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Becerra, Alexis From: Jeff Dickman < Sent: Friday, February 6, 2026 2:35 PM To: jhernandez@santa-ana.org; Tran, Nancy; Pezeshkpour, Ali; eComments, PBA; lorraine.perez@sausd.us; hector.bustos@sausd.us; eComment; !City Clerk Subject: FORMAL OBJECTION: Residential Conversion of One Broadway Plaza (SD-75) Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links. To the Honorable Members of the Planning Commission and City Council, As a long-term Santa Ana property owner and stakeholder, I am writing to formally oppose the approval of the proposed modifications to One Broadway Plaza (OBP) until a comprehensive and transparent review is conducted. For 22 years, the site at 1100 N. Broadway has sat stagnant. Today, the City is considering a 100% operational conversion from a commercial office tower to 602 high-density residential units. A change of this magnitude requires more than an administrative "Addendum"; it requires the highest level of scrutiny to protect our neighborhoods, our schools, and our infrastructure. 1. The Requirement for a Supplemental EIR The 2004 EIR is obsolete. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, a Supplemental EIR is legally required because this residential shift creates "new significant environmental effects" never contemplated two decades ago: • Schools & Parks: Unlike office space, 602 apartments will place an immediate, permanent demand on SAUSD enrollment and our local parkland capacity (French Park). • Updated Standards: The 2004 data fails to address current Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) standards and 2026 air quality baselines. • Sensitive Receptors: Residential use introduces "sensitive receptors" to the site 24/7, requiring entirely new noise and health impact analyses. 2. Financial Due Diligence & Public Protection To ensure that Santa Ana does not endure another 20 years of blight, the City must perform a thorough audit of the project's fiscal history. I urge the Commission and Council to: • Review historical records, including former Planning Manager Vince Fregoso's logs, to verify that construction capital is secured specifically for this site. • Require a robust performance bond as a condition of approval to guarantee project completion. 3. Demand for Transparency I am not asking to block progress; instead I demand that the City proceed with its "eyes wide open." Using a 22-year-old EIR to bypass public review deprives Santa Ana residents of their right to understand the true impacts of this project. request a formal written response for the administrative record regarding: 1. The legal justification for using an Addendum for a total land-use conversion. 2. The specific analysis of impacts on SAUSD enrollment. 3. The application of SB 743 (VMT) to this new residential entitlement. Thank you for your commitment to a transparent and legally sound planning process. 1