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Comment #19 <br />Zuni2a Diana <br />From: <br />Jenna Zech <Jennaz@ppsocal.com> <br />Sent: <br />Monday, March 31, 202S 6AS PM <br />To: <br />Bacerra, Phil <br />Cc: <br />eComment <br />Subject: <br />Re: Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-02 - Agenda item no. 22 <br />Attention: This email originated from outside of Citv of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />Dear Councilmember Bacerra, <br />It was great to meet you last week at the meeting with the planning commission regarding the SD-84 rezoning proposal. I <br />really appreciate the time you took speaking with us afterwards. <br />With that on the mind, I'm writing to you today regarding the SD-84 TZC Rezoning proposal. I recognize that you've <br />heard from many stakeholders —both residents and business owners —and while the discussion has grown somewhat <br />tense, I remain hopeful that tomorrow's meeting will be guided by level-headed deliberation and a shared desire for a <br />mutually beneficial outcome. <br />I am a fourth -generation owner of Pacific Plumbing of Santa Ana. Our company has proudly served this community since <br />1929, and with a deep appreciation for our long-standing relationship with Santa Ana, I am fully committed to building a <br />prosperous and sustainable future here. That said, some of the vague language in the rezoning proposal being brought <br />forward puts my future in jeopardy. Many of the current proposed compromises seem tailored to long-time business <br />owners nearing retirement. While I deeply respect their contributions, these short-term allowances simply do not work for <br />a younger businesswoman with a bright vision for the future. The truth is that if the initiative were to be approved, it <br />would directly impact property values to the point where I could not reinvest in Santa Ana. Relocating to an industrial <br />area would not be financially feasible, nor would I be able to improve the building or grow the business to better serve our <br />community. I understand why some short-term concessions have leaned towards their concerns —they have been the most <br />vocal —but I am speaking up now to ask for a broader, future -focused perspective. <br />I am asking you to vote no tomorrow on SD-84. I am asking for the chance to collaborate with the city on a path forward <br />— one that supports economic vitality, honors our history, and empowers the next generation of Santa Ana's business <br />community. <br />I appreciate your time and the work you do. I look forward to seeing you at tomorrow's meeting. <br />Respectfully, <br />Jenna Zech <br />SINCE I929 - <br />PACIFIC <br />P F_ 4J R1, lJ 6 I N G <br />Of SOUTHERN CA11FORNIA <br />Jenna Zech <br />Pacific Phul►bin- (#'Southcrrr CC11iful•170 <br />P 714-547-6967 x2 10 <br />E iennaznppsocal.com <br />W www.pacificplumbingsocal.co►n <br />