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at this point thus is not a viable alternative to even consider.) Another key flaw is that one of Magnolia’s buildings at the northeast tip directly behind the single family residences is five stories, not two, but my observation on this was basically ignored, other than a response that Magnolia buildings will face inward and not overlook the single family homes to the east— as though tenants cannot just turn their heads when looking out their windows and standing on their balconies! But the building in question does not face inward. It is diagonally situated towards the homes on Spurgeon Street. The EIR continues to omit that there are an additional 1,900 housing units, 400-room hotel, and office space planned at the “Main Place Transformation” project. Without these critical pieces of information, the EIR is a flawed and misleading document. I’m also concerned with the plan to eventually sell Magnolia units as condominiums. Upon conversion, all the lofty promises of “neighborhood benefits" made by the developer will vanish. It is also essential that the presentation materials you and Mr. Fregoso projected at the November 26 meeting be made publicly available and posted on the Major Planning Projects and Documents page of the City website. The slides were unreadable during the meeting due to the poor lighting and tiny font. Park Santiago residents are not against responsible development that will enhance our city and provide much-needed housing where it makes sense. But this project is unsuited for the location and will bring irreversible harm to Park Santiago, a jewel of Santa Ana, as well as the City overall. Thank you, Mrs. Darcie L. Cancino 909 E. Grovemont St. Santa Ana, CA 92706 714-402-2582 On November 14, 2018 at 6:47:12 PM, Kelaher, Selena (skelaher@santa-ana.org) wrote: Good Evening, The Final EIR for the 2525 North Main Street, Multi-family Residential Project (State Clearinghouse Number 2018021031) is available online at: www.santa-ana.org/pb/planning-division/major-planning-projects-and- documents/2525-n-main-residential-development The public hearing regarding this matter is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701. Should you have any questions feel free to contact me at (714) 667-2740 or skelaher@santa-ana.org. Thank you, Selena Kelaher, AICP City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency | M20 20 Civic Center Plaza | Post Office Box 1988 | Santa Ana, CA 92702 skelaher@santa-ana.org | Direct Phone: (714) 667-2740