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Ocampo, Nuvia <br />From: lauren hartshorne <Ihartshorne21 @gmail.com> <br />Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 4:03 PM <br />To: eComments, PBA <br />Subject: 2230 North Tustin Avenue opposition <br />I vote to oppose the gas station at this address. <br />My concerns are the following: <br />1. The proximity of a gas station near a school (it is important to stress Kindergarten). A conditional use permit (CUP) is <br />required for businesses requiring a regional, state, or federal permit to discharge, handle, emit, or store regulated <br />compounds, materials, or substances and is located within 500 ft of a school (K-12), public park, or residence. In this <br />case, this station is within 500 feet of both a school and residences. Effective December 22, 20222, a CUP is required! <br />2. Our concerns surround the health and safety of the children. While measures will be put in place to reduce the <br />emissions of fumes, the risk is not zero. Deliveries will only be allowed after hours, but who will manage that? There are <br />frequent accidents in this intersection, what prevents a car from entering the station and clipping a pump? Obviously, <br />these are not every occurrence and the risk is likely low, but it is still a risk. <br />3. Traffic impact: The existing driveway on Santa Clara will remain. This is very close to our driveway. Additionally, Santa <br />Clara is 2 lanes in front of the school. Increased traffic will impact the flow of daily travel. <br />4. Homeless: The existing gas stations in the area, in particular, the 7-11 at 17th and Tustin Ave., have major issues with <br />homeless people. We have worked very hard to reduce this on our property, but a gas station with mini market will <br />increase the likelihood. Again, this is a safety concern. <br />5. There are 5 gas stations within approximately 1/2 mile of the proposed site (17th/Tustin, 55/17th, Tustin/Fairhaven, <br />and 2 at Santa Clara/Grand). How does a 5th station provide additional services to the residents, workers, and visitors? <br />6. The sale of alcohol: While this is not a concern with the city, as I understand it, they will apply for an alcohol sales <br />license in the future. Currently, alcohol can be purchased at Stater Brothers, the Liquor Store next to Stater Bros, the <br />Mini Mart behind Starbucks, and definitely at 7-11 (1 assume all the other gas stations as well). Again, this is a safety <br />concern as well as an unneeded service in the area. <br />I am happy to discuss this further with anyone! My goal is not to keep this lot empty as I do believe in the development <br />of the site, but I do oppose it being a gas station. <br />