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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE- 50ASalas, Diana From: Alan Pollack <4anjoel@yahoo,com> Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2020 8:59 AM To: eComment Subject: 2525 VOTE NOINIIIll Sent from my Whone Salas, Diana From: Alan Fuller <alan.fuller@live.com> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 7:55 AM To: eComment Subject: Referendum re: 2525 Main Street ecomments(ftanta-ana.org Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Referendum re: 2525 Main Street April 20, 2020 Members of the City Council: I am urging that the vote to approve the high -density apartment complex at 2525 Main Street be rescinded. I participated in the month -long process of collecting signatures on the petition. I collected at the Post Office, Concord/Edna Park area, Riverview Golf Course area and other areas as well. Nearly all residents were aware of the Main Street development and willingly signed. Regardless of the area being surveyed, the people thought the high - density apartments was a bad idea. Some of the neighborhoods were adjacent to apartments and were dealing with the traffic and parking issues in their neighborhoods. They felt strongly that permit parking was a costly and painful remedy. This is a city-wide issue and not just Park Santiago. Residents want to protect Santa Ana and keep it as a desirable place to live. Please rescind the approval. Alan Fuller 2422 Santiago Santa Ana Salas, Diana From: Karyn Igar <karyn.igar@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2020 3:10 PM To: eComment; eComment Subject: City Council meeting April 21, 2020- Public comment on Agenda item 50A With the presentation of over 19,000 signatures to put the approval or denial of the 2525 N. Main Street zoning change and the apartments to a vote of the residents of Santa Ana, including County verification of the required 10% of the registered Santa Ana voters, I respectfully ask that at the April 21, 2020 City Council meeting, the council votes to rescind approval of the project and the zoning change. The signatures represent a city-wide effort, with multiple neighborhoods agreeing that high -density, high -rent apartments are NOT the best use of the 2525 N. Main Street property. Let's find a project that is a benefit to the City. Thank you, Karyn Igar 2501 Oakmont Ave Santa Ana Salas, Diana From: Art V <huggysdad@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 1:31 PM To: eComment Subject: PUBLIC COMMENT FOR AGENDA ITEM NO. 50A Mayor and Councilmembers, I am requesting that you vote to rescind the approval of the zoning change for the 2525 Main St. project. Many of our neighbors from multiple neighborhoods came together to gather signatures throughout Santa Ana. I believe the reason 19,000 signatures were gathered in only 30 days was because density, traffic and parking are at the forefront of some of our quality of life ideals. We have some great neighborhoods in Santa Ana with unique qualities. Sometimes progress means finding different solutions than redevelopment that provides for instant cash infusions. This is why I voted for measure X, so we could rebuild our city in our vision not that of a few developers. Again thanks for your consideration, stay safe and healthy. Art Valenzuela 2502 Fairmont Ave. Santa Ana Salas, Diana From: ahfuIler43@roadrunner.com Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 10:00 AM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment on 2525 Main Dear City Council Members and Mayor Pulido: Please vote down your previous approval of this project at 2525 N. Main St. I understand that when a developer can purchase a patch of land of this size it becomes very inviting, but because the Oglenicks paid too much for the property they must build out a massive apartment project to make a profit. The first lesson learned is don't pay too much! The second lesson is don't try to bully and buy off the adjoining neighborhood OR the city council!! This massive project should have never been approved by the city council after the Planning Commission voted it down three times. Because the Oglenicks found a way to recoup some of their lost monies by selling the parking lot to the Discovery Science Center, this leads us to the logical direction of this parcel should support this direction by gifting the balance of the parcel to a musuem district and go away! Please, those of you council members that previously voted to approve the latest chapter of this project, REVERSE YOUR STAND AND RESCIND YOUR APPROVAL. Thank you, Marilyn Fuller Park Santiago 43 year resident Sent from my Wad S Diana From: bobi keenan <fosca94@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 4:00 PM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment on Agenda Item 50-A for 21 April 2020 Council Meeting Please have my remarks entered into the record and if possible, read aloud at the 21 April Council Meeting, I applaud the Council Members who have stated opposition to the proposed multi -unit, market -rate apartment development at 2525 Main Street, in accordance with the recommendation of our City Planning Commission and the expressed opinion of thousands of Santa Ana Registered Voters. Many more residents of Santa Ana who are not registered to vote are also opposed. I strongly urge ALL Council members to vote against this proposed development and save the City the substantial amount of money we can ill -afford to spend, to put this issue on the ballot, either in a Special Election or in the General Election. I counsel any Council Member who votes for this project to go forward to be aware that Santa Ana voters are not going to appreciate that and will be thinking of it when they next go to the polls. Sincerely, bobikeenan 919 Louise Street Santa Ana 92703 Losca94@Zmail.co com Salas, Diana