approximate number of current and proposed multi -family units within a 1/4 mile of this proposed project
is close to 5,000 units!!!!
And finally, the proposed "Special District" zoning is in direct violation to the goals in which it is trying to
achieve..... specifically:
Section 41-593.1. - Purpose and Intent
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Paragraph 1 ...... Protecting and enhancing the value of properties by encouraging the use of good
design principles and concepts, as related to the division of property, site planning and individual
improvements with full recognition of the significance and effect they have on proper planning and
development of adjacent and nearby properties."
Paragraph 4 ...... Recognizing the interdependence of land values and aesthetics and providing a method
to implement this interdependence in order to maintain the values of surrounding properties and
improvements and encouraging excellence of property development, compatible with the general plan
for, and character of, the city, with due regard for the public and private interests involved."
The proposed project at 2525 N. Main Street is not protecting or enhancing the value of our neighborhood of
Park Santiago as it is too dense and too intense at this location.
I know you'll do what's right for our City, its citizens and the residents of historic Park Santiago and deny the
proposed project as presented by both the applicant and the staff.
Lastly, I believe it would be beneficial for all parties involved ... the developer, the City and the residents of Park
Santiago ... to work together to agree on a use and design that is right and proper given the physical site
constraints as well as the potential opportunities at this location.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Fradkin
Park Santiago Resident
Orozco, Norma
From:
Kelly Medina <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 1:05 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
Fw: 2525 N Main St.
On Tuesday, February 5,2019,12:55 PM, Kelly Medina < wrote:
Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers:
I understand that tonight, Feb. 5, 2019, the 2525 N Main St.
Residential Development may be on the agenda and that there could very likely be a
vote on whether to allow the construction of a 480 -unit, high density apartment complex.
I am asking that the Council vote NO and reject putting such a structure adjacent to the single
story homes there.
Even in childhood I admired Park Santiago and when I first moved out on my own, I rented a
garage apartment on Valencia. In 1997, after looking for homes all around Santa Ana, Orange
and North Tustin, my husband and I chose to buy a home on French St. and reared our children
here.
In 2012, we had a great opportunity to move to North Tustin, but opted to stay in Park Santiago
because we love the great sense of community here. The place is truly unique. People who visit
us always marvel at how how beautiful our neighborhood is. It's a tribute to Santa Ana!
I think that any zoning change to 2525 N Main ought to be to either allow single family homes,
perhaps mixed in with a few, 2-3 story condominiums directly backed up to Main St. What the
developer presently wants to build there does not fit the character of the neighborhood, and
would degrade the present quality of it.
The traffic on Main is already congested. In order to drive the 1.4 miles North to St. Joseph
Hospital from there, you must encounter about 8 traffic lights. If people headed North out of that
proposed project, but needed to go South, they would need to make a U-turn at Walkie
Way. Even now, that is one thing that stops up northbound traffic because it makes the light turn
red for all northbound traffic, including those just coming off the freeway.
Pedestrian traffic will also increase if this project is built and will negatively affect all that
northbound traffic since the Walkie Way light turns red whenever pedestrians cross Main St.
This already occurs when people are heading to the Science Museum there. It stops up
Northbound traffic not only at Walkie Way, but Main Street, Edgewood Rd., AND the North I-5
offramp. These are all located just 500ft. to the south of there.
Imagine how that congestion will be exacerbated when the Main Place re -do is complete (I know
it is not yet approved, but it Is actually ALREADY zoned for multifamily housing, and is in the
present landowner's stated plans for construction). This is not to mention the multiple -family
housing that is already going in at the City of Orange on Town and Country/Main/Lawson
1W
Streets. These will definitely affect traffic on Main Street and Memory Lane —all located less
than 500ft. North of Walkie Way.
No amount of money paid to improve the park or for traffic mitigation in the neighborhood is
going to make up for the negative impact it will create in the general area, and to our
neighborhood in particular. Please do not allow this developer's perks to persuade you to make
the decision that will permanently negatively change options for this bottlenecked part of the
city.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Please act to block the presently proposed plan
for 2525 N Main St.
Sincerely,
Kelly Medina
a resident of Santa Ana for 58 years, and have seen a lot of changes in that time!
Orono, Norma
From:
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 1:12 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
Feb. 5, 2029 meeting
Regarding item- 75E. I am Park Santiago Resident and I am against this project as it currently stands. Ruth Kellet
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From: Claude Foucault <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 1:33 PM
To: eComment; nsapainfo@gmail.com; Kelaher, Selena; Billbonnett@hotmail.com; Maureen
Subject: 2525 N. Main St. High Density Apartment complex
We have been living on 2535 N Spurgeon for about 25 years. Like all our neighbors we are opposed to the 2525
Main Street project but this does not mean we are against the city of Santa Ana trying to create more housing
projects for its residents. We just don't agree with the site selection which also requires to destroy an existing
building which was in perfect condition until it was, it seems, unadequately protected against vandalism.
Better sites for apartment buildings can easily be found just about everywhere in Santa Ana, some very close to
our neighborhood. Take for instance on East 17th. the decrepit North Plaza complex. There is plenty of space
there and if you insist on keeping its medical center, the 2525 Main site should be considered just as well.
Further east on 17th street the North and South side of the 1800 and 1900 blocks have been underoccupied for
the last 30 years like the Atlas building. As of today February 5th, 2019 the following addresses are posting for
lease or for sale sips: 1823, 1833, 1840, 1850, 1905, 1940 and 1950 and I may have missed a few!
Rethink the 2525 Main Street project!
Claude and Maureen Foucault
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Orozco, Norma
From: Laura Guzman <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 1:37 PM
To: eComment
Cc: Pulido, Miguel; Solorio, Jose
Subject: 2-5-2019 Agenda
I am a resident of Park Santiago and extremely opposed to the 2525 N. Main project. I feel it is extremely
reprehensible and highly suspicious that we were led to believe that the 2525 N. Main project had been removed
from tonight's meeting agenda! You are OUR representatives! We at Park Santiago as Santa Ana residents and
tax payers expect PROPER REPRESENTATION! This shouldn't be politics as usual, this is OUR
neighborhood and OUR community!
Laura Guzman
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Orozco, Norma
From:
Susan Semotan <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 1:43 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
2525 N. Main Street
We are against the high density apartment complex being proposed for the corner of Main Street and Edgewood Road.
No apartments, no change to city's General Plan. It needs to stay a location for businesses, not residential. City Council
-Please vote No to this dense project. Protect our City's General Plan. Sincerely,
Susan M. Semotan, Steven J. Semotan
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Orozco, Norma
From: Eric Mull <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 1:54 PM
To: eComment
Cc: Sarmiento, Vicente; Pulido, Miguel; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Reyna, Roman;
Villegas, Juan; Iglesias, Cecilia
Subject: 2525 Main St
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana As a resident of Fisher Park, I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning
and all of proposed actions below. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.
2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
The proposed project is way to dense for this area.
Eric Mull
Owner I Synthetic Grass Store of CA
I
Mesa East Valley Location
Avondale West Valley Location
North Phoenix Location
Tucson Location
Orozco, Norma
From: Tara Franklin <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 2:00 PM
To: eComment
Subject: 2525
Please don't rezone 2525 Main. The proposed new apartment building would ruin our historic district and be a blight on
our neighborhood for years to come. When you look at other old neighborhoods, like "Old town Orange", the reason
they look the way they look is because no developed build a giant building, or changed the lampposts because they
looked old! Houses don't push apartment building out, apartments push home owners out. Those homes with a view of
this awful building are likely to be chopped up into rental units. Please preserve our historic properties!
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:02 PM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: Concerns on the proposed Development at 2525 N Main St
Importance: High
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Buck, Carol [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 1:05 PM
To: City Council <CityCouncil@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Concerns on the proposed Development at 2525 N Main St
Importance: High
Hello,
I am writing to all of the City Council and hope that everyone will take a minute to read this. I am a long time resident
(25+) of Santa Ana and I have strived over the last two decades to keep Santa Ana a city that we can all be proud of. I
fully support the revitalization of our downtown and am proud to see our various neighborhoods being restored and
becoming thriving residental neighborhoods.
I also understand the need for change but I cannot fathom why anyone would consider building a high density
apartment complex on the verge of a family oriented, quiet neighborhood. We are already fighting an increase in traffic
due to our proximity to the freeway and Main St and at last once a day I have to wait while someone races through our
stop signs. Introducing 100's or more likely a thousand new cars to this small area will be catastrophic to our
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD.
We are not asking for this lot to remain vacant but we do deserve for a more responsible solution. Surely, the
developer could still be profitable if town homes were built or maybe a smaller apartment complex that will not require
a parking tower to overshadow our neighborhood.
We all bought here in good faith and we have done our part to keep our houses up, raise our property values and
encourage others to do the same. We deserve the council to respect our contributions and prevent this complex from
being built.
Thank you for your support
Carol Buck
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:02 PM
To: eComment
Subject: FW:
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.or
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Cori McDonald[
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 1:31 PM
To: City Council <CityCouncil@santa-ana.org>
Subject:
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing in regards to the 2525 Main St apartment project. I oppose the building of this residential project. I
have read over boths opinions in this matter and understand this project will produce a lot of revenue for the city
of Santa Ana. I kindly ask for you to reconsider this project, not from a revenue perspective, but like it was
being built in your own backyard. How would it affect your daily commute? Access for emergency vehicles to
reach you in the event of life threatening situations. The safety of your kids playing in the neighborhood streets?
Electricity outages in summer? Overflow parking in front of your home? More air and noise pollution. The list
goes on and on. I believe there are much better uses for this property. Uses that wouldn't snake such a negative
impact on our beautiful neighborhood.
I see many vacant/abandonded buildings in Santa Ana that if torn down and recreated could make Santa Ana a
more desirable city to live in. Park Santiago and Floral Park are already highly sought out neighborhoods for
new residents. It would be very sad to see my neighbors move out of the area and prices of homes plumet due to
the 2525 Main St project. I have already seen alot of long time residents move because of the anticipation of
this massive project. Very sad to see all the changes. I am really disappointed in my city council for even
considering this project as a possibility.
Please submit my request to oppose this project.
Thank you,
Corinne McDonald
Park Santiago Resident
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:03 PM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: Proposed 2525 Main Project
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza [ Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Alison Stanley [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 1:58 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Proposed 2525 Main Project
I am completely OPPOSED.
Thank you for voting no.
Alison Stanley, Ph.D.
Will
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Justin Wilson <j.wilson@uci.edu>
Sent:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:03 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
2525 N. Main - Opposed
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana,
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of proposed actions below:
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO, 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06
AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED
AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Justin Wilson
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
http://www.ucirvinesports.com
L-10C.I. IRVINE'
OBASKETBALL
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:04 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: No on 2525 Main
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office) nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.52.00 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Angelina Lopez[
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:57 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: No on 2525 Main
Dear Honorable Mayor Pulido,
I am a Santa Ana resident and community supporter who is strongly opposed to the proposed building
development at 2525 Main.
Thank you,
Angelina Lopez
ion
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:05 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: 2525 N Main St.
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Kelly Medina [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:55 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente <VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David
<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 N Main St.
Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers:
I understand that tonight, Feb. 5, 2019, the 2525 N Main St.
Residential Development may be on the agenda and that there could very likely be a vote on whether to allow
the construction of a 480 -unit, high density apartment complex.
I am asking that the Council vote NO and reject putting such a structure adjacent to the single story homes
there.
Even in childhood I admired Park Santiago and when I first moved out on my own, I rented a garage apartment
on Valencia. In 1997, after looking for homes all around Santa Ana, Orange and North Tustin, my husband and
I chose to buy a home on French St. and reared our children here.
In 2012, we had a great opportunity to move to North Tustin, but opted to stay in Park Santiago because we
love the great sense of community here. The place is truly unique. People who visit us always marvel at how
how beautiful our neighborhood is. It's a tribute to Santa Ana!
0 r
I think that any zoning change to 2525 N Main ought to be to either allow single family homes, perhaps mixed
in with a few, 2-3 story condominiums directly backed up to Main St. What the developer presently wants to
build there does not fit the character of the neighborhood, and would degrade the present quality of it.
The traffic on Main is already congested. In order to drive the 1.4 miles North to St. Joseph Hospital from there,
you must encounter about 8 traffic lights. If people headed North out of that proposed project, but needed to go
South, they would need to make a U-turn at Walkie Way. Even now, that is one thing that stops up northbound
traffic because it makes the light turn red for all northbound traffic, including those just coming off the
freeway.
Pedestrian traffic will also increase if this project is built and will negatively affect all that northbound traffic
since the Walkie Way light turns red whenever pedestrians cross Main St. This already occurs when people are
heading to the Science Museum there. It stops up Northbound traffic not only at Walkie Way, but Main Street,
Edgewood Rd., AND the North I-5 offramp. These are all located just 500ft. to the south of there.
Imagine how that congestion will be exacerbated when the Main Place re -do is complete (I know it is not yet
approved, but it Is actually ALREADY zoned for multifamily housing, and is in the present landowner's stated
plans for construction). This is not to mention the multiple -family housing that is already going in at the City of
Orange on Town and Country/Main/Lawson Streets. These will definitely affect traffic on Main Street and
Memory Lane —all located less than 500ft. North of Walkie Way.
No amount of money paid to improve the park or for traffic mitigation in the neighborhood is going to make up
for the negative impact it will create in the general area, and to our neighborhood in particular. Please do not
allow this developer's perks to persuade you to make the decision that will permanently negatively change
options for this bottlenecked part of the city.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Please act to block the presently proposed plan for 2525 N
Main St.
Sincerely,
Kelly Medina
a resident of Santa Ana for 58 years, and have seen a lot of changes in that time!
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:05 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: 2525 Main
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices rihouston(casanta-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Lenette Wardinski [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:53 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main
Dear Mayor Pulido,
I will be in attendance at tonight's meeting and am hoping you WILL BE respecting the Planning Commission's
DENIAL of this project in unison with your appointee, Mark McLoughlin,
Respectfully,
Lenette J. Wardinski
19 -year Resident of Santa Ana
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:05 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: 2525 Main Street
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive /Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Fernando Posada [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:52 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main Street
Dear Mr. Pulido Major of the City of Santa Ana
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of
proposed actions below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR
THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Best Regards,
Fernando Posada
Sent from my iPhone
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:05 PM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: Opposition to Density of 2525 Main Street Development
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston ] Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.om
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Megan Flanagan[
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:51 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente <VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David
<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>; Verino, Lynette <Iverino@santa-
ana.org>; Nguyen, Ken <I<nguyen20@santa-ana.org>; Contreras -Leo, Cynthia <ccontreras-leo@santa-ana.org>;
McLoughlin, Mark <mmcloughlin@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Opposition to Density of 2525 Main Street Development
Hello Santa Ana Council Member and Commissioners,
I have been informed by my neighbors that City Council will be holding a meeting tonight regarding the
development on 2525 Main Street.
I work in Laguna Beach and cannot attend meetings that begin prior to 6pm, unfortunately. I want to stand with
my neighbors in opposition of the Density of the proposed development.
I support development of the site in some form to transform the area that has been neglected and encouraging
homeless for some time now.
However, it should be clear that the density and construction type proposed is not appropriate or suited to this
location.
This construction will have a serious impact on our already insufficient freeways and infrastructure. Even just
50 additional people trying to join the 5 freeway south at lam will have a major impact on traffic, let alone the
possible hundreds of new commuters.
There is never enough parking allowed for apartment developments. My heart goes out to the original
homeowners that will suddenly after 60+ years of quite streets have to fight to park in front of their own homes.
The free-standing parking structure proposed by the developer is horrendous. Imagine an 8 story solid concrete
wall being constructed on the back side of your single family lot. Insensitive and inappropriate design at best.
I am excited for the continued development of Santa Ana as a whole and believe in the future here. Please
reconsider the re -zoning of this lot and support the Park Santiago community.
Thank you and best regards,
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:05 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: 2525 Main Street
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.ora
714.447.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Park, Carol [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:33 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main Street
Mayor Pulido,
I am a longtime resident of Park Santiago. I am vehemently against the rezoning and the general plan amendment that
vineyard development
is requesting to build that monster apartment complex. I am not against development and am excited to see what will
happen at the Main Place.
They have entitlements for 1,900 apartments and I am supportive of each and every one of them, even though that
expansion will undoubtedly
adversely affect the traffic in our neighborhood as folks cut through east/west, that is where this kind of build
belongs. It is the right thing for the city.
As for 2525 Main Street, the Ogulniks bought that property on speculation and it is their risk. It is a beautiful piece of
property and should become a gateway
to the city. Ideality an extension of the renowned Discovery Science Center would add heft to the reputation of Santa
Ana as a destination for those all over
Orange County.
I am pleading with you, please do not agree to the 2525 Main Street development. Our city can do so much better. I
voted for you and am hoping
that you have the vision to take this city to the next level!
Please make us proud,
Respectfully,
Carol Park
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:06 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: Opposition to Zone change, 2525 Main
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Mark Ang. [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:28 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Opposition to Zone change, 2525 Main
Dear Mayor,
I am a 32+ year resident of Park Santiago and I strongly oppose the proposed zone change and building of
apartments
at 2525 Main Street.
Pamela Angell
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:06 PM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: OPPOSITION TO 2525 N MAIN STREET - CC AGENDA ITEM 75E
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office I nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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-----Original Message -----
From: Carmen [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 12:17 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente <VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza,
David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; rreyna@santal-ana.org; Villegas,
Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>
Subject: OPPOSITION TO 2525 N MAIN STREET - CC AGENDA ITEM 75E
Mayor, City Council Members and the City of Santa Ana,
RE: CC Meeting February 5, 2019 - Agenda Item 75E
Please be advised that as a residents of Park Santiago for approximately 24 years, we would like to go on
record that we oppose any rezoning and all of the proposed actions below:
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED
MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2
Thank you,
Carlos and Carmen Ortiz
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:07 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: 2535 Main Street/The Addington
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office I nhouston@santa-ana.org
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From: Cliff Campbell [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 11:53 AM
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Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>; Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Verino, Lynette <Iverino@santa-
ana.org>
Subject: 2535 Main Street/The Addington
We are against the proposed development in Santa Ana.
Thank you for your consideration.
Pat and Cliff Campbell
Park Santiago residents
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Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:07 PM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: I URGE YOU TO VOTE NO ON THE 2525 MAIN ST PROJECT
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Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
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Subject: I URGE YOU TO VOTE NO ON THE 2525 MAIN ST PROJECT
Mr Mayor and City Council Members,
As a 25 year resident of the Park Santiago neighborhood I am writing this email to urge you to vote no tonight
on the unreasonable development and rezoning at 2525 N Main Street. There are so many reasons for this but
here are a few:
Traffic - The traffic at this part of Main Street is terrible as it is. If you add 1000 new cars to the peak times of
morning and evening commute it will become impossible. The development calls for only two exits from the
proposed parking structure, both on Main Street within 100 feet of each other. The traffic on Main Street
backs up in both directions at commute times as it is now. How do you think it will be when you add 1000 cars
to the mix? And what about the residents of the proposed apartment building? Their efforts to leave at the
same time will cause traffic to be snarled on all levels of the proposed parking structure. By the way, the
traffic reports presented at the Planning Commission meeting on January 14th downgraded the parking
grade for traffic on Main Street from a current "A" (a grade us residents of Park Santiago dispute) to a "D"
during commute hours. How much more do you think that will be impacted by the Main Place Development
just a few hundred yards up Main that will include 1900 new apartments?
Parking - The proposed parking structure barely accounts for two cars per household. We all know that just
about everyone of driving age has a car. Especially the ones who can afford "Luxury" apartments (more on
that below). That means that there will be an overflow of additional household cars and "guest" cars. There's
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no parking on Main Street or La Veta. So where will they park? They will be stretched out for blocks in every
direction on our streets in Park Santiago.
The Myth of Affordable Housing - At the Planning Commission meeting on January 14th, the developer of the
2525 project had person after person, most of them paid for by the developer and not Santa Ana residents,
talk about how Santa Ana need more affordable housing. There is nothing "affordable" about this project. The
rents for these units go from $1800.00 per month for a studio apartment to $3800.00 per month for the
largest apartment. That's more a month than I pay for my mortgage. There is no way the "students" that
spoke at the January 14th Planning Commission meeting in support of "affordable" housing could afford to
live there.
The Redevelopment of Main Place Mall - With 1,900 residential units, 400 hotel rooms, 1,400,000 total
square feet of commercial space, and up to 750,000 square feet of office space proposed for this site just a
few hundred yards up Main Street, there is no way the streets in the area can handle the additional traffic
of the 2525 Main project. The Main Place development calls for "affordable" units. The 2525 Main project
does not. By the way, all of the studies and research presented by the developer at the January 14th Planning
Commission did not include the Main Place development in its impact reports.
I must say that the City of Santa Ana could not have chosen a worse place for this project. We in the
neighborhood understand that the property will be developed. We just ask that the development be within
current zoning laws for the area. Also, since when is it acceptable for a developer to brazenly organize and
pay people, many who have nothing to do with Santa Ana, to read from scripts of support during Planning
Commission or City Council meetings as this developer has done? Why is it OK for this developer to attempt
to bribe people in the Park Santiago neighborhood with home repairs and upgrades to secure their
cooperation? Why is it OK for members of the planning commission, and possibly the City Council, to vote
on this project when certain members are currently under investigation for accepting money from this
developer? A sad day for all involved if this project is passed. Therefore I ask that you follow to the "No" vote
of the Planning Commission and vote no to this project.
NO TO REZONING 2525 N MAIN STREET
Art Mendelsohn
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Diana Espinoza <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:12 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
NO on 2525 Main
Dear City Council and City of Santa Ana
As a resident of Santa Ana I would like to go on record that I oppose any rezoning and all of proposed actions
below.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED
MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2
Diana Espinoza
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From: Lindsay Thompson <
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:22 PM
To: eComment
Subject: 2525 N. Main project
City Council,
My wife and I are strongly opposed to the development being proposed at 2525 Main. The project will severely
impact the Park Santiago neighborhood. My wife and I moved to Park Santiago 5 years ago because of the
vintage properties and the middle -America feel of the community. The impact of traffic, congestion, and noise
will negatively affect home values and quality of life. I am not opposed to development in Santa Ana, but this
project is not appropriate for the area. Please vote against this project.
Sincerely,
Lindsay & Bonnie Thompson
Santa Ana, CA.
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Barraza, Eric
Sent:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:36 PM
To:
Cori McDonald
Subject:
RE:
Hello Cori,
On behalf of the City Manager and City Council, thank you for sharing your comments with the City. They have been
forwarded to the City Councilfor their review and consideration.
For future reference, feel free to send public comments related to items on the agenda directly to eCommcnt(d),santa-
ana.org.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly.
Best Regards,
Eric Barraza ) Management Intern
City Manager's Office City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Direct(714) 640-9788 I ebarraza5C@santa-ana.ora
From: Cori McDonald <
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 1:31 PM
To: City Council <CityCouncil@santa-ana.org>
Subject:
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing in regards to the 2525 Main St apartment project. I oppose the building of this residential project. I
have read over boths opinions in this matter and understand this project will produce a lot of revenue for the city
of Santa Ana. I kindly ask for you to reconsider this project, not from a revenue perspective, but like it was
being built in your own backyard. How would it affect your daily commute? Access for emergency vehicles to
reach you in the event of life threatening situations. The safety of your kids playing in the neighborhood streets?
Electricity outages in summer? Overflow parking in front of your home? More air and noise pollution. The list
goes on and on. I believe there are much better uses for this property. Uses that wouldn't make such a negative
impact on our beautiful neighborhood.
I see many vacant/abandonded buildings in Santa Ana that if torn down and recreated could make Santa Ana a
more desirable city to live in. Park Santiago and Floral Park are already highly sought out neighborhoods for
new residents. It would be very sad to see my neighbors move out of the area and prices of homes plumet due to
the 2525 Main St project. I have already seen alot of long time residents move because of the anticipation of
this massive project. Very sad to see all the changes. I am really disappointed in my city council for even
considering this project as a possibility.
Please submit my request to oppose this project.
Thank you,
9q
Corinne McDonald
Park Santiago Resident
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
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Sent:
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Subject:
FW: 2525 Main proposed 500 unit apartment block
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Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
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From: Phil Schaefer [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 2:59 PM
To: City Council <CityCouncil@santa-ana.org>; Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente
<VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-
ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>; Villegas, Juan <1Villegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia
<Clglesias@santa-ana.org>
Cc: Mendoza, Steven <SMendoza@santa-ana.org>; Thai, Minh <mthai@santa-ana.org>; Neal, Candida
<cneal@santa-ana.org>; Fregoso, Vince <VFregoso@santa-ana.org>; Kelaher, Selena <skelaher@santa-
ana.org>; Alberta Christy <Adchristy@aol.com>; TimRush@Bhhscaprops.com; Mike O'Valle
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Subject: 2525 Main proposed 500 unit apartment block
Honorable Mayor and council members,
I am writing against this project and to voice my concern over this massive block sitting in the back yards of
Park Santiago residents.
My degrees are in Architecture with an emphasis in urban design. We were taught that a new project should
uplift it's context, not suppress it. This project will irreversibly damage the fabric of Park Santiago and lower
the property values in one of the best Santa Ana neighborhoods. Do you want to be responsible for that?
The builder has not made a real effort to work with the neighborhood but has consistently pushed for a bigger
project than any other project adjacent to a single family neighborhood in Santa Ana.
Let me say as a local Realtor that I am pro private property rights and pro housing. I understand the Main
street side is an ideal location for higher density development however 2 sides of this project back to single
family homes. Perhaps the developer should go back to the drawing board and consider another option with
100
much lower density. I have some ideas about creating a real buffer between this project and the existing
neighborhood ( not the proposed "fire lane").
Perhaps a better use of this land would be for sale units aimed toward a mix of first time buyers and workforce
housing. In light of the nearby large scale existing and proposed apartments across the park and at Main place.
In my opinion we have plenty of apartments but are sorely lacking entry level housing. The massive millennial
generation is just beginning to buy their first homes and need some where near jobs and transportation where
they can get started in the home ownership cycle we have all benefited from.
Reasons to turn down this project:
1. unreasonably high density
2. view destruction of existing homeowners/voters 3. esthetically unpleasing and incompatible 4. unproven
need for this project vs other uses 5. damaging to a neighborhood filled with historic homes 6. Massive
shadow everyday across Park Santiago
Pleas ask yourself it you would want this in your own back yard?
PHIL SCHAEFER
Realtor
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Linda Koepsell <
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 3:33 PM
To: eComment
Subject: 2525 Main Street Project
We oppose this project.
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Joshua Sherman <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 3:34 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
2525 main
I wanted to let the city know that i oppose the Vinyard development at 2525 main st. It is not a good fit for the
neighborhood and is way to dense and big next to single family homes.
Joshua
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Karyn Igar <
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 3:53 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Agenda Item 75E- no on 2525 N. Main Dense Housing and Zone Change
Dear Council Members- I urge City Council to join Planning Commission in denying the developers request to
change the zoning at 2525 N. Main in order to build a gigantic above market rate apartment complex. 2525 N.
Main is bordered on 2 sides by a single family residential neighborhood with a density of 7 dwelling units per
acre. The developer is asking for an unprecedented 81 dwelling units per acre adjacent to a single family
neighborhood. There is no precedent anywhere for this type of density adjacent to single family
homes. Planning commission saw that this is bad for Santa Ana; I hope City Council sees that too. There are
already 3000 units of new market rate housing available or planned for area between the 5 and 22. The
developer's plan for 2525 N. Main doesn't help housing, housing affordability or anything except the
developer.
Thank you,
Karyn Igar
Santa Ana
1013
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Marisol De La Torre <
Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 3:57 PM
To: eComment
Subject: No to project 2525
Our family opposes the building of high density apartments so close to our neighborhoods. Help keep our
children and neighbors safe. No to project 2525
Thank you,
Castillo Family
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Michael O'Valle <
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 6:05 PM
eComment
Fwd: Letter of Opposition to 2525 N. Main St Project
From: "Michael O'Valle" <
Date: February 5, 2019 at 5:11:40 PM PST
To: City Council <citycc uncilgsanta-ana.org>, Mayor Miguel Pulido <mpulido(&santa-
ana.org>, Ward 1 - Vicente Sarmiento <vsannientona-,santa-ana.org>, Ward 2 - David Penaloza
<dpenaloza@santa-ana.org>, Ward 3 - Jose Solorio <JSolorio cr,santa-ana.org>, Ward 4 -
Roman Reyna <rre nnaana,santa-ana.org>, "Ward 5 - Juan Villegas [Mayor Pro Tem]"
<jvillegas9santa-ana.org>, Ward 6 - Ceei Iglesias <CI leg siasna,santa-aia.org>, Phil Schaefer
<philschaeferl @gmail.com>
Ce: Steven Mendoza <SMendozaCcr�,santa-ana.org>, Minh Thai <mthai@a,santa-
ana.org>, Candida Neal <cneal cgsanta-ana.org>, Vince Fregoso <VFregoso@santa-
ana org>, "SKelaherosanta-ana.org" <SKelaher cr santa-ana.org>, Alberta Christy
< , Dale
Helvig <
Subject: Letter of Opposition to 2525 N. Main St Project
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I am writing to voice my objections and concerns against this monster project invading our
neighborhood.
I have been the neighborhood President for the last 5 years. I have been blessed in my life and
find it rewarding to give back to the community.
I never thought I would be fighting for our lives against a development poised to destroy our
neighborhood. This one particular project is so misplaced it threatens our rights to peaceful use
of our properties. 2525 N. Main St if built will destroy the values and the serenity of our
neighborhood.
The developer in my opinion has taken to personal attacks and the spread spread of
misinformation to belittle and tear our neighborhood.
I was emailed by a Anthony Gordon last weekend and he was inquiring about the land swap for
the second entrance at Walkie Way. Anthony stated that somebody on City staff told him that
this was my personal idea. I would like to make it clear that this was not my idea, I do not
approve of this project, nor has Park Santiago as a community come to any agreement with the
developer.
We have heard the developer has met with our neighborhood and made concessions, but there
was no such agreement struck.
My main concern for this project is the size, density and incompatibility with our
neighborhood. I believe a major redesign of the project or perhaps a shift to alternate use would
likely find less resistance from our neighborhood.
I hear the word Nimby floating around a lot, we aren't opposed to development, I am in full
support of the Main Place Transformation, the OC Street Car, and many of the other wonderful
projects happening around our city. But when something threatens your life, your livelihood,
your peace of living, you have make a decision to fight for your family, you neighborhood, your
city and fight we will
Thank you,
Michael O'Valle
President
Park Santiago Neighborhood
"There conies a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular,
but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right." MLK
Orozco, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 5:40 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: 2525 Main Vote
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office I nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Andrea Schartz [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 4:44 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente <VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David
<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main Vote
Dear Mayor Pulido and Honorable Council Members:
I regret that I cannot attend tonight's (Feb. 5, 2019) City Council meeting in which the 2525 Main project is on the
agenda. I just want to express my vehement opposition to this project. It's too big, unaffordable and not right for the
people of Santa Ana. I implore each of you to vote against this disastrous & monstrous development. I hope that you
receive this message before tonight's meeting. Thank you for your service to our city!
Humbly yours,
Andrea Schartz
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Orozco, Norma
From: Michelle Suazo <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 6:11 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Against 2525 Apartments
Hello City Council,
My name is Michelle C'Valle and I am the secretary for the Park Santiago neighborhood association I'm emailing you to
let you know that I am against the 2525 Main apartment development. Thank you so much for reviewing our comments
and considering the quality of our neighborhood.
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Orozco, Norma
From:
gvande6576 <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 6:22 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
No on 2525 N Main St. Santa Ana
As a lifelong resident of the city of Santa Ana and a fourth-generation resident I want to voice my opposition to
the development at 2525 North Main Street Santa Ana California.
The rezoning of this parcel it's not called for and the high-density apartment complex is detrimental to our
historical neighborhood of Park Santiago.
The change in zoning and even the variation for into Santiago Park for an exit and entrance driveway it's not
appropriate for our neighborhood.
Please consider that our neighborhood overwhelmingly opposes the project and the City of Santa Ana Planning
Commission agreed.
Respectfully submitted
Gilbert Van Der Marliere
Marlene Van.Der.Marliere
Felix Parra
George Britton
Sent fxom my Sprint Phone.
N D,
Orozco, Norma
From: Bill Sornstein <
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 7:52 PM
To: eComment
Subject: 2525 Main Street project
We are opposed to this project. We came to the meeting but could not gain access to the Council
chambers. This is due to the large number of our neighbors who overwhelmingly oppose the project. The high
density of this development is incongruous with the single family nature of our neighborhood.
Over 100 of us stood in the cold waiting to speak. Unfortunately we had to leave before we got to enter the
Chambers.
Please support the decision of your Planning Commission in opposing this project in it's current form.
We have both been Santa Ana residents for over 50 years.
Sincerely,
Bill and Camillia Sornstein
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From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 4:31 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: Oppose 2525 Main St Project
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhoustonCrasanta-ana.ore
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza J Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: ems1426@netzero.net [
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 4:14 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Oppose 2525 Main St Project
Hello Mayor Pulido,
Please note my opposition to the proposal for 2525 N. Main St, high density 5 story apartment building.
We already have high congestion at this are due to daily car commuters from the cities of Orange and Santa Ana
accessing exits and entrances for the 5 / 22 / 57 freeways. In addition, we have high traffic from parents driving
their children to Hoover School. Park Santiago is also a morning and evening thoroughfare for drivers wanting
to avoid traveling on 17th St.
A high density residential structure only adds to traffic glut, accident rates and road rage incidents.
Please listen to the voters and owners within the Park Santiago and Floral Park neighborhoods. We are against
this rezoning.
There are other reasonable solutions to keeping the 2525 Main St. as a business zone.
Examples: conference center, office space for multiple mid-size organizations, food hall similar to 4th Street, a
Container Mall for small business owners (like the one in downtown Las
Vegas) https://downtowncontainerparlc.com/.
I urge you to oppose the 2525 N. Main St. rezoning project.
Respectfully,
Eva Sanchez Bengar
Park Santiago Homeowner
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From:
Lee, David <
Sent:
Monday, February 11, 2019 7:40 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
NO!!! on 2525 Main development.
Dear Mayor Pulido and City Council,
I oppose the development called the ' Addison' at 2525 N Main Street in Santa Ana and am
requesting at the next City Council meeting, Tuesday February 19th you please vote 'NO" on all items
listed in the continued Agenda Item 75E . ( This Agenda item is continuing from February 5th
meeting)
PLEASE VOTE NOH!
75E. PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
Park Santiago Resident
Thank you,
David Michael Lee
Instructor I Curator
Coastline College
Visual and Performing Arts Department
Orozco, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Monday, February 11, 2019 8:26 AM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: Greetings
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office I nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Julie Tomlinson [
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2019 9:12 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Greetings
Honorable Mayor,
I am a resident of Park Santiago and a proud first time home owner here since 2012. 1 and my family oppose rezoning of
2525 Main and reject any proposal that places high density rentals in this single family home neighborhood.
Park Santiago is a hidden gem in Santa Ana with its historic homes and quiet charm. It holds great value as a cohesive,
desirable neighborhood where neighbors know each other and care for one another. This type of well established
neighborhood is exactly what adds value and stability to a city. Many of my friends, unlike myself, are Orange County
natives. These locals all questioned and discouraged me from moving to Santa Ana- to say nothing about BUYING here.
The overriding attitude was that Santa Ana is trashy and undesirable for a host of reasons they easily listed. That was
BEFORE they came to see my neighborhood. Upon visiting, these same people consistently and unanimously remark
how charming and pretty the neighborhood is, and they love how all the homes are unique- a rarity in OC
neighborhoods. They are also always surprised that such a great neighborhood exists in Santa Ana. If the modern,
monstrosity apartment building were to go in, it would completely ruin this neighborhood.
2525 is NOT the place for high density housing. High density rental housing is widely and well documented to devalue
single family neighborhoods, increase crime, traffic accidents and congestion and erode the sense of community that
supports safe, stable neighborhoods like Park Santiago.
