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FOR yoG�\ <br />9 2 <br />a c+ <br />Orange County / <br />Fighting for a future of abundant housing in Orange County. <br />peopleforhousing.org <br />Ms. Jennifer Oliva, Chair <br />Santa Ana Planning Commission <br />20 Civic Center Plaza <br />Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br />Via email to: PBAecomments(@santa-ana.org, ntran5(cDsanta-ana.org, and <br />mthaiPsanta-ana.org <br />Re: SUPPORT Item #2 on 12/9: City Ventures - 45 Townhome Units on Harbor Blvd <br />December 6, 2024 <br />Dear Chair Oliva and Members of the Santa Ana Planning Commission, <br />I am writing on behalf of People for Housing OC to express our strong support for the proposed <br />45-unit townhome development by City Ventures, located on Harbor Boulevard in Santa Ana. <br />People for Housing OC is the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) organization for Orange County, <br />California. We represent Orange County residents who support more affordable and attainable <br />housing opportunities and more diverse housing options in our communities. We are especially <br />concerned about the dearth of housing affordable to first-time homebuyers, many of whom are <br />looking for a townhome, condominium, or other multifamily homeownership opportunity. <br />The proposed 45-unit townhome development by City Ventures on Harbor Boulevard addresses <br />Santa Ana's pressing housing needs by offering a range of for -sale housing options, including <br />five affordable units for moderate -income families, thereby filling a critical "missing middle" gap <br />in the housing market. The project represents smart growth by transforming underutilized land <br />into a thoughtfully designed, two- to three-story townhouse community, and increasing housing <br />density in a location well -supported by existing infrastructure and amenities. <br />Its commitment to affordability ensures moderate -income households can achieve <br />homeownership, fostering socioeconomic diversity and equity in Santa Ana. Furthermore, the <br />development adheres to California's Density Bonus Law and Santa Ana's Municipal Code, <br />