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Alcala, Abigail From: Sent: To: Subject: To whom it may concern, Jeralyn Cottam < Friday, September 29, 2023 3:01 PM eComment Agenda Item #17 - 2230 N. Tustin Ave I am writing in to express my concern and disagreement with the proposed gas station development at 2230 N Tustin Ave. Below is an accounting of all my concerns: 1. The proximity of a gas station to my daughters school, Plumfield Pre-school and Kindergarten. I understand that a conditional use permit (CUP) is required for businesses requiring a regional, state, or federal permit to discharge, handle, emit, or store regulated compounds, materials, or substances and is located within 500 ft of a school (K-12), public park, or residence. I don't understand why this development is being considered when it is clearly less than 500 ft from a school AND residences. 2. I believe this gas station would pose a substantial health and safety risk to our children. We all know of the gaseos fumes that are omitted from a gas station, and this one would directly border the schools play yard. In addition to the danger of these fumes, there are also frequent accidents in this intersection. What prevents a car from entering the station and clipping a pump? While the risks of that may be low, I am certain you can agree the repercussions would be grave with a school full of children near by. 3. There are 5 gas stations within approximately 1/2 mile of the proposed site (17th/Tustin, 55/17th, Tustin/Fairhaven, and 2 at Santa Clara/Grand). How does a 5th station provide additional services to the residents, workers, and visitors? I am not opposed to development of the site, but it should be bringing a new or underserved industry/business to the area, not oversaturating the market. 4. Traffic impact: The existing driveway to the school is on Santa Clara will remain and I understand the gas station will have its driveway right next to this on Santa Clara. TRaffic getting into and out of the school can already be difficult and dangerous, and this will add to that exponentially. Increased traffic will impact the flow of daily travel. 5. The existing gas stations in the area, in particular, the 7-11 at 17th and Tustin Ave., have major issues with the congregation of unhoused persons. I know that Plumfield school has worked hard to protect the school , but placing a gas station with a convenience store will most certainly increase the prevalence of the transient population on this corner. 6. The sale of alcohol: Similar to the increase in issues that could be brought by the transient population, the sale of alcohol right next to a school also is concerning. Currently, alcohol can be purchased at Stater Brothers, the Liquor Store next to Stater Bros, the Mini Mart behind Starbucks, and at 7-11, it is clearly un unneeded service in the area. Thank you for considering these concerns, Jeralyn Cottam