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Orono, Norma From: Brad Bollman < > Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2018 3:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Objection to Proposed Homeless Shelter at 3100 West Central Ave. Santa Ana To who it may concern on the Santa Ana City Council and Orange County Government, This letter is in objection to the proposed Homeless Shelter at the location 3100 West Central Ave. Santa Ana, CA. My name is Brad Bollman. I own the property at West Central Ave. Santa Ana, CA. 92704 right across from the proposed Homeless Shelter Site. My family has run a fiberglass part manufacturing facility here since the early 1970's. We are in absolute objection to the allowance of a Homeless Shelter across the street from us — here is why: This is an industrial area. We have long-standing government permits to operate processing resin (which has a strong odor) to make our parts. This would lead to endless complaints from any living community directly across from us. We have a significant size workforce dependent on the jobs we provide them most of which are Santa Ana residents. West Central Ave has no sidewalks, no streetlights, and has heavy industrial traffic and large truck parking with virtually no unused parking. There also are no community centers, parks, or other basic community support facilities, food stores, etc. within walking distance of the proposed Shelter address. Aluminum Precision Products whom you will also hear from operates their facilities 20 hours a day 6 days a week making noise - and their numerous buildings on this street and the one directly behind surround the 3100 West Central address. This will lead to increased crime and safety issues to our facility as well as the surrounding neighborhood. Evidence of vandalism, drug usage, destruction, and other crime has already greatly increased since the area adjacent to us on the railroad spur across Susan street has become a homeless site. The Police have told us on numerous occasions that they do not have the resources to police adequately this section of southern Santa Ana, and that unless a violent emergency exists response time can't be guaranteed. I am a citizen who expects the right of adequate protection which this Shelter would put at risk. Our facility used highly flammable chemicals which are stored under fire department approval inside and also near the street in a bunker which concerns me as to an increased fire risk. This is a bad idea and not fair to the current business occupants on this street, nor is it fair to the surrounding community. We hope those who will make the final decisions will be fair about it and decide to look for another location. We look forward to your reply. Sincerely, Brad Bollman- President, Newport Laminates, Inc. O