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Ibarra, Evelyn From: Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5:00 PM To: eComment Cc: Gomez, Pedro; kevinrshuler@gmail.com Subject: Agenda Item: Appeal Application #2024-01/CUP No. 2022-06/2221 N. Heliotrope Drive, Santa Ana Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City of Santa Ana City Council Members, usually refrain from commenting on neighborhood and individual projects, but this is an exception. I have been a resident of Santa Ana, and Floral Park, for over 18 years. We love the neighborhood and the community of people that live here. We want to maintain the integrity and nature of the neighborhood. As you must know, the owners of this historic property at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive intend to make their property a cultural center, much like a museum, and they have left the property in their trust to a foundation to do exactly that. I do not believe a cultural center/museum of any kind belongs in the middle of our neighborhood. Buses, traffic, noise and parking issues are a concern yes, but more importantly I am concerned about the precedent this would set. You make an exception for one, you have to make an exception for all. City rules and regulations are in place for a reason and should be enforced. 1. Please redirect this issue to the Historic Property Commission for their review, and determination of compliance with the historic guidelines. 2. Please review all the other structures on their property that are not permitted, and in violation of the City of Santa Ana Codes. Why would you reward them for non compliance?? 3. Please request the current owners to maintain their property according the Mills Act and Historic Preservation guidelines. If they cannot/won't abide to maintaining the structures they already have, why grant them permission for more? 4. Please do not make an exception. You do it for this, then how do you deny a 6 foot perimeter property wall like you denied Mike Ness at 1904 N. Heliotrope in years past? How do you deny a neighbor that wants to put a 23 foot watch tower or Danish Windmill in their yard? I see lawsuits for the city. That is all. Short and simple. Please deny this request. Thank you for your time and consideration. KEVIN SHULER I DRE LIC. #01953088 REALTOR@ & LISTING SPECIALIST Neighbors Real Estate Partners/Keller Williams North Tustin I LIC. #01933507 17822 17th Street, Tustin, California 92780