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Ocampo, Nuvia <br />From: kevin@neighborsrep.com <br />Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2024 3:37 PM <br />To: eComments, PBA <br />Subject: CUP DENIAL REQUEST: 2221 North Heliotrope Drive <br />Follow Up Flag: Follow up <br />Flag Status: Flagged <br />Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />Notice of Permit Request at Historic Landmark Home <br />Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-06 <br />Dear City of Santa Ana City Council Members, <br />I usually refrain from commenting on neighborhood and individual projects, but this is an exception. I have been a <br />resident of Santa Ana, and Floral Park, for over 18 years. We love the neighborhood and the community of people <br />that live here. We want to maintain the integrity and nature of the neighborhood. <br />As you must know, the owners of this historic property at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive intend to make their property a <br />cultural center, much like a museum, and they have left the property in their trust to a foundation to do exactly that. I do <br />not believe a cultural center/museum of any kind belongs in the middle of our neighborhood. Buses, traffic, noise and <br />parking issues are a concern yes, but more importantly I am concerned about the precedent this would set. You make an <br />exception for one, you have to make an exception for all. City rules and regulations are in place for a reason and <br />should be enforced. <br />1. Please redirect this issue to the Historic Property Commission for their review, and determination of compliance <br />with the historic guidelines. <br />2. Please review all the other structures on their property that are not permitted, and in violation of the City of Santa <br />Ana Codes. <br />3. Please request the current owners to maintain their property according the Mills Act and Historic Preservation <br />guidelines. If they cannot/won't abide to maintaining the structures they already have, why grant them permission <br />for more? <br />4. Please do not make an exception. You do it for this, then how do you deny a 6 foot perimeter property wall like <br />you denied Mike Ness at 1904 N. Heliotrope in years past? How do you deny a neighbor that wants to put a 23 <br />foot watch tower or Danish Windmill in their yard? I see lawsuits for the city. <br />That is all. Short and simple. Please deny this request. Thank you for your time and consideration. <br />KEVIN SHULER I DIRE LIC. #01953088 <br />REALTOR@ & LISTING SPECIALIST <br />Neighbors Real Estate Partners/Keller Williams North Tustin I LIC. #01933507 <br />17822 17th Street, Tustin, California 92780 <br />MOBILE: 949 633 66681 FAX: 714 426 3801 <br />