From: Lisa Ganz <laganz@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 4:57 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 50A #19,000 Strong citizens of Santa Ana voiced their will. NO to the 2525 Main St Apartment project and no to more high density projects in Santa Ana. I was one of the many residents who walked neighborhoods, stood out in the cold in front of businesses and talked to people about this project to collect signatures. People overwhelmingly said Santa Ana, and the region, have too many apartments and too much traffic and congestion. We have been fighting this project for 2 years. Some of the electeds listened to the residents. Thank you! Some opted not to, and will likely see the consequences at upcoming elections. Please adopt the resolution accepting the certificate as to verification of signatures from the Orange County Registrar of Voters and the certificate of sufficiency from the Clerk of the Council and adopt OPTION 1 to Repeal Ordinance No. NS- 2980. I've heard there may be an option to have this space turned into a park. I support this idea but do not trust the developer or the City Planning Dept to do the right thing. I request that you please keep the residents in the loop before any decisions are made. Thank you! Lisa Ganz Salas, Diana From: D Espi <dice4819@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 11:55 AM To: eComment Subject: Tonights Agenda-2525 & One Broadway Plaza Council Members, When voting takes place tonight on these 2 developments, I sincerely hope ALL Council Members will take into consideration that Santa Ana Residents have had enough with High Density Housing period. We can do better. With the numerous challenges that our residents already struggle with on a daily basis, let's not add to them. Our residents quality of life is at stake. If this Pandemic has taught us anything, it's that DENSITY has consequences. There are 2 developments to be voted on tonight. I hope you will deny both. One Broadway Plaza AND 2525. If 2525 has taught us anything, it's that citizens want and deserve better. Thank you. Diana Espinoza I1 Salas, Diana From: Gloria N. Soto <glorians714@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 12:21 PM To: eComment Subject: Gloria Soto #75A and 50A I am against both #75A and #50A. Mayor Pulido and ALL city council members, stop thinking of your self interest and for once think of what the people/voters of Santa Ana really need. Clean this city, have police patrol neighborhoods and for goodness sake improve wards 4 and 5. Salas, Diana From: Deborah <chzpuff@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 12:16 PM To: Pulido, Miguel; Sarmiento, Vicente; Penaloza, David; Bacerra, Phil; Villegas, Juan Cc: eComment Subject: 2525 N. Main Street Residential Development Agenda Item 50A Dear Mr. Mayor and Councilmen, Our response to this project was not just a north Santa Ana effort, but that of an entire city. The volunteer signature gatherers worked tirelessly and came from neighborhoods from one end of Santa Ana to the other, as did the actual signers. We appreciate the fact that our voices have been heard and I wish to thank each and every one of you for your vote to rescind the previous approval of the above referenced project. Sincerely, Deborah Hicks - DeBach 2629 Santiago Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 iu Salas, Diana From: Rita Mendoza <jmrmmendoza@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 12:30 PM To: eComment Subject: Rita Mendoza no on 2525 Main #50A. Also no on One Broadway Plaza #75A. Sent from my Wad Salas, Diana From: Edwin Garrido <edwingarridcjr@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 2:02 PM To: eComment Subject: 2525 main st Thank for supporting no rezoning. 14 Salas, Diana From: Kelly Kraus -Lee <kellyakraus@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 2:04 PM To: eComment Subject: Comment on 2525 Main If the council opposes apartments at 2525 Main, then they must also oppose apartments at One Broadway Plaza. Otherwise it'll be clear that the wealthier Park Santiago neighbors have more say in the city than us lower - income families in the downtown/Lacy/Logan neighborhoods. Kelly Kraus -Lee 13 Salas, Diana From: Erin Ruiz <eruizl207@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 2:19 PM To: eComment Subject: 2525 n. Main I'm a life long resident of Santa Ana, and still live here. To say that I am disappointed in our mayor and council is an understatement. I see a lot of older cities that have so much diversity and look absolutely inviting. But, for some reason we're stuck in making Santa Ana a dumping ground. The historic sign on Main Street is a joke! Half the buildings are closed and have been for years, we have so much vacant land that could be used for so many things; grocery stores, schools for example. Which brings me to 2525 N Main. These apartments are going to bring hundreds of occupants, including kids, where the heck are they going to go for school. At our already overcrowded ones. So now will have more school buses transporting these kids to another overcrowded school. There were a few people who were calling the ones against these apartments "nimby" not in our neighborhood. How ignorant, so if we're Mexican we're supposed to be all sheep and not progress. We want a better Santa Ana and the people have spoken, not only in Park Santiago but all over the city, not only los Mexicanos but everyone of colorl Sent from my iPad 1� Salas, Diana From: Plantamura (US), Michael <michael.plantamura@boeing.