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Alcala, Abigail From: Florendo, Courtney < Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 1:29 PM To: eComment Cc: Subject: Agenda Item - #17-2230 N. Tustin Ave Importance: High To whom it may concern, My child is a student at Plumfield Preschool & Kindergarten located adjacent to the empty lot on the corner of Santa Clara and Tustin Avenue. I am aware that the conditional use permit to develop a new gas station at that location was denied at the last Planning Commission and was grateful to learn so. I am also aware, unfortunately the developer has appealed this decision. Although not at all opposed to the development of the vacant lot, there are many reasons as to why I personally oppose the use of the vacant lot to be used to develop a gas station. First and foremost is the use, emissions, and storage of potentially hazardous materials in such close proximity (500 feet) to not only my child while at school but all the children and staff members at Plumfield School. Putting our children and the staff members in unnecessary health risk situations just doesn't seem worth it for any business and or city. If I am not mistaken there are regulations put in place not that long ago to avoid these types of risks so I am hopeful that the Planning Commission will uphold those requirements and regulations. My second concern is there are 5 other gas stations within approximately 1/2 mile of the proposed site for the new gas station; I personally do not feel this location in the city is in need of another, especially with the risks it poses small and large. My last concern is with regard to the transient traffic that is already a concern in the nearby areas of the school. Gas stations tend to welcome transient citizens for restroom use and alcohol/concessions. The transient population is already one of concern in and around the area that I see every morning during drop off and would prefer that we develop the area with something other than another establishment that is one not needed, and two will welcome such a population that is already an ongoing issue. I appreciate the opportunity to voice my concerns to the Planning Commission and do hope that they reconsider when reviewing the appeal of the developer. The original decision to deny their request is one of reason and safety for the community and our children which is always appreciated! Thank you for your time. Thank you, FL&r&K4 o- Manager, Resource and Materials HOI-Perioperative Business Services Hoag Orthopedic Institute