This high density project and rezoning at 2525 Main is not appropriate here and would devalue the existing
neighborhood. Please do everything in your power not to allow the rezoning or the current project to go through.
Sincerely,
Julie Tomlinson, MSW, LCSW
Park Santiago Resident
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From:
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Sent:
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To:
eComment
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FW: Please vote no on 2525 Main Street Project
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Rhonda Mojica [
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2019 6:35 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente <VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David
<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Please vote no on 2525 Main Street Project
Dear Mr Mayor and City Council Representatives
My name is Rhonda Wood Mojica and I live in the Park Santiago community on Avalon. Although I live several blocks
away, I am concerned for the impacts to the front door of our neighborhood. I was in attendance at the Feb 5th meeting
where you were considering the vote for the apartment complex project on 2525 Main St. I spoke briefly asking that you
vote against this project. I am not against development and I'm not against building something good in this space, but it
needs to be the right thing for the community which includes my long-standing neighbors that live up and down
Edgewood and Spurgeon who will be devastatingly impacted by this proposal.
Just based on your Planning Commision's recommendations to vote no, I would hope you would defer to their input as
they are trained to develop projects that are sustainable and improve our community. It's rather odd to me that the
"staff' was paid to evaluate the same thing when it wasn't clear they have the qualifications.
The traffic situation at that traffic light is already a nightmare. The Staff did not thoroughly examine the impact access to
the apartment complex would have via U-turns and flipping around on Edgewood and Spurgeon as so many do now
when they realize they aren't getting on the freeway. If you have ever tried turning at this traffic stop, I'm sure you have
seen the near misses of crazy drivers. Adding more to this would be dangerous. If anything, I hope our city looks to
address the issue as it stands.
As for the other supporters of this project, I am a former member of the Union that came out in force the other night. As
it was stated by the Union Treasurer, they seek to benefit by this project based on a promise by the developers. I would
hope the right future project looks for local Union help, so to me their tactic was just playing on your decision that they
say will deeply impact our local city construction workers if you don't vote yes.
The students who came looking for housing make me even more nervous that this is the wrong project. I have
experience with how students seek offsite housing, get more than the recommended occupancy to rent these
apartments and each have cars that will ultimately park in our neighborhood. They are here for a short time and don't
even think about the impact they have. Frequent parties will bring even more cars.
We all know this isn't low income housing so for this to be brought up is rather senseless. Not to mention these are
apartments. Apartment rent is more than a condo mortgage. It would make more sense if these were condos, but I don't
think it should be housing at all. It is zoned for commercial office space with a height restriction that should stay.
In terms of the benefits the developer intends to bring to the project, I think our city is responsible for 2 of the biggest
items. Security/law enforcement and maintenance for the Santiago Park. It was mentioned earlier in the night that the
police could seek to get a raise by using marijuana dispensary tax funds. I would be all for it if these funds help better
our policing of this park so it can be kept nice.
I know you have a tough decision based on the other night the pro -project folks heavily out weighed the anti -project
folks. It would be easy to want to make the majority happy but these people aren't living underneath this development.
This is the front door to our unique neighborhood and the impacts this will have on our community will be nothing but
disastrous. Please vote as your Planning Commission advises. Please VOTE NO.
Thank you for your time and thanks for serving our city!!
Sincerely,
Rhonda Wood Mojica
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From: Roland Guaderrama [
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2019 1:10 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Please vote NO on 2525
Please vote no 2526 Main Street. They should build house like Avery did on Santa Clara. Pleas e vote no the
project. I live in Santiago park that building doesn't belong there!
Orozco, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 8:28 AM
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Subject: FW: 2525 N. Main Street - unit count and garnering neighborhood support
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
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From: Diane Fradkin[
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2019 9:35 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Cc: Mitre -Ramirez, Norma <NMitre-Ramirez@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 N. Main Street - unit count and garnering neighborhood support
Honorable Mayor Pulido:
You and the council will hear more testimony on the above referenced project at the next council hearing on
Feb 19th. As a resident of Park Santiago, I am not opposed to responsible development. However I am
opposed to the 2525 N. Main Street project as currently proposed with 84/DUAs as it is too dense and too
intense for this location.
One thing I would like to point out is that the developer claims he has worked with the neighborhood in the
video presented by Pam Sapetto at the council hearing on Feb 5th. This is not factually correct. Yes, we've
had meetings with the City and the developer but there has never been a workshop session where the
developer was willing to make any kind of concession that would help garner support by the neighborhood.
The project alternative in the DEIR shows 59/DUAs or 347 units. If the City is predetermined to multi -family
residential at this location then the revised/redesigned proiect needs to be less than the alternative as the site
is physically constrained by the 5 way intersection of Main St/Edgewood Rd/North bound 5 Fwy Off-ramp/5
Fwy Car Pool Lane On/Off ramps. Ideally something around 30/DUAs (approx. 200 units), 2 and 3 stories, 90'
setback on the eastern edge, 25' setback on the southern edge and an architecture of
Mission/Monterey/Spanish style, not modern and blocky, would be much more manageable than the
84/DUAs proposed.
The developer has NEVER made a concession as to the number of units and the staff report dropped only
10 ..... this is not how one works with the neighborhood to garner their support.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Fradkin
Park Santiago
Orozco, Norma
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FW: 2525 Main St. -- I oppose this project
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Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
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Subject: 2525 Main St. -- I oppose this project
To: all Santa Ana City Council Members
I oppose the proposed project at 2525 Main Street.
Please open and read the attached letter.
Thank You,
John Fradkin
Santa Ana resident and
Park Santiago resident
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Feb 11, 2019
Santa Ana City Council,
I oppose the proposed 476 unit multi -family development at 2525 Main Street for many reasons.
1. The site backs up onto the Park Santiago neighborhood. This is a big deal and the City of Santa
Ana Planning Department has not taken this into account as much as they should. When you
change zoning and the General Plan you are in effect breaking a contract with the local
community who had no reason to believe that there would not be a level of continuity in the
City's plans. A decision of this magnitude should not be taken lightly. The current zoning of
Office/Professional is the correct zoning for that parcel as the effects on the surrounding
neighborhood, when viewed over a twenty-four hour period seven days a week, are much less
significant than a 476 unit 6 story apartment building. I have owned apartments for the past 22
years, my parents owned apartments when I was growing up, and so I know a few things about
the effects of apartments. One thing that I can state unequivocally is that apartment dwellers
have lots of cars and they will park those cars in the most convenient places to them. In the
case of 2525 Main St., this means that tenants of that building will be parking their cars in the
Park Santiago neighborhood even if they have dedicated parking spaces in the proposed 8 story
parking structure located in the center of the apartment complex. Why ? Because it's more
convenient. Nobody likes parking in tall parking structures and the currently proposed single
access "right in, right out" on Main Street will cause congestion as tenants of 2525 Main Street
attempt to make a right turn followed by a difficult sprint to the first left hand turn lane so that
they can make an immediate U-turn so that they can reach the 5 Freeway. The current design is
horrible and I question the competence of the City's Traffic Engineer if he thinks this design is
manageable.
2. The applicant wants to use Specific Development language of the Santa Ana Municipal Code in
order to change the zoning to a customized zoning to fit his proposed building. I DO NOT THINK
THIS IS LEGAL. If you read the language of this code contained in Division 26 — (SD) SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT, Sec 41-593.1— Purpose and Intent, it is very clear that the SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT language cannot be used for this zoning change. Some highlights: "The Specific
Development District and suffix is authorized and established for the purpose of protecting and
promoting the public health, safety and general welfare of the city and its residents by:.. .
Recognizing the interdependence of land values and aesthetics and providing a method to
implement this interdependence in order to maintain the values of surrounding properties and
improvements and encouraging excellence of property development, compatible with the
general plan for, and character of, the city, with due regard for the public and private interests
involved." In the opinion of hundreds of concerned neighbors who live in the Park Santiago
neighborhood Including myself, as well as Real Estate Professionals such as Phil Schaefer of
Seven Gables Real Estate, the proposed 6 story 476 unit apartment building will have a negative
effect on the values of the homes in the Park Santiago neighborhood. For this reason alone, the
Divison 26 — (SD) Specific Development language of the City of Santa Ana municipal code cannot
be used legally to change the zoning of the 2525 Main Street site.
3. The applicant has not acted in good faith and his actions have been very disrespectful to the
community, the Planning Commission, and to the City Council. It is very obvious that he is
paying people to speak in support of his project. I would suggest that over ninety percent of the
people speaking in favor of the project do not live near it and actually know very little about it.
Please do not reward such bad behavior.
I respectfully ask that you vote to deny the applicant's current proposed project as it is too big and too
intense for the location. Please steer the applicant and the City's Planning Department in another
direction. I would be in support of a large new three story Professional Office building or a multifamily
project that was greatly reduced in size.
John Fradkin
Orozco, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 3:13 PM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: 2525 N. Main St - Professional Office & Single Family Residential are symbiotic uses
Attachments: District Center Exhibit.pdf
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office I nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Diane Fradkin[
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 2:37 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Cc: Mitre -Ramirez, Norma <NMitre-Ramirez@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 N. Main St - Professional Office & Single Family Residential are symbiotic uses
Honorable Mayor Pulido:
The current zoning of Professional Office use is a more seamless and compatible use adjacent to single family
residential.
This use is more complementary because people come to work at the office during the day and leave at
night. This works well with the neighborhood as most people leave their homes during the day to go to work
and come home at night.
This is especially favorable during the weekend as most of our neighborhood residents are home on the
weekend when most people working at the office building are off on the weekend. It is symbiotic.
However, this will not be the case with the proposed project since the proposed high density multi -family use
is 24/7 and will encroach on the adjacent neighborhood with more noise, traffic, less pleasing aesthetics,
overflow parking, building shadows, building light at night, more overall pollutants generated by well over
1,000 residents in a very small location, etc. Again, the proposed project is just too dense and too intense at
this location.
Also, the "District Center" map (see attached) shows how all the other Purple DC parcels (including existing
and proposed multi -family buildings) are adjacent to either retail, office, regional shopping mall or
freeway.... none are directly adjacent to single family (Yellow Low Density) and that is why this zoning is
completely inappropriate. The precedent is already set, DC zoning has never been located next to single
family residential where there are shared boundaries ..... now is not the time to change that.
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Based on this information, I encourage you to opposed the proposed project at 2525 N. Main Street and
uphold the current zoning of Professional Office.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Fradkin
Park Santiago
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From:
Julie Lee <
Sent:
Monday, February 11, 2019 9:12 PM
To:
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Subject:
No on 2525 Main
Dear Mayor Pulido and City Council Members:
I STRONGLY OPPOSE the development called the' Addison' at 2525 N Main Street in Santa Ana and am
requesting at the next City Council meeting, Tuesday February 19th you please vote'NO" on all items listed in
the continued Agenda Item 75E . ( This Agenda item is continuing from February 5th meeting). If you care to
take a drive through out neighborhood it will become clear to you that our neighborhood is unified on this.
PLEASE MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND FOR SANTA ANA!
Thank you,
Julie Perlin Lee
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Sent:
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To:
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FW: 2525 Main
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office I nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Tara Franklin [
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 10:38 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <DPena loza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose
<JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>; Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias,
Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main
Hello,
My husband and I have lived in Park Santiago for 10 years and are proud to call ourselves residents of Santa Ana. Part
of why we love living here is that is it a historic neighborhood, where every house is unique and different. I grew up in
Orange County in track homes (with HOAs) where the goal was uniformity. That was not for us. I love living here in my
historic home, it is a gem to find a place like this in the OC!
It is ironic that the developer silenced the historic resource commission (which would have voted against rezoning) and
then offer to pay the historic district fee. Our neighborhood is historic and I hope one day will be designated so.
Don't be on the wrong side of history and place this high density boxy eyesore in a historic district. Please do not
rezone the property. It is likely that neighbors near this apt building will chop up and rent out their homes. Not
maintaining them with the same care as before.
I am sure you are sick of hearing about traffic, but it's true it will add to traffic, on already too narrow and old streets.
Remember when the developer started out saying that it would make traffic better? What a laugh! This was at the
planning commission meeting, since they never really presented the EIR data to our neighborhood—no projector, chairs,
or microphones were working. The traffic analysis skewing the data to be within a 24 hr period, instead of looking at
rush hour. I look forward to the developer rebuilding the office building under current zoning, because it is more
complementary to a residential neighborhood and Main Street. Cars will come to the office building in the morning
while cars are leaving from the neighborhood. A high quality office building just makes more sense. The developer even
said this was their plan B. We need more businesses and long term jobs in Santa Ana. Imagine if we had a tech developer
move here. All of those contractors, that are supporting the developer's rezoning plan, will likely be hired to rebuild the
office building, under current zoning as well.
The proposed rezoning of 2525 Main is a bad plan! The streets we live on are narrow, old and uneven. The sewers
under those streets are old too. A few years from now the city will have to pay for those repairs. An apartment building
with more toilets flushing, more cars, more people calling the police, more kids in the schools, will cost the city more.
Please don't sell our city out for a quick pay day. It will cost Santa Ana more than an office building would in the long
run.
I will leave you with a quote from Kenneth Nguyen planning commissioner "I did not get into politics to go against a
neighborhood of people".
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If you vote against rezoning our neighborhood will be happy and grateful that you "get us" and why we love it here so
much!
Thank you for supporting us!
Tara Fidalgo Franklin
Orozco, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
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FW: 2525 project
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza (Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: David Mitchell[
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 3:05 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 project
Dear Mayor Pulido,
Please read another response to this proposed 2525 project on Main Street.
I own a home in Park Santiago and purchased it based on the current zoning structure. And, I have lived long
enough to know zoning changes, but this change invites what seems to be a monstrosity project that invades the
nature and character of our neighborhood. I adamantly oppose it.
I watched college students support this project at the last council meeting. It stretches my credulity to think
they would voluntarily take time to attend a city council meeting to ask for this project. Also, no college student
I know (I'm on the Board of Biola University, so know a few things about students) has enough money to pay
for the least expensive unit. I am also aware that most students can only afford such a rental by housing
additional students for each room at about $500-700 per person. Therefore, each unity may have at least 4 or 5
students, which means 4-5 additional cars, not the two allotted. The parking will be inadequate. The streets will
fill with cars.
I travel through the city as a SAPD chaplain and notice the many apartment buildings that have replaced single
family homes. The streets there are congested with cars. I see multiple families living in one apartment. It is
not hard for me to envision that occurring in this 2525 project.
Please vote against this project and the encroachment it imposes on a unified peaceful community in Santa Ana.
I have been part of Santa Ana for 23 years. Placing more rental properties, people and cars in smaller zones is
not the way to develop a healthy viable lasting community.
Thank you for reading this and hearing my concerns.
David Mitchell
Pastor Calvary Church of Santa Ana
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Orozco, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Thursday, February 14, 2019 12:40 PM
To:
eComment
Subject: FW: 2525 N. Main St - Proposed Rezoning.... Direct Affect to Values and Potential Legal
Issues
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office nhoustonna Santa-ana.orx
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Diane Fradkin[
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2019 11:08 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Cc: Mitre -Ramirez, Norma <NMitre-Ramirez@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 N. Main St - Proposed Rezoning.... Direct Affect to Values and Potential Legal Issues
Honorable Mayor Pulido:
The proposed "Specific Development" zoning is in direct violation with the goals in which it is tryingto
achieve..... specifically:
Section 41-593.1. - Purpose and Intent
Paragraph 1 ...... Protecting and enhancing the value of properties by encouraging the use of good
design principles and concepts, as related to the division of property, site planning and individual
improvements with full recognition of the significance and effect they have on proper planning and
development of adjacent and nearby properties."
Paragraph 4 ...... Recognizing the interdependence of land values and aesthetics and providing a method
to implement this interdependence in order to maintain the values of surrounding properties and
improvements and encouraging excellence of property development, compatible with the general plan
for, and character of, the city, with due regard for the public and private interests involved."
The proposed project at 2525 N. Main Street is not protecting or enhancing the value of our neighborhood of
Park Santiago as it is too dense and too intense at this location.
The proposed "Specific Development" zoning WILL have a direct impact to those who are adjacent to the
proposed project along Spurgeon Street and Edgewood Road. The entire neighborhood will have ongoing
indirect impacts as well. This WILL affect the "value of properties" as stated in Paragraph 1 above and is in
direct violation of this goal as it will have a negative affect on property values. The proposed project WILL
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affect the ability to "maintain the values of surrounding properties" as stated in Paragraph 4 above and again,
this proposed zoning is in violation of the zoning goals.
Bottom line: Park Santiago property values WILL be affected negatively by the proposed zone change of
"Specific Development"and therefore, is in violation of the zoning goals and could cause a potential legal
issue.
I urge you to oppose the proposed project at 2525 N. Main Street and protect the property values of our
historic neighborhood of Park Santiago.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Fradkin
Park Santiago
Orozco, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2019 9:59 AM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: 2525 N. Main St - Live/Work Opportunity in Santa Ana
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston i Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhouston@santa-ana.ore
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Diane Fradkin[
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2019 9:17 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Cc: Mitre -Ramirez, Norma <NMitre-Ramirez@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 N. Main St - Live/Work Opportunity in Santa Ana
Honorable Mayor Pulido:
In the words of a former City Councilmember, 70% of Santa Ana residents work outside the City of Santa Ana.
Within a 1/4 mile of the proposed project there is approximately 4,000 units either existing, currently under
construction or in the entitlement process.
Given these above facts, the proposed site would be best suited to be developed as an office park or campus
like setting for perhaps medical, technology, research & development or government use. This property's
proximity to downtown along with easy freeway access would be ideal for most businesses. By way of City
incentives and recruitment, a good medium sized company could be relocated to this location and provide job
opportunities for Santa Ana.
Ideally, those working at the project site would have the opportunity to live in a newly constructed luxury
apartment building just around the corner or even perhaps purchase a single family residence in one of our
nearby historic Santa Ana neighborhoods. Imagine having a live/work relationship here and how purchasing
dollars would then stay in Santa Ana.
The development of an office park would also generate fees to the City and in fact, would put less strain on
City Services compared to a 6 story multi -family building with over 1,000 residents. Again, an office park
would be a symbiotic use adjacent to single family residential.
With this information, I continue to encourage you to deny the proposed project at 2525 N. Main St. as
currently proposed. There's a better use for this site that would be mutually beneficial to all parties
involved.... City, Citizens, Developer and Park Santiago Residents. Please vote NO on February 19th.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Fradkin
Park Santiago
Orozco, Norma
From:
Dan De Vol <
Sent:
Sunday, February 17, 2019 4:46 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
A citizen's concern
Categories: Correspondence
City Council members:
I have been a resident of Park Santiago since 1952. I believe its reputation as a well ]sept and respected area benefits the
city. Many people over the years have remarked on the homes in Washington Square, Fisher Park, West Floral Park,
Park Santiago, French Park and others in the area as gems that honor our city's image. They are a mixture of tract and
custom homes built in the last 100 years. Many cities are fortunate to have these beautiful neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods that have survived the passage of time and have helped establish the character of their communities.
If you can protect the Park Santiago neighborhood from poor, hasty urban planning that will reduce this long standing
quality of life that now exists in our neighborhood then you, the city council members will save this very treasured area
from the eventual downgrade that high density and overcrowded conditions bring. Re zoning will be the turn of the
corner that will downturn the quality of life that is lived here. This tower will be a gate way to the eventually loss of this
community. A legacy that belongs to our children and their children and the future generations that will reside here in
beautiful Santa Ana.
I ask you please not to vote for re zoning this area. I ask you to protect this area for Santa Ana's future.
Sincerely,
Dan De Vol
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Orozco, Norma
From:
Denise Chaudoin <
Sent:
Monday, February 18, 2019 3:47 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
2525 n main st
I am a resident of park Santiago 2410 n Larchmont Ave and I oppose the development and rezoning at 2525 n
main street. The development is bad for the nieghborhood. The aesthetics do not fit, traffic will consistently
back up on edgwood. Parking will overflow on spurgeon and bush. More than 3 plus cars per unit in order for
tenants to be able to afford the rents. No rezoning!!!!
, 2-4
Orozco, Norma
From: Plantamura (US), Michael <
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 4:16 PM
To: eComment
Cc: Plantamura (US), Michael
Subject: Agenda Item 75E 2525 Main Street Project Comment
Please include my comments against this massive project and make sure that the Councilmembers have received a copy
of them prior to the February 191h meeting. Thank you.
My wife and I have lived in the Park Santiago neighborhood of Santa Ana for more than 14 years. We fell in love with the
neighborhood the first time we saw it and really love living here in this quaint jewel of Santa Ana where the neighbors are
close, friendly, warm and passionate about their neighborhood. I am writing this letter to you because on February 19th
you and your fellow Councilmembers will be asked to make a very important decision on a proposed high density, multi-
family 496 unit apartment complex known as 2525 North Main Street Project at the gateway to our lovely
neighborhood. On January 14th, the Santa Ana Planning Commission rejected and voted against the 2525 North Main
Street project as planned and presented and cited the density disparity and the significantly negative impact that the
development, as currently planned, would have on the Park Santiago neighborhood. In response, the Developer has
decided to move forward with this project to bring it before the Santa Ana City Council in the hopes that the
Councilmembers will reject the Santa Ana Planning Commission's recommendation and vote to approve the project as it
currently stands. On February 19`h you will be presented with a very important decision to make. This is a decision that
I know you will take very seriously and consider the impact your decision will have on the residents of my community,
a decision that you will make in a matter of hours, however one that will have a lifetime impact on the residents of the
Park Santiago neighborhood.
As has been voiced by a vast majority of the residents of Park Santiago, we are not against development, however what
we want is responsible development. The proposed 2525 North Main Street Project, which currently adds a 496 unit
apartment complex with a density of 84 units per acre right at the doorstep of our community of single family homes with
a density of 7 units per acre, is not responsible development. It is the disparity in the densities and the subsequent
negative effect this brings that are of most concern to the residents of Park Santiago. This reflects the fact that the
Planning Department's project management staff failed to enlist the residents of Park Santiago early in the planning stages
of the project and also showed a distinct partiality to the Developer and his desires for the project. The project as currently
planned will never be accepted by the residents of Park Santiago. I believe that you would agree that a project that
addresses the concerns of the Park Santiago residents, one that would be welcomed by the neighborhood as part of the
neighborhood is the best outcome for all involved, the Park Santiago residents, the apartment owners and operators, the
apartment residents and the City of Santa Ana. In the remainder of this letter I will point out issues with the project and
with the project management team's approach and process in bringing this project to the City Council for action, evidence
that the project management staff failed in their fiduciary responsibility to the residents of Santa Ana in general and Park
Santiago specifically, instead demonstrated a true bias in favor of the Developer. What I am asking you to do is to reject
the proposal as it currently stands and request the Planning Commission and the project management staff to work on
a new proposal that will realistically address the major concerns of the community.
It has become quite obvious that the project management staff has demonstrated by its actions over the course of the
project planning a distinct favoritism for the Developer and a disregard of the concerns of the residents of Park Santiago.
As admitted by the project management's staff, from the onset this property was advertised to the Developer
that, even though the property was currently zoned as Professional, the zoning will be changed to multi -family
residential with unlimited height and density. The property currently is zoned with a height restriction of 3
stories and the neighborhood, of which it is part, is zoned with a maximum height of 2 stories and density of 7
units per acre (1-I1-7). How can any reasonable Planning Department representative provide a Developer basically
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a blank check with respect to height and density? Would any reasonable parent give their teenage son or
daughter a credit card and tell them they can spend as much as they want, unlimited spending?
2. At the request of the Developer, the project management staff made an attempt to rush this project's approval
through the Planning Commission by scheduling a vote on it the Monday (November 26) after the long
Thanksgiving weekend even though the Final EIR had not been released. This was done for two reasons, one to
limit the amount of time that the Planning Commissioners would have to review the EIR and the associated public
comments and more specifically to get this project to the City Council for a vote prior to the seating of three newly
elected City Council members in mid-December. Thankfully the Planning Commission saw through this rushed
attempt to appease the Developer's wishes and rejected the project management team's attempt with the
instructions to bring the project back on January 14th.
3. The current project plan includes Option 3 which utilizes an entrance to the complex from Edgewood Road. Park
Santiago residents have voiced their concerns with including this option since it would facilitate cutthrough traffic
through the neighborhood and also encourage parking of vehicles along Bush and Spurgeon. While eliminating
an entrance on Edgewood Road will have a tendency to reduce cut through traffic and parking of excess vehicles
in the neighborhood, it will not eliminate this from occurring. In the Request for Planning Commission Action the
project management team notes that in the latest version of the project the Developer has eliminated the
entrance on Edgewood Road, however the project management team failed to stipulate in their recommended
modifications the prohibition of an entrance on Edgewood Road should the Developer fail to obtain the approval
fortheir Walkie Way entrance which leaves the possibility of a revision in the future to include an Edgewood Road
entrance. The project management team also refused requests by the residents of Park Santiago to remove
Option C from the EIR and the project plan altogether. One would have to believe that the Developer has future
plans to add an entrance on Edgewood Road citing rationale of failure to obtain the Walkie Way entrance as well
as public safety and traffic concerns. Without a hard fast restriction on any entrance to the complex from
Edgewood Road it leaves open the possibility of a late change to the project's design.
4. The project management team wants to give the City Council the appearance that they are listening to the
concerns of the Park Santiago residents with respect to the problem with the planned density of the project by
making a minimal reduction in the number of units from 517 units to 476 units. However they fail to note that
the Developer had originally reduced the total number of units from 517 to 496, so the project management
team's response to the Park Santiago residents concern on density was a reduction from 496 units to 476
units. They also fail to make mention that this was accomplished by reducing the number of studio and 1
bedroom units and creating additional 2 and 3 bedroom units. Even at 476 units this represents a density of 81
units per acre significantly dwarfing the neighborhood in which it resides which has a density of 7 units per acre.
5. The project management team makes an attempt to persuade the City Council into accepting their premise that
a multi-family apartment density of 81 units per acre adjacent to single family residences is well within what has
been approved and in existence in the City of Santa Ana. They do this by citing 7 projects with relatively similar
densities:
a. The Nineteen0l: 49 units per acre
b. The Line: 58 units per acre
c. The Heritage: 65 units per acre
d. The Marke: 74 units per acre
e. Prisma: 91 units per acre
f. The Madison: 94 units per acre
g. Elan: 94 units per acre
What they fail to mention is the fact that none of their examples are developments that abut single family
residential communities. Google Earth views of all 7 of these projects and as you can see all are located in more
commercial areas of the city. For comparison, a Google Earth view of the proposed project site will show you how
it overwhelms the single family home community. As you can see the project management team is providing
evidence that supports the Developer's recommendations instead of providing examples of multi-family projects
located within a single family residential area in an effort to sway the City Councilmember's views on the project's
density in favor of the Developer and away from the residents of Santa Ana. The lowest density development at
49 units per acre, significantly less than the project's 81 units per acre, is located in an industrial area with the
closest single family homes located on the other side of the 5 and the 55 freeways! If the project management
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team really wanted to provide an apples -to -apples comparison with this proposed project instead of making an
attempt to support the Developer's proposal, then they should have selected multi -family developments located
within similar single family residential areas.
6. This project violates Policy 2.10 of the Land Use Element of the City of Santa Ana General Plan: "Support new
development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area." I submitted
a comment to address the Draft EIR noting that the EIR fails to reflect the nature and character of the Park
Santiago neighborhood of which it is contained. However the project management team's response to this
comment was "The project site is not contained within the Park Santiago neighborhood.... The Park Santiago
neighborhood does not exist along N. Main Street. Thus it is appropriate that the EIR does not provide greater
weight to the residential neighborhood...." A check of the neighborhood maps provided by the City of Santa Ana
makes the claim by the project management team the project site is not part of the Park Santiago neighborhood
as a false claim (https://www.santa-ana.org/neighborhood-initiatives/community-engagement-and-volunteer-
opportunities). In making this false claim the project management team again indicates that it sides more closely
with the Developer than with the residents of Park Santiago. Again it should be reiterated, the six parcels
identified for use in this development, contrary to what the project management team is claiming, are part of the
Park Santiago neighborhood and any justification using an argument that the parcels are not is totally false and
should be rejected by the City Council.
7. The number of proposed parking spaces planned for the project has always been a major concern with the
residents of Park Santiago. With insufficient parking made available for the residents there will be renters who
will park their vehicles along Bush Street and Spurgeon Street. As evidence of this one only needs to view the
excessive number of vehicles from a nearby apartment complex parked along Santiago near 17th Street. The
Developer has planned for 904 spaces of which 150 (17%) are identified as tandem parking for the 496 units or a
rate of 1.80 parking spots per unit. The Request for Planning Commission Action in Table 9: Parking Per SAMC
Section 41-1322 Multi -family Dwellings notes that for a project of this size the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
requires 1,420 spaces or a ratio of 2.86 spaces per unit. However, the project management team has elected to
disregard the SAMC requirements and allow the Developer to provide significantly less. However they again side
with the Developer by saying that the SAMC is outdated and the parking requirements were established in
1997. To assume that the number of vehicles per household unit has decreased in number since 1997 is a naive
statement, in fact the opposite is true. The project management team again has sided with the Developer and
will allow significantly less than the SAMC mandated 1,420 parking spots. An attempt is made to address the Park
Santiago residents' concerns regarding inadequate parking by making it a requirement to have a minimum of 952
spaces or 2.0 spaces per unit. Compounding this decision the project management team has agreed with the
Developer's assertion that the 2.0 parking spots per unit can be obtained through the use of valet services. Valet
services for apartment dwellers is illogical. The project management team admitted during the January 14th
Planning Commission meeting that the use of valet parking to address a shortage of parking spaces had never
been used for a multi -family apartment complex in Santa Ana before. Besides, who will be waiting for a valet to
bring them their car so that they can run to the store for groceries? Where will the valet park these extra cars, in
the Park Santiago neighborhood? The City Council should not allow this project to violate the SAMC parking
requirements of 2.86 spaces per unit. Nor should the project be allowed to use valet services to meet the
requirement.
8. As noted in the Request For Planning Commission Action Table 6: Professional Zone Comparison, the project will
reduce the current set back from the east property line nearest to the existing homes on Spurgeon Street from
50 feet minimum to 40 feet 7 inches minimum. It also reduces the existing requirement of 25 feet maximum
height within approximately 240 feet of the east property line to 40 to 66 feet. Both of these changes will
significantly impact the home owners who reside on Spurgeon Street adjacent to the project and contributes to
the negative aesthetic impact which the EIR noted as being significant. By allowing these changes that the
Developer has requested, it once again shows that the project management team has placed the Developer's
needs over the concerns of the residents of Park Santiago.
9. The EIR identifies one "significant and unavoidable" impact associated with this project, which pertains to
aesthetics. CEQA guidelines Section 15126.6 (c) requires that "an EIR analyze a reasonable range of alternatives
to the proposed project that could feasibly avoid or reduce any significant unavoidable impacts of the
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project." However the project management team's selection of alternatives for the proposed project failed to list
the most obvious alternative, development of the property into single family homes. The Developer was asked
in one of the neighborhood meetings if they would consider developing the property with single family homes
and the response was that they are in the multi-family home development business and would not consider any
other alternative. To most people it is obvious that if an alternative to the project was single family homes it
would meet the CECA guidelines of selecting an alternative that could "feasibly avoid or reduce any significant
unavoidable impacts of the project" namely the aesthetic significant impact. When this was pointed out to the
project management team as a response to the draft EIR their response was "The alternative to develop the site
with single -family residences ... is not a variation of the proposed project or allowed under the existing General
Plan land use designation and zoning for the project site. In addition, the project's underlying purpose is to develop
multi family residential uses on the project site. A single -family residential alternative would not meet the
project's objective." The refusal of the project managementteam and the assertions that single -family residential
would not meet the project's objective can be read more realistically as that single -family residential, while it
would eliminate the aesthetics significant impact, would not meet the Developer's requirements. Again this is
evidence that the project management team has approached this project with a desire to meet the Developer's
requirements over the expressed concerns of the residents of Park Santiago.
10. The City of Santa Ana General Plan currently identifies the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for North Main Street to be
1.5. As noted in the Request For Planning Commission Action, the proposed project has a Floor Area Ratio of
2.28, significantly more than the City of Santa Ana General Plan allows. If the project were to be designed using
a FAR of 1.5 it would represent a 35% reduction in the size of the project! This is additional evidence that the
project management team is siding with the Developer's requests and attempting to dictate revisions to the
General Plan to allow the Developer's plan.
11. In the Request For Planning Commission Action the project management team in the Neighborhood Character
section readily admits that the "project is not in character with the neighborhood, which it shares two sides
with, as the neighborhood is comprised of single -family dwellings and the project is a high density multi family
housing project." The Park Santiago neighborhood is comprised of homes of varying styles including colonial,
Spanish, ranch and craftsman, several over 100 years old. The project as planned is designed in a modern
contemporary architectural style which as admitted by the project management team doesn't fit the character
of the neighborhood. However, instead of working with the Developer to provide an architectural design (Spanish
for example) that would fit better with the existing Park Santiago neighborhood, they wrote it off as
unavoidable. This is additional evidence that the project management team has taken on the Developer's desires
with little to no consideration of the desires of the Park Santiago residents.
12. For the Planning Commission meeting on January 14`^, the Developer recruited, and possibly paid, a Housing
Advocacy group to have several people attend the Planning Commission meeting and using talking points
provided by the Developer, these people with little knowledge of the project voiced their support for the project
citing the lack of affordable housing. Although requested by the Planning Commission Chairman to provide their
name and address prior to addressing the Commission, most did not because they did not live in the City of Santa
Ana. The project as proposed will have rents ranging from $2000 - $3700 per month. Using the budget
recommended 30% of salary guide for housing it would require a single individual or a family to have a household
income of $80,000 to $148,000. According to the latest SCAG report 46% of the households in Santa Ana earn
less than $50,000. The project will not meet the intended goal of providing additional housing for the current
residents of Santa Ana and thus relieving the overcrowded conditions within the city, instead it would attract
additional people from outside of Santa Ana, thus providing little to no benefit to the current city residents except
additional traffic and taxation on the city's resources.
13. According to Request For Planning Commission Action Table 11: Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress 2014
— 2017 the identified RHNA allocation for Santa Ana is 405 units, of which 90 were classified as Above
Moderate. As noted in the table the City has already greatly surpassed this need with the addition of 916 housing
units during this timeframe. More importantly of the 916 units, 768 were classified as Above Moderate,
significantly dwarfing the allocation requirement of 90. This report does not take into consideration the nearly
3600 units that are planned within a %: mile radius of the proposed 2525 North Main Street project.
a. 2700 North Main: 247 units
b. Prisma: 182 units
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c. Eleven10 (Town and Country): 260 units
d. Town & Country Apartments: 727 units
e. Main Place Mall Redevelopment: 1900 units
It should also be noted that the project management team refused to acknowledge and include the proposed
1900 units planned for the Main Place Mall Restoration project in the EIR or in any of their project development
planning activities. Refusing to take the scope of the Main Place Mall project into consideration is another
example of how the project management team has worked to slant to proposal in the favor of the Developer. The
City Council should recognize the need to evaluate the Main Place Mall Redevelopment project as part of the
analysis for the 2525 North Main Street project. Failing to recognize this major restoration project is turning a
blind eye to realities. With nearly 3600 new units planned or completed within a %: mile radius, a reduction in the
density of this project by half would be fairy insignificant in the big picture, would significantly reduce the adverse
aesthetic impact of the project and would allay a significant amount of the concerns of the Park Santiago residents.
