HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE - NON-AGENDACity Council Meeting Correspondence
6/18/2019
NON -AGENDA COMMENT
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Date of Name
Correspondence
1 6117/2019 Allen Moore
Representative of
Santa Ana Resident
2 6/17/2019 Brandon Fender Santa Ana Business Owner
3 6/17/2019 Ryan Chase Santa Ana Business Owner
4 6/18/2019 Lewis and Jeanette Wood Santa Ana Resident
In Favor In Opposition Comment
of I of RA.*
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5 6/18/2019 Marilyn Bernaudo Yes
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TOTAL: 5
"RA - Recommended Action
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Orozco, Norma
From: Allen Moon <
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2019 10:56 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Transit Zoning Development Code
Categories: Correspondence
Dear Council Member Penaloza,
I am writing as a resident in downtown Santa Ana located at 251 N. Sycamore St. The Planning
Commission recently approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 209-03, which provided for
amendments to certain development and design standards in the Transit Zoning Code Specific
Development SD-84.
Since SD-84 was adopted in 2010, no significant development has occurred in the downtown district.
This Amendment is what is needed to streamline the development requirements in the downtown area
which will allow developers to move forward with mixed use projects.
It is my understanding the City Council will review this item at the July 2, 2019 hearing, I strongly urge
your support of this Amendment.
Sincerely,
Allen Moon
-Allen
Orozco, Norma
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Brandon Fender <
Monday, June 17, 2019 11:22 AM
eComment
Fwd: In support of TZC SD-84
SD84 Letter.pdf,, ATTOOOOI.htm
From: Brandon Fender <
Date: June 17, 2019 at 9:47:55 AM PDT
To: ecommentgsantaana.org, dpenalozagsanta-ana.org
Subject: In support of TZC SD-84
Hello - please find attached, my letter in support of Transit Zoning Code Amendment Specific
Development SD-84.
I would be happy to grab a beer, and discuss the future of downtown. Thank you,
Brandon Fender
Co-founder and President
The Good Beer Company, Inc
City Council of the City of Santa Ana:
As the founder and owner of The Good Beer Company, Inc in downtown Santa
Ana located at 309 West Fourth Street, the corner of Fourth and Broadway, I am
writing in support of the Amendment to the Transit Zoning Code Specific
Development SD-84.
The Planning Commission recently approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2019-03, which provided for amendments to certain development and design
standards in the Transit Zoning Code Specific Development SD-84.
I have personally worked in downtown Santa Ana for over a decade now. My
business opened nearly five years ago. We chose Santa Ana for the character
and culture, and we want to see it grow and prosper. Since opening our
business, I have not seen significant development in the downtown district.
Many of the older buildings do not meet the needs of modern businesses or
prospective residents, leading to extended vacancies, neglect, and underutilized
space -- blight on our beautiful downtown.
This Amendment is a step in the right direction, to streamline the development
requirements in the downtown area and allow developers to move forward with
mixed -use projects.
It is my understanding that the City Council will review this item at the July 2,
2019 hearing. I strongly urge your support of this Amendment.
Sincerely,
+-i+-.
Brandon Fender
Co-founder & President
The Good Beer Company, Inc
Orozco, Norma
From:
Ryan Chase <
Sent:
Monday, June 17, 2019 11:37 PM
To:
eComment
Subject:
Fwd: Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 209-03
Categories: Correspondence
Please distribute to Mayor and Council.
Thank you!
I am writing as a 4th generation and longtime business/property owner in downtown Santa Ana. The
Planning Commission recently approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 209-03, which provided
for amendments to certain development and design standards in the Transit Zoning Code Specific
Development SD-84.
Since SD-84 was adopted in 2010, no significant development has occurred in the downtown district
while our neighboring rival cities, especially Anaheim, have seen a development boon around their
inferior Downtown. This Amendment is what is needed to streamline the development requirements in
the downtown area which will allow developers to move forward with mixed use projects that the
Downtown needs to support the growing business district and compete with our neighbors.
It is my understanding the City Council will review this item at the July 2, 2019 hearing, and I hope
and strongly urge your support of this Amendment as it is needed to help encourage development
and in turn jobs, tax revenue and much needed investment in our great City.
Thank you for your consideration.
Ryan Chase
S&A Management
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Orozco, Norma
From:
Lewis Wood <
Sent:
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 10:22 AM
To:
Barraza, Eric
Cc:
City Council; Kelaher, Selena; Jeanette Wood; eComment
Subject:
2525 Main Street development
Dear City Council
My wife and I support the development known as the Addington. We believe that Santa Ana needs to develop
and create destinations just like Anaheim, Fullerton and Irvine have done. Main Place was no accident and it is
the perfect location to have a destination that is a vibrant development.
There is this article in the NYT today. This article only makes sense to forward thinking people:
httns://www.nylimes. comlinteractivel20l 9/06l18/upshotleities-across-america-question-single-family-
zoning.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
Over the years living in Santa Ana I have seen a City that lacks courage to compete with its neighboring cities
and to think out of the box. I have no expectations that this will change. A lack of courage, lack of vision and
frozen by fear is what Santa Ana's government looks like.
But there is some hope. No one else is doing mass transit. Santa Ana kept this dream alive when all the
neighboring cities said no.
It would be a miracle to see Santa Ana move out of the sphere of fearful conservatism and wake up
courageously to lead this County.
It would be wonderful to have a true walkable community in this area. It's a dream. I fear it will never happen.
Sincerely
Lewis and Jeanette Wood
Park Santiago Neighborhood
From: Marilyn Bernaudo <
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 8:15 PM
To: eComment
Subject: RV
Coucilwoman Iglesias has stated how other cities ordinances have been successful. She was told that there was
a plan by city attorney already but hasn't been approved? Om• ciry doesn't need new ideas. We need the forces
and ordinances that have worked. Why does it take so long to do what other cities do to protect their residents?
Thank you Councilwoman Iglesias for shining light and being so transparent..I hope to support your efforts and
councilman Penaloza's efforts in improving our historic city.
Thank you.
Lai