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~-:::.;,-,;; MEREDITH PARKWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Near 11/1 & Tustin Avenue Santa Ana, California July 9,2004 Miguel Pulido, Mayor City Of Santa Ana City COllllCil PO Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702 I ,-. 1'1 11i Vj I, I 1/ l't..-" \ \ / I,.' \ f]} i \..,L' Dear Mr. Pulido, It has come to our attention that American Tire wants to put a location in the aSH Shopping Center. On so many levels, our neighborhood association is strongly opposed to this type of retail establishment. Tire stores are noisy and, more often than not, dirty. There are two other available pads in that center which would probably end up being automotive- type businesses - what other business types would want to be next to a tire store? Years ago, a decision was made to locate all auto businesses in the auto mall just around the comer on Tustin Avenue. We see no cogent reason why this plan should be changed. There are already 4 tire stores in the immediate vicinity . In addition, much effort was put into rejuvenating the blighted intersection of 17th and Tustin. Attractively landscaped medians were added to 17th and a plan was put together to enhance this area and to attract businesses that would add value, a far superior cycle of successful development. A tire store located there would send off the wrong message to the business community already established there. Also, this is a gateway in to Santa Ana - what would business patrons think about businesses that do business in Santa Ana. Let's not take a step backward and allow the development of a tire store at this location. Again, please consider the long term ramifications of your decision on this matter. Thanks for your time and consideration. Sincerely, . ~~,=d~ 75A-63 .