14. The Developer is trying to buy his way into approval of this project as is. Several of the neighbors who live on
Spurgeon Street have reported that the Developer has contacted them on several occasions asking what it would
take to get them to support the project, including offers of repairs and upgrades to their property. At a recent
Planning Commission meeting the Developer admitted to the plan to pay the Discovery Center over $1,000,000
to help them with their planned parking structure project if they indicate support of the 2525 North Main Street
project. The Developer is promising to spend $1.4M for park improvements, however as the project management
team has documented, the Developer in lieu of giving the City $1.4M and allowing the City to make the
improvements, have the option of making the improvements themselves with the variation of allowing them to
spend "up to" $1.4M for improvements. This would allow them to spend significantly less money on
improvements to which the project management staff has agreed. The Developer has stated that they would
provide 24 hour security surveillance for the Park Santiago neighborhood for 55 years, however with the yearly
option of ceasing this service. Also the area for surveillance does not encompass the entire Park Santiago
community, instead stopping short at Santiago Street. It is true that the Developer has more substantial financial
resources that can be used to help influence the City Council to decide in their favor while the hard working
residents of Park Santiago do not. What we are hoping is that the members of the City Council listen to their
constituents and understand our concerns and reject this project as currently planned with the request to
develop a workable solution that all parties can support.
Orozco, Norma
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Please vote No on Main St project! The effects of traffic would be terrible.
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Subject: 2525 N. Main Street Project
Hello.
My name is Patricia Bricken. I am the daughter of the late Former Mayor Gordon Bricken. I am writing to you about
the disaster of a project, also known as the 2525 N. Main street project.
I have lived the the Park Santiago neighborhood most of my life. Many projects have been tried at that same location
through the years. One, very similar to this project, was voted down in the early 80's due to lack of supporting
infrastructure (i.e. sewage, power availability, etc.). Nothing has changed on that account since then, therefore, the same
lack of infrastructure is still there. Not able to support a project of this size.
Next is traffic. It is illogical to assume that traffic will not increase in the future with more people coming to the area. Ir
addition, it is nieve to believe that the traffic from this project will not significately impact the area, specifically, that
particular intersection. Twenty five years ago, the traffic speculation for this time period was significantly less then it
actually is right now. Therefore, we can speculate that traffic will increase more than what it is predicted to in the
future. Please keep this in mind. Traffic is already bad in this intersection, especially during peak hours. This project will
not help.
The last point I wish to make is about the architecture of the project. This is what I will be highlighting at the meeting on
Tuesday. the designed architecture for this project is an eyesore. There is no other way to describe it. This type of
building belongs in cities like Anaheim or Irvine, not in Santa Ana. It is ugly. A building that is more classic or in the
historically themed era of the city would be more appropriate. It is too tall and will overshadow everything in the
immediate area, and stick out like a sore thumb adjacent to the neighborhood that is most impacted. A 2 to 3 story
building designed in Mission style would certainly be more palatable to the neighborhoods in the area. I will touch more
on that subject Tuesday evening.
Please consider my comments and vote no on this project. The people that want the project are people from out of the
area and city that are not going to be impacted. Furthermore, this is not the low-income housing that is said to be needed.
Santa Ana is the most densely populated city in Orange County. This is not the housing the city needs, nor is it the
area where it is needed.
Sincerely,
Patricia Bricken
Orozco, Norma
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Date: Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 4:05 PM
Subject: VOTE NO ON 2525 MAIN DEVELOPMENT
To: <isoloriona,santa-ana.org>
Mr. Solario,
First of all, I would like to thank you for attending our Park Santiago Neighborhood Association meeting a few
weeks ago.
I was taken aback, however, with your non -committal of support for the residents/voters of your Ward. I would
like to hear from you on any past or future support from the developer - either in contributions to your campaign
or other promises of support. This would assure me that you have the best interests of your Ward
residents/voters in mind. And that you take the careful decisions of your Planning Commissioner to heart.
You stated that you make your own decisions based on traffic and economics. Well if that is the case, you have
to agree that the EIR traffic report is flawed and even the traffic engineer could not explain it. Traffic from an
office/professional building will be in the opposite direction than a residential apartment with everyone going in
the same direction as the current residents. And a recent study of traffic with millennials have proven that
traffic is worse than before with additional lift & uber & delivery vehicles.
And as far as economics, there are over 3000 new luxury apartments being built or already built within 1/2 mile
of 2525 Main. The current vacancies are many with even lower rent than proposed by 2525 Main. One of two
things will happen - either the rents will be lowered to increase occupancy or more realistically, more people
will move into one apartment which will reduce their share of the rental price and increase the proposed amount
of cars. Either way, this is a bad economic decision for Santa Ana.
Please vote to not rezone & take away prime office/professional space for all of the new apartment dwellers
near 2525 Main. Those residents will need a place to work. Right now 70% of Santa Ana residents work outside
of the city. Let's give them a place to work so they can live and work in Santa Ana. Then they will most likely
shop in Santa Ana instead of near their work outside of the city.
Thank you for listening. I do not want to feel that I made a horrible mistake moving to Santa Ana from Irvine. I
have to say that my neighbors have been extremely nice and welcoming here.
Carol Slaton
Park Santiago Resident
4628
Orono, Norma
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City Council Members
I regret that I will not be able to attend the meeting tomorrow night due to a previous commitment. I was at the last
meeting, but did not get an opportunity to speak due to the length of the meeting and the number of my neighbors who
attended.
Please vote "No" on the 2525 Main Street project. This high density development is simply inappropriate when it would
overlook our historical neighborhood made up of single family dwellings.
In addition to the density of the development, there are several other reasons I believe that the Council should reject it:
1. This property is zoned as commercial. There has been no discussion or compelling reason put forward as to why
it should be rezoned as multi -family.
2. The Planning Commission spent many hours reviewing the proposal and listening to comments before turning it
down.
As a resident of Santa Ana for the past 56 years, I urge you to turn down this proposal.
Sincerely,
Bill Sornstein
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Orozco, Norma
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Subject: Please Support Park Santiago & Vote NO on 2525 N. Main (Public Hearing Item 75E)
Mayor Pulido, City Council Members,
I have been a resident of Park Santiago for 48 years. I oppose the Residential Development at 2525 N. Main
St.
The magnitude of this project density is outrageous. The Planning Dept. Executive Director stated at the Feb
5th meeting, per the EIR, the mass and scale of this project cannot be mitigated. the density of 84 units per acre
is over DOUBLE the next highest density residential development next to single family homes in Santa Ana
which is 38 units per acre. This development belongs next to commercial or retail areas, not single family
homes. I wish the traffic studies would have included all of the additional proposed developments in north SA
to adequately reflect the increase in traffic during peak periods. If even half of the 900+ cars projected at 2525
were to be leaving out of the one exit on to Main St. during AM rush hour, it will be a substantial increase to
this already congested morning traffic on Main St between the 5 frwy south on-ramp and LaVeta St. Too many
people, too many cars...
In an article in the LA Times, it was noted that the rental market is slowing after years of rapid growth -
particularly high end rentals as there is a limited pool of people who can afford them. Two residential
complexes already completed in the area across from the mall both currently still have apartments
available.... With all the proposed No. SA/Orange residential developments in the queue, proposed, or starting
to be built, there will be considerable competition for tenants in this area's rental market.
I support no re -zoning of 2525 N. Main St. and feel the best use of this property would be, as currently
zoned, Professional and Administrative offices bringing more local jobs to this area.
Please support the residents of Park Santiago and VOTE NO on 2525 N. Main!!!
Susan Hyatt
Resident, Park Santiago
Orozco, Norma
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No on 2525 Main Street
No2525_February19.pdf
To: Mayor Miguel Pulido
cc: citycouncil@santa-ana.org
RE: 75 E-2525 N. Main Residential Proposed Development
General Plan Amendment No. 2018-01; and
Dear Mayor Pulido and members of the Santa Ana City Council:
I'm writing to oppose the 2525 N. Main Street proposed residential development and more
specifically I oppose:
1) The General Plan Amendment for the rezoning of the land
2) The request to certify the final EIR
3) The negotiation of a Development Agreement
I live in the Park Santiago neighborhood and I decided to purchase a home here because it is
one of the only pedestrian friendly neighborhoods in Santa Ana where I felt I could raise my
family without the barrage of cars speeding down my street.
The 2525 N Main Street project threatens the walkability in my neighborhood and its vitality
We know that the built environment affects the way we live and this proposed development for
the city does not provide any community benefits. The city of Santa Ana does not need any
more market -rate apartments, it needs housing that will provide units that are deeply
affordable.
The City of Santa Ana would be giving away its discretionary approval of a zoning amendment
change without receiving any benefits to the city. We know that the increase in density will
make the land more valuable and that the developer will pocket this money. The developer is
not required to do anything for the City of Santa Ana residents nor for the residents of Park
Santiago.
This is not a YIMBY or NIMBY issue. This is about the fact that you as leaders of our City have to
develop a well-planned city and not approve projects in a piece -meal way. This means
understanding how this development affects our roads, our schools, our air quality and the
surrounding neighborhoods, especially Park Santiago.
The city is undertaking a General Plan Update. The General Plan has not been updated for over
30 years. Given that Land Use will be one of the elements of the General Plan, the City should
not make any zoning changes until the General Plan Update process is complete. You, the City
of Santa state in your December 4th staff report that "The goal of the Land Use Element is to
provide a long-range guide for the land use and physical development in the City to reflect the
community's vision for a quality of life. This element is a tool to promote public health, reduce
infrastructure costs and address long-term environmental issues such as climate change and
water resources."
As a City Body, this means you should be making decisions comprehensively. The approval of a
zoning change would contradicts the General Plan Amendment process.
As a resident of Santa Ana and of Park Santiago, you should reject the General Zoning
Amendment change and reject the 2525 N Main Street proposed development.
Respectfully,
Flor Barajas Tena
Orozco, Norma
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Hello
My name is Daniel Ramirez. I live on Park Ln Bought our house 6 years ago. I paid for the uniqueness of the
neighborhood and safety. This project will change that. Traffic will dramatically increase. Please oppose the project.
There is already many housing development going on. I was supposed to speak at the last meeting but as you know
meeting was postponed. You heard from many people supporting the project but you know they are set up and
organized by developer and others were your usual political activist that just want to draw attention and careless about
Santiago Park neighbors. Please be strong, this fight is between the developers and park Santiago neighborhood, who's
side are you in? We hope you listen.
Sincerely,
Mr Ramirez
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Reasons to deny the proposed project at 2525 N. Main Street
Attachments:
Project Comparisons Not Adjacent to SFR.docx
Importance: High
Honorable Mayor Pulido:
You will hear many speakers tonight for and against the proposed project once again.
However, I would like to direct you to page 75E-23 of the "Request for Council Action" document under
Conclusion - Paragraph 2 ...... The Planning Commission recommended denial due the increase in traffic resulting
from the project, the massing and density of the project, the project's incompatibility with the surrounding
community, potential adverse effects of the project on the adjacent Park Santiago neighborhood, the lack of
community support for the development, potential long term impacts associated with the proposed
development, and concerns with the potential parking intrusion on the adjacent neighborhood."
These are many of the reasons why the proposed project should be denied by Council. However, one item I
would like to add is that this proposed project (6 story building surrounding an 8 story parking structure) is
unlike the other projects this applicant has developed in Santa Ana.
The main reason this one is different is that its the only project that shares property boundaries with single
story, single family residential on 2 sides and is located adjacent to the western entrance of the
neighborhood. (Please see attached)
That is why there have been so many people speaking out in opposition unlike the other projects that were
approved using the Specific Development - high density multi -family zoning.
Please make the right decision for the City and its citizens by denying the proposed project on Feb 19th.
The project needs to be re -envisioned and redesigned so it can provide a win/win/win for the City, the
developer and the citizens of Santa Ana.
Thank you for your service to our City.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Fradkin
Park Santiago
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None of the EIR "Comparison" Projects are
Adjacent to Single Family Homes
The Nineteen0l
No
49 du/ac
Metro -East Mixed Use Overlay
Constructed
The Line
No
58 du/ac
Harbor Mixed Use Specific Plan
Under Construction
The Heritage
No
65 du/ac
Specific Development No, 88
Under Construction
The Marks
No
yes
No
74 du/ac
Specific Development No. 76
Constructed
2525 North Main St.
81 du/ac Specific Development No. 93
Proposed
Prisma (301)
91 du/ac Specific Development No. 59
Constructed
The Madison
No
94 du/ac
Metro -East Mixed Use Overlay
Entitled 2018
Elan
No
94 du/ac
Metro -East Mixed Use Overlay
Entitled 2018
MP/KI/DF/JF
Orozco, Norma
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
As a resident of Park Santiago I oppose and say NO to the proposed apartment complex at 2525 Main St.
This project greatly impacts our neighborhood and our quality of life.
This developer knew when he purchased this property how it was zoned. He had the choice and still purchased with the
intent to build apartments. There are so many properties available in Santa Ana to build an apartment complex in.
Between this proposal and the railway being added and the other numerous apartments just completed and being built
in future, our neighborhood can not withstand this increase in population.
The people attending the meetings in favor of this project are being paid to be there and their voices were heard before
we even had a chance to speak at last meeting. They have no intention of living in this property. They don't even live in
Santa Ana.
Like all home owners, our home is our life, our love and our investment. We saved for years to buy our home in this
beautiful neighborhood in Santa Ana. We work hard every day to pay our mortgage. We can't afford to go away on
vacations to escape because our money goes to our home and taxes. We love it here) This is where we come home to
and rest and raise our kids in. Adding population to this community will be overwhelming causing more traffic and more
stress. As it stands we already sit through many traffic lights to come home and also when leaving neighborhood.
Please understand and hear our voices. Would you want your home and neighborhood to be overwhelmed by a
development like this?
City Planning voted No
Please vote No
Lisa Caligiuri
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
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FW: Please vote "no" on 2525!
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From: Bea Tiritill! [
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 9:47 PM
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ana.org; Solor!o, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia
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Subject: Please vote "no" on 2525!
Honorable mayor and councilmembers:
Please vote "no" on 2525. A "no" vote will allow us to avoid the types of puzzle -piece, blighted zoning
that occurs in many parts of the city. Main Street is a business/museum corridor and needs to stay
that way. We have thousands of apartments going in nearby. This is not the right place for such an
incredibly dense living project.
Thanks for your NO vote on rezoning!
Bea Tiritil[j
Park Santiago Neighborhood Association Vice President
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
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To: eComment
Subject: FW: Noon2525 Main Street this is wrong
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office I nhouston@santa-ana.org
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From: Romoff =Brad [
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 6:47 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: No on 2525 Main Street this is wrong
Hello Miguel pulido
Please vote no on this item.
Imagine if. This was on your back yard?
I have cooked for you at your house in the past and this project should have houses!!
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From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 10:12 AM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: VOTE"NO:;; 2525 MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston ! Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office nhoustonc@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Raquel Casey[
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 5:39 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: VOTE "NO" - 2525 MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT
Dear Mayor Pulido,
My name is Raquel Casey and I am a resident of Park Santiago. I am writing to urge you to vote "NO" on the
proposed high-density apartment complex at 2525 Main Street. A development of this magnitude does not belong at
this location. The planning commission voted no, and I urge you do do the same.
Thank you for your time
Sincerely,
Raquel Casey,
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
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FW: Noon 2525 Santa Clara!
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Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office) nhouston@santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: James`M:[
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 5:23 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente <VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose
<JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>
Subject: No on 2525 Santa Clara!
I Ii council members,
I would like you to know that I have waited for hours TWICE now and not been able to get my two cents in on
why you should not approve this project. If I don't get a chance this third time, then hopefully the news groups
can help. Please be aware that this is not the correct project for our neighborhood. My wife and I looked
throughout Floral Park and Park Santiago for years until we finally were able to purchase a home there this past
August. Please don't crush our dream home by approving this project and destroying our neighborhood! Below
is a copy of what I have sent to every news group in Orange County and every radio station in Orange County.
There is a meeting at Santa Ana Council Chambers tomorrow evening
at 5:30 pm, Feb 19th 2019, for the 2525 Santa Clara Project. They are
supposed to hold the final vote on whether or not to pass the rezoning
request. If this rezoning request passes it will flood our neighborhood
with cars and crime and who knows what else! Please get someone to
city hall council chambers with a van and a reporter to interview the
people that have been standing outside for countless hours twice
already (this will be the third time). Please help us apply pressure. We
are not against development, but this is not the right project for the
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vacant lot that sits across main street from the Discovery Cube!!!!!
Please help!!!!
See you tomorrow,
Sincerely,
James Martin
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
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FW: No 2525 N. MAIN SANTA ANA
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Nicole Houston ! Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhoustonCrasanta-ana.ore
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From: gvande6576 [
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 4:50 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: No 2525 N. MAIN SANTA ANA
Please vote no to the 2525 N. Main Santa Ana. As a life long and multi generational Santa Ana
native, I am against this project. It is too dense of a residential project and we need business
developments.
Thank you
Skip Van Der Marliere
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
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FW: No„Rezoning 2525 Main
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From: dingyonsunset,[
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 3:43 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: No Rezoning 2525 Main
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FW: my neighborhood is under siege...
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Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office! nhouston@santa-ana.ore
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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From: R,)hert Kazanjy
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2019 2:00 PM
To: Mike Wood <midewo@gmail.com>
Cc: Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <Clglesias@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David
<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>;
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma <NMitre-Ramirez@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente
<VSarmiento@santa-a na.org>
Subject: Re: my neighborhood is under siege...
Wow!
On Sun, Feb 17, 2019 at 1:26 PM Mike Wood < wrote:
city council,
please manage / vote by fact.., not by emotion.
not suprizingly, the santa ana planning commission has concluded that the proposed apartment building at
2525 is too dense, too negatively impactful to this neighborhood... (park santiago north), main street traffic,
and a bevy of other most -likely -to -occur scenarios.
this is obvious, you all know it.... these are the facts
are you going to ignore the data?
allowing rezoning is an act of greed, cowardice, and very poor / unprofessional judgement that will not be
forgotten... not by my neighborhood, and many others...
we have not forgotten your last selling -us -short act... when you closed the egress onto grand from fairhaven
because of your incompetence and refusal to correct a mistake on the double track (its not that difficult to
correct a grading mistake...)
is that going to happen again here? on a much grander scale?
is being responsible in your vocabulary?
are you determined to turn all parts of Santa ana into a slum?
well?
tji
mike wood... contact is not reconnnended... santa clara /santiago
you have a history of poor performance... please not again?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOGaugKpzs
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: John Fradkin <
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 10:46 AM
To: eComment; Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Solorio, Jose; Villegas, Juan; Penaloza,
David; ciglesias@sant-ana.org; Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
Subject: 2525 Main St. project violates City's General Plan in many ways. I oppose the project
Mayor Pulido & Councilmembers,
Today I read the Land Use Policies segment of the Santa Ana General Plan for the first time and was amazed to
find so many things that the 2525 Main St. proposed development would be in violation of.
Here are the several of the most glaring, but you could argue that there are many more:
Under Goal 2, Policy 2.10 -- Support new development which is harmonious in scale and character with
existing development in the area.
Goal 3 (Title Language) -- Preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods.
Goal 3, Policy 3.5 -- Encourage new development and/or additions to existing development that are compatible
in scale, and consistent with the architectural style and character of the neighborhood.
Also under Land Use Plan / Development Intensity Standards / Mixed Use, page A-22 when describing District
Centers, the city's language states that:
"Residential developments within some District Centers are allowed at a density of up to 90 units per acre when
developed as an integral component of a master planned mixed use project".
The subject parcel at 2525 is not currently a District Center. Even if it were to be changed to a District Center
use in the future, it would never be "an integral component of a master planned mixed use project".
A reduction in density from 90 units per acre to 81 units per acre is far too little of a concession when this
parcel isn't even close to fitting into the category of being an integral component of a master planned mixed use
project, plus the fact that it is adjacent to a nice neighborhood of single family homes that have been built at an
approximate density of 8 units per acre.
After reading the Land Use Policies segment of the Santa Ana General Plan today, I now feel that if this
property were to be changed to a residential use, the correct land use designation is Medium Density Residential
(MR -15) which would allow for a density of up to 15 dwelling units per acre.
Please vote against this ridiculously large and poorly thought out project. The City of Santa Ana can do much
better.
Respectfully,
John Fradkin
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
C Sornstein <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 11:22 AM
To:
eComment
Cc:
'North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance NSAPA';jazzdog54@gmail.com
Subject:
Project 2525 Main Street Development
City Council Members,
I will be able attending the meeting tonight however due to the last meeting, not many of us got into the council
chambers or got to speak so I'm sending this email.
Please vote "No" on the 2525 Main Street project. This high density development is inappropriate at this location
backing up to our historical neighborhood made up of single family dwellings.
In addition to the density of the development, there are several other reasons I believe that the Council should reject it:
1. This property is zoned as commercial. There has been no discussion or compelling reason put forward as to why
it should be rezoned as multi -family.
Traffic will be a problem of which our neighborhood will bear the brunt. Traffic exiting onto Main Street from
this 495+ apartment complex and where more high density projects are proposed, will exponentially increase
the congestion in an already busy Main Street. This will cause apartment residents to drive through our
neighborhood attempting to avoid the traffic. We have an elementary school on Santa Clara. This is a potential
danger to those students and their families.
3. Apartment parking will spill over into our neighborhood too. It's been proposed that parking on our streets will
be permit only and homeowners will have to purchase their own parking permits from the city. That's an
unacceptable resolution. Our neighborhood should not pay the price for lack of planning on the developers
part. The Mother's Market parking lot on Main Street and Memory Lane is already experiencing this dilemma.
The developer built a high density apartment complex behind this business corner and did not account for
enough cars so residents of that complex are now parking in the Mother's lot. Go see the signs now posted.
4. The Planning Commission, your representatives that you appointed, spent many hours reviewing the proposal
and listening to comments before turning it down.
I'm a resident of Santa Ana for the past 56 years and I love this city. However, I was insulted at the Sunshine meeting
when this developer said to the 300+ attendees from our neighborhood, "we needed to get over ourselves" because the
project was going ahead whether we liked it or not. They knew something our neighborhood didn't and that was quite
disturbing. I urge you to turn down this proposal.
Sincerely,
Camillia Sornstein
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 12:47 PM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: NO on 2525 North Main Street Project
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston i Executive Assistant
City Manager's Offices nhoustonna Santa-ana.org
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: Jun Tanega [
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 12:46 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Sarmiento, Vicente <VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David
<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <CIglesias @santa-ana.org>; City Council <CityCouncil@santa-
ana.org>
Subject: NO on 2525 North Main Street Project
As a resident of Park Santiago I would like to go on record that I oppose all of proposed actions below. FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-01 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01 GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10 FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2
Regards,
Jun Tanega
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Adriana A <
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:45 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Public Hearing Item 75E (2525 North Main Street Multi -family Residential Project)
I am a Park Santiago resident who would be directly affected by this project, and I am against the planned
project at 2525 N. Main that would be re -zoned to become a high-density apartment building. This development
would have many negative effects on the residents of Park Santiago. To the City Council, please vote against
this development.
-Adriana:Alexander
VA
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Julie Alexander<
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:51 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Public Hearing Item 75E (2525 North Main Street Multi -family Residential Project)
Consistent with Planning Commission recommendation, please vote to deny a general plan amendment for the proposed multi -family
residential project located at 2525 N. Main. As a resident of the Park Santiago neighborhood, I am againstthis project. It is
inconsistent with the neighborhood and only promises to bring increased traffic and other negative impacts to our neighborhood. Do
not re -zone this property to become a high-density apartment building.
Julie Alexander
Park Santiago Resident
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Park, Carol <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:56 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
comments
My Name is Carol Park and I live on Poinsettia Street in Park Santiago. I am opposed to this
project, however I am not opposed to apartments and housing within our community. Tam
fine with the 375 units at the Windsor, the 260 units at the Eleven 10, the 182 units at the
Prisma, the 262 units coming to 999 Town and Country, 727 units coming also to Town and
Country, the 247 units at 2700 N. Main and even the 1900 proposed units at the Main Place
Mall. Build every one of them. I am supportive of these 4,000 other units built or proposed
within a % a mile of Park Santiago.
Our North End community is ripe for good responsible development. I am excited about the
Main Place mall transformation and what it can do for the City of Santa Ana. I think that
apartments north of memory lane and the traffic these new residents will bring is just part of
healthy growth and commerce that we as a community will have to come to terms with. But it
can't be denied that making the Main Place Mall a regional destination and having 4,000 units
a % mile north will not have an adverse effect with cut through traffic in our
neighborhood. For goodness sake, you can get off the 5 freeway at the 17th street and within
a couple of blocks you are smack in the middle of our neighborhood and drivers will continue
through to get to this new revitalized area.
And I do not think that you should reduce the Main Place by 500 units and give that allotment
to 2525 Main Street as was the solution suggested by Planning Commissioner Alderete. The
density and capacity should remain as part of the commerce and entertainment center that
North of Memory lane is becoming.
That is why I think it is so important to moderate your development when it makes sense to do
so. It's a balancing act that needs great planning and intentional deliberation. Just because an
apartment tower can be built on every available square foot of land doesn't mean that it
should be built.
Your decision to allow this project will be one that the North End and our community will
contend with for generations.
What will be our neighborhoods tipping point? I believe the 4,000 units and the Main Place
Mall is as high as we can go.
Thankyou
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Bea Nunez <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:57 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
2525 North Main Street Project
To: Clerk of Council February 19, 2019
1 wish to ask ALL COUNCILMEMBERS and Mayor Pulido to "VOTE NO' for the proposed
development at the above address. This is most inappropriate location for this type of building
of any type ---------the space is very small ----PLEASE DO NOT REZONE.
Please consider, in the near future, to put in a welcome center to tell visitors and people about
Santa Ana ----it is a very old vintage and beautiful city, let's keep it that way ----plus keeping it safe
for all people. Please do not let Santa Ana become a "slum -type city" with overcrowding
Thank You
B; Nunez
Santiago Park Resident
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Shirley Mathewson <
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 3:11 PM
To: eComment
Subject: south main project
Please vote NO on the South Main Street project. My husband and are Park Santiago residents. The traffic on
our street on Santa Clara has become so heavy in the past twenty two years we have lived here. It is just a
challenge to back out of our driveway.. We are a go between Main street and Grand ave.. It is becoming more
like a highway instead of the once quiet neighborhood we found so peaceful those many years ago.. Again a NO
vote is what we are asking of you.. Make our neighborhood safe. Thank you.. Dave and Shirley Mathewson..
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Houston, Nicole
Sent:
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 3:32 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
FW: VOTE NO ON 2525 REZONING AND APARTMENTS!
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston I Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office) nhoustonPsanta-ana.ore
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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From: Art Mendelsohn[
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 12:00 PM
To: Sarmiento, Vicente <VSarmiento@santa-ana.org>; Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David
<DPenaloza@santa-ana.org>; Solorio, Jose <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>; Reyna, Roman <RReyna@santa-ana.org>;
Villegas, Juan <JVillegas@santa-ana.org>; Iglesias, Cecilia <CIglesias @santa-ana.org>
Cc: nsapainfo@gmail.com
Subject: VOTE NO ON 2525 REZONING AND APARTMENTS!
Mr Mayor and City Council Members,
I am asking you to vote NO on the proposed rezoning and apartment construction at 2525 N Main St tonight
at the City Council meeting. It is your civic duty to stop monstrosity's like this project. PLEASE VOTE NO!
But I must add how saddened and disillusioned I am at how the discussion has been played out at the Planning
Commission meeting and the first City Council meeting on this project. It apparently is acceptable, and maybe
even encouraged, for the developer to openly pay people to come in and read prepared scripts, to agree to
quid -pro -quo arrangements with union members over promises of future work, to crowd the City Council
meeting with people that have no stake in Santa Ana, or the outcome of this vote, and leave the residents of
Park Santiago standing outside in the rain and cold. This developer has openly attempted to bribe Park
Santiago residents to buy their cooperation. This developer has paid for research and development of biased
reports that have been used in the attempt to make this project sound like a good idea. This developer has
accused the Park Santiago residents of being racist, when in fact the neighborhood is almost half Hispanic. And
this developer is currently being investigated for possibly bribing a member of the Planning Commission, and
possibly other elected City officials, for their vote. This developer is exactly the kind of Business that Santa Ana
should NOT be involved with.
The people voicing their support for this development are doing so because they're being paid to do so or will
have jobs waiting if the project goes through. The residents of Park Santiago are voicing their strong
disapproval of this project because we live here, have a strong sense of community and know that rezoning is
the WRONG development for this property. We understand that the property will be developed. Please do
not vote to rezone this parcel! 1
Do the right thing and VOTE NO tonight.
Art Mendelsohn
Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From:
Lisa Mills <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 3:52 PM
To:
eComment; Pulido, Miguel; Solorio, Jose
Subject:
2525 N Main Street
Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Coimcil,
The proposed project is up for your consideration tonight. Please send this project back to the developer and
the adjacent neighborhood to find a more compatible project for the site. 81 units/acre is too dense for a project
adjacent to any single family neighborhood in the city.
Thanks
Lisa Mills
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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma
From: Houston, Nicole
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 10:11 AM
To: eComment
Subject: FW: 2525 N. Main Street
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston i Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office) nhouston0santa-ana a.orx
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: AmeS:Steyeo, [
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 7:59 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 N. Main Street
Mayor Pulido,
As a resident of 2341 N. French St, and a 40 -year member of the criminal justice profession, I urge you to
vote no on the proposed apartment development at 2525 N. Main Street. I do not recommend this no
Vote lightly; and quietly frankly, I'm surprised the effort by this developer (with no regard for North Santa
Ana) has gotten this far. The negatives associated with this project far outweigh any positives and will
permanently and negatively impact one of the nicest neighborhoods in Santa Ana. Working in public
safety has allowed me to see first-hand the impacts of poorly thought-out developments, especially when
located right next to established neighborhoods. This is one of those poorly thought-out developments.
In the case of 2525, it is also located next to one of the most unsafe freeway on ramp/off ramp complexes
in the state. The proposed development would make it even worse. I would ask you to think back to
1989/1990 when the City of Santa Ana and State of California Engineers thought that this complex of
intersections and freeway on/off ramp systems was a good idea. Nothing could be further from the
truth. Now we fast -forward to 2019 and the City is voting on a poorly located apartment complex. I
would ask you to consider this information before voting. I would also ask you to protect the integrity of
Park Santiago and vote no on this project.
Your vote either way will stand as the legacy of the current City Council.
Thank you, Steve
Steven M. Ames
Center Coordinator (Interim)
Regional Criminal Justice Training Center
Golden West College
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February 19, 2019
TO: THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
RE: 2525 North Main Street Building Project
ATTENTION: CLERK OF THE COUNCIL OF SANTA ANA CITY
Dear Sir and/or Madame:
I ask for your assistance in getting my message to ALL
COUNCILMEMBERS and to Mayor M. Pulido, regarding the above
noted subject. I ask that there be a "NO" VOTE for
the proposed project -----this location is very SMALL IN
land area for this type of building and I do very much
believe it to be an inappropriate site for apartment housing.
Please keep in mind that our children and grandchildren
do not want apartments to live in, they too want to live
in houses ----there is too much overcrowding in any type
of this apartment buildings.
Please continue to do your best efforts of keeping Santa Ana
A Safe and Beautiful place to live.
"PLEASE VOTE NO"
Thank you.
B. Nunez.
Santiago Park Resident
THE NUNEZ FAMILY HAS LIVED IN SANTIAGO PARK SINCE
THE YEAR OF 1973
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Orozco, Norma
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Sent:
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 10:10 AM
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FW: Oppose any rezoning on 2525 N Main St.
Kind Regards,
Nicole Houston [ Executive Assistant
City Manager's Office I nhouston@santa-ana.or�
714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From: dorine [
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 9:48 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Oppose any rezoning on 2525 N Main St.
I am Hispanic and love this quiet, safe neighborhood! This is why I moved here 26 years ago.
Please do not approve this zoning change.
Thank you,
Dorine Armenta Kethley
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Orozco, Norma
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SYLVIA F LIVINGSTON <
Sent:
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:16 PM
To:
Solorio, Jose; Pulido, Miguel; Jvillegas@santa-anaana.org; Iglesias, Cecilia; Sarmiento,
Vicente; dpanaloza@santa-ana.org
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eComment;
Subject:
VOTE NO ON PROPOSED 2525 DEVELOPMENT ZONING CHANGE
BY DEFAULT WE LIVE IN PARK SANTIAGO. IN 1987 @ THE HEIGHT OF A TIGHT SELLER'S MARKET WITH 2 FAILED BIDDING
WARS IN OLD TOWN ORANGE & 1 IN FLORAL PARK, OUR ORANGE REALTOR TOLD US ABOUT PARK SANTIAGO & THE
CITY'S PLAN FOR A NEARBY SHOPPING MALL & MUSEUM & THEATER DISTRICT. WE BOUGHT A HISTORIC 1923 TUDOR
HOUSE ON A TREE LINED STREETJUST 2 BLOCKS FROM THE PARK. WE WELCOMED THE DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER
WITH ITS GIANT CUBE ALONG 15. OUR 5 GRANDCHILDREN GREW UP LOVING THE PARK & THE TUNNEL LEADING TO THE
SCIENCE CENTER. WE WALKED TO OUR OFFICE IN ORANGE; WE WALKED & RAN THROUGH THE PARK TO DINE, SHOP &
ATTEND CHAPMAN COLLEGE EVENTS, AGAIN IN ORANGE. FOR THE MOST PART, 15 & THE 22 TAKE US TO OTHER CITIES;
TO THEIR RESTAURANTS, DOCTORS, DENTIST. SANTA ANA DOESN'T EVEN HAVE A COSTCO!
MY POINT IS, I QUESTION WHY DOES THE GROWTH NEED TO BE ON THE PERIMENTERS OF THE CITY & SPILL INTO OTHER
CITIES- ORANGE, TUSTIN, COSTA MESA, GARDEN GROVE? WHY NOT BUILD INTO THE HEART OF THIS CITY, RESTORE
OTHER HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS, DEVELOP NEW COMMERECE, MAKE JOBS BUILDING NEW HOUSING ON VACANT
LAND & BUILDINGS THAT BLIGHTTHE CITY, ENCOURAGE SMALL BUSINESSES. ENTICE OUR COMMUNITY &VISITORS TO
EXPLORE THE GROWTH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CITY.
OPEN THE PARK; DO NOT CUT INTO IT, BUILD SOMETHING RELEVANT & ARCHITECUALLY UNIQUE ON THE 2525
ACREAGE, RESPECT OUR HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD. VOTE NO & EMBRACE CHANGE WITH INTEGRITY.
THANK YOU, JOE &SYLVIA LIVINGSTON
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Orozco, Norma
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From: Brenda Nava [
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:15 AM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main
Dear Mr. Mayor,
My name is Brenda Nava I was born and raised in Santa Ana. I am blessed to live in Park Santiago. My
husband and I purchased our home in 2009. Our entire Family lives in the city of Santa Ana. I oppose the
2525 project. There is no need for more apartments in Santa Ana. The residents of the city Santa Ana need
single family homes not apartments. The developer purchased the land knowing well that it was not zoned for
residential. I urge you to listen to the residents of this great city. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Brenda Nava
Orozco, Norma
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Subject: FW: Vote NO on 2525 Main St
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714.647.5200 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
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From:OliverArceo [
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:31 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Vote NO on 2525 Main St.
I voted for you in the last election. I urge to vote no on the 2525 Main st. development.
Thank you,
Oliver
Orozco, Norma
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To: eComment
Subject: FW: 2525: i vote 'NO"
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City Manager's Offices nhoustonPsanta-ana.ors
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From: Katt 1 [
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 4:21 PM
To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525: 1 vote 'NO"
The project at 2525 Main Street is a dark spot on the reputation
of Santa Ana.
To say this project will provide affordable housing is a blatant
lie. To build this apartment complex will cost much more than
affordable housing, and only people with middle to high incomes
will be able to live there. And to pack so many people into one
small space will only cause more problems. Anyone who can
afford to live at this structure can also afford to purchase a house,
and the tenants will become transitory as people who first move in
will find that living in such a small space is undesirable and will
strive to move somewhere else; therefore, this "apartment" building
will increase transitory tenants and increase crime as a result.
