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Page 2 City of Santa Ana Planning Commission May 9, 2019 course from the developer, Centennial. Planning Commission will likely receive many comments about the traffic impacts on Main Street due to the Mall project in addition to traffic generated from the other approved and newly constructed apartment units located in the area of Town and Country. This Trolley Bus could be a way to help assuage the community in regard to mitigating traffic and should be offered for free or at a very low cost. I understand this idea would involve other jurisdictions and organizations in a joint agreement; however, it has the potential to be a viable solution to an already impacted situation. 2) Open Space – The open space area as shown in the current Specific Plan does not seem to be large enough to accommodate the vision as stated by Cenntenial in previous meetings with the community in 2018 as well as at the special Planning Commission hearing on Feb 28, 2019. There was discussion about outdoor concerts, picnic areas and play areas. What’s shown is mostly a small concrete open space area with very little organic landscape such as grassy areas and trees. • Mitigation Plan – Due to the increase of the proposed additional uses to the MainPlace Mall as requested by Cenntenial, I would encourage you to request additional and contiguous on-site park-like open space as part of the Mall revitalization. This open space was talked about as part of the vision for the Food Hall (Old Nordstrom building). Please request Cenntenial to increase the park-like open space to at least triple (3xs) in size compared to what is currently depicted. 3) Park Fees & Use – Based on the proposed 1900 multi-family units in Phase 1, I would encourage you to request that the required in-lieu of park dedication fee go specifically to improvements and beautification of Santiago Park. • Mitigation Plan - As part of the Mall project, I would encourage you to incorporate in the Development Agreement (DA) between Cenntinial and the City of Santa Ana that an in-lieu park fee be paid to the City of Santa Ana Parks Department specifically for the improvement and maintenance of Santiago Park. The new residents of the 1900 multi-family units (along with the Mall and office employees) as part of the Mall Transformation Project, will utilize this nearby park as it is conveniently located to the project. As part of the DA, I would recommend that this fee be outlined as to specific Santiago Park improvements along with a park maintenance and patrol budget and corresponding timeline for completion of the park improvements in conjunction with the timing of the completion of the multi-family units, but prior to any occupancy of those units. With the upcoming hearing and associated decision which will impact the f uture of the City of Santa Ana, its citizens and the residents of Park Santiago, I hope that you have had the opportunity to review all the project materials and public comments and have taken to heart any concerns or recommendations by the community.