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Orozco, Norma <br />From: Ricardo Martinez <ricardo@mycoffeemuse.com> <br />Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:02 PM <br />To: eComment <br />Subject: Planning Commission Public Comment for Agenda Item No 2 <br />I am writing to request your approval for the "3rd and Broadway" project. This project is such a beautiful <br />addition to the Downtown Core. The architect, Studio One Eleven, was sensitive to the character of the existing <br />Historic Downtown. They paid special attention to the historic details of the rhythm and proportions of the <br />surrounding Historic Buildings. They were able to weave in the old, while being still being honest with the <br />architecture of today. The end result is a brilliant balance. Carefully placing the outdoor recreation decks and <br />balconies and gently working with the building setbacks, they controlled the massing to a very comfortable <br />scale. <br />Reactivating Sycamore Street will link the north and south of the Downtown Area, creating a more pedestrian <br />friendly environment. This will also create a safer place to be. The proposed retail, residential and Hotel will be <br />active place. The North and South Downtown will no longer be blocked with a dangerously large and dark <br />parking structure which harbors a den of criminal behavior. <br />The Sycamore Plaza will be an active Plaza for the residents to enjoy street fairs, artist openings and famers and <br />flea markets. Downtown will once again be a gathering place for residents and visitors as well. <br />The revitalization of Santa Ana is moving in a progressive direction; let's keep that momentum going and I <br />encourage you to approve the" 3Rd and Broadway" Project. <br />Ricardo Martinez <br />Coffee Muse LLC <br />