To develop a strong vibrant cohesive community, you need people
who are going to stay. People who are going to purchase homes. People
who will work and spend where they live. The future residents of
this structure will become people who move here to work at
jobs that will promote them to other jobs in other areas.
Add to that the strain on the local city itself by adding these
temporary residents, and you will see big shifts in the "community"
you have been voted into office to protect and serve.
This "deal" for this 2525 Main Street project is all about money. Ture
Santa Ana will benefit from the initial taxes, but at what cost? A
rise in crime, which will increase police presence, a rise in transitory
residents which will not give stability to our precious community. And
a rise in traffic which will increase the need for road repairs and in the
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end cost the city more money.
There is a better location for this type of residential living, and that has
already been slated for Main Place Mall, where there is already room
for this type of housing.
I urge a No vote on this project. Let the real estate speculators go. They
chose poorly to invest in this property.
thank you,
Kathy Hettick
Park Santiago Resident
Orozco, Norma
From: Castro -Cardenas, Julie
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 11:00 AM
To: !City Clerk
Subject: FW: The strongest NO! on 2525 N. Main
For the record.
Respectfully,
Julie Castro -Cardenas
Acting Assistant to the City Manager
City Manager's Office 120 Civic Center Plaza I Santa Ana, CA 92701
Mobile: 714.673-3619 [ icastro-cardenas(7o santa-ana.orq
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From: Irma Jauregui [
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 6:28 PM
To: Castro -Cardenas, Julie <JCastro-Cardenas@santa-ana.org>
Subject: Fwd: The strongest NO! on 2525 N. Main
Hi Julie... Albeit late, I'm resending it... it bounced back from clerk of the Court email
Gracias!
IRMA
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From: Irma Jauregui <
Date: February 19, 2019 at 5:11:22 PM PST
To: Maria Huizar <MHuizargsanta-ana.org>
Subject: The strongest NO! on 2525 N. Main
Please include my name to all Councilmembers and Mayor that myself, my family and many of
our neighbors in Wilshire Square are absolutely against the proposed high density apartment
development at 2525 N Main.
We have had disastrous change in zone and apartments in the past and we MUST not contribute
to more!
I could go on and on, but suffice to say that it go on record we are in opposition to this
development!
Most emphatically
Irma P Jauregui
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
February 19, 2019
Good Evening Major and Council Members,
My name is Dolores Aguilar and I live in the North East Section of Park Santiago.
Although this project would not directly affect me, I feel a need to voice my opinion
in this matter.
If you would bear with me, I have a little story to tell of all you. When I was sixteen
and first driving, I was fortunate enough to have a small red Chevy Chevette
Hatchback. If you know the model of that car, you know it's not very big. Anyway,
one day my friends and I all agreed to go to McDonalds for lunch which wasn't too
far away so we all piled into the car and off we went. As soon as we left the school
parking lot, a police officer pulled me over. He said, "Do you know why I pulled you
over?" I said, "Hmmm probably because I have too many people in the car?" He
said "Yes, you can't put people where there are no seatbelts." What I didn't say at
the beginning of the story was we managed to fit nine people into a car meant for
five. The police office was nice enough to let me off with a warning and said "only
five are allowed in the car. If you can guarantee me that you won't do it again, I'll
let you off this time." I agreed and he left.
The moral to this story is "You can't squeeze an oversize building into a small area.
Put a building there that makes sense. I listened to the police office that day and I
hope you listen to the Planning Commission what was appointed by this council.
Thank you,
r/wn tw
Dolores Aguilar
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Subject: 2525 Main Residential Development
Dear, Mayor Miguel Pulido
I'm writing to say that as a voting and tax paying resident of Santa Ana, I am opposed to the proposed
2525 Main Residential Development.
The current professional building at 2525 N. Main Street serves as an important transitional buffer
between the established neighborhood of Park Santiago and Main Street. Not only is this transitional
buffer important for the neighborhood and traffic patterns, but the professional job opportunities it
provides are important for the well-being of the entire city. We want good paying office job locations to
stay in Santa Ana for our existing Santa Ana residents.
In support of The North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), T oppose any rezoning and General
Plan amendment for the to 2525 Main Residential Development,, regardless of any future design changes
proposed.
No Rezoning
No General Plan Amendment
No Apartments
I insist that the zoning at 2525 N. Main St. remain professional as it has long been, and I intend to
persistently and unrelentingly make this known to the city council and planning departments.
If, and when this issue is presented to the Santa Ana City Council, I will be there. I am one of many
concerned residents that will be tracking Trow you vote on this very important issue.
City Council members not only represent the city, but they also represent their constituents.
I put my faith in you to do what is right, and any rezoning or general amendment change on the 2525
Main Residential Development is not for the common good of the city.
Victor Gonzalez
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Subject: 2525 Main Residential Development
Dear, Vicente Sarmiento
I'm writing to say that as a voting and tax paying resident of Santa. Ana, I am opposed to the proposed
2525 Main Residential Development.
The current professional building at 2525 N. Main Street serves as an important transitional buffer
between the established neighborhood of Park Santiago and Main Street. Not only is this transitional
buffer important for the neighborhood and traffic patterns, but the professional job opportunities it
provides are important for the well-being of the entire city. We want good paying office job locations to
stay in Santa Ana for our existing Santa Ana residents.
In support of The North Santa. Ana. Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), t oppose any rezoning and General
Plan amendment for the to 2525 Main Residential Development, regardless of any future design changes
proposed.
No Rezoning
No General Plan Amendment
No Apartments
I insist that the zoning at 2525 N. Main St. remain professional as it has long been, and I intend to
persistently and unrelentingly make this known to the city council and planning departments.
If, and when this issue is presented to the Santa Ana City Council, I will be there. I am one of many
concerned residents that will be tracking how you vote on this very important issue.
City Council members not only represent the city, but they also represent their constituents.
I put my faith in you to do what is right, and any rezoning or general amendment change on the 2525
Main Residential Development is not for the common good of the city.
Respectfully,
I to L
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Subject: 2525 Main Residential Development
Dear, Mayor Miguel Pulido
I'm writing to say that as a voting and tax paying resident of Santa Ana, I am opposed to the proposed
2525 Main Residential Development.
The current professional building at 2525 N. Main Street serves as an important transitional buffer
between the established neighborhood of Park Santiago and Main Street. Not only is this transitional
buffer important for the neighborhood and traffic patterns, but the professional job opportunities it
provides are important for the well-being of the entire city. We want good paying office job locations to
stay in Santa Ana for our existing Santa Ana residents.
In support of The North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), I oppose any rezoning and General
Plan amendment for the to 2525 Main Residential Development, regardless of any future design changes
proposed.
No Rezoning
No General Plan Amendment
No Apartments
I insist that the zoning at 2525 N. Main St. remain professional as it has long been, and I intend to
persistently and unrelentingly make this known to the city council and planning departments.
If, and when this issue is presented to the Santa Ana City Council, I will be there. 1am one of many
concerned residents that will be tracking how you vote on this very important issue.
City Council members not only represent the city, but they also represent their constituents.
I put my faith in you to do what is right, and any rezoning or general amendment change on the 2525
Main Residential Development is not for the common good of the city.
Respectfully,
.fwi Sunmrow
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Subject: 2525 Main Residential Development
Dear, Jose Solorio
I'm writing to say that as a voting and tax paying resident of Santa Ana, I am opposed to the proposed
2525 Main Residential Development.
The current professional building at 2525 N. Main Street serves as an important transitional buffer
between the established neighborhood of Park Santiago and Main Street. Not only is this transitional
buffer important for the neighborhood and traffic patterns, but the professional job opportunities it
provides are important for the well-being of the entire city. We want good paying office job locations to
stay in Santa Ana for our existing Santa Ana residents.
In support of The North Santa. Ana Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), I oppose any rezoning and General
Plan amendment for the to 2525 Main Residential Development, regardless of any future design changes
proposed.
No Rezoning
No General Plan Amendment
No Apartments
I insist that the zoning at 2525 N. Main St. remain professional as it has long been, and I intend to
persistently and unrelentingly make this known to the city council and planning departments.
If, and when this issue is presented to the Santa Ana City Council, I will be there. I am one of many
concerned residents that will be tracking how you vote on this very important issue.
City Council members not only represent the city, but they also represent their constituents.
I put my faith in you to do what is right, and any rezoning or general amendment change on the 2525
Main Residential Development is not for the common good of the city.
Respectfully,
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Subject: 2525 Main Residential Development
Dear, Mayor Miguel Pulido
I'm writing to say that as a voting and tax paying resident of Santa Ana, I am opposed to the proposed
2525 Main Residential Development.
The current professional building at 2525 N. Main Street serves as an important transitional buffer
between the established neighborhood of Park Santiago and Main Street. Not only is this transitional
buffer important for the neighborhood and traffic patterns, but the professional job opportunities it
provides are important for the well-being of the entire city. We want good paying office job locations to
stay in Santa Ana for our existing Santa Ana residents.
In support of The North Santa Ana. Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), I oppose any rezoning and General
Plan amendment for the to 2525 Main Residential Development, regardless of any future design changes
proposed.
No Rezoning
No General Plan Amendment
No Apartments
I insist that the zoning at 2525 N. Main St. remain professional as it has long been, and I intend to
persistently and unrelentingly make this known to the city council and planning departments.
If, and when this issue is presented to the Santa Ana City Council, I will be there. I am one of many
concerned residents that will be tracking how you vote on this very important issue.
City Council members not only represent the city, but they also represent their constituents.
I put my faith in you to do what is right, and any rezoning or general amendment change on the 2525
Main Residential Development is not for the common good of the city.
Respectfully,
<ernando Posa a-`
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Subject: 2525 Main Residential Development
Dear, Cecilia Iglesias
I'm writing to say that as a voting and tax paying resident of Santa Ana, I am opposed to the proposed
2525 Main Residential Development.
The current professional building at 2525 N. Main Street serves as an important transitional buffer
between the established neighborhood of Park Santiago and Main Street. Not only is this transitional
buffer important for the neighborhood and traffic patterns, but the professional job opportunities it
provides are important for the well-being of the entire city. We want good paying office job locations to
stay in Santa Ana for our existing Santa Ana residents.
In support of The North Santa Ana' Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), I oppose any rezoning and General
Plan amendment for the to 2525 Main Residential Development, regardless of any 'future design changes
proposed.
No Rezoning
No General Plan Amendment
No Apartments
I insist that the zoning at 2525 N. Main St. remain professional as it has long been, and I intend to
persistently and unrelentingly make this known to the city council and planning departments.
If, and when this issue is presented to the Santa Ana City Council, I will be there. I am one of many
concerned residents that will be tracking how you vote on this very important issue.
City Council members not only represent the city, but they also represent their constituents.
I put my faith in you to do what is right, and any rezoning or general amendment change on the 2525
Main Residential Development is not for the common good of the city.
Respectfully,
Silvia Posada.
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Meeting 2/19/2019
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Crane & Associates
February 17, 2019
Current members of the Santa City Council
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
RE: Objection to proposed 2525 Main Residential Development
To the Council,
I have been a home owner and resident of Park Santiago for 63 years one block from the 2525 Main Residential
Development. As a retired engineer and university professor as well as a supporter of the North Santa Ana
Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), I object to the development and ask that you vote against it.
About two years ago a black, very ostentatious luxury car pulled up in front of my property and the younger of two
brothers introduced himself as the owner of the 2525 property in question which wasn't the entire truth. Since he
was a good talker and I wanted to know more, I followed him to the property and then to an adjacent development
on East La Veta in Orange he claimed to be involved with. While meeting his brother who was standing by, I was
told they lived with their mother in Beverly Hills and were trying to do good by reaching out to the poor including
low, very low, and homeless Veterans. Being a veteran myself, I formed a good opinion of their generosity and
asked how much a studio apartment was going to cost and was quoted more than $3,500 per month plus certain
additional fees which was shocking. I asked them what family could afford three bedroom rent in excess of $6,000
,er month and was told doctors, radiologists, nurses and other medical professionals not to mention bankers.
At the end of our visit, both brothers asked for my support and if I wrote a letter and call certain city
officials they would buy my house to use as an office.
Later, after I joined the Park Santiago Alliance, I found out what liars and cheats they actually were learning that
they had bought you off by contributing a fortune to the city in order to get an income limiting homeless waiver to
increase their profit. I also learned their intention was not to hold the property for their mother, but was already
preparing to sell it off to the highest bidder; perhaps foreign nationals such as occurred in Los Angeles and
elsewhere. Finally, I also learned their tall monstrosity was going to block the sun, look down on back yards in the
neighborhood I loved, and RUIN traffic flow that has already made a quiet neighborhood a traffic nightmare.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions or I may be of further service. Meanwhile, I ask that you ask which
speakers appearing before you have been bought off or are profiting from this scam. Then, ask which speakers
actually LIVE in Park Santiago because it is only these people and their future generations that should mean
anything to you. Finally, with the truth and your own wisdom in hand, vote this cabal and others of their kind
with similar projects out of town.
Respectfully,
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Meeting 2/19/2019
11:22 AM (1 hour
ago)
I will be able attending the meeting tonight however due to the last meeting, not many of
us got into the council chambers or got to speak so I'm sending this email.
Please vote "No" on the 2525 Main Street project. This high density development is
inappropriate at this location backing up to our historical neighborhood made up of
single family dwellings.
In addition to the density of the development, there are several other reasons I believe
that the Council should reject it:
1. This property is zoned as commercial. There has been no discussion or compelling reason put
forward as to why it should be rezoned as multi -family.
2. Traffic will be a problem of which our neighborhood will bear the brunt. Traffic exiting onto
Main Street from this 495+ apartment complex and where more high density projects are
proposed, will exponentially increase the congestion in an already busy Main Street. This will
cause apartment residents to drive through our neighborhood attempting to avoid the
traffic. We have an elementary school on Santa Clara. This is a potential danger to those
students and their families.
3. Apartment parking will spill over into our neighborhood too. It's been proposed that parking on
our streets will be permit only and homeowners will have to purchase their own parking permits
from the city. That's an unacceptable resolution. Our neighborhood should not pay the price
for lack of planning on the developers part. The Mother's Market parking lot on Main Street
and Memory Lane is already experiencing this dilemma. The developer built a high density
apartment complex behind this business corner and did not account for enough cars so
residents of that complex are now parking in the Mother's lot. Go see the signs now posted.
4. The Planning Commission, your representatives that you appointed, spent many hours
reviewing the proposal and listening to comments before turning it down.
I'm a resident of Santa Ana for the past 56 years and I love this city. However, I was
insulted at the Sunshine meeting when this developer said to the 300+ attendees from
our neighborhood, "we needed to get over ourselves" because the project was going
ahead whether we liked it or not. They knew something our neighborhood didn't and
that was quite disturbing. 1 urge you to turn down this proposal.
Sincerely,
Camillia Sornstein
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VOTE NO ON 2525 REZONING AND APARTMENTS!
Art Mendelsohn
12:00 PM (52
minutes ago)
to vsarmiento@santa-ana.org, mpulido@santa-ana.org, dpenaloza@santa-
ana.org, ,JSolorio@santa-ana.org, rreyna@santa-ana.org, jvillegas@santa-
ana.org, ciglesias@sarita-ana.org, me
Mr Mayor and City Council Members,
I am asking you to vote NO on the proposed rezoning and apartment construction at 2525 N
Main St tonight at the City Council meeting. It is your civic duty to stop monstrosity's like this
project. PLEASE VOTE NO!
But 1 must add how saddened and disillusioned I am at how the discussion has been played out
at the Planning Commission meeting and the first City Council meeting on this project. It
apparently is acceptable, and maybe even encouraged, for the developer to openly pay people
to come in and read prepared scripts, to agree to quid -pro -quo arrangements with union
members over promises of future work, to crowd the City Council meeting with people that
have no stake in Santa Ana, or the outcome of this vote, and leave the residents of Park
Santiago standing outside in the rain and cold. This developer has openly attempted to bribe
Park Santiago residents to buy their cooperation. This developer has paid for research and
development of biased reports that have been used in the attempt to make this project sound
like a good idea. This developer has accused the Park Santiago residents of being racist, when in
fact the neighborhood is almost half Hispanic. And this developer is currently being investigated
for possibly bribing a member of the Planning Commission, and possibly other elected City
officials, for their vote. This developer is exactly the kind of Business that Santa Ana
should NOT be involved with.
The people voicing their support for this development are doing so because they're being paid
to do so or will have jobs waiting if the project goes through. The residents of Park Santiago are
voicing their strong disapproval of this project because we live here, have a strong sense of
community and know that rezoning is the WRONG development for this property. We
understand that the property will be developed. Please do not vote to rezone this parcel! I
Do the right thing and VOTE NO tonight.
Art Mendelsohn
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
February 19, 2019
Dear Councilmembers,
am a resident of Park Santiago. I strongly oppose the 2525 N. Main project. I believe this
project is too dense for the location. I respectfully ask that you think of the impact this project
would bring not only to our community but he city as a whole. Main street already experiences
heavy traffic congestion. I can't even begin to imagine what the added traffic will do to the entire
area. Please don't place the extra revenue over the facts. The project is wrong for the location.
It is NOT affordable housing, but rather high-end apartments. Please represent us, your
constituents appropriately and vote NO on the 2525 N. Main Street project.
Respectfully,
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2315 VALENCIA ST. SANTA ANA CA 92706
2/17/19
CITY COUNCIL
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA 92702
Dear CITY COUNCIL:
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
I am writing to inform you that I do not support the proposed 2525 Main St.
development project. I have lived in Sant Ana all my life, and the Park Santiago
neighborhood had always been a desirable neighborhood that I had aspired to live
in. Fortunately, my hard work paid off and I was able to move into this neighborhood
in 2010. Living in Park Santiago is something that I am very proud of, families know
each other and the quality of life here is very good. Having the proposed project at
2525 Main street will completely change our current neighborhood. Traffic on
Edgewood St. will dramatically increase as well as traffic on Main St. Residents of the
proposed projects will use our neighborhood to cut through Main street to enter their
apartment complex. Residential parking in our neighborhood especially directly
across and behind the proposed complex will be limited. Apartment complexes
never have enough guest parking and surrounding neighborhoods are always
impacted by that. I urge you to please listen to your residents especially those of us
who will directly be impacted by this project. Please vote no on the proposed
development at 2525 Main St. it's simply not the right project for our neighborhood.
Preserve the few desirable neighborhoods that Santa Ana still has.
Sincerely,
MARCELA SANTILLAN
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Dear City Council,
My family and I strongly oppose the 2525 Main residential development due to
the pollution that will eliminate the wildlife of Santiago Park. The construction of this
complex will release contaminants such as PM2.5 and PM10 that will contaminate the air.
These pollutants are fine particles and coarse dust particles that arise from construction
processes that lead to lung and heart diseases. The release of these contaminants will
lead to the complete extinction of the wildlife in the area. In addition, the pollution from
the residents of the proposed complex and their vehicles will destroy Santiago Park's
natural environment through air pollution, noise pollution, and their presence. Santiago
Park is home to wildlife such as eagles, falcons, vultures, and condors, which use the area
as their haven and rest stop to escape the surrounding urban environment. This area must
be protected to preserve one of the few remaining natural habitats in the city and protect
all of its wildlife including the endangered species that visit the area. Vote against this
proposed development to save the future of Santiago Park and allow future generations to
enjoy the park's natural state with the wildlife it has to offer.
02/17/19
2525 Main Street project - PLEASE VOTE NO
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Bill Sornstein
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City Council Members
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
6:21 PM (1 hour
ago)
I regret that I will not be able to attend the meeting tomorrow night due to a previous commitment. I
was at the last meeting, but did not get an opportunity to speak due to the length of the meeting and
the number of my neighbors who attended.
Please vote "No" on the 2525 Main Street project. This high density development is simply
inappropriate when it would overlook our historical neighborhood made up of single family dwellings.
In addition to the density of the development, there are several other reasons I believe that the Council
should reject it:
1. This property is zoned as commercial. There has been no discussion or compelling reason put
forward as to why it should be rezoned as multi -family.
2. The Planning Commission spent many hours reviewing the proposal and listening to comments
before turning it down.
As a resident of Santa Ana for the past 56 years, I urge you to turn down this proposal.
Sincerely,
Bill Sornstein
GERARDO LECHUGA
2/17/19
CITY COUNCIL
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA 92702
Dear CITY COUNCIL:
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
I am writing to inform you that I do not support the proposed 2525 Main St.
development project. I have been a lifetime resident of Santa Ana and I moved in to
Park Santiago in 2010. 1 am a hard-working family man with two small children. Park
Santiago is a quiet and family friendly neighborhood. The quality of life here is like no
other neighborhood that I have lived in Santa Ana and I gladly pay a higher
mortgage price to live in this neighborhood. The proposed 2525 Main St project will
completely change that. The increased traffic on Main St. and especially on
Edgewood will impact me directly. My family and I will not enjoy our neighborhood
like we do now. There will be increased noise, and traffic coming through our
neighborhood. We have to preserve our unique neighborhood. This project does not
complement our neighborhood at all.
Sincerely,
Gerardo Lechuga
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Meeting 2/19/2019
Mayor Miguel Pulido
20 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 1988, M31
Santa Ana, CA 92701
February 16, 2019
By first class mail and e-mail.
RE: No rezoning of 2525 North Main Street
Dear Mayor Pulido,
My name is Scott Trask and along with my wife Sara Trask and our family, I live at 2503
Poinsettia Street in Park Santiago.
We join with the North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance (NSAPA) in categorically opposing any
rezoning of 2525 North Main Street and opposing any amendment or change to the General
Plan, regardless of any future design changes proposed by the developer.
Among many reasons for this opposition is the overwhelming impact any rezoning would have
on the traffic of Main Street. With the influx of thousands of new commuters, the street will be
gridlocked, becoming a health and safety hazard — preventing the ability of emergency vehicles
to timely respond to emergencies and transport people to the Emergency Room at St. Joseph's
Hospital, the second busiest ER in California.
In closing, any rezoning of 2525 North Main Street is bad for Santa Ana.
Thank you,
Scott & Sara Trask
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Dear City Council and Mayor Pul!do,
I definitely oppose the rezoning of 2525 N. Main Street in Santa Ana. I live on Santiago Street, which
already has a lot of traffic. If a high density apartment complex is built, we will experience a significant
increase. The residents would be driving through our neighborhood to get to and from work, take kids to
school and from school, etc., which would make the amount of traffic in Park Santiago unacceptable.
Rezoning would allow for a HIGH DENSITY building that is out of character for our neighborhood, which
has many beautiful old homes in it, including my home. The tall development would butt up against not
only Edgewood, but the houses along Spurgeon. A border of trees would do very, very little to block this
behemoth from our wonderful neighbors. We do not want to change the neighborhood for the worse. We
would like the neighborhood to be uplifted. The proposed HIGH DENSITY apartment complex would
definitely bring our neighborhood down.
Traffic on Main Street is already very heavy. I know because I picket at 2525 N. Main Street every
Wednesday. We have people cutting through our neighborhood already ---we have very long line of cars
leaving the neighborhood in the morning --and don't need more. Main Street is very heavily traveled, and
backs up horribly. We sometimes choose not to go down that way in the evening for dinner, the mall, etc.
because we don't want to deal with the traffic. The proposed apartment complex would add a great deal
more traffic to our neighborhood, and Main Street. The "study" and "results" are very deceptive. Morning
and evening traffic is absolutely horrible.
The developer has induced MANY people to speak for them at the Planning and City Council meetings.
This, as well as their deceptive presentations, should tell you that this is NOT a reasonable fit for our
neighborhood. They are trying to trick our neighborhood (including buying off certain neighbors and city
representatives!), and the city of Santa Ana. Don't be fooled into thinking that this is a good thing for our
city, or Park Santiago.
We need to protect our beautiful pockets of older homes in Santa Ana. We take pride in Park Santiago,
and want it to remain special.
I have many more concerns about rezoning for high density apartments, but will end here. I have made
my major points.
Sincerely,
Sharon Gullikson
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
TO
Santa Ana City Council
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Mayor Miguel Pulido
Ward 1, Vicente Sarmiento
Ward 2, David Penaloza
Ward 3, Jose Solorio
Ward 4, Roman Reyna
Ward 5, Juan Villegas (Mayor Pro Tem)
Ward 6, Cecilia Iglesias
FROM
Amy Hay, Resident and Homeowner
316 Edgewood Rd
Santa Ana CA 92706
My name is Amy Hay.
I am a resident and homeowner in the Park Santiago neighborhood at 316 Edgewood Rd.
I oppose the 2525 Main Residential Development.
The size and scale of the development is too large.
200 apartment units is more appropriate for the location, lot size, and available access.
The ERI presented to the Santa Ana City Planning Commission and the City Council is inaccurate
especially regarding the project's effect on traffic as the corner of Main St and Edgewood Rd.
The ERI ignores the proposed residential developments at Main Place Mall.
The intersection of Main St and Edgewood Rd is a 5 way intersection which includes the offramp of the 5
fwy northbound.
I am not opposed to the building of apartments, townhomes, or houses at the corner of Main St and
Edgewood Rd.
I am opposed to the size and scale of the 2525 Residential Development.
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Santa Ana City Council
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Mayor Miguel Pulido
Ward 1, Vicente Sarmiento
Ward 2, David Penaloza
Ward 3, Jose Solorio
Ward 4, Roman Reyna
Ward 5, Juan Villegas (Mayor Pro Tem)
Ward 6, Cecilia Iglesias
FROM
Mark Hay, Resident and Home Owner
316 Edgewood Rd
Santa Ana CA 92706
My name is Mark Hay.
I am a resident and homeowner in the Park Santiago neighborhood at 316 Edgewood Rd.
I oppose the 2525 Main Residential Development.
The size and scale of the development is too large.
200 apartment units is more appropriate for the location, lot size, and available access.
The ERI presented to the Santa Ana City Planning Commission and the City Council is inaccurate
especially regarding the project's effect on traffic as the corner of Main St and Edgewood Rd.
The ERI ignores the proposed residential developments at Main Place Mall.
The intersection of Main St and Edgewood Rd is a 5 way intersection which includes the offramp of the 5
fwy northbound.
I am not opposed to the building of apartments, townhomes, or houses at the corner of Main St and
Edgewood Rd.
I am opposed to the size and scale of the 2525 Residential Development.
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City Council members:
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Thu, Feb 14, 6:56 PM (2
days ago)
I have been a resident of Park Santiago since 1952. 1 believe its reputation as a well kept and
respected area benefits the city. Many people over the years have remarked on the homes in
Washington Square, Fisher Park, West Floral Park, Park Santiago, French Park and others in
the area as gems that honor our city's image. They are a mixture of tract and custom homes
built in the last 100 years. Many cities are fortunate to have these beautiful neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods that have survived the passage of time and have helped establish the
character of their communities.
If you can protect the Park Santiago neighborhood from poor, hasty urban planning that will
reduce this long standing quality of life that now exists in our neighborhood then you, the
city council members will save this very treasured area from the eventual downgrade that
high density and overcrowded conditions bring. Re zoning will be the turn of the corner that
will downturn the quality of life that is lived here. This tower will be a gate way to the
eventually loss of this community. A legacy that belongs to our children and their children
and the future generations that will reside here in beautiful Santa Ana.
I ask you please not to vote for re zoning this area. I ask you to protect this area for Santa
Ana's future.
Sincerely,
Dan De Vol
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I Barbara (Bobbie) Medley Rooker have lived in my home since 1963 on
Poinsettia. My son, grandson and great grand daughter live around the corner on
Valencia.
I have been very active in Park Santiago Association as a president, secretary and
Quad rep. We have worked hard to keep our neighborhood so that people want
to live here.
The traffic on Main is heavy. There are times you wait for two signals before you
can make the left turn. I am a walker. The traffic on Santiago flows all the time.
Trying to cross Santiago is a challenge at 20th street or at Santa Clara.
Please do not vote for the 2525 Main. We wish to keep our neighborhood in the
positive.
Thank you
Bobbie Rooker
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To whom it may concern
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Wed, Feb 13, '11:24 AM (3
days ago)
I am a long time resident of north santa ana and work at the main place
I am asking that we PLEASE not move forward with the proposed building of 2525
main residential living
Our community does not need any more traffic and let alone the influx of renter
community members
We are a group of residents who will greatly suffer if this project moves forward
I am strongly opposed to the project
Thank you
Keep it pretty!
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Feb. 13, 2019
Mr. Mayor and council members,
Change does occur and it is sometimes inevitable, but the decision to
establish a multiple unit apartment complex on the corner of Main and
Edgewood is a breach of your duties to the citizens of this neighborhood.
The citizens of Santa Ana gave you a place of trust. Your obligation is
to protect their interests, their lives and their neighborhoods, not to sell us
out to dazzling marketing schemes that promise you money and theircreated
dream of a wonderful society on a small plot of land. These tenements are
being built everywhere, in every city of Orange County, in San Diego, I've
seen them in Seattle. This is the age of developers, to sell this concept quick
before time proves the concept a failure and most of these units go empty
and turn into low-income housing.
Have we become dispensable to the city of Santa Ana, are we going
to be denied representation for the neighborhood we helped to create and
maintain to make Santa Ana better?
Is it all going to change because someone is trying to convince you that we
have always been wrong and they are right?
I appeal to your better judgment to consider all the people opposing
this development and deny its encroachment on our neighborhood.
Thank you for your consideration,
Norma �Lia
Park Santiago homeowner
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2o19
2/12/19
Councilman Jose Solario
20 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana,CA 92701
Councilman Solario—
I am urging you to vote no on the 2525 project. Having attended Planning meetings and hearing the
project as offered by the developer, the following issues weigh heavily in my decision:
Traffic
Lack of infrastructure
Claim that developer refused to meet with Park Santiago and surrounding neighborhoods prior to
presenting project.
It is this last issue which sticks in my craw. Several times during a presentation 1 witnessed during a
Planning Commission meeting, I kept hearing that developer is seeking to be a good neighbor. I know
that when my neighbors have thoughts of working on their homes prior to construction they let
neighbors know what is going on. 2525 plans were shared after these were drawn.
As my elected representative, again I encourage you to vote no on this project.
Tony Sherman
Registered voter
cc: NSAPA
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Cliff & Pat Meeting 2/19/2019
From: "Cliff Campbell" <cp.campbeli(natt.net>
To: <op.campbell@att.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 5:32 PM
Subject: fwd: 2535 Main Street/The Addington
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We are against the proposed development in Santa Ana.
Thank you for your consideration.
Pat and Cliff Campbell
Park Santiago residents
714-287-4826
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
February 12, 2019
Council Member Vicente Sarmiento
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California 92701
Dear Mr. Sarmiento:
As a resident of Park Santiago, I am very concerned about the proposed plans for the 2525 Main Street
location. I expressed that concern and numerous reasons for it in letters that I sent to Mayor Pulido and
all City Council members last Summer. I am enclosing a copy of my original letter to Mayor Pulido for
your review. PLEASE READ IT!
Since that time there have been numerous meetings and discussions, none of which have resulted in the
developers of the project making a substantive move from their original position. Reducing the number
of units by such a very small degree does nothing to resolve the issues of high density, major traffic
congestion, parking, or encroachment on the Park Santiago neighborhood and surrounding area.
In fact, the developers are even more aggressive, in that they want to take sections of the public park for
their own use. They want to destroy historic trees running along Edgewood Road that are a Santa Ana
landmark. They believe that their plans can be bought with an Amazon locker and new monuments
entering Park Santiago.
NONE of the residents of our community are naive enough to be silenced with such transparent and
superficial trinkets. In fact, no one in our neighborhood asked for new, slick Park Santiago monuments.
The rock Santa Ana monuments have served the city quite well and their history and aesthetic cannot be
replaced by cheap knock -offs. It is insulting that these developers believe us to be so child like that we
can be led by shiny pretty things that add nothing to the common good. It is equally insulting that they
believe this of the City Council as well.
The City Planning Commission voted against all of the proposals for 2525 Main Street for very good
reasons. This project is too big, too invasive, and too dangerous for the neighborhood. It does nothing
to take into account all of the other massive development along the Main Street corridor. It does
nothing to improve the quality of life for Santa Ana residents.
Please listen to the Planning Commission and those who would be most impacted by this project!!! We
aren't asking you for money, a big parking lot to serve one business, or any other "benefits" sought by
those who are in favor of the project. We simply want you to do what is right in the long term, rather
than to be lured by a quick shot of revenue.
Please vote "NO" on all proposed aspects of this development, and seek to find an alternative plan that
is reasonable and realistic.
Sincerer
Debera L Hendricks
June 25, 2018
Mayor Miguel Pulido
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
PO Box 1988, M31
Santa Ana, California 92701
Re: 2525 Main Street
Dear Mayor Pulido:
I am a voter and tax payer in Santa Ana, and a resident of the Park Santiago community. 1 am writing to
you to address the proposed rezoning and General Plan Amendment of 2525 Main Street, and the
proposed residential development at that location.
Park Santiago is a beautiful neighborhood that you, as a representative of Santa Ana, should be proud
of. It is a blended community with young families, retirees, many ethnicities and a rich history, people
take pride in their homes, care about their neighbors, and work hard to make their neighborhood one
that their families can enjoy and feel safe in, and like-minded prospective home buyers will want to live
in.
We are being threatened by the possibility of a massive apartment structure that would back up directly
to Park Santiago yards currently enjoyed by many young children. To our knowledge, this is one of
several new developments planned for the Main Street Corridor, but the only one to encroach directly
on a single family home residential neighborhood.
This massive structure, its hundreds of residents and cars, the additional noise, crime, traffic and school
crowding that is inherent with a development such as this would make our community little more than
an overflow receptacle for the more transient apartment dwellers, their friends, cars, trash and noise.
There are certainly other locations that can be considered for this development that do not intrude into
a well-established neighborhood like Park Santiago. We need a plan for 2525 Main that is good for
everyone, and this includes the residents of Park Santiago. The developer looking for massive profit at
any cost should not be the priority!
The City Council and the Mayor are responsible to the residents of Santa Ana, including Park Santiago
homeowners—not to this developer. Please help us maintain the integrity and charm of our
neighborhood. Don't allow it to be threatened by a developer who will take the money and run to the
next project, with no regard for the long-term well-being of this city, its residents, commuters, or the
families of Park Santiago.
There are many of us in the greater Santa Ana area and Park Santiago who are concerned about this
critical issue. It is important to us that the small neighborhoods and their history be preserved and given
more consideration than "progress", "revenue", or future elections. Wow you vote on this issue will
inform the citizens of Santa Ana of your care for them and their city.
As your constituents we trust that you will vote according to the needs of the people you represent and
who put you in office, rather than the developers or even potential renters who have no vested interest
in our community, Make your decision on the basis of public benefit — the public most impacted by this
decision reside in Park Santiago.
Resp tful ,
Debra L. Hendricks
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The Right Decision is to Deny 2525 N. Main St Meeting 2/19/2019
Diane Fradkin
Tue 2/12/2019 9:34 AM
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dpenaloza@santa-ana.org <dpenaloza@santa-ana.org>; JSolorio@santa-ana.org <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>;
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Cc: nmitre@santa-ana.org <nmitre@santa-ana.org>
Honorable Mayor & City Councilmembers:
This article by the OC Register states that the developer wants City Council to overturn the
Planning Commission's denial of the proposed project.
Planning Commission has heard many hours of testimony over several months regarding the
merits and obstacles of this proposed project and concluded that the project did not fit as
currently proposed.
There needs to be a balance between responsible development and city fees......this proposed
project in an imbalance.
Please vote NO on Feb 19th ..... it is the right thing for the City of Santa Ana, its citizens and the
residents of Park Santiago,
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Fradkin
Park Santiago
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Meeting 2/19/2019
February 12, 2019
Dear CoLmcihnembers of the City of Santa Ana:
We hope this letter finds you well. Thank you for your public service
We are writing to ask that you vote no on the 2525 Main Street Development. The Planning
Commission voted against this development last month, and the Commission had it exactly right.
We hope you find that vote persuasive, and for good reason.