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 3:14 PM To: eComment Cc: Plantamura (US), Michael Subject: City Council Meeting (4/21/20) Agenda Comment: 2525 N. Main Street Project My comment is for the agenda item regarding the 2525 N. Main Street project and submittal of the certificate of sufficiency for a referendum vote. I strongly recommend that the City Council take a vote on Option 1 To Repeal The Ordinance that Approved the Project. I believe that the Developer failed to negotiate in good faith with the residents of Park Santiago. The effort to gather signatures from the residents of Santa Ana to place this measure on the ballot to allow the voters decide was extremely successful. Signatures were gathered from a significant number of neighborhoods throughout the city. Signature gatherers were not just from Park Santiago but from several different neighborhoods. I also gathered signatures, including one weekend during a significant rain storm. The vast number of people who signed said that they were tired of the Cityjust building more and more high density apartments and wanted to express their displeasure with how close the City seems to be linked to Developers and how far apart they are from the residents true desires. I highly recommend that the City Council take up a vote on Option 1, which I truly believe will result is a vote to repeal the previously approved ordinance and instruct the Developer and the Planning Department to work with the neighborhood to try to find a winning project for all. I strongly prefer that if the property is to be rezoned that it be rezoned with a museum project instead. Something in collaboration with the Discovery Cube. I understand that there was a Natural History Museum that had interest in the property when it was for sale. Maybe the Developer might consider donating the property and taking the tax loss credit. In any event I am completely against the project as it currently stands and urge a yes vote on repealing the previously approved ordinance. Thank you. Michael Plantamura Manager Boeing Commercial Airplanes Service Engineering — Hydro -Mechanical Systems (562) 797-3471 (desk u) (562) 243-2886 (call ®) 15 Salas, Diana From: Genelle Johnson <genellejohnson@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 3:23 PM To: eComment Subject: Genelle Johnson Public Comment for Agenda Item No. #50A I am requesting that council votes to rescind the 2525 N Main St approval. Signature gatherers and signers for the petition were from every area of Santa Ana Thank you! Genelle Johnson 2545 Santiago St, Santa Ana, CA 92706 16 Orozco, Norma From: Jesse Ch <jchavezortega9@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 4:11 PM To: eComment Subject: Public comment#75A/50A Good afternoon, I am writing to Express my vote against both of these buildings in our city. Please do against these horrible buildings. Thank You �-1 Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: please vote against zoning change Kelly Medina <toothfairymom@gmail.com> Tuesday, April 21, 2020 4:45 PM eComment 2525 N Main vote to rescind approval Dale Helvig 2536 N. Valencia St. Santa Ana CA 92706 714-541-7254 helvig_denny@msn.com April 21, 2020 Mayor Pulido and Santa Ana City Councilmembers City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, 8th Floor Santa Ana CA 92702 Subject: April 2111 Agenda Items 50A and 75A Tonight you will hear about two of the most controversial projects in Santa Ana: 2525 Main Residential Development and the One Broadway Plaza Project. I am hoping the process goes smoothly for both of these agenda items. Item SOA: 2525 Main Residential Development. To put it in short concise terms, I request that you accept the Certificate of Sufficiency of the referendum petition challenging Ordinance No. NS-2980 and repeal Ordinance No. NS-2980. I look forward to discussing and implementing a new project that is will be suitable for the area. Item 75A: One Broadway Plaza — Some of My Concerns Affordable Housing At the Sunshine meeting the developer said affordable housing would be a part of One Broadway Plaza. At the beginning of the March 30th Planning Commission meeting it was presented affordable housing would NOT be a part of the project. By the end of the meeting affordable housing would be a part of the project. When the meeting was continued to Thursday, April 2nd, City staff presented again that affordable housing would NOT be a part of the project. A profit conscious developer is always going to pay the in -lieu fees. For this project, depending on which study you reference, the estimated $4.5M in -lieu fee will cover the cost of 9-15 affordable housing units. This is a far cry from the 40 plus units (10%of units being built) that would be required if incorporated into the project. The City is now on the hook to get a developer to find a space and build only one-third of the units that otherwise would have been built at One Broadway Plaza. Recommendation: One Broadway Plaza construct its affordable apartment units on -site. Revise in -lieu fees to make it more compatible with the cost of building affordable housing. Development Agreement To show transparency and protect the City, there should be a Development Agreement. Many things have been discussed: traffic mitigation fees, new traffic protections, allocation of Park Development fees, community benefits. These issues need to be included in an enforceable document. \- ` Page 1 of 2 2020-04-21 Letter to City Council.dou Dale Helvig 2536 N. Valencia St. Santa Ana CA 92706 714-541-7254 helvig_denny@msn.com Environmental Impact Report If projects built since the One Broadway Plaza EIR was completed. Otherwise, there is no comprehensive evaluation on record. Thank you for your time. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay home. Respectfully, UVL 4. It Dale A Helvig Resident, Santa Ana cc: Kristine Ridge City Manager, Santa Ana Sonia Carvalho City Attorney, Santa Ana Minh Thai, Executive Director, Planning Vince Fregoso, Manager, Planning Selena Kelaher Associate Planner Mark McLoughlin Chair, Planning Commission Page 2 of 2 2020-04-21 Letter to City Council.doa