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5'l.rturo J. Lomeli} 'lJ.'lJS. 415 N. Sycamore St., Suite 300 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 973-8797. Fax: (714) 973-1282 August 1, 2005 To City Council LETTER IN SUPPORT OF APPEAL NO. 2005-02 This letter is written in support of Regency Center's Appeal No. 2005-02 from denial of Variance No. 2004-18, which would reduce the required number of on-site parking spaces as a result of the expansion of the F AMSA store in the Santa Ana Downtown Plaza, located at 419 E. First Street, Santa Ana I believe that the expansion will be good for business, the City's tax base, and will ultimately provide the consumer a more pleasant shopping experience. I have noticed that since Regency acquired the shopping center, they have been an asset to downtown and responsible neighbors that provide quality retail services by operators such as FAMSA, HSBC, Payless Shoes and Don Roberto's Jewelers. Additionally, we have noticed that Regency is sincerely concerned with the general maintenance and appearance of the property. The shopping center has been recently painted and they have effectively managed issues of loitering and vagrancy. They also m<ljntain the property site clean despite the high level of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Finally, I am aware that Regency is a national, publicly traded company. Therefore, I respectfully request the City Council to grant Regency's Appeal so the concerns raised prior may be cured, the recommended improvements be addressed, and a partnership with a valued member of the downtown family continue. Thank you in advance for your consideration, and I appreciate your commitment to supporting responsible members of our business community. Respectfully, ;)j Arturo J. Lomeli, D.D.S_ 55A-70