The current professional building at 2525 Main Street serves as an important transitional buffer
between the established neighborhood of Park Santiago and Main Street. Not only is this transitional
buffer important for the neighborhood and traffic patterns, but the professional job opportunities it
provides is important for the well-being of the entire city. It is good to have good -paying office -job
locations to stay in Santa Ana for Santa Ana residents.
In support of the North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), we oppose any rezoning and
General Plan amendment to 2525 Maui Street Residential development. Please take care to keep the
zoning at 2525 Main Street as is, as it has long been.
We are part of many concerned residents for whom how you vote on this important issue is of
utmost interest, as we know that City Council members not only represent the city, but also
represent their constituents.
Rezoning or general amendment change on the 2525 Main Residential Development is not for the
common good of the city. Please vote no on the development.
Thank you
Sincerely,
Brian & Adeline Allen
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February 11, 2019
Dear Mayor and Council Members for the City of Santa Ana,
I am writing in opposition of the rezoning of the parcel of land known as 2525
Main St. I fully accept that the former office building will be replaced. And I
am familiar with the zoning and entitlement that is currently associated with
that parcel. I would not have any objection to a project that was consistent
with the existing zoning and entitlement.
I am also deeply troubled that land -use decisions are being considered when
the General Plan is so hopelessly outdated. How do we know that a large
residential project, as is being proposed, is the best use for this parcel? It
seems terribly short-sighted and reckless to start rezoning parcels on a case-
by-case basis without the benefit of an updated and current General Plan.
Certainly not at this major corridor and intersection. Why isn't Santa Ana
following the best practices of other cities?
The fact that this parcel of land has already closed escrow at a cost of $17
million means that the parcel has already started generating higher property
taxes for the City. Any further build -out will add to those property taxes.
Building costs are building costs, regardless of whether the structure is
residential or a commercial office building.
Office buildings bring high and middle-income jobs to the City. They bring in
employees who go out to eat lunch. Their traffic patterns appear to be
complimentary with the single-family neighbors (in the morning, folks from
Park Santiago are leaving for work whereas workers at 2525 are arriving).
I urge you to NOT change the rezoning and NOT approve the proposed
project for 2525 Main. As was noted in the EIR, the density, scope and scale
was of a size that required a compensatory mitigation; to which Planning
Director Mihn Thai acknowledged that there was none.
Respectfully, i
Lenette J. Wardinski
19 -year resident of Park Santiago, at
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Meeting 2/19/2019
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From: Betsy Iverson <
Date: Mon, Feb 11, 2019 at 7:31 PM
Subject: 2525 Main Residential Project
To: <JSolorioCa Santa-ana.org>
Hello Mr. Solorio,
My husband and I have worked our adult lives to be in a position to purchase a house in
a nice neighborhood where we can raise our family. This project threatens to jeopardize
everything we have worked for. We intentionally chose Park Santiago because of the
placement of this neighborhood, I have always referred to it as a pocket surrounded by
a park, train tracks and the freeway. By building this residential project in our
neighborhood, everything that makes this neighborhood great would crumble.
The traffic will be horrendous with transients coming through our neighborhood. The
traffic on Main will be even worse than it already is. Have you tried to get parking in the
Mother's Market lot? It is already extremely challenging and this will only make it worse.
There are a number of huge complexes slated for development in our area. The city is
not thinking about the big picture effects of this on our community. California is already
losing residents in droves, these types of projects will only encourage additional exodus
by responsible tax paying citizens likes ourselves.
WE STRONGLY OPPOSE THE 2525 MAIN PROJECT IN SANTA ANA.
Sincerely,
Pete and Mary Iverson
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February 10, 2019
KE: Proposed 2525 Addington Apartment Complex
Dear Mayor Pulido & City Council,
Received at
Meeting City Council
2/19/2019
On behalf of the 1200 residents of PSNH, my hope and prayer is that you go with the
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND VOTE NO AGAINST THE
ADDINGTON APARTMENT COMPLEX.
Last year the PSNH neighborhood turned out over 500 resident members to the meeting at the
Discovery Center to learn about this project. Most of us were against this project from the
beginning. The Planning Commission voted 4-2 against this project. PLEASE HONOR THEIR
RECOMMENDATION.
Major problems with the 2525 Addington Apartment project are:
1. Highest density apartment complex in Santa Ana per acre.
2. 476 apartments (81 units per acre) at the entrance to one of Santa Ands'Crown Jewel'
neighborhoods. That's insane!
3. ETR should have included the 1900 apartments that are scheduled to be built at the Main
Place Mall, in addition to the 345 apartments to be built in the Wells Fargo parking lot.
4. Overflow parking for the Discovery Center. They are currently using the 2525 parking lot
for their overflow parking area. There are 50+ cars on any given day in that parking lot,...
where are these cars going to park? The Park Santiago neighborhood is their only option.
5. Overflow parking for the Addington. With rents going from $2,000 - $3,000 a month,
roommates will be needed to help pay the rent. This means more cars! Where are they
going to park? There will probably be an extra 100-150 cars that will overflow into PSNH.
What a mess! This is a major issue!
6. Traffic, traffic, traffic! With the addition of 1900 scheduled apartments to be built at
Main Place Mall and 345 apartments at the Wells Fargo property, plus the NEW Prisma
apartments and the NEW Eleven -10 apartments,... this will add thousands of additional cars
on Main Street. There are only 3 ways for these residents to travel east. The 3 streets
are LaVeta, Edgewood & 17' street (Edgewood being the most convenient). THIS MEANS
THOUSANDS OF ADDITIONAL CARS WILL BE TRAVELING ON EDGEWOOD THROUGH
OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
7. The Developer. This is not a very honest person. Once the developer saw that the
residents of PSNH were gaining momentum against his project, he proceeded to start
recruiting individuals from all over So California to tell you they were in favor of this
project. These individuals have never been in our neighborhood, they know very little about
the project, as you could tell listening to their comments. You heard that they were for the
project and wanted low cost housing, help for the homeless and jobs. Those topics have
nothing to do with the Addington project. Most of them do not even live in Santa Ana.
They were recruited and offered incentives (cash, meals, favors) to mislead you about
wanting this project to move forward. They came from cities like Buena Park, Fullerton, Los
Angeles, Oceanside, Irvine, etc... Why would people travel so for, sit for hours on a project
that has nothing to do with their lives? THE DEVELOPER RECRUITED THESE
INDIVIDUALS TO DECEIVE YOU. The Planning Commission did not fall for the
developers deceptive tactics. I hope you do not fall for these deceptive tactics as well.
The Addington project is too large and too dense to back up to a residential neighborhood.
8. When the final decision is made on this project, most of the people who voted for the
construction of the Addington are going to disappear and go back to the cities they live in.
The developer is more than likely going to transfer and sell this project and collect his
millions,... and he too will disappear and be gone. Who's left? It's the 1200 residents of
PSNH that will forever have to live with a bad decision if these apartments are built. You
will have ruined one of Santa Ana's nicest neighborhoods.
PSNA is a very close knit and caring community. We know our neighbors, we help our neighbors,
we have pride of ownership and are passionate about preserving our neighborhood community.
PLEASE HONOR THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND VOTE
NO AGAINST THE ADDINGTON APARTMENT COMPLEX.
Steven Steggell, 39 year resident of PSNA
Received at City Council
February 10, 2019 Meeting 2/19/2019
RE: Proposed 2525 Apartment Building
Dear Mayor Pulido & City Council,
I was at the City Council meeting on the 9" of February, as well as all the Planning Commission
meetings and PSNA neighborhood meetings prior. I believe you knew there would be a big
turnout for the 2/9 meeting, yet you did nothing to make room for all of us. You could have
held this portion of the meeting somewhere else on a different day. I was one of the ones
standing in the freezing cold for 2 e hours, then another 3 hours inside listening to all the
people who were paid by the developers to speak. OMG... and we had to listen for an hour to the
developers slide show & video AGAIN, full of lies and deceit. And you never stopped them, or
you never gave them a timeframe... what's up with that? Here are my thoughts:
1. PSNA should get an HOUR to share with you why we dont want this monstrosity
here and why it's an inapprORriate place to put it. I PROPOSE DALE HELVIG & BILL
BONNETT TO SPEAK ON BEHALF OF P5NA FOR AT LEAST THE SAME AMOUNT
OF TIME THE DEVELOPERS GOT, and then let all of us speak our 2 minutes also.
You are being totally unfair by letting the developers present and have people come
in from all over So.Cal to spSak their pgace and pot givigg us the same courtesy.
2. We at PSNA could also bring in many, many friends, neighbors & relatives to speak on our
behalf that have no direct impact on this site, but we consider your time valuable and
have only asked neighbors to show up for support. However, if that's what you'd like us
to do... bring on many, many hundreds of people to say they opposed this project, because
we can if you'd like. We are sick of all the paid -off groups of people saying yes for this
project that live in Irvine, San Clemente, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Garden Grove ... etc... They
have NO DIRECT IMPACT ON THIS PROJECT AND WHAT IT WILL DO TO OUR
NEIGHBORHOOD AND ALL THE FALLOUT FROM THIS PROJECT.
3. The developers have lied to us from the beginning. Trying to push this through without
us even knowing about it. We have had to fight every step of the way. As one of our
neighbors, who live on Spurgeon Street, testified at a Planning Commission meeting,... the
developers were walking and talking to each of the homeowners on Spurgeon Street about
voting yes for their project. He noted they visited him 5 or 6 times. They were offering
new fences, new roof to their homes, new back yards, new paint jobs... anything to get the
neighbors to attend this meeting and vote yes. So, when you get a few 'yeses' from
PSNA... they are probably the ones who got paid off by the developers.
4. Parking. A city council years ago said yes to Villa Clara apartments on the east end of
PSNA... and they said there would be enough parking... well, guess what,... there isn't and
as a result there are cars parked up the north side of Santa Clara to the railroad tracks
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and farther, plus down Hathaway Street in both directions... everyday with overflow
parking! Next... a city council approved duplexes at the south end of PSNA on 18th street
and said there is enough parking,... but there's not! There are cars parked all up & down
18th & 19th streets full of overflow parking from these duplexes. And also this is why
at the south end of PSNH on Santiago Street there is overflow cars from that complex.
When the developers say that 2 parking spaces per unit (which they told us includes their
guest parking) is enough, and that these will all be millennials living here with no cars...
they are lying. When everyone in Addington invite 1 friend over, because of all the great
amenities they have, where are another 500 cars going to park? Oh, yes,... PSNA. And
when people at the Addington can't afford their rent and start sub- renting out rooms &
couches to other couples, where are they going to park? Oh yes,... PSNA! That coupled
with the information we received from Santa Ana itself: almost every street in the
PSNA is 6 feet shorter in width than normal streets because of the age of our
neighborhood,... this causes a huge problem. When you line up cars parked on both sides
of the street and you try to drive through, it's very, very tight. We have this issue
already on some parts of Santa Clara. Many times we have to stop to let another car go
by just because it's too tight to get by. So are you really trying to block us from getting
out of our complex totally by doing the same on the west end of PSNA? I can't believe
you would do that and be responsible for the accidents and the injuries this would cause.
5. I talked with Mr Walkie (who is on the board of the Discovery Center and must be
important because they named a street after him) at the lost Planning Commission
meeting in January. I asked him,'what are you going to do about the overflow cars parked
at the 2525 building right now (his employees and overflow parking),... he said,... 'what are
you going to do about it?',...and turned and walked away. I was really disappointed with
his answer. OMG... it appears the Discovery Center doesn't care about the overflow
parking at all. And plus if they do build a parking structure like they say they MIGHT,
then they would charge money to park. Most people will walk from PSNA to skip paying
an extra $20. Just look what people do who go to the Angel game or a USC football
game,... they park I mile away just to save $20.
6. Traffic. Have you ever looked at where most of the shopping will be done? Grocery
stores, Target & the new proposed Walmort are all to the east side of PSNA, not to
mention all the fast-food places like McDonalds, Subway, Taco Bell and Del Taco,... how
do you think 500 cars are going to get there? They will not try to get onto Main Street
and drive dawn to 1711 street and across, they wi l l just drive through PSNA to get there....
All day long!
7. Exiting the Addington. Since I've been one of the picketers on Main Street during this
whole debacle,... I can tell you that during rush hour traffic, Main Street heading north
is packed and backed up all the way from the 5 freeway to Memory Lane from people
heading north on Main and the 5 freeway exit cars going north on Main. Sure, Walkie
Way has a light, but it will only allow about 2 cars per light to turn right (due to back up
of cars) and maybe 4 to turn left and head south on Main,... as Main Street south is back
up also, mainly because everyone has to be in the left lane to get onto the 5 freeway
heading north and south. So, how in God's green heaven are 500 cars going to exit the
Addington each day? From an 8 story parking structure, cars will slowly exit breathing
exhaust fumes and being totally frustrated. So, I believe they will just park at night in
P5NA, walk through the side gate; on Edgewood and get into their car & leave. Sounds
much easier and logical to me. Another problem for PSNH residents.
8. Value Of Our Homes: The project will make sure the value of our homes takes a huge
dive down. Who would want to buy a home in our area that you can't even have your friends
and family come to visit without a 4 to 5 block hike to see you? Apartments in a
residential neighborhood bring down housing costs, they don't inf late them. So, as people
move and our houses decrease in value, the city of Santa Ana will lose money in the long
run on property tax.
9. Greed. The developers of Addington are buying neighbors off for yes votes, adding money
into campaign accounts to buy votes and frankly, they are just so upset that the Planning
Commission voted against them that they are willing to sell their soul to get this project
made. They are running like scared cats. If this was such a great project to put on Main
Street then why are they buying people off? Why are they putting money into campaign
accounts for votes? Why are they bringing in loads of People from outside the area to
say yes? Why are they feeding them pizza and drinks beforehand to get them to attend
early? Can you not see the greed and payoffs? Will you sleep well at night knowing you
are falling right into their hands and letting them control you with money? With all the
other apartments going in in Santa Ana and Orange, which by the way, are not even rented
out to capacity...there is plenty of room for all the miliennials.
In a time that, we the people of the US DISLIKE POLITITANS DUE TO DISHONESTY
AND GREED. I am in hopes that at this level of government you would listen to us and do
the right thing and FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE PLANNING COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION TO VOTE NO ON THIS ENIRE PROJECT. THIS IS THE WRONG
PLACE TO PUT IN A HI -DENSITY APARTMENT COMPLEX. IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE
BUILT ITS NOT A NESSECITi< AND YOU CAN MOVE IT ANOTHER LOCATION,...
NOT AT THE ENTRANCE TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD OR ANY OTHER SINGLE DWELLING
NEIGHBORHOOD FOR THAT MATTER.
Peggy Steggeli, PSNA Resident for 39 years
Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 1988, M31
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
February 10, 2019
Subject: 2525 North Main Street. (Proposed Addington Apartment Complex)
Negative effects of view, noise, traffic and crime are my primary concerns for my Park
Santiago Historic Neighborhood.
Increased late night traffic and noise throughout the neighborhood as One Thousand more new
automobiles enter and exit, and use our narrow residential streets to skirt around the very
heavy major traffic corridors of Main Street, 17"` Street, Grand Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue.
Increases in street parking in the neighborhood, for several blocks, near the apartment complex,
is a major concern and a definite environmental concern for all Park Santiago residents who do
not want apartment residents and their guests parking in front of their homes, coming and going,
all day and night. The offer of the developers to pay for parking permits and security for the
residents is a non starter and only adds credence to the expected environmental impact of this
project on our residential neighborhood.
Increased traffic throughout the entire neighborhood will severely impact the safety of the
families and children of the neighborhood, as well as the children attending our neighborhood
school [Hoover Elementary]. The neighborhood has already been negatively impacted by the
Santa Ana Unified School District's decision to bus the majority of its students, into our
neighborhood, who reside in other neighborhoods throughout the city. Approximately 5 School
Buses of students enter and exit the Park Santiago neighborhood daily during the week,
throughout the school year, addling noise and diesel exhaust fumes into our environment.
Many of the students parents also enter and exit our neighborhood approximately 4 times daily,
to drop off and pick up their children, again adding to increased street traffic, noise and safety
of the residents. So, increased traffic from a proposed high density apartment complex only
adds to an already bad environment for the residents of Park Santiago.
bripa.ct on our neighborhood Historic Park, Santiago Park, a relatively small park, which has
already become an eco environmental disaster due to being over run with gangs, drug dealers,
sexual predators and most recently by homeless encampments who trash the park with debris,
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drug paraphernalia and human waste, and the City of Santa Ana is attempting to correct the
problem with little success. So, an increase of over One Thousand new apartment dwellers
will have a severe, and an even greater negative impact on the Natural Habitat and Eco Systems
of our treasured neighborhood park.
Has the city really considered the overall impact of over Two Thousand more people to the city's
already short water supply? This apartment complex can only result in tighter restrictions on
water usage throughout the city, and in particular to the residents of Park Santiago, who have
already suffered by having their own green space compromised because of a lack of water.
Park Santiago residents do not want our beautiful Old Historic Trees and personal green spaces
destroyed because of a lack of water and the city's poor planning, that will ultimately devastate
our neighborhood.
I and my neighbors, and a majority of Park Santiago residents oppose any zone change to
accommodate this developer with their financial desires. The Santa Ana City Council
must consider the severe impact on our neighborhood, as well as the major impact to traffic on
North Main Street and the surrounding neighborhoods during peak traffic hours. The Santa Ana
City Council must not make a determination to go forward with this project based on the developers
promises of financial gain to the city, who has admitted that it is in dire need of more revenue, and
appears to be more than willing to compromise with the developer without regard to the concerns
of the the residents of the Park Santiago Neighborhood, and the Santa Ana Planning Commission,
who voted unanimously against the project as well as any zone and plan change.
As residents of the city, and most significantly, the Historic Neighborhood of Park Santiago, we
demand a voice in matters that severely impact our daily lives, and this proposed. Ultra Dense
Apartment Complex does just that! I ani vehemently opposed to any zone changes that would
accommodate the proposed development.
I
Scott Bowen
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Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 1988, M31
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
February 10, 2019
Subject: 2525 North Main Street (Proposed Addington Apartment Complex)
In America, nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes, and apartments killing
neighboring property values, especially large ones that block the sum and bring noise and
traffic and transients who park on our streets of single family homes. We've known this
truth for almost a century now. The United States Supreme Court's opinion in Village of
Euclid v. Ambler Realty in 1926, a case regarding the legality of zoning, went out of it's
way to call out the effect apartments have on single family areas:
"With particular reference to apartment houses, it is pointed out that the
development of detached house sections is greatly retarded by the coming
of apartment houses, which has sometimes resulted in destroying the entire
section for private house purposes; that, in such sections, very often the
apartment house is a mere parasite, constructed in order to take advantage
of the open spaces and attractive surroundings created by the residential
character of the district. Moreover the coming of one apartment house
is followed by others, interfering by their height and bulls with the free
circulation of air and monopolizing the rays of the sun, which otherwise
would fall upon the smaller homes, and bringing, as their necessary
accompaniments, the disturbing noises incident to increased traffic and
business, and the occupation, by means of moving and parked automobiles,
of larger portions of the streets, thus detracting from their safety and depriving
children of the privilege of quiet and open spaces for play, enjoyed by those in
more favored localities - - until finally, the residential character of the
neighborhood and its desirability as a place of detached residences are utterly
destroyed. Under these circumstances, apartment houses, which in a different
environment would be not only entirely unobjectionable but highly desirable,
but in this case it comes very near to being a massive nuisance."
So, my question to the Santa Ana City Council is: What are the actual advantages of a
massively large apartment complex of Seven Stories, over constructed, and squeezed onto
a 5 acre parcel of land that is currently zoned for business. Santa Ana, as with every other
city, needs more jobs and the 2525 property could provide for those needed jobs by
utilizing this property for its intended purpose - Business.
The Park Santiago neighborhood is a very unique area of the city, with many Historic Homes,
and narrow tree lined streets. A massive apartment complex at one of the few entrances to the
neighborhood would have a severe impact on the quality of life, and the safety of its residents.
Traffic on North Main Street and. Edgewood 'Road would increase by a minimum of One
Thousand additional vehicles on North Main Street and through our quiet residential
neighborhood daily.
As a native born Santa Ana'n of 79 years, and a Park Santiago Home Owner of 45 years, I am
in opposition to a zone change to accommodate a massive Apartment Complex, that is not
appropriate for the 2525 North Main Street property.
A business at this location is what is needed, is most appropriate, and is the most desirable
by a near unanimous number of Park Santiago residents.
It is strongly recommended that the City Council vote against the proposed development
at .2525 North Main St. It is your responsibility to help us keep our neighborhood a safe
and quiet place to live, for now, and the future!
HsL '.
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2;1912019
Feb 10, 2019 Brian Poteraj
Santa Ana City Council
Re: 2525 Main Street Project
Dear Mayor Pulido and members of the City Council
I am writing this letter to let you know that I am against the zoning changes being requested by the
owners of the property.
I am against the zoning changes and the proposed project for the following reasons:
1. The proposed project is too large for the neighborhood.
a. 2525 Main wants to increase the number of residences in the neighborhood by 36% in
an area of the neighborhood that is just about 1.5% of the Park Santiago land mass,
b. The current zoning allows for 3 stories, the proposed project is asking for 8 stories ...
almost three times the current allowable size.
2. Park Santiago is already inundated with cut -through traffic. An additional 480+ residences is
going to push a lot of traffic through the neighborhood and is going to ruin our standard of
living. A decrease in the standard of living is going to cause Park Santiago residents to move,
which is going to impact the quality of the neighborhood.
3. Renters do not have the same concern for the area as owners. Again, this is going to negatively
impact the quality of the neighborhood.
4. 1 own rental properties, and know from experience that more people will live in the unit than
are on the lease, again negatively impacting the quality of the neighborhood.
I am against this project and implore you to do the right thing and following the planning commission's
recommendation to reject the request to change the zoning.
VE+
Juliette Tomlinson
to me
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Feb '10, 2019, £3:59 PM (6
days ago)
Greetings,
I am a resident of Park. Santiago and a first time
home owner here since 2012. I and my family
oppose rezoning of 2525 Main and reject any
proposal that places high density rentals in this
single family home neighborhood.
Park Santiago is considered a hidden gem by many
with its historic homes and quiet charm. It holds
great value as a cohesive, desirable neighborhood
where neighbors know and look out for each other.
This type of well established neighborhood is what
adds value and stability to a city. Many of my
friends, unlike myself, are Orange County
natives. These locals all questioned and
discouraged me from moving to Santa Ana- to say
nothing about BUYING there. The overriding
attitude was that Santa Ana is trashy and
undesirable for a host of reasons they easily
listed. That was BEFORE they came to see my
home. Consistently and unanimously people remark
how charming and pretyy the neighborhood is, and
they love homer all the homes are unique- a rarity in
Boa
OC neighborhoods. They are also always surprised
that such a great neighborhood exists in Santa Ana.
2526 is NOT the place for high density housing that
would overshadow and negatively impact a
valuable, well established neighborhood. High
density housing is widely and well documented to
devalue family neighborhoods, increase crime,
traffic accidents and congestion and erode the sense
of community that supports safe stable
neighborhoods.
This high density project and rezoning at 2525 Main
is not appropriate here and would devalue the
existing neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Julie Tomlinson
Park Santiago Resident
Received at
Meeting City Council
2/19/2019
Honorable.....
I am writing to ask the following question to you:
How important is it to the city of Santa Ana to have a SAFE,
FRIENDLY, WELL -KEPT, APPEALING neighborhood?
1) What is considered a safe neighborhood? When I tutored in
South County several years ago, the first thing the students would
Santa Ana, we didn't even own a key to our home. Today, of
course, it is a different story. The police have been dealing with
t - - _ •, t - • +• ••• • ••
2) What is a friendly neighborhood? One that greets one another as
the children ride their tricycles , bicycles, skateboards, or walking
their dogs, etc. How about a neighborhood that young and old
walk alone, with friends, family, visitors from out of town, even
those who work nearby also smile and greet one another. A
• « s « • •• • — r •• t• e.
the airport, doctor appointment, even in case of an emergency.
Did a neighbor run out of eggs in the middle of baking a cake???
No problem, a neighbor will come to the rescue. Have extra fruit
or vegetables in your garden? Of course, one shares with
neighbors. Even an extra batch of chocolate covered peanut
clusters or banana nut bread, or enchiladas are shared . An
invitation... "Come over and join us for dinner, taco Tuesday in the
garden, birthday celebration, or celebrate New Year's Eve at ®ick
-MWOM
Celebrations such as Easter Egg Hunt at the park, 4th of July
parade with decorated tricycles, wagons, strollers, etc. and even
your pet is dressed in red, white and blue for the occasion
Certain pets have also made friends along the way in the
attract attention of people driving by or walking down any street.
including even the miniature gardens in front of several homes.
This neighborhood is not a group of houses. This neighborhood
is a family. One that has invested heart. One that has invested
more than 16 million dollars, and pride in building a true community
we all call home.
The city of Santa Ana does not need a developer to destroy the feeling
of home, of a community of sharing and caring.
The 5 -story condominium and 8 -story parking garage will
introduce blight that comes with multiple housing, not homes;
shopping center type parking, not individual garages or carports with
driveways.
Keep North Park Santiago the example of a community that
contributes to the heart, value and vision of this city.
Respectfully and sincerely submitted,
Esther Lopez (bo in Santa Ana) and family
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
February 9, 2019
Mayor Pulido, City Council Members,
I attended the February 5, 2019 City Council meeting, specifically to oppose the
Residential Development at 2525 N. Main St. I have been a resident of Park Santiago
for 48 years.
The magnitude of this project density is outrageous. By Planning Dept. Executive
Director Thai's own words, the density could have been 90 dwellings per acre, but it
was brought down to 87 and then at their recommendation, put at 81 units per acre.
What he said was missing an important component... this 81 units per acre is over
DOUBLE the next highest density development next to single family homes in Santa
Ana (38 units on 17th St. by the SA river). Even Mr. Thai stated the mass and scale of
this project cannot be mitigated. This development belongs next to commercial or retail
areas, not single family homes.
I support no re -zoning of 2525 N. Main St. and feel the best use of it would be, as
currently zoned, Professional and Administrative offices bringing more jobs to this area.
Please support the residents of Park Santiago and VOTE NO on this project!!
Susan Hyatt
Park Santiago resident
Received at City Counci
Meeting 2119,,203l
9
February 9, 2019
Dear Mayor Pulido and Councilmembers,
My wife and I have lived in the Park Santiago neighborhood of Santa Ana for more than 14 years.
We fell in love with the neighborhood the first time we saw it and really love living here in this
quaint jewel of Santa Ana where the neighbors are close, friendly, warm and passionate about their
neighborhood. I am writing this letter to you because on February 19th you and your fellow
Councilmembers will be asked to make a very important decision on a proposed high density, multi-
family496 unit apartment complex known as 2525 North Main Street Project at the gateway to our
lovely neighborhood. On January 141h, the Santa Ana Planning Commission rejected and voted
againstthe 2525 North Main Street project as planned and presented and cited the density disparity
and the significantly negative impact that the development, as currently planned, would have on
the Park Santiago neighborhood. In response, the Developer has decided to move forward with
this project to bring it before the Santa Ana City Council in the hopes that the Councilmembers will
reject the Santa Ana Planning Commission's recommendation and vote to approve the project as it
currently stands. On February 191h you will be presented with a very important decision to make.
This is a decision that I know you will take very seriously and consider the impact your decision
will have on the residents of my community, a decision that you will make in a matter of hours,
however one that will have a lifetime impact on the residents of the Park Santiago neighborhood.
As has been voiced by a vast majority of the residents of Park Santiago, we are not against
development, however what we want is responsible development. The proposed 2525 North Main
Street Project, which currently adds a 496 unit apartment complex with a density of 84 units per
acre right at the doorstep of our community of single family homes with a density of 7 units per
acre, is not responsible development. It is the disparity in the densities and the subsequent
negative effect this brings that are of most concern to the residents of Park Santiago. This reflects
the fact that the Planning Department's project management staff failed to enlist the residents of
Park Santiago early in the planning stages of the project and also showed a distinct partiality to the
Developer and his desires for the project. The project as currently planned will never be accepted
by the residents of Park Santiago. I believe that you would agree that a project that addresses the
concerns of the Park Santiago residents, one that would be welcomed by the neighborhood as part
of the neighborhood is the best outcome for all involved, the Park Santiago residents, the
apartment owners and operators, the apartment residents and the City of Santa Ana. In the
remainder of this letter I will point out issues with the project and with the project management
team's approach and process in bringing this project to the City Council for action, evidence that
the project management staff failed in their fiduciary responsibility to the residents of Santa Ana in
general and Park Santiago specifically, instead demonstrated a true bias in favor of the Developer.
What I am asking you to do is to reject the proposal as it currently stands and request the Planning
Commission and the project management staff to work on a new proposal that will realistically
address the major concerns of the community.
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It has become quite obvious that the project management staff has demonstrated by its actions
over the course of the project planning a distinct favoritism for the Developer and a disregard of
the concerns of the residents of Park Santiago.
1. As admitted by the project management's staff, from the onset this property was
advertised to the Developer that, even though the property was currently zoned as
Professional, the zoning will be changed to multi -family residential with unlimited height
and density. The property currently is zoned with a height restriction of 3 stories and the
neighborhood, of which it is part, is zoned with a maximum height of 2 stories and density
of 7 units per acre (1-13-7). How can any reasonable Planning Department representative
provide a Developer basically a blank check with respect to height and density? Would any
reasonable parent give their teenage son or daughter a credit card and tell them they can
spend as much as they want, unlimited spending?
2. At the request of the Developer, the project management staff made an attempt to rush
this project's approval through the Planning Commission by scheduling a vote on it the
Monday (November 26) after the long Thanksgiving weekend even though the Final EIR
had not been released. This was done for two reasons, one to limit the amount of time
that the Planning Commissioners would have to review the EIR and the associated public
comments and more specifically to get this project to the City Council for a vote prior to
the seating of three newly elected City Council members in mid-December. Thankfully the
Planning Commission saw through this rushed attempt to appease the Developer's wishes
and rejected the project management team's attempt with the instructions to bring the
project back on January 141'.
3. The current project plan includes Option 3 which utilizes an entrance to the complex from
Edgewood Road. Park Santiago residents have voiced their concerns with including this
option since it would facilitate cut through traffic through the neighborhood and also
encourage parking of vehicles along Bush and Spurgeon. While eliminating an entrance on
Edgewood Road will have a tendency to reduce cut through traffic and parking of excess
vehicles in the neighborhood, it will not eliminate this from occurring. In the Request for
Planning Commission Action the project management team notes that in the latest version
of the project the Developer has eliminated the entrance on Edgewood Road, howeverthe
project management team failed to stipulate in their recommended modifications the
prohibition of an entrance on Edgewood Road should the Developer fail to obtain the
approval for their Walkie Way entrance which leaves the possibility of a revision in the
future to include an Edgewood Road entrance. The project managementteam also refused
requests by the residents of Park Santiago to remove Option C from the EIR and the project
plan altogether. One would have to believe that the Developer has future plans to add an
entrance on Edgewood Road citing rationale of failure to obtain the Walkie Way entrance
as well as public safety and traffic concerns. Without a hard fast restriction on any
entrance to the complex from Edgewood Road it leaves open the possibility of a late
change to the project's design.
4. The project management team wants to give the City Council the appearance that they are
listening to the concerns of the Park Santiago residents with respect to the problem with
the planned density of the project by making a minimal reduction in the number of units
from 517 units to 476 units. However they fail to note that the Developer had originally
reduced the total number of units from 517 to 496, so the project management team's
response to the Park Santiago residents concern on density was a reduction from 496 units
to 476 units. They also fail to make mention that this was accomplished by reducing the
number of studio and 1 bedroom units and creating additional 2 and 3 bedroom units.
Even at 476 units this represents a density of 81 units per acre significantly dwarfing the
neighborhood in which it resides which has a density of 7 units per acre.
5. The project management team makes an attempt to persuade the City Council into
accepting their premise that a multi -family apartment density of 81 units per acre adjacent
to single family residences is well within what has been approved and in existence in the
City of Santa Ana. They do this by citing 7 projects with relatively similar densities:
a. The Nineteen0l: 49 units per acre
b. The Line: 58 units per acre
c. The Heritage: 65 units per acre
d. The Marke: 74 units per acre
c. Prisma: 91 units per acre
f. The Madison: 94 units per acre
g. Elan: 94 units per acre
What they fail to mention is the fact that none of their examples are developments that
abut single family residential communities. I've attached Google Earth views of all 7 of
these projects and as you can see all are located in more commercial areas of the city. For
comparison, I've also included a Google Earth view of the proposed project site. As you can
see the project management team is providing evidence that supports the Developer's
recommendations instead of providing examples of multi -family projects located within a
single family residential area in an effort to sway the City Councilmember's views on the
project's density in favor of the Developer and away from the residents of Santa Ana. The
lowest density development at 49 units per acre, significantly less than the project's 81
units per acre, is located in an industrial area with the closest single family homes located
on the other side of the 5 and the 55 freeways! If the project management team really
wanted to provide an apples -to -apples comparison with this proposed project instead of
making an attempt to support the Developer's proposal, then they should have selected
multi -family developments located within similar single family residential areas.
6. This project violates Policy 2.10 of the Land Use Element of the City of Santa Ana General
Plan: "Support new development which is harmonious in scale and character with
existing development in the area." I submitted a comment to address the Draft EIR noting
that the EIR fails to reflect the nature and character of the Park Santiago neighborhood of
which it is contained. Howeverthe project management team's response to this comment
was "The project site is not contained within the Park Santiago neighborhood.... The Park
Santiago neighborhood does not exist along N. Main Street. Thus it is appropriate that the
EIR does not provide greater weight to the residential neighborhood...." A check of the
neighborhood maps provided by the City of Santa Ana makes the claim by the project
management team the project site is not part of the Park Santiago neighborhood as a false
claim (htt_pLLwww.santa-ana.ore/nei&hborhood-initiatives1community-enea�ement-
and_v_olunteer-_)portunities). In making this false claim the project management team
again indicates that it sides more closely with the Developer than with the residents of
Park Santiago. Again it should be reiterated, the six parcels identified for use in this
development, contrary to what the project management team is claiming, are part of the
Park Santiago neighborhood and any justification using an argument that the parcels are
not is totally false and should be rejected by the City Council.
7. The number of proposed parking spaces planned for the project has always been a major
concern with the residents of Park Santiago. With insufficient parking made available for
the residents there will be renters who will park their vehicles along Bush Street and
Spurgeon Street. As evidence of this one only needs to view the excessive number of
vehicles from a nearby apartment complex parked along Santiago near 171h Street. The
Developer has planned for 904 spaces of which 150 (17%) are identified as tandem parking
for the 496 units or a rate of 1.80 parking spots per unit. The Request for Planning
Commission Action in Table 9: Parking Per SAMC Section 41-1322 Multi-family Dwellings
notes that for a project of this size the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) requires 1,420
spaces or a ratio of 2.86 spaces per unit. However, the project management team has
elected to disregard the SAMC requirements and allow the Developer to provide
significantly less. However they again side with the Developer by saying that the SAMC is
outdated and the parking requirements were established in 1997. To assume that the
number of vehicles per household unit has decreased in number since 1997 is a naive
statement, in fact the opposite is true. The project management team again has sided with
the Developer and will allow significantly less than the SAMC mandated 1,420 parking
spots. An attempt is made to address the Park Santiago residents' concerns regarding
inadequate parking by making it a requirement to have a minimum of 952 spaces or 2.0
spaces per unit. Compounding this decision the project management team has agreed
with the Developer's assertion that the 2.0 parking spots per unit can be obtained through
the use of valet services. Valet services for apartment dwellers is illogical. The project
management team admitted during the January 10 Planning Commission meeting that
the use of valet parking to address a shortage of parking spaces had never been used for a
multi-family apartment complex in Santa Ana before. Besides, who will be waiting for a
valet to bring them their car so that they can run to the store for groceries? Where will
the valet park these extra cars, in the Park Santiago neighborhood? The City Council should
not allow this project to violate the SAMC parking requirements of 2.86 spaces per unit.
