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Alcala, Abigail <br />From: Dayne Scott < <br />Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 4:26 PM <br />To: eComment <br />Subject: Agenda Item #17 - 2230 N. Tustin Ave. <br />Members of the Santa Ana City Council, <br />I am writing to ask for your support in upholding the June 26, 2023 City Planning Commission to deny the <br />modification to CUP 2019-41 and CUP 2023-03. <br />Plumfield School has been providing preschool and kindergarten to the families of Santa Ana for over 50 years. <br />It is very concerning to me that these children and their families, as well as the residents in the surrounding area, <br />will have their health and safety jeopardized by this development. The CUP is in an attempt to circumvent the <br />city ordinance that prohibits the constriction of businesses that emit noxious fumes (i.e. gas stations) within <br />1000 feet of a school and residences. <br />Plumfield School not only is within 1000 feet, but they also share a property line. Are you willing to put the <br />health and safety of children over allowing this station to be built? <br />This station would be the 6th station within a 1/2 mile radius. This does not bring a new service or industry to <br />our area. Santa Ana has seen a drastic increase in the unhoused population. I know that Plumfield has already <br />taken steps to mitigate the problems with this population, but nothing eradicates it. However, a gas station and <br />minimart will only exasperate this issue. <br />While not the current concern, alcohol sales will be inevitable at the mini mart. Do we want alcohol being sold <br />next to a school? <br />Finally, the increase in traffic to the area is of significant concern. The plans call for a driveway to be within <br />150 feet of the intersection of Santa Clara and Tustin Avenues. We have seen this granted to Starbucks at the <br />same intersection. It congests traffic in an already dangerous situation. With the addition of gas pumps, this <br />could be catastrophic in the event of an accident. I ask you to please consider these concerns when making your <br />decision. Please keep in mind the health and safety of all children and residents in the area. <br />My children and their peers mean everything to me and my wife. Thank you again for hearing me out and I <br />know you'll come to the correct verdict. <br />Dayne Scott <br />