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Alcala, Abigail From: Aleece Records < Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 12:57 PM To: eComment Subject: Agenda Item #17 - 2230 N. Tustin Ave Dear Santa Ana City Council and Whom it may concern, I am a concerned parent of a child who attends Plumfield School at 2112 E Santa Clara Ave. I strongly appose the development of a gas station on the corner of Santa Clara and Tustin Ave. My reasons are as follows: 1. The proximity of a gas station near a kindergarten school. A conditional use permit 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. In this case, this station is within 500 feet of both a school and residences. Effective December 22, 20222, a CUP is required! Why is the Planning Commission/City Council willing to overturn a recently enacted requirement when the school is well within 500 feet of the proposed site? There is a clear reason why the Planning Commission drafted the regulation. 2. My concerns surround the health and safety of my child and the entire class. While measures will be put in place to reduce the emissions of fumes, the risk is not zero. Deliveries will only be allowed after hours, but who will manage that? There are frequent accidents in this intersection, what prevents a car from entering the station and clipping a pump? Extra risks I am not willing to expose my child to. 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? Development of the site is not the issue, but it should be bringing a new or underserved industry/business to the area, not oversaturating the market. 4. Traffic impact: The existing driveway on Santa Clara will remain. This is very close to our driveway. Additionally, Santa Clara is 2 lanes in front of the school. Increased traffic will impact the flow of daily travel. 5. Homeless: The existing gas stations in the area, in particular, the 7-11 at 17th and Tustin Ave., have major issues with homeless people. We have worked very hard to reduce this on our property, but a gas station with a mini market will increase the likelihood. Again, this is a safety concern for our children. 6. The sale of alcohol: While this is not a concern with the city, as I understand it, they will apply for an alcohol sales license in the future. Currently, alcohol can be purchased at Stater Brothers, the Liquor Store next to Stater Bros, the Mini Mart behind Starbucks, and definitely at 7-11 (I assume all the other gas stations as well). Again, this is a safety concern as well as an unneeded service in the area. Please vote to oppose the installation of a gas station at this location. Thank you Aleece Langlois, Santa Ana resident and concerned parent.