Nor should the project be allowed to use valet services to meet the requirement.
8. As noted in the Request For Planning Commission Action Table 6: Professional Zone
Comparison, the project will reduce the current set back from the east property line
nearest to the existing homes on Spurgeon Street from 50 feet minimum to 40 feet 7 inches
minimum. It also reduces the existing requirement of 25 feet maximum height within
approximately 240 feet of the east property line to 40 to 66 feet. Both of these changes
will significantly impact the home owners who reside on Spurgeon Street adjacent to the
project and contributes to the negative aesthetic impact which the EIR noted as being
significant. By allowing these changes that the Developer has requested, it once again
shows that the project management team has placed the Developer's needs over the
concerns of the residents of Park Santiago.
9. The EIR identifies one "significant and unavoidable" impact associated with this project,
which pertains to aesthetics. CECA guidelines Section 15126.6 (c) requires that "an EIR
analyze a reasonable range of alternatives to the proposed project that could feasibly avoid
or reduce any significant unavoidable impacts of the project." However the project
management team's selection of alternatives for the proposed project failed to list the
most obvious alternative, development of the property into single family homes. The
Developer was asked in one of the neighborhood meetings if they would consider
developing the property with single family homes and the response was that they are in
the multi -family home development business and would not consider any other
alternative. To most people it is obvious that if an alternative to the project was single
family homes it would meet the CEQA guidelines of selecting an alternative that could
"feasibly avoid or reduce any significant unavoidable impacts of the project" namely the
aesthetic significant impact. When this was pointed out to the project management team
as a response to the draft EIR their response was "The alternative to develop the site with
single-family residences ... is not a variation of the proposed project or allowed under the
existing General Plan land use designation and zoning for the project site. In addition, the
project's underlying purpose is to develop multi -family residential uses on the project site.
A single-family residential alternative would not meet the project's objective." The refusal
of the project management team and the assertions that single-family residential would
not meet the project's objective can be read more realistically as that single-family
residential, while it would eliminate the aesthetics significant impact, would not meet the
Developer's requirements. Again this is evidence that the project management team has
approached this project with a desire to meet the Developer's requirements over the
expressed concerns of the residents of Park Santiago.
10. The City of Santa Ana General Plan currently identifies the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for
North Main Street to be 1.5. As noted in the Request For Planning Commission Action,
the proposed project has a Floor Area Ratio of 2.28, significantly more than the City of
Santa Ana General Plan allows. If the project were to be designed using a FAR of 1.5 it
would represent a 35% reduction in the size of the project) This is additional evidence that
the project management team is siding with the Developer's requests and attempting to
dictate revisions to the General Plan to allow the Developer's plan.
11. In the Request For Planning Commission Action the project management team in the
Neighborhood Character section readily admits that the "project is not in character with
the neighborhood, which it shares two sides with, as the neighborhood is comprised of
single-family dwellings and the project is a high density multi family housing project."
The Park Santiago neighborhood is comprised of homes of varying styles including colonial,
Spanish, ranch and craftsman, several over 100 years old. The project as planned is
designed in a modern contemporary architectural style which as admitted by the project
management team doesn't fit the character of the neighborhood. However, instead of
working with the Developer to provide an architectural design (Spanish for example) that
would fit better with the existing Park Santiago neighborhood, they wrote it off as
unavoidable. This is additional evidence that the project management team has taken on
the Developer's desires with little to no consideration of the desires of the Park Santiago
residents.
12. For the Planning Commission meeting on January 14t", the Developer recruited, and
possibly paid, a Housing Advocacy group to have several people attend the Planning
Commission meeting and using talking points provided by the Developer, these people
with little knowledge of the project voiced their support for the project citing the lack of
affordable housing. Although requested by the Planning Commission Chairman to provide
their name and address prior to addressing the Commission, most did not because they
did not live in the City of Santa Ana. The project as proposed will have rents ranging from
$2000-$3700 per month. Using the budget recommended 30% of salary guide for housing
it would require a single individual or a family to have a household income of $80,000 to
$148,000. According to the latest SCAG report 46% of the households in Santa Ana earn
less than $50,000. The project will not meet the intended goal of providing additional
housing for the current residents of Santa Ana and thus relieving the overcrowded
conditions within the city, instead it would attract additional people from outside of Santa
Ana, thus providing little to no benefit to the current city residents except additional traffic
and taxation on the city's resources.
13. According to Request For Planning Commission Action Table 11: Regional Housing Needs
Allocation Progress 2014 — 2017 the identified RHNA allocation for Santa Ana is 405 units,
of which 90 were classified as Above Moderate. As noted in the table the City has already
greatly surpassed this need with the addition of 916 housing units during this timeframe.
More importantly of the 916 units, 768 were classified as Above Moderate, significantly
dwarfing the allocation requirement of 90. This report does not take into consideration
the nearly 3600 units that are planned within a %: mile radius of the proposed 2525 North
Main Street project.
a. 2700 North Main: 247 units
b. Prisma: 182 units
c. Elevenl0 (Town and Country): 260 units
d. Town & Country Apartments: 727 units
e. Main Place Mall Redevelopment: 1900 units
It should also be noted that the project management team refused to acknowledge and
include the proposed 1900 units planned for the Main Place Mall Restoration project in
the EIR or in any of their project development planning activities. Refusing to take the
scope of the Main Place Mall project into consideration is another example of how the
project management team has worked to slant to proposal in the favor of the Developer.
The City Council should recognize the need to evaluate the Main Place Mall Redevelopment
project as part of the analysis for the 2525 North Main Street project. Failing to recognize
this major restoration project is turning a blind eye to realities. With nearly 3600 new units
planned or completed within a % mile radius, a reduction in the density of this project by
half would be fairy insignificant in the big picture, would significantly reduce the adverse
aesthetic impact of the project and would allay a significant amount of the concerns of the
Park Santiago residents.
14. The Developer is trying to buy his way into approval of this project as is. Several of the
neighbors who live on Spurgeon Street have reported that the Developer has contacted
them on several occasions asking what it would take to get them to support the project,
including offers of repairs and upgrades to their property. At a recent Planning
Commission meeting the Developer admitted to the plan to pay the Discovery Center over
$1,000,000 to help them with their planned parking structure project if they indicate
support of the 2525 North Main Street project. The Developer is promising to spend $1.4M
for park improvements, however as the project management team has documented, the
Developer in lieu of giving the City $1.4M and allowingthe City to make the improvements,
have the option of making the improvements themselves with the variation of allowing
them to spend "up to" $1.4M for improvements. This would allow them to spend
significantly less money on improvements to which the project management staff has
agreed. The Developer has stated that they would provide 24 hour security surveillance
forthe Park Santiago neighborhood for 55 years, howeverwith the yearly option of ceasing
this service. Also the area for surveillance does not encompass the entire Park Santiago
community, instead stopping short at Santiago Street. It is true that the Developer has
more substantial financial resources that can be used to help influence the City Council to
decide in their favor while the hard working residents of Park Santiago do not. What we
are hoping is that the members of the City Council listen to their constituents and
understand our concerns and reject this project as currently planned with the request to
develop a workable solution that all parties can support.
Mayor Pulido and Councilmembers, I sincerely want to thank you for your time in reviewing my
letter and the concerns of the Park Santiago community. I invite you to take a ride or a wall<through
our lovely neighborhood, talk with some of the residents and get a good feeling of the charm and
uniqueness of Park Santiago. I believe that you too will be convinced that the community is special.
Thank -you.
Michael Plantamura
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
From: darcie cancino <
Date: Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 10:31 AM
Subject: Thank You
To: jsoloriocsanta__anarrq, <jsolorio_santa ana.orq>
Councilmember Solorio,
I wanted to thank you for taking the time to attend last night's Park Santiago
Neighborhood Association meeting. While I was unfortunately unable to be there,
heard good reports of the discussion.
I understand you are very busy and it is refreshing to see your dedication to hearing
from your constituents.
I also appreciate your attention to our concerns about the proposed development at
2525 N. Main. This project as currently designed is terrible for that location and will
irrevocably damage the Park Santiago neighborhood. I have been a proud Santa Ana
homeowner for over 20 years and hope to leave a legacy to my two children. Please
consider the future harm that will result from the unsuitably dense, scale, and height of
"The Addington."
Respectfully,
Darcie L. Cancino
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/1g/2019
From: Mark Ang. <
Date: Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 1:28 PM
Subject: 2525 Main Bldg
To: <rnpJ1idof@s7ntaan_a,o g>
Dear Mr Mayor, As a fiduciary you have certain ethical guidelines that must be
followed.
The MOST important of which is that you have a duty of Maintain Public Trust in the
Government.
To quote former President Obama, "If people cannot trust their government to do the job
for which it exists -to protect them and to promote their common welfare,
all else is lost". 2006
The building proposal on Main street does nothing to aid or help the current residents of
this great neighborhood, Park Santiago.
Thank you,
Mark Angell
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2039
From: Mark Ang. <
Date: Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 1:31 PM
Subject: 2525 Main St.
To: <v_srminto(isanfg:ana_org>
Dear Council Member,
To quote former President Obama, "If the people cannot trust their government to do
the hob for which it exists -to protect them and to promot their common welfare -all else is
lost".2006
As a fiduciary for the CURRENT citizens of Santa Ana, this project does nothing to
promote our welfare.
Please do not allow this.
Thank you,
Mark Angell
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
From: Marls Ang. <
Date: Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 1:34 PM
Subject: 2525 Main St.
To: <d enaloza c�santa-ana.or =>
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Dear Council Member, As a fiduciary, you are required to follow certain rules as our guardian.
To quote former President Obama, " If the people cannot trust their government to do the job for
which it exists -to protect them and to promote their common welfare -all else is lost". 2006
Please maintain our trust and do not allow the project to ruin our neighborhood.
Thank you,
Mark Angell
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Meeting 2/19/2019
From: Mark Ang. <
Date: Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 1:41 PM
Subject: 2525 Main St
To: <JSolorio.a sonta:ana.orq>
Dear Council Member,
As I am sure that you know, as a "fiduciary" for our city you have certain ethical
standards to which you must adhere. Most importantly, the Duty to Maintain Public
Trust in Government.
To quote former President Obama, "If the people cannot trust their government to do
the job for which it exists -to protect them and to promote their common welfare -all is
lost". 2006
Please be responsive to our neighborhood and do not allow the rezoning to take place.
Thank you,
Mark Angell
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
From: Mark Ang. <
Date: "rue, Feb 5, 2019 at 1:46 PM
Subject: 2525 Main St.
To: <ciclesjassang _rta6grg>
Dear Council Member, A council member acts as a fiduciary for its citizens. As such
one of your most important duty is to Maintain Public Trust in Government.
To quote former President Obama, "If the people cannot trust their government to do
the job for which it exists -to protect and to promote their common welfare- all is
lost".2006
Please do the right thing for the current members of Park Santiago and also the others
taht will find Main Street highly congested and do not allow this project.
Thank you,
Mark Angell
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
From: George Britton <_
Date: January 29, 2019 at 7:52:29 AM PST
To: 'ksolo,rio nta-ana.orq
Subject: Approve Planning Commission Recommendation - Deny 2525 N. Main
Street
Dear Honorable Councilman Solorio,
Please support the recommendation of the Santa Ana Planning Commission
(Commission) to deny the re -zoning of 2525 N. Main Street.
After months of review, the Commission listened to the concerns of the surrounding
neighborhood and determined the developer's proposal was not in the line with
community standards and the best interest of the residents of the City of Santa Ana.
Please support your Commission's recommendation to persevere the beautiful historical
neighborhood of Park Santiago from destructive overdevelopment.
Thank you,
George Britton
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Re: Great editorial from Nextdoor re: 2525 N. Main St
Diane Fradkin
Fri 1/25/2019 8:12 PM
To: mpulido@santa-ana.org <mpulido@santa-ana.org>; ciglesias@santa-ana.org <ciglesias@santa-ana.org>;
JSolorio@santa-ana.org <JSolorio@Santa-ana—org>, dpenaloza@santa�ana.org—<dp7enaloza@santa-ana.orgs;
jvillegas@santa-ana.org <jvillegas@santa-ana.org>
In case you are not on Nextdoor......
P-451mark rothenberg
, Floral Park
2525• -An Alternative to An Alternative Viewpoint
My good friend Tim Johnson whom I respect immensely wrote extensively about an alternative
view point in support of the 2525 project. As many of you know, I wrote in opposition to this
project when it was first announced and have followed the considerable and Herculean efforts
of neighbors to oppose it. I am a land use attorney with two decades of experience, teach land
use law, and have previously represented large developers in major metropolitan areas such as
Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Palm Beach counties along with Orange and Los Angeles
County California. I also spent a good deal of time representing cities as a contract city attorney.
These are of course solely my personal views and I encourage any reader to retain their own
counsel as again—I only speak for myself. That having been said, I respectfully disagree with my
good friend Tim. As Tim notes, the project ranges in size from 2 to 6 stories coupled with an 8
story parking garage. There are a number of assumptions being made about the project. That is
where our paths begin to diverge. As Tim notes, "rents will not be cheap -in fact they will likely
be the highest in the city in line or exceeding a lot of mortgage payments." That is the first of
many problems with this project. You cannot take a developer's description of his project at
face value and have to assess it in the context of the community and area market. Moreover,
there is an old saying worth repeating here... "no one washes a rental car." When a developer
develops a rental project, it typically flips the project to someone who will then own and
operate it. Rental rates along with building maintenance and amenities are driven by a number
of factors including the economy, housing stock, transportation, community amenities, etc.
Although we can hope that the apartments remain "luxury", the reality is that the apartments
will either be rented by multiple students/families and/or prices will decrease along with
maintenance of the building itself. It is possible the developer sees something special in the site
and can get that rent. However, if that is true, I think it is just as true that one could encourage
office or special retail for the same fundamental justifications used to justify residential. This is
anecdotal but there are a number of apartment buildings in Santa Ana that were built in the
70s -90s. Many of these buildings were likely represented to be luxurious and containing
architectural elements, etc. However, with time, changes in ownership, and market conditions,
the buildings become under -parked shells with nothing but horror stories from tenants. The
risk of this happening is lower in cities with robust code enforcement (like Irvine).
Unfortunately, our fair City is not particularly well Known for its Code Enforcement prowess.
One final point, the Wells Fargo building was extremely well regarded when it was built in the
early 1980s. There is an article in the Register on June 27, 1982 about the building having
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received an award for its use of certain types of ceramic tiles from the Southern California
Ceramic Tile Institute. Tim then spends a good deal of time discussing traffic impacts. Tim
contends that traffic will increase regardless and the vacant lot should not be used as a base
line for measuring traffic impact. Tim concludes that the baseline for looking at traffic should
not be the vacant building (I agree) and that the multi -family development is preferable given
that the development is anticipated to result in less traffic. There are a number of problems
with Tim's argument. Allow me to explain: When a traffic engineer evaluates a site, they make
certain assumptions by consulting a multi -volume handbook prepared by the Institute of Traffic
Engineers (the ITE). Every year or so, teams of traffic counters go to various businesses, movie
theaters, office buildings, residential buildings, etc. and they count the number of cars coming
in and out of the site in the mornings and afternoons. You may have seen them sitting in a lawn
chair and clicking a counter when cars enter or exit or you may have driven over a counting
machine set out in the road. From this data, the engineers can extrapolate a composite
average. Therefore, the ITE will say that a certain type of apartment complex will generate on
average X number of cars in the morning and afternoon during the week. Although this is
anecdotal, the usage patters for apartments in northern Orange County appear to be different
than many other areas of the country. A number of folks spoke at the hearings and complained
about other apartment complexes and faulty traffic and parking calculations given the
intensification of use. Put simply, a studio apartment (much like in NYC) may be shared by
multiple individuals. Let's put the issue of ITE accuracy aside for a moment. I happen to agree
with Tim in that the base line should not be a vacant lot. However, the Park Santiago and
adjacent communities tolerated the Wells Fargo service center quite well. I believe the
neighborhood tolerated Wells Fargo's traffic flow because the traffic use patterns of an office
are very different from multi -family residential. An office building generates the bulk of its
traffic in the morning (as people enter), lunch (as people leave), and the afternoon when
people leave for the day. There is virtually no traffic on the weekends. By contrast, a residential
project generates traffic 24/7. Of course, all of the residents are not clamoring to get out at the
same time (though large numbers do leave at the same time). However, the flows in and out for
an office on the site appear to be complimentary with the single family neighbors (in the
morning, folks from Park Santiago are leaving for work whereas workers at 2525 are arriving).
By contrast, residents of the 2525 apartments would be leaving for their respective
jobs/schools along with all of the other existing traffic leaving Park Santiago and other
neighborhoods. I also respectfully disagree with my friend Tim about the nature of the tenants.
You can never say with certainty what the tenant mix will do in terms of home professions.
However, the developer picked this site for a very good reason—proximity to the 5, 22, 55, and
57. One could just as easily say that the folks who will live onsite selected it given the need to
commute to LA, or various other sites in Orange County. Tim next asserts that the developer's
agreement to eliminate access on Edgewood channels traffic away or outside of Park Santiago.
However, as Tim next notes, it makes sense for individuals to get off on 17th, drive through Park
Santiago and simply make a right hand turn on Main from Edgewood. Although Tim is correct
that an office developer would likely not need to go through a conditional use approval process
or require a re -zoning, it would still have to submit a site plan for approval. It is entirely
reasonable for City staff to make an office developer forego access on Edgewood as well. Tim
next advocates for the project based on tax revenue. Candidly, I have made this argument many
times in support of projects I have worked on. For a good project, this has merit. However, I do
not share Tim's view that multi -family development is the highest and best use of the site. But -
let's assume Tim is correct, here are the problems with making the revenue argument when
attempting to justify this kind of project. First: has the City proven itself to be a responsible
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steward of tax dollars? We all have opinions on this of course. If you believe the City has been a
good shepherd of tax dollars in terms of how it prioritizes City investments, then this argument
will be compelling to you. I have concerns and the prior City Manager verified these concerns in
the last budget. Please read his cover letter to the City Council found at this link:
https://www.santa-ana.or�/sites/default/files/f Hance/budget/2018-2019/FY18-19 adopted
budget.pdf Second, projections of tax revenue are just that ---projections. I could just as easily
project that the City's investment in beautification projects coupled with aggressive code
enforcement would lead to a City wide increase in property values that would exceed the
economic impact of a single multi -family project. Third, why should the City settle? What seems
to be missing is a big -picture strategic focus. CHOC has been growing by leaps and bounds.
After years, there is now a dedicated pediatric ER. This property was zoned for office for a
reason—to create or enhance a vibrant commercial corridor that complimented both the
adjacent community and takes advantage of being situated at or near multiple highways. This
truly is a marquis property that could easily serve any number of business interests to the
extent the City in partnership with the ownership (not this ownership of course) actively tried
to market the property. Tim may be correct that even then, the property may not generate as
much in direct property tax revenue as a multi -family development. However, consider the
indirect economic impact of having various businesses operating in proximity to a struggling
mall and restaurants. Again, where is the strategic vision? Why do we not want to encourage
businesses to operate here? Eliminating a marquis parcel of property from the office market
doesn't strike me as showing particularly good vision. I also do not follow Tim's reasoning
regarding "underutilized assets." While the City may have sufficient water, Santa Ana has one of
the lowest/worst ratios of park to resident, library to resident in Orange County. Any developer
(office/residential) will be required to pay impact fees commensurate with their respective
impacts and property taxes. Tim next makes the affordable housing argument and I appreciate
Tim's recognition that the project itself is not designed to be affordable housing. Of course,
times change (see discussion above). Tim mentions the developer impact fees that need to be
paid and the developer's mandatory contribution then goes to the City for use in providing low
income housing. Please see my discussion above regarding stewardship of public funds. The
Santa Ana Code does require that the funds be earmarked for projects, but the money can be
used in a multitude of different ways. Section 41-1909 of the Code states in pertinent part:
"Monies deposited in accordance with this section shall be used in accordance with the city's
housing element, consolidated plan, or subsequent plan adopted by the city council to
construct, rehabilitate, or subsidize affordable housing or assist other government entities,
private organizations, or individuals to do so. Permissible uses include, but are not limited to,
assistance to housing development corporations, equity participation loans, grants, pre -home
ownership co -investment, pre -development loan funds, participation leases, or other public-
private partnership arrangements. The inclusionary housing fund may be used for the benefit
of both rental and owner -occupied housing." Also consider, once those funds are spent ... they
are spent. Finally, I again encourage you to take a look at the City's 2018 budget. Of particular
note, the comments of the City Manager were both troubling and telling, "There is a lack of
clarity as to the City's financial position. This is due to changes in administration and varied
budget philosophies." Further note the City Manager's recognition of mixed use projects and
non-residential development. The report indicates 1,396,350 of non residential development
and the City Manager expresses optimism given the property tax revenue that would be
generated. Again, high end commercial does not foreclose a considerable uptick in property
taxes. The indirect yet positive economic impacts associated with a strong office and/or retail
sector cannot be overstated as well. The budget can be found at this link.
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htt 1 /www.santaana.orp/sites/default/files/finance/budget/2018-2019/FY18-19 adopted
budget.pdf Even assuming the City administers the funds in an appropriate manner, consider
that this is a one time payment. That's it. Once its spent, it is spent. As to park funding, I think
this is somewhat of a red herring. The developer is investing in the park because he thought he
could get neighborhood support and he wants to sell his tenants on an attractive park.
However, a 1.4 million spend is spent once. That's it. An office developer would similarly have
to pay impact fees, generate tax revenue which, if judiciously used, should support park
improvements globally. Moreover, any bite at the apple by the City creates opportunities to
finagle park improvements. The City is also free to raise its impact fee rates and to assess
impact fees for affordable housing against commercial projects. By way of example, the City of
Napa reasoned that commercial development creates a need for housing and charges
commercial developers a fee which supports their affordable housing initiatives. I don't know
that I would support this approach as I think it is questionable and cuts against encouraging
business to locate here, but it is certainly an option. I agree with Tim that aesthetics are
subjective. I will however state that any project looks great on paper. The problem with this
project is that it appears (in my humble opinion) to be cheap. These are essentially a series of
slightly angled monoliths in sequence. There is nothing aesthetically or architecturally
interesting and this was done deliberately because it keeps construction costs low. As to fit with
the neighborhood, I think it is wise to start with an assumption. A decision made regarding the
site will last for 50-75 years at the very least. This is a marquis property. I traced the lineage of
the property back to the early 1900s. The property was used as a grocery store, small car
dealership/auto repair, and a funeral home before Wells Fargo. It was designed to operate as a
buffer between Main Street and the single family neighborhoods (Park Santiago among others).
I don't think this project qualifies as being a particularly good buffer. Tim, I also respectfully
disagree with you as to changing dynamics regarding cars and it is simply not reasonable to
engage in projections based on a population for a project that has not been built yet. Of course,
I can certainly envision the tenants having electric cars. However, start with the location of the
project itself. Other than busses, there is no meaningful mass transit link. The project is
situated at a crossroads to major highways. The addition of parking spaces was a step in the
right direction but I respectfully disagree with your analogies. I also think that guests of the
units will park on the street—thereby exacerbating the parking shortage. People are largely
impatient and take the path of least resistance. Why drive all around/up and down a garage
when I could just as easily park on Edgewood or somewhere else in Park Santiago? In discussing
this issue with fellow neighbors in Floral Park, I understand that we have the privilege and
honor of paying for parking passes because the apartment complexes just outside of Floral Park
were underparked. You should not delegate responsibility to code enforcement or peer
pressure within the building to make the neighbors whole. Instead, good planning by the City
that prevents these problems is preferable. I share your view as to greed and money. There is
nothing wrong with investing, developing, and profiting. Nothing at all. However, the developer
bought the property by speculating. It seems to me that the developer sees the City as being
desperate for short-term infusions of cash, and will do anything to get more housing. Anything.
Tim ... look at the density for heavens sake. I could see this in downtown but this project in this
particular location makes no sense to me. Tim, I also share your view regarding the newest
generation. However, millennials are motivated by a number of factors. One of those factors is
the ability to find a good job. Again, does eliminating a marquis property from an office or
some other form of commercial use make sense in that regard? I share your view regarding nice
things. Mother's Market has been a tremendous asset and I will go as far as saying that 2525
may boost some of the other businesses like Barnes and Nobles which is likely on its last legs.
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However, businesses also look at where people work. A class A office building with a healthy
supply of workers just as easily contributes to gyms, grocery stores, and other amenities. Tim, I
share your view that good, high quality apartments are worthwhile in any community. Perhaps
a project with half the density would have eventually won the hearts and minds of area
residents. The monolith proposed doesn't do it. I would of course go hand in hand with you to
City Hall to demand funding for code enforcement and then adopt a design ordinance which
would require landlords in Santa Ana to dramatically improve their rental product. Tim, I know
you quite well and do not believe you are making your case out of interest or loyalty to one
party or another. As for me, again, I am typically pro -development and pro -developer.
Nevertheless, once in a while you see a project like this that just jumps off the page as being so
out of whack you have to say something. Interestingly, I heard many colleagues in the
development field say the same thing at the hearings. I share your view that the project can be
made better. However, I don't see it happening. Better would mean (IMHO) a dramatic drop in
density at the very least. What is needed here is for a complete analysis and update of the
General Plan well before the City Council considers this. I think that is really one of the biggest
problems with this project. The General Plan assumes that this site would have fit in with a
much larger mixed use development for the area that was planned in the late 90s. That project
included a convention center and people mover. That project of course was never built and
designations of the site for a "node' are at best an outdated appendage of a plan that was
never built. My prediction is the developer will shave off another 5% or so, beef up the parking,
add some more landscaping, and throw some more money at the park. He will then come back
to the City and try to portray himself as being the victim of NIMBY neighbors. I think its going to
be close but my sense is he has already been briefing Councilmembers. Although the Planning
Commission voted against, I think Benvanides' comments foreshadow how the Council will go
but time will tell and Park Santiago and other neighborhoods are not backing down. It will be
interesting. 1 have previously opposed the project in writing and will likely send another letter
to Council opposing it. If that fails, I hope the City's staff does a better job at getting more
meaningful concessions. For my friend Tim -please feel free to stop by for some coffee. I also
roast it myself and have a bag of freshly roasted coffee waiting for you.
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From: Diane Fradkin
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2019 8:04 PM
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Subject: Great editorial from Nextdoor re: 2525 N. Main St
Honorable Councilmembers:
This is a very interesting perspective regarding the above project. The author is a land use
attorney and it provides some valid information.
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As a resident of Park Santiago and someone who has spent my career in land development, I
am not opposed to responsible development .... development that balances all sides. The
proposed project at 2525 N. Main St is too dense and too intense for the location, particularly
since it shares an eastern and southern boundary with the historic single family neighborhood
of Park Santiago.
I encourage you to read this Nextdoor editorial... it provides a perspective of information which
may be beneficial in making your decision on February 5th.
Thank you,
Diane Fradkin
Park Santiago Resident for 26 years
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
From:
Subject:
2525 N. Main
Cate:
Dec 9, 2018 at 5:02:02 PM
To:
mpulido@santa-ana.org
Sir:
Why can't we negotiate better use for the 2525 N. Main Street parcel
making use of
our stellar Discovery Science center across the street? I'm sure our
neighborhood would be happier with a small hotel and parking structure for
their use rather than the pro-
posed severely dense housing development.
Santa Ana should be proud of and assist any museums that can thrive in this
corridor.
There will be plenty of apartments built within a one mile radius of this parcel.
Just a thought.
Marilyn Fuller
rv`�
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
From: Pamela E Angell <
To: Selena Kelaher<*elaher@santa-ana.grg>
Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 8:25:41 PM PDT
Subject: Draft Environmental Impact Report (DIER) for proposed development at 2525 N. Main Street,
Santa Ana, State Clearing House #2018021031; City of Santa Ana DP No, 2017-34
Selena Kelaher,
I am opposed to the proposed development at 2525 N Main Street, Santa Ana. This
project will severely impact the quality of life for the residents of Park Santiago.
Santa Ana is second in density in the state of California, San Francisco being first. The
increase of 12 times the density with the proposed project is not consistent with
protecting
our Park Santiago neighborhood.
The regional transportation plan is false, we will not receive new shopping or
employment opportunities from the project. The proposed project is not consistent with
the Main Street
Concourse. The City of Santa Ana General Plan, Urban Design Element, the Main
Street Concourse Node is not described as multifamily.
The DER study does not address the increase of traffic at the I-5/Main and SR
22/Main/Town &Country, or the impact of traffic as additional proposed building. Their
DER
should be reissued with cumulative impacts compared to 2020 and 2040 conditions
clearly addressed. The only traffic study I saw was on Edgewood, for a short time.
The proposed project will not only impact Edgewood, but ALL streets in Park
Santiago. Many drivers already cut through our neighborhood (from 1-5 17th Street off
ramp)
to access Main Street and not have to sit thru several lights. They also cut thru Park
Santiago to get to the 1-5 freeway.
The state of California is in constant drought conditions. I don't believe being told that
Santa Ana has plenty of water is true. If we have to watch our water usage, how is it
that the proposed project will have all the water they need. In the 30 plus years I have
lived in Park Santiago, I have seen a lot of sewer maintenance being done. Is our
infrastructure old and outdated? How can it accommodate the additional usage of the
proposed project?
The proposed project will put Park Santiago residents in danger. The occupants of the
proposed project will be parking on Edgewood, and all over the neighborhood.
When you have cars parked on both sides of the streets in Park Santiago (example:
Santa Clara & Edgewood) it becomes a one lane road. It will be difficult for emergency
vehicles to travel the very narrow one lane, created by parking on both sides of the
street. Only one car can get thru at a time, and one car has to wait.
The proposed project will bring additional traffic (poorer air quality), noise, and crime to
our neighborhood. Our park is already overrun with trash, and a homeless population
that is
running over into our neighborhood.
Our elected officials and professional planners have a responsibility to all residents to
make our cities better, and not approve unmitigated development knowing it will
make the quality of life worse for the current residents.
Pamela Angell
October 1, 2018
Selena Kelaher, Associate Planner, City of Santa Ana
SUBJECT: DEIR FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AT 2525 MAIN STREET, SANTA ANA
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER 2018021031
Dear Selena,
Received at City Counci
Meeting 2/190201l
9
I am writing this letter to protest the building of the proposed apartment building at 2525 Main Street,
Santa Ana, and to show you some of the many holes and lies in the DEIR.
VOTE NO ON REZONINGI
Section 4.7, Land Use Planning.
1. Section 4.7.6, SAG Regional Transportation Plan- The paragraph states that residents would benefit
from nearby shopping and employment opportunities. This statement is FALSE. The current residents
in the vicinity of proposed project receive no new shopping or employment opportunities from the
proposed project.
2. Table 4.7-1 SCAG RTP, last row. The proposed project is NOT consistent with protecting stable
existing single family areas. The proposed project puts a density of 84 dwelling units per acre (DUA)
ad€scent to the single family Park Santiago neighborhood with a density of 7 DUA. The increase of
12 times the density is not consistent with protecting the Park Santiago neighborhood, a point that
will be made many times in this letter.
3. Concourse Node Designation: The proposed project is not consistent with the Main Street
Concourse. In reviewing the Citv of Santa Ana General Plan Urban Desig-nflement. the Main Street
Concourse Node Is not described as m-oltifamily.
4. Gateway Designation: The proposed project is not consistent with the Main Street 1-5 Freeway
Gateway. The Gateway is south of the project site, and the project location is near the north border
of the City of Santa Ana. In addition, a dense multifamily housing project does nothing to convey a
sense of place and would not be an appropriate gateway to the City of Santa Ana.
S. Land Use Consistency: The proposed project does not have land use that is consistent with the
adjacent Low Density Residential Park Santiago neighborhood. Park Santiago density is 7 DW/A: the
proposed protect density is 84 DW/A. The 12 -fold density increase is not consistent the adjacent land
use.
6. Land Use Consistency: The project site is currently zoned as Professional and Office (PAO). The
proposed aaroiect is_ not .consistent.wfth the_current.zgning. This, Isbkhly sianfficant4The pr000sed
change in zoning should be rejected by the City, as zoning should not change to accommodate what
a developer wishes to build. The existing PAO zoning provides an opportunity for residents to secure
professional jobs with salaries that allow residents to afford housing in Santa Ana and adjacent
communities.
7. Table 4.7.2.Circulation Element:
7.1. Goal 1. The comprehensive circulation described in Goal 1 is not related to the proposed
project circulation described in the adjacent table cell.
7.2. Policy 6.2. The proposed project is not consistent with Policy 6.2 as it would cause additional
traffic on Lawson Way and Edgewood. The paragraph in the adjacent table cell discusses the
zoning change and has nothing to do with Policy 6.2.
8. Table 4.7.2. Energy Element Goal 2. The proposed project dogsnot utlffze newynergirsourms. The
N� examples described in the adjacent cell are not new energy sources.
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9. Table 4.7.2 Housing Element.
9.1. Goal 1. The proposed project is not consistent with Goal 1 as it does not provide for
ownership.
9.2. Policy HE -2:3. The proposed project is inconsistent with Policy HE -2:3. The high rents would
require more than 1/3 of income of moderate income households. No low income housing is
provided.
10. Table 4.7.2 Land Use Element.
10.1. Policy 2.10. The proposed project is not consistent with Policy 2.10. The proposed project is
NOT harmonious in scale and density with the adjacent Park'Santiago neighborhood. The
proposed project has a density of 84 DW/A, which is 12 times the density of Park Santiago.
10.2. Policy 5.1. The proposed project is not consistent with Policy 5.2. The proposed project has no
net benefit on the adjacent neighborhoods, and does not enhance quality of life of current
residents of adjacent neighborhoods.
10.3. Poticy 5.2. The proposed project is NOT consistent with Policy 5.2. The proposed proiect is
Incompatible with the adjacent Park Santiago neighborhood. Park Santiago is a Single Famlly
Residential neighborhood with a density of 7 DW/A. The proposed project has a density of 84
DW/A, which is 12 times the density of Park Santiago, and not compatible. When the Park
Santiago residents were surveyed for their preference for the protect site, 96% of the
respondents were against high density multifamily housing for the site. 77% of the
respondents wanted to iffy to keep the zoning as Professional. The residents of the adjacent
Park Santiago consider the proposed project as an incompatible land use for the community.
10.4. Policy S.S. The proposed project is not consistent with Policy S.S. The proposed project is not
compatible with surrounding land uses. The proposed proiect has a density of 84 DW/A which
is 12 times more dense than the adiacent Park Santiago neighborhood. The residents of the
adjaglapI ParkS0ntiago.do.not conslderthe-proposed oroiect as.comraattible with anyi
supportive of the adjacent land use.
11. Table 4.7.2 Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Element
11.1. Objective 1.1. The proposed project is not consistent with Objective 1.1.Option B is
mentioned; however, Option 8 is not part of the proposed project, and is unlikely to be
implemented based on other sections of this DEIR_
11.2. Objective 2.1. The proposed project is not consistent with Objective 2.1. Option B is
mentioned; however, Option B is not part of the proposed project, and is unlikely to be
implemented based on other sections of this DEIR.
12. Table 4.7.2 Urban Design Element.
12.1. Policy 2.2. The proposed project is not consistent with Policy 2.2. The proposed project is
much larger in scale and bulk than the adjacent Park Santiago neighborhood, andisnot
consistent with the existing pattern of development of Park Santiago. Park Santiago is a
neighborhood of single family residences that are individual and unique. A large, dense, multifamily
development is not consistent in design with the Park Santiago neighborhood.
12.2. Policy 2.11. The proposed project is not consistent with Policy 2.11. The proposed project is
opposite to the established character of the adjacent Park Santiago neighborhood. Park
Santiago is a neighborhood of single family residences that are individual and unique. A large,
dense, multi -family development is In opposition to established character of the Park Santiago
neighborhood,
12.3. Goal 7. The proposed project is not consistent with Goal 7. A dense, multifamily housing
development does not provide a sense of arrival.
