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4 <br /> <br />reflective of the Bowers Museum; historic structures on the project site should be <br />demolished. <br /> <br />PJ Jahaniri, owner of the historic buildings on the project site, spoke in support; parking lot <br />is in poor condition; hotel will have a positive impact on the surrounding area; should focus <br />on the benefits the hotel will bring to the city rather than the loss of free parking for <br />businesses. <br /> <br />William Diaz spoke in opposition; reviewed crime statistics in parking lots and hotels; the <br />hotel is not compatible with the Master Plan as it prevents the expansion of an arterial <br />highway. <br /> <br />Jess Evans spoke in opposition; concerned with exposure to fumes and dust from <br />construction activities. <br /> <br />Dave Elliot, representing Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support; hotel will <br />increase City revenue and create jobs, and improve the city’s image. <br /> <br />Michael Goolsby, representing Better Neighborhoods, spoke in opposition; the requested <br />variances are not justified. <br /> <br />Bill Ihrke, representing Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support; hotel tax <br />revenue will benefit the city; hotel is needed in the area and it will improve the South Main <br />Street Corridor; Hampton Inn will bring quality and value. <br /> <br />Carlos Castaneda, owner of adjacent property, spoke in support; would like design to be <br />reflective of the Bower’s Museum; concerned that the alleyway behind his property will be <br />one-way-only making it difficult to exit. <br /> <br />Richard Boatright, owner of adjacent property, spoke in support; concerned that the <br />alleyway behind his property will be closed off and not receive much police presence. <br /> <br />Gilad Salmon, Environmental & Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC) <br />Commissioner, spoke in support; ETAC has already reviewed ways to increase safety <br />near Main and Buffalo; the way to increase safety is to add bike lanes. <br /> <br />Kevin Coleman, applicant, spoke in support; indicated that the alleyway referred to in <br />previous public comments would not be closed off; the gate at the end of the alleyway will <br />be kept open to allow vehicles to exit on both ends. <br /> <br />There were no other speakers and the hearing was closed. <br /> <br />A-4