12.4. Policy 7.1. The proposed project is not consistent with Policy 7.1 A dense, multifamily
housing development is not a gateway.
12.5. Policy 7.4. The proposed project is not consistent with Policy 7.4 A dense, multifamily
housing development is not a gateway.
13. Zoning Code. The proposed proiect is not consistent with the existing zoning of
Professional.'Ail text in thissectitrn that aliscussthe arop!osed't-reject conBistency with -a
proposed change in the zoning as invalid, as the zoning at the time of the DEIR is Professional.
All text that evaluates the impacts of the proposed project to any zoning that is not the
zoning at the time of the EIR publication should be deleted from the EIR. The Draft EIR
published in August 2018 should be withdrawn, and a revised Draft EIR should compare the
proposed project only to the zoning that is current at. the time of EIR publication.
14.4.7.8 Reguiationsthat Reduce the Potential' Impacts. This section of the DEIR is in error. The current
zoning of P is a regulation that does not permit the proposed project.
15.4.7.9 Mitigation Measures. This section of the DEIR is in error. The proposed project increases the
density from the adiacent neighborhood from 7 DW/A to 84 DW/A, for an increase of 12 times of
the existing neighborhood. This is highly significant and required to be mitigated.
1fi: 4.7.10 level of ftnifican€e-After Mitigation. This section needs to be re -written once land use and
potential mitigations are considered with respect to the current zoning.
Section 4.9 Population and Housing
Section 4.9.3 Environmental Setting
Housing
Thefirst paragraph ofthe Housing section concludes that housing types in the City of Santa Ana,Tity of
Orange, and County of Orange show a "generally similar breakdown of unit type". But the housing type
data in Table 4.9-2 shows that Santa Ana has a much higher percentage of multi -family housing with 5
or more units (32.1%) than the City of Orange (18.2%) or the County of Orange (25.8%). These
percentages are not generally similar. The DEIR should be revised and reissued noting that City of
SantaAn4 has neLdydoublethe percentage of multifamily housing with 5 or moreunits than Citns of
Orange, and nearly 30% more than the County of Orange. The third paragraph notes overcrowding in
35% of the units in Santa Ana. Therefore, overcrowding should be expected in 35% of the units in the
proposed project. The DEIR should be revised and reissued with the assumption of 35% overcrowding
at full occupancy. And with overcrowding... where are all the people going to park? Not enough
parking spaces are provided, hence, all extra cars will be parking up and down PSNA streets. Also,
people will be parking from the Discovery Center up and down our streets. With all the proposed
apartments scheduled at Main Place Mall, the Discovery Center will not be able to rent spaces from
Main Place Mail even for the employees to park, let alone all the guests.
4.9.6 Environmental Impacts
Housing and Population
Table 4.9-6. Anticipated Residents at Full Occupancy, uses "US -Census Data for a.market area that
represents similar multi -family residential housing types...."". This basis for the persons per unit for each
unit type makes no sense, and ignores the overcrowding in Santa Ana documented in the third
paragraph of the Housing section. The persons per unit should be based on averages for Santa Ana,
where multiple occupants cohabitate in a single unit and the persons per unit are much higher than
presented in Table 4:9-6. The DEIR should be revised and reissued with Table 4.9 -6 -revised forknown
living conditions and overcrowding in Santa Ana. All sections of the DEIR that rely on the data in Table
4.9-6 should also be re-evaluated in the revised DEIR. This section relies on US Census average
household size to describe the single family residences that comprise the Park Santiago neighborhood.
The DEIR should be revised using the actual SFR household size in the zip code, or for the City of Santa
Ana, for the County of Orange.
4.9.7 Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative impacts consider the wide area on Figure 4-1, and Section 4.9.7 uses growth statistics
over that area. In the third paragraph, a conclusion is drawn for just the Main Street corridor, which
includes multi -family housing projects 6, 7, 8, 22, and 25 on Figure 4-1. The conclusion for the entire
study area does not necessarily apply to the density of multifamily housing planned for the Main Street
corridor. Section 4.9.7 should be revised to evaluate the,Cumulative impacts of this project and
projects 6, 7, 8, 22, and 25 on the Main Street corridor, and the DEIR should be reissued with the
revised evaluation.
4.9.9 Mitigation Measures
The need for mitigation measures should be evaluated for cumulative impact in the Main Street corridor
of this proiect with multi -family housing projects 6, 7, 8, 22, and 25.
Section 4.10 Public Services
Section 4.10.2.6 Fire Protection Service Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative impacts to fire protection service considers thewide area on Figure 4-1, and Section
4.10.2.6 uses traffic impacts over that area. Theccmclusion for the entire study area does not
necessarily apply to the impacts to fire protection services for the Main Street corridor. Section
4.10.2.6 should be revised to evaluate the Cumulative Impacts of this prosect and proiects 6, 7, 8, 22,
and 25 from Figure 4.1 on the Main Street corridor, and be DEIR should be reissued with the revised
evaluation.
4.10.2.8 Fire Protection Services Mitigation Measures
The need for fire protection mitigation measures should be evaluated for cumulative impact in the
Main Street corridor of this prosect with multi -family housing protects 6. 7, 8, 22, and 25.
Section 4.10.3.6 Police Services Cumulative Impacts
Section 4.10.3.6 concludes that the cumulative impact of this project and other projects in the City of
Santa Ana Police Department's (SAPD)_Northeast District would require two additional police officers.
****SAPD is already understaffed and unable to retain existing officers or hire new officers to reach
its current staffing goal (per our meeting with SAPD earlier this year). The cumulative impact on the
overstretched police services at current staffing levels should be evaluated, and the DEIR reissued
with the Section 4.10.3.6 revised to reflect the
evaluation.
Section 4.11 Transportation and Traffic.
4.11.3 Environmental Setting
1) Traffic Study Area
a) The intersections listed in Table 4.11-1 has errors and omissions. Intersection 9 listed as
Main Street/Edgewood/1-5 Ramps is two intersections that should. be evaluated
individually:
i) Traveling south on Main Street, there is an intersection with Edgewood to the east
and the 1-5 N HOV lane entrance to the west. (The HOV entrance is scheduled to be
removed.)
ii) Traveling north on. Main Streetor on -1-5 and exiting on Main Street North is a
separate signalized intersection south of Edgewood.
b) The existing roadway segments listed in table 4.11-2 and table 4.11-4 do not include
Lawson Way, which is central to projects 6, 7, 8. and 25 on Table 4.1, as well as
providing access from 22E/Town & Country exit to Table 4.1 prosect 22 and this
proposed Droiect The cumulative impact of all these sLrosects on Lawson Way should be
included in the DEIR.
Section 4.11.6 Environmental Impacts
1) The analysis in the DEIR does NOT cover the cumulative impacts of residents of projects
6,7,8,22,25 on Table 4.1, as well as the proposed project, using the Park Santiago
neighborhood as a bypass for 1-5 and/or Main Street. THIS IS OF REAL_CONCERNI The. city has
previously had tomitigate "through traffic" in the Park Santiago neighborhood by closing
Santiago Street at the park, adding speed bumps to Santiago Street, and closing the
intersection of Lincoln and Fairhaven. The potential impact from increased trips using the
residential neighborhood in lieu of I -Sand Main Street has not been evaluated. This would
especially relate to option C, with access from Edgewood in Park Santiago.
2) Freeway Segments. Table 4.115 shows the existing ;Level of Service (LOS) for all the freeway
segments in the study area as unsatisfactory, and several are also shown as unmitigatible.
The statement that the increase in freeway traffic due to the cumulative impact
densification at the I-5/Main and SR 22LMain/Town & Country is insignificant because it is
already unsatssfactory defies logic,_
3) Table 4.11-16 Summary of Cumulative Project Trips refers to Figure 4.1 to locate the
cumulative projects. Figure 4.1 omits several proiects shown in Table 4.11-16, and the
project numbering is different between the Figure 4.1 and Table 4.11-16. A revised DEIR
should be issued with a figure that locates all of the projects in table 4.11-16, and uses
consistent project numbering throughout -the DEIR..
4) The vening Year {20401 Pro lect Plus and Cumulative Prolects {2040) sections Jack a
discussion of impacts to the surrounding residential streets and intersections in table 4.11-3
and 4-11-4 These impacts have the potential to be significant. The DEIR should be issued
with these impacts included.
5) The Opening Year (2040) Project Plus and Cumulative Projects (2040) sections identify,
intersections and freeway segments in the stasdy area as unsatisfactory by 2020/2040, and
state that the increase in freeway traffic due to the cumulative impact densification at the I-
5 Main and SR 22/Main/Town & Country is insignificant because it is already unsatisfactory.
Again, this Is not a logical statement.
6) Text on page 4.11-23 ends abruptly one-third of the way through the page, during a
discussion about freeway ramp queuing, after stating that all the Options (A,B,&C) result in
unsatisfactory queues but not significant only because there is not a standard for
significance. The next sentence starts, "However, Option", stops there, and leaves the
bottom two thirds blank. A very diligent reader finds that the text picks up with "C" seven
pages later on 4.11-30 where it states something important- Option C would have the most
significant impact on freeway queues. This is a key finding about Option C, which is lost to
all but the most diligent reader due to the formatting. The DEIR should be re -issued with the
formatting corrected so that readers have the opportunity to understand and comment on
the impact of Option C.
Section 411.7 Cumulative Impacts concludes that the cumulative impacts are not
significant, but omits that the basis for that conclusion is that the level of service without the
projects is already unsatisfactory in 2020 and 2040. This is an illogical conclusion. Bad traffic can
most certainly be made worse. Professional Planners and elected officials have a responsibility
to make our cities better, not to continue to approve development knowing it will make quality
of life worse for the current residents. The DEIR should be reissued with cumulative impacts
compared to 2020 and 2040 conditions clearly addressed
Submitting DEIR Comments Page 8
4.9.8. (Should be 4.11.8) Regulations. Adopted goals for intersection and roadway level of
service provide the framework for approving or disallowing new development to reduce
potential impacts. Allowing unsatisfactory level of service to get even worse with no mitigation
is in conflict with the adopted goals for level of service.
4.9.9 (Should be 4.11.9) Mitigation. This mis-numbered section says in one line that traffic
impacts are less than significant and mitigation is not required. The discussion through -out
Section 4.11 says that level of service on the surrounding freeways will be unacceptable in 2020
and 2040. Concluding that no mitigation is required is not logical. Bad traffic can most certainly
be made worse by bad planning. Pmfessional Planners and elected officials have a
responsibility to make our cities better, not to continue to approve unmitigated development
knowing it will make quality of life worse for the current residents. The DEIR should be
reissued with mitigations to the cumulative impacts compared to 2020 and 2040 conditions
clearly stated.
4.9.10 (Should be 4.11.1011 LESS after Rflitigation. This section should be rewritten and
mitigations to the cumulative impacts compared to 2020 and 2040 conditions are defined.
4.13 Utilities and Service Systems.
Section 4.13.2.6. Water Cumulative Impacts
Section 4.13.2.6 Water Cumulative impacts discusses only the impact of this project on the City of Santa
Ana's water supply and demand. "Tice cumulativeimpacts of aff the development is not evaluated. This
section should be revised to evaluate the Cumulative Water Impacts, and the DEIR reissued with the
revised Section 4.13.2.6.
Section 4.13.3.6. Wastewater Cumulative Impacts
Section 4.13.3.6 Wastewater Cumulative Impacts discusses only the impact of this project on the City of
Santa Ana sewer capacity. The cumulative Impacts of all the development is not evaluated. Table
4.13.5 shows Site 1 -proposed as 95.69%full and Site 2 -proposed as 81.29% full at peak flows This
section should be revised to evaluate the Cumulative Wastewater Impacts, especially to Site 1 and
Site 2 that are already near capacity at peak flow. The DEIR should be reissued with the revised
Section 4.13.3.6. WE ARE ALL ON RATIONING OF WATER NOW AND GET PENALIZED FOR OVER -
USAGE... HOW ARE THESE APARTMENTS GOING TO AFFECT THE WATER & SEWER CAPCMES?
OVERALL... THE 2525 MAIN STREET PROJECT SHOULD NOT EVEN GO THROUGH. TOO MANY CARS
WILL BE PARKING UP DOWN THE STREETS OF PSNA DAILY YES, DAILY DUE TO THE INADEQUATE
PARKING SPACES ALLOW WITH THE PROJECT AND ALL THE OVER -FLOW PARKING WITH THE
DISCOVERY CENTER. AND LET'S SAY EVERYONE WHO LIVES IN 2525 MAIN STREET INVITES 1 CARLOAD
OF_FRIENDVFAMILY OVER FOR A BBC(... WHERE ARE ALL THOSE 500 PEOPLE GOING TO PARK? AND
WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN PEOPLE SAY.... 'I DON'T WANT TO PAY TO PARK AT THE DISCOVERY
CENTER... LET'S PARK IN THE PSNA AND WALK.... THIS WILL HAPPEN. THE CORNOR OF EDGEWOOD &
MAIN ST IS ALREADY A DEBAUCLE WITH 5 ON/OFF RAMPS TO THE 5 FREEWAY AND AN EAST -BOUND
LEFT HAND TURN ONTO EDGEWOOD.... BT'S A NIGHTMARE AS IT IS NOW.
FOR ONCE AS POLITICIANS.... DO THE RIGHT THING HERE... VOTE NOON 'REZONING. THIS IS THE
WRONG PIECE OF PROPERTY TO PUT 500+ APARTMENTS ON. AND WITH THE ADDITIONAL 1900
APARTMENTS GOING TO BE ADDED TO MAIN PLACE MALL AND THE ADDITIONAL 345 ADDED AT THE
WELL'S FARGO BANK LOT„.. AND EXTRA APARTMENTS ADDED AT TOWN & COUNTRY BY THE CITY OF
ORANGE ... In TOO MANY CARS FOR OUR STREETS THERE 1S NO PLACE ELSE TO PARK FOR THE
DISCOVERY CENTER AND 2525 MAIN STREET THAN IJP-ANUDOW,N THE PSMA STREETS... NGPLACE.I
AND WITH ALL THE 'FAST FOOD' PLACES BEING EAST OF PSNH THE TRAFFIC THROUGH PSNA WILL BE
ASTRONOMICAL. NOT TO MENTION THE PROPOSED WALMART GOING ON GRAND TARGET ON
GRAND HOBBY LOBBY ON 17T".... ALL OF THESE ARE EAST OF PSNH WHICH MEANS THEY WILL
TRAVEL THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD TO GET THERE. PEOPLE NOT GET ON THE 5 FREEWAY
SOUTH TO GET TO GRAND.
AS HONOST POLITICIANS ... NONE OF YOU WOULD WANT THIS COMPLEX AT THE ENTRANCE TO YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD.... AND WE DON'T EITHER.
SINCERELY,
PEGGY STEGGELL
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Selena Kelaher, Associate Planner
City of Santa Ana, Planning and Building Agency
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Santa Ana, Ca 92702
Dear Ms. Kelaher:
Regarding the proposed high density housing development at 2525 N. Main, I am very
opposed to this being passed by your department. The traffic impact on the city and our
neighborhood will be unbelievable. To put the full time population of at least 1,000
people and at least 2,000 cars at the apex of our neighborhood is terrible. First of all
this is at a 5 — way intersection that is dangerous as it is right now. To jam up Main
Street with cars trying to enter or exit so close to a freeway off ramp is wrong . We do
not want to mitigate this by having egress on Edgewood which would involve our traffic
flow. There isn't enough room to stack more than 5 cars at a time at the light on Main
Street. To ruin our city park with egress at the park entrance is not an option.
This is zoned as professional and should remain as such. The implied traffic on the EIR
study is inaccurate, as we have had professional office neighbors for 40 plus years
without complaint.
Addressing points on said DEIR:
Section 4.11 Transportation and Traffic.
4.11.3 Environmental Setting
1) Traffic Study Area
a) The intersections listed in Table 4.11-1 has errors and omissions. Intersection 9 listed
as
Main Street/Edgewood/1-5 Ramps is two intersections that should be evaluated
individually:
i) Traveling south on Main Street, there is an intersection with Edgewood to the east
and the 1-5 N HOV lane entrance to the west. (The HOV entrance is scheduled to be
removed.)
ii) Traveling north on Main Street or on 1-5 and exiting on Main Street North is a
separate signalized intersection south of Edgewood.
b) The existing roadway segments listed in table 4.11-2 and table 4.11-4 do not include
Lawson Way, which is central to projects 6, 7, 8, and 25 on Table 4.1, as well as
providing access from 22E/Town & Country exit to Table 4.1 project 22 and this
proposed project. The cumulative impact of all these projects on Lawson Way should be
included in the DER.
Section 4.11.6 Environmental Impacts
1) The analysis in the DER does not cover the cumulative impacts of residents of
projects
6,7,8,22,25 on Table 4.1, as well as the proposed project, using the Park Santiago
neighborhood as a bypass for 1-5 and/or Main Street. This is a real concern. The City
has
previously had to mitigate "through traffic" in the Park Santiago neighborhood by closing
Santiago Street at the park, adding speed bumps to Santiago Street, and closing the
intersection of Lincoln and Fairhaven. The potential impact from increased trips using
the
residential neighborhood in lieu of 1-5and Main Street has not been evaluated. This
would
especially relate to Option C, with access from Edgewood in Park Santiago.
Submitting DER Comments Page 7
2) Freeway Segments. Table 4.115 shows the existing Level of Service (LOS) for all the
freeway
segments in the study area as unsatisfactory, and several are also shown as
unmitigatible.
The statement that the increase in freeway traffic due to the cumulative impact
densification at the 1-5/Main and SR 22/Main/Town & Country is insignificant because it
is
already unsatisfactory defies logic. It is analogous to rubbing salt in an open wound.
3) Table 4.11-16 Summary of Cumulative Project Trips refers to Figure 4.1 to locate the
cumulative projects. Figure 4.1 omits several projects shown in Table 4.11-16, and the
project numbering is different between the Figure 4.1 and Table 4.11-16. A revised
DER
should be issued with a figure that locates all of the projects in table 4.11-16, and uses
consistent project numbering throughout the DEIR.
4) The Opening Year (2040) Project Plus and Cumulative Projects (2040) sections lack
a
discussion of impacts to the surrounding residential streets and intersections in table
4.11-3
and 4-11-4. These impacts have the potential to be significant. The DER should be
issued
with these impacts included.
5) The Opening Year (2040) Project Plus and Cumulative Projects (2040) sections
identify
intersections and freeway segments in the study area as unsatisfactory by 2020/2040,
and
state that the increase in freeway traffic due to the cumulative impact densification at
the I-
5/Main and SR 22/Mainfrown & Country is insignificant because it is already
unsatisfactory.
Again, this is not a logical statement, and is analogous to adding vinegar to the
previously
salted open wound.
6) Text on page 4.11-23 ends abruptly one-third of the way through the page, during a
discussion about freeway ramp queuing, after stating that all the Options (A,B,&C) result
in
unsatisfactory queues but not significant only because there is not a standard for
significance. The next sentence starts, "However, Option", stops there, and leaves the
bottom two thirds blank. A very diligent reader finds that the text picks up with "C" seven
pages later on 4.11-30, where it states something important- Option C would have the
most
significant impact on freeway queues. This is a key finding about Option C, which is lost
to
all but the most diligent reader due to the formatting. The DEIR should be re -issued with
the
formatting corrected so that readers have the opportunity to understand and comment
on
the impact of Option C.
Section 4.11.7 Cumulative Impacts concludes that the cumulative impacts are not
significant,
but omits that the basis for that conclusion is that the level of service without the
projects is
already unsatisfactory in 2020 and 2040. This is an illogical conclusion. Bad traffic can
most
certainly be made worse. Professional Planners and elected officials have a
responsibility to
make our cities better, not to continue to approve development knowing it will make
quality of
life worse for the current residents. The DEIR should be reissued with cumulative
impacts
compared to 2020 and 2040 conditions clearly addressed.
Submitting DEIR Comments Page 8
4.9.8. (Should be 4.11.8) Regulations. Adopted goals for intersection and roadway
level of
service provide the framework for approving or disallowing new development to reduce
potential impacts. Allowing unsatisfactory level of service to get even worse with no
mitigation
is in conflict with the adopted goals for level of service.
4.9.9 (Should be 4.11.9) Mitigation. This mis-numbered section says in one line that
traffic
impacts are less than significant and mitigation is not required. The discussion through-
out
Section 4.11 says that level of service on the surrounding freeways will be unacceptable
in 2020
and 2040. Concluding that no mitigation is required is not logical. Bad traffic can most
certainly
be made worse by bad planning. Professional Planners and elected officials have a
responsibility to make our cities better, not to continue to approve unmitigated
development
knowing it will make quality of life worse for the current residents. The DEIR should be
reissued
with mitigations to the cumulative impacts compared to 2020 and 2040 conditions
clearly
stated.
4.9.10 (Should be 4.11. 10) LOS after Mitigation. This section should be re -written and
mitigations to the cumulative impacts compared to 2020 and 2040 conditions are
defined
Respectfully,
Marilyn S F
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Elul maize
Prom: paul maize
Sent Wednesday, September 19, 2018 5.46 PM
To: °Kelaher„ Selena'
Subject 2525 N Main DEIR comments
Attachments DER comments.cim
To Selena.. Associate Planner
Draft EIR 2525 N Main Street
City of Santa Of Santa Ana, Planning Building Agency
PO Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dear City Planners,
When I reviewed the proposal for 2525 N Main Street It is with a heavy hearc We moved here 30 years ago and raised
our 3 children here. They are now adults and we enjoy the park and the new playground equipment with our
grandchildren. We have always felt that this is one of Santa Ana's best kept secrets, the unique homes, from historic to
the homes built in the 50°s and of course the friendly neighbors. We feel truly blessed to have lived her for 30 plus years
and want to have more families move into Park Santiago and have the same experience that we have had, but I fear that
the 2525 Main St proposal will prevent that from happening. We see For Sale signs going up and we worry this is
because of this proposal. We need your committee to look at the interest of the neighborhood and not that of
developer. you must look at what is happening all around us, Orange is putting in high density apartments just down
the street. What will Main street look like with all these cars? The intersection at Main and Edgewood is extremely
dangerous now as there is so much confusion on where the on ramps are for the 5 freeways are, many cars turn onto
Edgewood thinking they are entering the freeway and they flip a U turn, almost causing an accident. and it will become
much worse if this development goes forward.
Thank you for your time,
Paul & Patricia Maize
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
ecomments@santa-ana.org
Planning Commission
Regarding 2525 North Main Street, Santa Ana, Ca
Dear Commissioners:
I do not support the proposed 496 unit development at the entrance to the Park
Santiago neighborhood.
The best use for this property would be for the Discovery Science Museum. It would be
excellent for their offices and parking for visitors.
In objecting, the most obvious reason is the size and density of the development.
Nearly 500 apartments next to a 1200 home neighborhood are excessive. If it is to be
rezoned, the density should be a maximum of 20 units per acre, not the 83 as proposed.
The homes along Memory Lane are only three stores, which seems more appropriate.
I do not feel the traffic study adequately addresses the taking of Walkie Way for egress
to the development. The additional cars entering and leaving at Walkie Way, only 150
yards from Edgewood and the north bound 5 freeway off ramp will have cars backed up
onto the freeway as well as south bound cars back to Main Place Mall. There are only 4
places where we can enter and exit our neighborhood and making Edgewood unusable
would have major negative impact.
I feel the developer has been unethical in his dealings with our neighborhood by
compensating individuals to support his project at the last commission meeting. I feel
that the letter in support from the Discovery Science Museum was obtained by the
developer offering financial support for the parking structure they need.
I live in this neighborhood that is about 100 years old. It should be guarded and
protected from this development.
Sincerely,
Alan H Fuller
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Received at City Council
Meeting 219/2019
August 20, 2018
To: City of Santa Ana Planning Commission
cc: Mayor Miguel Pulido, and Council Members
Subject: 2525 Main Residential Development
Dear Commissioners Verino, McLoughlin, Alderete, Nguyen, Reyna, Contreras -Leo, and
Mendoza,
I am writing to say that as a voting and tax -paying resident of Santa Ana, I am opposed to the
proposed 2525 Main Residential Development.
The current professional building at 2525 N. Main Street serves as an important transitional
buffer between the established neighborhood of Park Santiago and Main Street. Not only is this
transitional buffer important for the neighborhood and traffic patterns, but the professional job
opportunities it provides are important for the well-being of the entire city. We want good paying
office job locations to stay in Santa Ana for our existing Santa Ana residents.
In support of The North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), I oppose any rezoning and
General Plan amendment for the 2525 Main Residential Development, regardless of any future
design changes proposed.
No Rezoning
No General Plan Amendment
No Apartments
I insist that the zoning at 2525 N. Main St. remain professional as it has long been, and I intend
to persist in making this known to the city council and planning departments.
Should this issue be presented to the Santa Ana City Council, I will be there. I am one of many
concerned residents that will be tracking how you vote on this very important issue.
City Council members not only represent the city, but they also represent their constituents.
I put my faith in you to do what is right, and any rezoning or general amendment change on the
2525 Main Residential Development is not for the common good of the city or the Park Santiago
Neighborhood.
Respectfully,
Deborah Hicks-DeBach
Robert A. DeBach
Received at city Council
NleetinS 21192019
From: Megan Klempa <
Date: Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 4:04 PM
Subject: 2525 Main St Development Opposition
To: <skelahera sarrCa=ana,org>
Dear Ms. Kelaher,
I am writing to you to oppose the building of 2525 Main Street that is currently under
review with the planning commission. After reviewing the planning documents provided
by the City of Santa Ana, I am highly concerned that the proposed access points into
the structure will impede the current traffic through my neighborhood, Park Santiago.
As a resident, we have enjoyed our quiet streets that allow for children to play outside,
have reduced noise and allows the easy entry and exit of our community to both 17th St
and Main St from our roads. These street ways are highly trafficked by our residents
who currently obey the traffic signs, the speed limits and noise restrictions, as they are
the neighbors who reside in our peaceful community. Adding this large apartment
complex of 496 units will have a huge negative impact on our current traffic situation.
Moving to Santa Ana, and more specifically Park Santiago, was a move to ensure my
family could enjoy the safety of our neighborhood streets, the pleasant and easy traffic
throughout the neighborhood and the oasis we want away from the madness of main
streets. By allowing this apartment structure to go in, those "selling points" of the
neighborhood will greatly decrease and make this much desirable neighborhood full of
traffic congestion and noise.
Please consider the impact this project is making on our neighborhood and oppose the
building of this complex.
With appreciation,
Megan Klempa
Park Santiago Resident
IV
P.O. Sox 4,135
Santa Ana CA 92702
August 1, 2018
Re: Proposed Development
2525 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA
Dear Recipient:
RMe tin, C. council
ng 2/29/2019
We believe that the Santa Ana Neighborhoods with well kept and often restored
homes have a historic character that is of great value to the City of Santa Ana. Our
neighborhood of Washington Square is one of them.
We believe these neighborhoods should be protected from any development that
would compromise the quality of life of the owners and residents of these
neighborhoods by adding significantly increased traffic, noise and buildings which
are tall enough and/or close enough to neighborhood properties as to spoil the view
for people living there.
We are against any development that would decrease the property values of the
homes in these neighborhoods and make them less attractive to people who wish to
purchase homes and move into these neighborhoods.
The Park Santiago Neighborhood is among the Crown Jewels of Santa Ana
neighborhoods with historic character. Its owners have made significant
investments in their homes to keep them beautiful and to preserve their
architecture.
The proposed development at 2525 N. Main Street would severely impact the Park
Santiago Neighborhood in all the negative ways listed above.
No one who lives along the property line could ever have imagined a multi -story
apartment house and parking structure would be looming over their back yards! It
would be a terrible, irrevocable intrusion into their daily lives.
August 1, 2018
Re: Proposed Development
Page 2
The current zoning for "Professional Use" is appropriate for this parcel and in
Beeping with the other buildings along that stretch of Main Street.
We all realize the need for additional housing units, but a development of this size
and density on this lot is just WRONG!
The Washington Square Neighborhood Association stands firmly with the people of
Park Santiago and against the proposed rezoning to allow this development to go
forward.
We hope that you will act to prevent this project from becoming a reality and
permanently harming one of our BEST Santa Ana neighborhoods.
Sincerely,
Washington Square Neighborhood Association Officers:
Dave Dethloff -President L �Lti� p
Bobi Keenan &Javier Garcia • ice -Presidents 1, e e �n ! ✓� �' �/�°
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Jeff Rualey - Secretary Q_ a.*� 0,S''•�(
Don Harvey & Carlos Ar ujo 4 TreasuidrsCC���
Tom Lutz - Liaison to the City of Santa A�T�"it
Washington Squ re Neighborhood Association Board Members:
Keren Clark.
David Ji.rik
Jean Poppa
Tony Michal
Ifirsten Sketch
Ivana Unger
Susan van der Roest'eAJ Z,'L 7/ r? d vi"
https://outlook.live. coin/mail/sentitems/id/AQMkADAwATEO...
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Fw: Article on 2525 N. Main St.
Diane Fradkin
Sun 10/21/2018 928 PM
To: mthai@santa-ana.org <mthai@santa-ana.org>
From: Diane Fradkin
Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2018 7:44 PM
To: mmcloughlin@santa-ana.org; ccontreras-leo@santa-ana.org; Iverino@santa-ana.org;
ealderete@santa-ana.org; knguyen@santa-ana.org; rreyna@santa-ana.org; bmendoza@santa-ana.org
Subject: Article on 2525 N. Main St.
Planning Commissioners:
http://newsantaana.cam/201$/10J20/a-developer-is-meddling-in-the-Santa-ana-city-council-
elections-in-order-to-build-a-controvers ial-apartment-complex _
/?fbclid=iwAROP6POP�38zVihzuxdO4u K07m3bW io7eSVLwrf9n1NY9ZcANV9Q!XVgOVIp
This is deeply disturbing ..... what about the citizens of Santa Ana and the neighbors of Park
Santiago??? WE are the citizens YOU represent!!! Its important that you uphold the good
stewardship of development and 2525 N. Main St is not responsible development. Do you
really want this on your watch???
I hope that at the hearing tomorrow you sincerely listen to your constituents ..... there are many
issues of this project that have not been resolved and its irresponsible to rush into an approval
until this project is completely understood. I think that as part of the Planning Commission you
would like time to review the EIR, particularly understanding whether the response to
comments are complete .... I believe that some of the issues are still unresolved and that the
methodology used is flawed.
I trust that you will do the right thing and not rush into this project without it being completely
vetted. Then you will know the right decision will be to direct the developer and staff to
redesign the project with 30/DUA as 84/DUA is too dense and intense at this location.
Sincerely,
Diane Fradkin
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Received at City Council
Meeting 21i912019
City of Santa Ana
RE: Opposing 2525 Main St. Development
City of Santa Ana Planning Commissioners:
I am a homeowner in the Park Santiago Neighborhood. Santa Ana is an already dense city and
does not need any more market -rate housing. As a Planning Commission, part of your job is to
ensure there exists an overall plan for the City of Santa Ana that is not driven by developer
interests but by community interests.
I chose Park Santiago because of its character and its pedestrian friendly streets. It is one of the
only neighborhoods in Santa Ana that offers this, which is why my family and I chose this
specific neighborhood. If you move forward with this project, you are taking away the character
of Park Santiago. The built environment affects the quality of life of its residents and the 2525
Main Street would only further strain the already inadequate roadways in Santa Ana, including
Main Street, which is a congested artery already.
The Planning Commission should reject the EIR and should give a "No" recommendation to
Council. There should not be a Development Agreement and it should also reject the zoning
amendments. All of these are subsidies that are being given away to the developer with zero
tangible community benefits to the residents of Park Santiago and to the residents of Santa
Ana. Santa Ana needs more green space, community gardens, it does not need another
apartment building that would bring in an entire population.
If the Planning Commission approves this project, you are forcing the residents to reassess
whether they want to call City of Santa Ana home. I want to live in a well-planned, diverse city
where community interests are taken into account. But the lack of cohesive planning and the
lack of transparency in the planning process in the City of Santa Ana is astounding. Our family
would reconsider whether we would want to stay in the City of Santa Ana and most likely would
not since we know that this project would negatively alter the character of Park Santiago and
would create horrible parking issues and cars cutting through the neighborhood.
I strongly oppose this project.
Respectfully,
For Barajas-Tena
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January 10, 2019
City of Santa Ana Planning Commission
City of Santa Ana
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702
RE: 2525 N. Main Street — Large Multifamily Project
City of Santa Ana Planning Commissioners,
I am a resident of the Park Santiago neighborhood and am opposed to the current development plans at
2525 N. Main Street as the project is too large and intense as currently proposed and will adversely
impact the beautiful neighborhood of Park Santiago with significant additions to traffic and parking in
the neighborhood as well as adding to congestion and traffic flows of Main Street.
I urge the Planning Commission to:
■ Deny the project as currently proposed by the Applicant (496 units)
■ Deny the project as modified by Staff Report (476 units)
■ Request the Applicant and Staff to redesign a much smaller multifamily project with perhaps
250 units and configured as a three story building.
This applicant has purchased a very nice piece of property and will make a large profit on it even with a
more manageable smaller building approved on the site. However the applicant is shooting for the
moon with this site and is trying to maximize his profit with little regard for proper planning guidelines.
The current plans result in a density of over 80 units per acre and that is an unprecedented density for a
project that backs up onto a neighborhood of single family homes in the City of Santa Ana. A density
level of less than 38 units per acre would be much more in line with previous projects.
The Environmental Impact Report on this project was not done to a high standard. There are obvious
errors and gross negligence in the methodology used in analyzing the project and therefore the
document is flawed and surely challengeable under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This applicant has also not acted in good faith in his dealings with the Planning Commission and the
community at large. The stunt with hiring all the college kids to speak at the last Planning Commission
meeting was very disrespectful of your time and the time of the concerned residents. It would set a bad
precedent if you let this type of behavior be rewarded.
The residents of Santa Ana depend on the Planning Commission to act as good stewards of planning
guidelines. A zone change is a big deal and I hope that you view it as such.
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In my opinion the Planning Commission should act to save the ambiance of the better neighborhoods in
Santa Ana and Park Santiago is most certainly one of them.
Respectfully,
dao. FVIOU.:ti.
John Fradkin
Cc: Minh Thai
Selena Kelaher
Vince Fregoso
Maria Huizar
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
eul maize
From: Paul maize <
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 550 PM
To: °Iverino@santa-ana.org°
Subject Thank you
Our family wants to thank you for voting against the 2525 proposal. As it was discussed on Monday night this would be
81 dwelling units per acre which is by far the largest and densest complex next to single family homes in Santa Ana. It is
just the wrong project for this site and we are glad that you agree with us.
The Maize Family
30 year resident
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
gaul maize
From:
paul maize <
Sent:
Monday, April 16, 2018 8:33 AM
To:
'pulido@santa-ana.org'
Cc:
'JSolorio@santa-ana.org'
Subject:
FW: 2525 Main Street - NO APARTMENTS NO REZONING
From: Paul maize <paul.malze@att.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2018 9:46 PM
To:'mpaulido@santa-ana.org' <mpaulido@santa-ana.org>
Cc-.'jsolorio@sant-ana.org' <jsolorio@sant-ana.org>,'mimartinez@santa-ana.org' <mimartinez@santa-ana.org>,
'vsarmiento@santa-ana.org' <vsarmiento@santa-ana.org>,'dbenavides@santa-ana.org' <dbenavides@santa-ana.org>,
'stinajero@santa-ana.org' <stinajero@santa-ana.org>
Subject: 2525 Main Street - NO APARTMENTS NO REZONING
Honorable Mayor and Council members,
1 am unable to attend this week's council meeting but I want to once again state our opposition to this project. As I
mentioned the last council meeting that I attended that this is the wrong project for this site. We continue to get the
feeling that the developer feels this is a slam dunk- why do they feel that way? It is not zoned for this project. The
original proposal is for a high density 517 unit apartment complex that literally backs up to our historic neighborhood.
On March 19' this Developer submitted a revised pan: 496- units, still at five stories, still unacceptable.
This proposed development, in combination with the addition of 1852 new apartment units within an half mile of its
location, is incompatible with the adjoining neighborhood. It's an inappropriate use of the land. For obvious reasons
the impacts to the neighborhood and surrounding areas would be devasting: increased traffic in a currently clogged
area, increased pollution, overcrowding, lack of neighborhood parking to name a few.
In January, NSAPA ensured every household obtained a survey card asking for their input on this project. The data was
collected, 96% opposed this project. The developer has made it clear to us that they are going forward with this project
as they do not have a back up plan. So once again we ask why is the developer so confident? What do they know that
we as a neighborhood do not know? We had 500 residents attending the Sunshine Ordinance meeting back in
November 2017, over 150 residents at the scooping meeting in March 2018 and the 170 plus letters submitted for EIR
input. This is not the project for this site.
This week we received a brochure from the developer, it was misleading in many ways and we hope that you realized it
is not truthful:
1. The picture shows Main street with only 4 cars on it! I have lived here 30 years and I have never seen only 4 cars
on Main street. Is the developer ill informed or just plan deceitful?
2. It claims that they are working with the neighbors to develop a site that fits with the fabric of the existing
neighborhood. This project does not fit with our existing neighborhood. Once again we feel the developer is
being deceitful.
3. Working with the neighbor to be a good neighbor. Then give us a project that doesn't change the current zoning
4. Designed with Park Santiago in mind based "on feedback from the neighbors". Did they not hear the 500 voices
against this project at the Sunshine meeting? All the yard signs through the neighborhood? NO APARTMENTS
NO REZONING
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
Paul maize
From:
Paul maize <
Sent:
Sunday, April 15, 2018 9:46 PM
To:
'mpaulido@santa-ana.org'
Cc:
jsolorio@sant-ana.org'; 'mimartinez@santa-ana.org'; 'vsarmiento@sante-ana.org';
'dbenavides@santa-ana.org'; 'stinajero@santa-ana.org'
Subject:
2525 Main Street - NO APARTMENTS NO REZONING
Honorable Mayor and Council members,
I am unable to attend this week's council meeting but I want to once again state our opposition to this project. As I
mentioned the last council meeting that I attended that this is the wrong project for this site. We continue to get the
feeling that the developer feels this is a slam dunk- why do they feel that way? It is not zoned for this project. The
original proposal is for a high density 517 unit apartment complex that literally backs up to our historic neighborhood.
On March 191 this Developer submitted a revised pan: 496- units, still at five stories, still unacceptable.
This proposed development, in combination with the addition of 1852 new apartment units within an half mile of its
location, is incompatible with the adjoining neighborhood. It's an inappropriate use of the land. For obvious reasons
the impacts to the neighborhood and surrounding areas would be devasting: increased traffic in a currently clogged
area, increased pollution, overcrowding, lack of neighborhood parking to name a few.
In January, NSAPA ensured every household obtained a survey card asking for their input on this project. The data was
collected, 96% opposed this project. The developer has made it clear to us that they are going forward with this project
as they do not have a back up plan. So once again we ask why is the developer so confident? What do they know that
we as a neighborhood do not know? We had 500 residents attending the Sunshine Ordinance meeting back in
November 2017, over 150 residents at the scooping meeting in March 2018 and the 170 plus letters submitted for EBR
input. This is not the project for this site.
This week we received a brochure from the developer, it was misleading in many ways and we hope that you realized it
is not truthful:
1. The picture shows Main street with only 4 cars on it! 1 have lived here 30 years and I have never seen only 4 cars
on Main street. Is the developer ill informed or just plan deceitful?
2. It claims that they are working with the neighbors to develop a site that fits with the fabric of the existing
neighborhood. This project does not ft with our existing neighborhood. Once again we feel the developer is
being deceitful.
3. Working with the neighbor to be a good neighbor. Then give us a project that doesn't change the current zoning
4. Designed with Park Santiago in mind based "on feedback from the neighbors". Did they not hear the 500 voices
against this project at the Sunshine meeting? All the yard signs through the neighborhood? NO APARTMENTS
NO REZONING
S. Keep the established trees. From the look of the pictures there are just palm trees on Edgewood, what
happened to the trees that are currently on that site?
6. It also doesn't show the parking structure which makes it more than 5 stories and would not be adequate for the
number of units they are proposing
7. It also doesn't show the veranda- how many stories will this project really be -6-7?
We hope that you will take into our valid concerns about this project into consideration and not award this developer
the right to rezone this property. They are not being honest with our neighborhood, we need you to act on our behalf
and not on behalf the developer.
Patty and Paul Maize
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S. Keep the established trees. From the look of the pictures there are just palm trees on Edgewood, what
happened to the trees that are currently on that site?
6. It also doesn't show the parking structure which makes it more than S stories and would not be adequate for the
number of units they are proposing
7. It also doesn't show the veranda- how many stories will this project really be _6-7?
We hope that you will take into our valid concerns about this project into consideration and not award this developer
the right to rezone this property. They are not being honest with our neighborhood, we need you to act on our behalf
and not on behalf the developer.
Patty and Paul Maize
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Received at
Meeting City Council
2/19/2019
francine vasgnez <
'I'o:sketahei,@santa-ana.org
Mar 12. 2018 a1 4:12 PM
Atttn: Selena Kelaher
There is a dangerous safety issue on Main Street., I can hear the crashing of cars, the
ambulances, Firetrucks and police cars driving down Main Street. I know that I have almost been
hit by the cars exiting the 5 north on Main, there are about four signs that say no right turn on red,
but the turns are still being made. I have almost been hit leaving the neighborhood and turning
into Edgewood off of Main Street. I have also witness accidents on Main, i even saw a car drive
up the middle divider on Main Street. And you want more of this!
The pedestrians with small children crossing Main Street on Edgewood to get to the
Discovery Center and pedestrians with small children crossing Santiago Park/ Walkie Way to get
to the Discovery Center. Luckily the entrance to Santiago Park is closed off at Main Street, and is
only open when the log cabin is rented. The school buses park in the riverbed and the school
children eat lunch in the playground and they walk through the park using that entrance going
under Main Street to get to the Discovery Center as their field trip with their teachers and Adult
volunteers. I too like many of my neighbors use that path to go to the mall, which right now is safe
and we don't have to worry about cars racing by. And you want to take that safety away!
Did you think of the privacy of the people who back yards back up to the 2525 Main Street? If a 5
story building goes up, their privacy is taken away because now they can't go in their back yard to
sun bath topless or in the nude if they wanted because someone could be watching them from
one of those windows. Peeping Toms! How about their children who can't play in their back yard
because you have a child molester watching them getting their rocks off. PROBLEM
How many cars per unit 1 1/2 cars, really who has that! We are a family of 4 and we have 4 cars.
Where are they going to park their extra cars down the street in front of my house or my
neighbors? That's invading my privileges of being a home owner.
Right now we have a nice quite neighborhood, and that is what is so nice about this quite old
neighborhood. We have houses that are over 100 years old. I can walk out my door and look
down the street right now and I see trees, and squirrels. This morning the parrots were flying from
tree to tree. And you want to make a new building that doesn't match these old homes to bring
down the value of our homes! Sounds like you also want to take away my view and my neighbors
view and replace them with a building, turn this quiet neighborhood to a loud noisy one.
By the way, I'm Hispanic.
F. Vasquez
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Received
Meet/hgz�19/2pI9 ci/
March 5, 2018
Environmental Impact Complaints of 2525 Main Street
Air Quality;
The air will become worse especially during construction. Dirt, dust & particles flying in the air, not to
mention all the trucks and building equipment trucks going through PSNA. And all the trucks for the
workers (where will they park... oh yea,... in PSNA). After construction.. there will be 1,000 more cars
coming & going from our neighborhood,... plus extra trucks for deliveries... UPS, food, groceries... all
congesting our air. Who suffers? PSNA families.
Traffic & Circulation:
THIS IS HUGE... FIRST OF ALL, THE MAIN STREET/S FREEWAY ENTRANCE & EXITS AS IT STANDS NOW,...
IS A DEBACLE.
1. When heading South on Main prior to Edgewood, everyone is in the left hand lane to get onto
the 5 freeway north & south. We, the property owners who want to turn left onto Edgewood
are backed up for blocks, because the left hand turn lane only holds 4 cars and we can't even get
into the turn lane because of everyone trying to get onto the freeway. And with the addition of
the 247 new apartments being added at 2700 Main Street, (500 cars from the apartments and
another 500 cars when the Well's Fargo building is renovated) OMG... that's another 1,000 cars
right there! The intersection of Main/Edgewood & the 5 freeway will be backed up for blocks.
And then, many of these cars will travel through Park Santiago to get to work and bypass all of
the traffic jams. Which means hundreds of more cars going through PSNA, and that's without
the 2525 Main Street buildings I I Who suffers from these decisions? Ob wait, it the hard
working tax payers in PSNA.
2. Just looking at the entrance to the 5 Freeway at Main Street is mess as it is now. I see people
exiting the freeway to turn right onto Main... they don't read the signs & turn on a red light,
then stop in the middle of Main St when they get into the intersection and realize they have a
red light. The cars coming North on Main Street don't know whether to stop at the first light
prior to Edgewood, so they end up in the intersection stopped wondering what to do. The car
pool lane off the 5 Freeway heading north is a disaster. The city has to repaint it at least every
month because of speeders not slowing down as they exit... many, many accidents at that off
ramp. These items above show that adding another 2,000 cars (both proposed projects) would
spell DISASTER for PSNA families. Again, who suffers? PSNA hard working families and their
loved ones.
3. 1 believe the proposed 2525 Main St building would not go through with 2 entrances on Main
Street only. So, as promising as it sounds to close off the Edgewood Street entrance proposed
by the builders, I believe the Fire Department, Ambulance & Police will not go for that at all,...
which means Edgewood would be open & 1,000's of cars going through PSNA. Who pays the
price for this,.. Oh wait.., it's PSNA hard working, tax payers!
4. The cheapest gasoline is on Grand & Santa Clara. 1,000's of cars will be traveling through PSNA
to get to those gas stations. Who suffers from this decision? PSNA hard working families
S. Reasonably priced fast foods and grocery stores are mostly over on Grand & 17". 1,000's of cars
will be traveling through PSNA to get to McDonalds, IHOP, Taco Hell, Del Taco, Subway, Target,
Stater Bros, Aibertsons. These cars will avoid Main Street as much as possible, which means
1,000's of cars traveling through PSNA. Who suffers? Oh wait, it's the hard working PSNA
families that will pay this price.
6. PARKING: I realized the owners/builders of 2525 Main Street think there is enough parking, but
they are only kidding themselves & they think we at PSNA don't have a brain to calculate the
math. Parking will be a huge issue. At 1.8 parking spaces per unit... let's think about this
logically. In a studio apartment & a 1 bedroom apartment, the builders are allocating 1.8 per
unit. Most people who are in a studio have a friend and/or spouse live with them... that's 2 cars
right there. In a 1 bedroom, the same will apply, plus there will be an extra person helping out
with the rent sleeping on the couch,.., therefore... that's 3 cars for the 1 bedroom. The 2
bedroom are allotted 3.6 spaces. Most will have.4 cars and the 3 bedroom which is allotted 4.4
cars per unit will probably have 5 or 6 cars. After all, in the proposal from 2/15/18, it was
stated, per their target demographics, that children would probably not be an issue,... so that
means more adults and more cars. Which means that cars will be parked all up and down
Edgewood, Bush & Spurgeon streets in the PSNA. Who pays the price for this decision? Oh
wait,... it's the hard working PSNA families that now can't even park in front of their own
homes, or have family & friends over to visit. And please don't say this won't happen, because
if you check out the East entrance to PSNA on Santa Clara and the Southern entrance to PSNA,...
there are cars parked up and down the street for blocks. Oh wait,... homeowners can solve this
by agreeing to parking permits (which the city loves because its more revenue to them)... but
wait... the whole street has to agree and each homeowner gets the honor of paying $70 per year
to the city of SA (which will go up each year, because you know our government... everything
goes up cost wise) just to have our family & friends come to visit us. None of the SA council
person would want this in front of their homes.
WATER:
OMGI I I Do the builders/owner NOT understand that we are in a drought here??? We are on a
water shortage as it is... and now you want to add 504 more apartments??? So who will suffer
from this decision,... oh wait,... it will be the hard working PSNA homeowners that actually set
an alarm clock, go to work each day and pay our taxes. There is not enough water to build
these complexes, as well as water for each resident... we are in a drought) I I
I am sure there is more to be added to this letter for Greenhouse Gas, Hazardous Materials and
the other CEQA issues. I will let others from PSNA address those issues. This whole building is a
BAD, BAD plan. Put it somewhere else that can handle the traffic, water & parking. There is no
room for an extra 1,000 cars in this vicinity.
Thank You Very Much,
V S
Peggy Steggell
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
March 3, 2018
Scoping Meeting Comment Card
RE: 2525 North Main Street Multi -Family Residential Project
Name: Cliff and Pat Campbell
530 E. Santa Clara Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 91706
email: cp.campbell@att.net
We would like to make the following comments regarding the above named proposed project:
Traffic and Circulation
Our Park Santiago community will be grossly impacted from additional traffic from delivery trucks, daily
trash trucks, special delivery postal trucks, Fedx/UPS trucks, tow trucks for auto repairs etc., food
delivery (pizzas, groceries etc.), utility meter readers, grounds keepers and local businesses delivering
advertisements. With a proposed 1.8 parking spaces per unit there will be many extra cars parked in
the community along with visitors on a daily basis. Where will these extra cars park? The home owners
on Bush would never be able to have visitors let alone plan for a family and friends party.
What about the proposed project at the Wells Fargo Bank building 2700 S. Main Street? There will be
more traffic from that project also.
Also the residents will be using Edgewood/Santa Clara Avenue/ Santiago and Lincoln Avenues to reach
the following places:
Gas stations: The closest gas station is located at Santa Clara Ave and Grand Ave. Both stations
generally are the lowest priced gasoline in Orange County. So many residents are going to frequently
travel through our community to get their gas. They are not going to travel down Main Street to
Chapman Avenue or over to the Main and Broadway for gas on a regular basis. The prices are too high.
Grocery stores: The closet grocery markets besides Mothers Market (too expensive for everything and
they are not a full grocery store) is Stater Brothers on Santa Clara Ave and Tustin, Albertsons on 17th
Street, Superior on 17th or Target which has the basic food but not a full market. To many major
constraints to travel all the way down Main Street to Chapman and go to Ralphs. Too many lights and
hospital traffic. Just imagine the traffic on a daily basis through Park Santiago.
When the 5 Freeway going North is congested the residents will use the 17th street exit to save time
and travel through Park Santiago on Sahtlago/Edgewood to go home instead of using the Main Street
exit. We already have enough traffic there due to the extra parking along side of Guarantee Chevrolet
from the residents that live in apartments on 17th Street and the freeway exit. It is just too much for
the area.
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We already have many cars traveling south on Main and the driver gets confused about where to enter
the S freeway so they make a mistake and turn left onto Edgewood and try to figure out what
happened. Of course they are in a hurry and sometimes this create lots of congestion just trying to turn
around. Also the residents will be doing U-turns at Edgewood to enter the complex going south on
Main. The left hand turn lane is short and only has room for a few cars. The traffic on Main South will
be ridiculous which will make many of the residents go around to Grand Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue
and come through Park Santiago. We know this will happen because we as home owners do this to save
time.
The traffic on Lincoln Avenue would increase since many of the residents will use this as a short cut to
go to work etc. Who wouldn't want to bypass all the traffic on Main Street and 17th? Also within a
short period of time the new residents will learn about the area and frequent places such as Mcponalds,
Big Lots, Hobby Lobby, Ace Hardware, cleaners etc. and how will they get there... travel through Park
Santiago and return the same way.
What about Hoover School? If the new residents include children there will be additional traffic by the
school. We already have school buses and additional traffic for child pick up.
We do not want to see a traffic signal at Santiago and Santa Clara like there is at the railroad tracks on
Lincoln and Santa Clara.
Noise
The community would be affected by the additional noise from all of the traffic listed above.
Air Quality
The community would be affected by the gas emissions from all the vehicles traveling into the area.
The use of BBQ's would affect the home owners that are backed up to the proposed project.
Water & Sewer
Do we have enough water available in Santa Ana to accommodate this project? We are already on a
schedule to lower our usage. Will this project affect the overall rates? We are very concerned for our
whole community.
2/19/2019 AT&T Yahoo Mail - Proposed Development at 2525 North Main Street
Proposed Development at 2525 North Main Street
From: Deborah (
Cc: mpulido@santa-ana.org
Bcc: bobdebach@sbcglobal.net
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 2:35 PM PST
Dear Mr. Fregosa, Mayor Pulido and Councilmembers,
Please make the following letter part of the minutes for tonight's City Council meeting.
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/1912019
My husband and I are residents and homeowners in Park Santiago. We live at 2629 North Santiago Street. We categorically object to
a re -zoning of the property from commercial to high-density multifamily residential and this assumes that the City's Master Plan is
up to date.
Traffic in and out of the neighborhood is already a major issue, not to mention the cut through traffc,from other areas. Additionally,
the proposed hotel being built just across the freeway also on Main Street, the Wells Fargo office building on the corner of
Broadway and Main at Main place along with its additional apartments, and the current mass of apartments off Memory Lane, will
severely impact the quality of life not only for Park Santiago, but the surrounding neighborhoods of Floral Park and West Floral
Park. Even now accessing the freeway entrances and exits off'Main Street puts life and limb at risk,
The Park Santiago neighborhood Floral Park, and West Floral Park cannot withstand an onslaught of this type of development. We
wish to maintain the integrity of our neighborhoods. We all chose to live here because of the suburban environment and
neighborhood flavor of this old and unique area.
A more beneficial approach/solution would be the acquisition of the Goodwill Center on Grand and 17th Street. That would provide
a much needed face-lift, and housing to an area that would be improved, not impacted.
Thank you.
Deborah Hicks-DeBach
Robert A, DeBach
1/1
Received at City Council
Meeting 21,912029
11912019
To: Jose Solorio <JSolorio@santa-ana.org>, Mayor Miguel Pulido < mpulido@santa-ana.org>,
Vicente Sarmiento <vsarmiento@santa-ana.org>, Michele Martinez < mimartinez@santa-
ana.org>, David Benavides < dbenavides@santa-ana.org>, Juan Villegas <jvillegas@santa-
ana.org>, Sal Tinajero < stinajero@santa-ana.org>
cc: citycouncil@santa-ana.org, SKelaher@santa-ana.org, VFregoso@santa-ana.org
Date: January 22, 2018
Subject: 2525 Main Residential Development
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
As a voting and tax paying resident of the Park Santiago neighborhood in Santa Ana, I am opposed to the
proposed 2525 Main Residential Development. In addition, I am strongly opposed not only to the
specific redevelopment plans, but also to the rezoning of the 2525 N. Main Street property.
Current Zoning Keeps Our Neighborhood Safe: The current professional building at 2525 N. Main Street
serves as an important transitional buffer between the established neighborhood of Park Santiago and
Main Street, protecting our neighborhood from overwhelming traffic. We already have cars cutting
through the neighborhood speeding and running stop signs, a danger for pedestrians and for school kids
walking to and from Hoover Elementary. By the developer's own estimate, the proposed 2525 Main
Residential Development would add over 900 cars to the neighborhood, a situation that can only worsen
the traffic safety concerns we already face.
Homeowners' Investments Should Be Protected: All of we Park Santiago homeowners have invested in
our neighborhood, and our collective investment over many years should be respected. However, with
this project, the investments of 1,175 Park Santiago homeowners have been disregarded in one fell
swoop in favor of a single developer. I have been greatly disappointed in the City's acquiescence to an
outside developer at the expense of residents. While a developer will never deal with the daily
consequences of a project such as this, residents of Park Santiago will contend with its negative effects
on a daily basis forever after. At a recent November meeting, hundreds of residents came out to make
their opposition known —that this project would negatively affect traffic, property values, and quality of
life in our neighborhood. Homeowners' voices should be heard.
In support of North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance (NSAPA), I oppose any rezoning and General Plan
amendment for the 2525 Main Residential Development, regardless of any future design changes
proposed. Design changes are not the issue, but instead we are adamant on the following:
No Rezoning
No General Plan Amendment
No Apartments
I insist that the zoning at 2525 N. Main St. remain professional as it has long been, and I intend to
persistently make this known to the City Council and planning departments. If and when this issue is
presented to the Santa Ana City Council, I will be there. I am one of many concerned residents that will
be tracking how you vote on this very important issue.
Respectfully,
Julie Alexander
Park Santiago Resident
Rece1VQd at City Counci
Meeting 2/19/2l
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On November 16, 2017 at 7:47:34 PM, Darcie L. Cancino ( wrote
Dear Sir and Madam,
As a 20 -year resident of the Park Santiago neighborhood, 1 am strongly opposed to the proposed high-
density housing development of 2525 North Main Street. This development will involve an unsightly 6 -
story multifamily housing project comprised of over 500 living units and an 8 -story parking garage
designed to accommodate over 900 hundred vehicles. Below you will find my detailed objections.
Increased Traffic on Main Street and in the City of Santa Ana and Vicinity
The section of Main Street between the 5 freeway on -ramps and Memory Lane is chronically congested,
particularly south bound during afternoon rush hour. The addition of over 1,000 vehicles (at minimum) to
this area will result in paralyzing gridlock and will be detrimental to the civic center, local businesses and
museums, impede access to CHOC and St. Joseph's, and hinder anyone — residents and those
employed in the area — who are trying to access the freeway or drive through the area. Congestion will
impede emergency vehicles and will also increase congestion on already clogged 5, 22, and 55 freeways.
Traffic in Park Santiago
As things stand today, our charming, quiet neighborhood suffers daily from pass-through commuters
seeking to avoid congestion on 17th Street and other major arteries by using our streets as short-cuts
from Main to Grand. There are high incidents of speeding and running of stop signs, and the
accompanying dangers and disruption this issue presents. Adding a high density housing project on the
edge of our neighborhood with over 1,000 vehicles making at least twice daily trips is going to result in an
explosion of additional traffic problems. Additionally, there are no services near the location of the
planned development. Residents of this housing project will be forced through Park Santiago
neighborhood, traversing Edgewood, Santiago, Grovemont, Lincoln, and Santa Clara to attempt to cross
the train tracks in order to access fuel and groceries, which will have a significant harmful impact on
current residents and the safety of pedestrians, including children and pets, walking and biking throughout
the neighborhood. Moreover, these drivers are less likely to be invested in the well being of the existing
residents, thus will be even more reckless and create dangerous situations for our homeowners.
Parking on Edgewood and Throughout the Neighborhood
With no amenities within walking distance of Edgewood and Main, it seems highly
unlikely that the residents (and visitors, and staff) will limit themselves to an average of
1.76 vehicles per unit. Assuming that each unit actually has an average of two vehicles,
there will be an overflow of at minimum 124 cars that will have to park on Edgewood or
the surrounding residential streets. If the average number of vehicles is three per unit,
this will be an additional 641 vehicles parked in front of our homes. We simply cannot
absorb the additional parking for all these vehicles nor should we be subjected to the
trash, noise, and disruption to the peace that will invariably result.
Environmental Impact
Orange County and Santa Ana in particular are not prepared to accommodate dense
urbanization. We completely lack viable public transportation options, and our
infrastructure is aging and ill equipped to handle thousands and thousands of additional
residents. Drastic population increases will strain scant water and energy resources,
clog our freeways and streets with additional automobile traffic (which will be idling and
pumping additional emissions into the atmosphere due to gridlock), increase waste and
refuse, and harm local species of birds and small wild animals such as raccoons and
possums. Santiago Park is a unique rustic treasure protected by our neighborhood. A
huge apartment complex on its edge will be an environmental disaster.
The Unique History. Charm and Culture of Park Santiago
Park Santiago is a historical gem of a neighborhood here at the north end of Santa Ana. We have a
number of elements that all create a tight knit, family centered community. Park Santiago has:
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• Clear geographic boundaries;
• Pedestrian and bicycle access from the neighborhood to the park,
baseball field, tennis courts, and nature trail and centers;
• Grid -like streets with mature trees that enhance and invite evening
strolls;
• Vintage mid-century and earlier homes with porches and detached
garages that encourage neighbor interaction; and
• Long term residents, many of whom are original owners or the
descendants of, as well as younger residents who intend to become
long term residents.
The closeness of our community facilitates neighbors being highly considerate of one
another, safe and thoughtful driving, vigilance for pedestrians and bicyclists, and
working together to quickly resolve any issues that do come up. For example, in
response to the recent uptick in crime and homelessness in our park, the neighborhood
has already banded together to organize multiple park clean-up days and is in the final
stages of launching a Neighborhood Watch group, assisted by Officer Blake and Officer
Ortega of the Santa Ana Police Department.
The addition of more than 500 apartments will drastically harm and irreversibly impact
our neighborhood culture on every level. A 41 % increase in the population of our
neighborhood would be detrimental under any circumstance, but the fact that this is a
large rental development is especially concerning, since the culture of apartment living
is so different from the culture that currently exists in our neighborhood. Apartment living
does not lend itself to long-term residency, it does not lend itself to knowing neighbors
by name, and as a generalization, it doesn't lead to community investment and
responsibility. Moreover, the residents of N. Spurgeon Street backing the planned
complex will have hundreds of apartment dwellers peering into their backyards and
homes from the six -story units, thus losing their fundamental Constitutional right to
privacy and will be financially devastated due to the inevitable plummeting value of their
homes.
Please do not destroy the culture of one of the greatest neighborhoods in Santa Ana. I love where I live
and do not want to see the quality of life in my long-term home eroded by high-density, rental housing.
We will be monitoring the actions of city council and city officials, and those
who do not support the long-time, tax -paying residents of Santa Ana will face
voter consequences for selling out to big money developers.
I categorically oppose any rezoning and General Plan amendment for 2525 N.
Main St. to Residential use, regardless of any future design changes proposed by
developer.
No rezoning.
No General Flan amendment.
No apartments.
Respectfully,
Darcie L. Cancino
North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance
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Subject: North Santa Ana Preservation Alliance
I categorically oppose any rezoning and General Plan amendment to 2525 North Main Street to
residential use, regardless of any future design changes proposed by the developer,
The proposed change is incompatible with the surrounding neighborhood and will have a negative impact
on the City and negatively impact already stretched City services. Additionally, it will make an already
dangerous traffic congestion problem at the intersection of Main Street and Edgewood more dangerous to
the residents ofthe City.
Thank you,
George Britton
Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
paul maize
From: paul maize <
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2017 4:22 PM
ro: 'psmaize@att.net'
Subject: FW: 2525 Main Street St North - Santa Ana Preservation Alliance
vsarmiento@sant-ana.org
Dear Councilman Sarmiento,
The Santa Ana Preservation Alliance categorically Oppose any re zoning and General Plan amendment for 2525
North Main St to Residential use, regardless of any future design changes proposed by the developer.
We oppose re zoning because:
• High Zoning Spot zoning is prohibited by law
• Negative "Quality of Life" and Environmental impacts including increased traffic,increased
density, increased noise, and increased air pollution
• We want good paying office job locations to stay in Santa Ana for our existing Santa Ana
residents
• We want the site to remain zoned Professional (P)
Main Street is already grid locked with traffic flowing both South and North with commuters trying to access the 5
freeway. This intersection is already a problem, please don't make it worse.
Sincerely,
Patty Sigmon- Maize
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About last night...... PC hearing November 26, 2018
Diane Fradkin
Tue 11/27/2018 8:18 AM
To: mmcloughlin@santa-ana.org <mmcloughlin@santa-ana.org>;
ccontreras-leo@santa-ana.org <ccontreras-leo@santa-ana.org>; Iverino@santa-ana.org <Iverino@santa-ana.org>;
ealderete@santa-ana.org <ealderete@santa-ana.org>; bmendoza@santa-ana.org <bmendoza@santa-ana.org>
Cc: mpulido@santa-ana.org <mpulido@santa-ana.org>
Bcc John Fradkin <john.fradkin@gmail.com>
Chairman & Commissioners:
Thank you for your patience during the hearing last night. I know that you've heard the
comments by the residents of Park Santiago regarding the 2525 N. Main Street proposed
project of 84/DUA on about 5.9 acres now for 3 hearings. I'm sure you understand that as a
community we are not against development, however, we are for "responsible" development.
The proposed density is too intense and too dense for this constricted location.
I was utterly flabbergasted by Vineyard Development's display of disrespect at the hearing last
night to you the Planning Commission and the community by their blatant move to pay people
off the street (yes the rumor was that they paid individuals $100) to speak out for the project.
They turned the hearing into a circus. This behavior by the developer speaks volumes to their
integrity and apparently, their moral code continues to lean towards a corruptible nature given
other shenanigans reported, in my opinion.
I was also amazed and disappointed in Planning Staff including the Executive Director. I believe
that it was intentional that they chose not to give any presentation information to the PC
regarding the proposed project. Again, I believe that it was intentional as this is not their first
PC hearing. And I am most disappointed in Minh Thai. I personally like the man, but was
surprised how unhelpful he was when the Chairman asked specific questions .... I thought he
was very evasive with his answers.... it was that apparent to the general audience.
I understand that it is a fine balance between development and fees. However, this project
does not fit as currently proposed.
In any event, I look forward to the January 14th hearing. After you have time to digest the Final
EIR, I would like to respectfully request that you do the following:
1) Deny the project as current proposed with 84/DUA
2) Deny the staff report (originally prepared for the Nov 26 hearing) of 80/DUA or equivalent
staff report in the future
3) Request the applicant and staff to redesign the project to a "reasonable" number of DUAs
which the location can support by way of a specific number of DUAs.... this could be the
precedent number of units the City approved in the past adjacent to Single Family Residential
of 38/DUAs or something similar, however they need to be directed with a specific number for
their redesign.
Again, thank you for your continued service to the City.
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Sincerely,
Diane Fradkin
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
From: George Britton < bc�
Date: November 5, 2017 at 8:33:04 AM PST
To: citycouncil sante-ana.oro
Subject: Proposed development 2525 North Main St.
As a longtime resident of Park Santiago in Santa Ana I am strongly opposed to the
proposed development of 2525 N. Main Street as an apartment complex consisting of
517 residential units - this is total unacceptable and incompatible with the quality of life
in our neighborhood.
The neighborhood is organizing its opposition to the development of 2525 N. Main
Street and it is our hope that we can rely of you and your staff to support the residents
and voters of Park Santiago.
Thank you,
George Britton
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Received at City Council
Meeting 2/19/2019
On October 26, 2017 at 8:48:55 PM, Darcie L. Cancino ( wrote
Dear Mr. Fregoso, AICP, Ms, Keleher, Mr. Kutner, et al,
As a 20 -year resident of the Park Santiago neighborhood, I am strongly opposed to the proposed
development of 2525 North Main Street. This development will involve an unsightly 5 -story multifamily
housing project comprised of over 500 living units, and and 8 -story parking garage designed to
accommodate over 900 hundred vehicles. Below you will find my detailed objections.
mpact to Traffic on Main Street
The section of Main Street between the 5 freeway on -ramps and Memory Lane is chronically congested,
particularly south bound during afternoon rush hour. The addition of 910 vehicles (at minimum) to this
area will result in paralyzing gridlock and will be detrimental to local businesses, impede access to CHOC
and St. Joseph's, and hinder anyone — resident or not - who is trying to access the freeway or drive
through the area.
Traffic in Park Santiago
As things stand today, our charming, quiet neighborhood suffers daily from pass-through commuters
seeking to avoid congestion on 17th Street by using our streets as short-cuts from Main to Grand. There
are high incidents of speeding and running of stop signs, and the accompanying dangers and disruption
this issue presents. Adding a high density housing project on the edge of our neighborhood with an
additional 910 vehicles is going to result in an explosion of additional traffic problems. Additionally, there
are no services near the location of the planned development. Residents of this housing project will be
forced through Park Santiago neighborhood, traversing Edgewood, Grovemont, Lincoln, Santiago, and
Santa Clara to attempt to cross the train tracks in order to access fuel and groceries, which will have a
significant harmful impact on current residents and the safety of pedestrians and children walking and
biking throughout the neighborhood. Moreover, these drivers are less likely to be invested in the well
being of the existing residents, thus will be even more reckless and create dangerous situations for our
homeowners.
Parkino on Edaewood and throughout the neiahborhood
With no amenities within walking distance of Edgewood and Main, it seems highly unlikely that the
residents (and visitors, and staff) will limit themselves to an average of 1.76 vehicles per unit. Assuming
that each unit actually has an average of 2 vehicles, there will be an overflow of 124 cars that will have to
park on Edgewood or the surrounding residential streets. If the average number of vehicles is 3 per unit,
this will be an additional 641 vehicles parked in front of our homes.
Imoact to Local Schools and Increase in Traffic
There is one elementary school in Park Santiago and a nearby intermediate school on Grand, both of
which are low -performing schools. The impact of the potential explosion in attendance and twice-daily
traffic must be considered and carefully studied.
The Unique Charm and Culture of Park Santiago
In Park Santiago, it is very common for neighbors to know each another by name, to frequently walk dogs
and children through our lovely tree -lined streets, and to be active in annual neighborhood events, such
as the 4th of July parade, progressive dinner, and many more community -centric events.
Park Santiago is a gem of a neighborhood here at the north end of Santa Ana. We have a number of
elements that all create a tight knit, family centered community. Park Santiago has:
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• Clear geographic boundaries;
• Limited access for non-resident through -traffic;
• Pedestrian and bicycle access from the neighborhood to the park, baseball field, tennis
courts, and nature trail and center;
• Grid -like streets with mature trees that enhance and invite evening strolls;
• Vintage mid-century and earlier homes with porches and detached garages that
encourage neighbor interaction; and
• Long term residents, many of whom are original owners or the descendants of, as well
as younger residents who intend to become long term residents.
The closeness of our community facilitates neighbors being highly considerate of one another, safe and
thoughtful driving, vigilance for pedestrians and bicyclists, and working together to quickly resolve any
issues that do come up. For example, in response to the recent uptick in crime and homelessness in our
park associated with the clearing of the Santa Ana River Trail encampment a month ago, the
neighborhood has already banded together to organize multiple park clean-up days and is in the final
stages of launching a Neighborhood Watch group, assisted by Officer Blake and Officer Ortega of the
Santa Ana Police Department.
The addition of more than 500 apartments will drastically harm and irreversibly impact our neighborhood
culture on every level. A 41% increase in the population of our neighborhood would be detrimental under
any circumstance, but the fact that this is a large rental development is especially concerning, since the
culture of apartment living is so different from the culture that currently exists in our neighborhood.
Apartment living does not lend itself to long-term residency, it does not lend itself to knowing neighbors by
name, and as a generalization, it doesn't lead to community investment and responsibility.
Please do not destroy the culture of one of the greatest neighborhoods in Santa Ana. I love where I live
and do not want to see the quality of life in my long-term home eroded by high-density, rental housing.
Respectfully,
Darcie L. Cancino
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2/19/2019
Mayor Pulido and City Council Members,
Santa Ana residents have made it their business to be engaged on the issue of the type of development
that goes in at 2525 Main St.
As you know, we arebot anti -development. We are anti-VDC's proposed development as in the long
term it robs the city of what drives its economic engine: high paying job opportunities in an ideal
location.
Enclosed please find some of the letters sent to you and other City organizations from Santa Ana
residents, including those from neighborhoods outside of Park Santiago.
Enclosed:
Letters: from October, 2017 to 2/19/19
NOTE: eAlsent since 2/5/19, proving interest has not lessened over time
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Representing: Santa Ana residents, living in multiple Santa Ana neighborhoods
These letters prove one thing: most City residents who have been willing to go on record by writing
letters and participating in the process, believe strongly that the development as proposed by VDC and
the City Planning Department must be voted down by the City Council.
We respectfully ask that you honor the Planning Commission's decision made after a thorough analysis
of all aspects related to the project.
sRespectfully submitted,
Christine Denn -Helvi , Santa Ana resident
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