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1 Ocampo, Nuvia From:Contracts <contracts@mztco.com> Sent:Thursday, February 20, 2025 10:02 AM To:eComments, PBA Subject:Opposition to Proposed SD-84 Transit Zoning Code Change Attachments:Zoning Opposition.pdf Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Good morning, On behalf of Macro-Z-Technology Company, a business that has proudly called the Logan neighborhood home since 2002, I am writing to express our strong opposition to the proposed changes to the Transit Zoning Code. For over two decades, we have invested in this community, fostering relationships with local businesses, residents, and charitable organizations such as the OC Food Bank and Project Hope Alliance. Our commitment to Santa Ana extends beyond business – we actively support local initiatives and strive to contribute to the wellbeing of our neighbors. Through these efforts, we have built strong partnerships and a deeply rooted connection to the Logan neighborhood, which is now under threat due to the City’s proposed zoning changes. Furthermore, our company is not a polluter nor a noxious user. We operate responsibly, adhering to all environmental regulations, and have maintained a clean and safe business that coexists harmoniously with the surrounding community. The broad stroke elimination of industrial zoning unfairly targets businesses like ours that have contributed positively to the neighborhood for years. Adding to our concerns, we now face the very real fear of being forced out of our long-standing location through an unjust amortization process. The proposed regulations would make it impossible for us to continue our operations, despite our compliance with all laws and our contributions to the community. The amortization process, as outlined, does not provide fair compensation nor adequate time for businesses like ours to transition, effectively making it an unjust taking of property and livelihood. The proposed zoning amendments constitute an unjustified overreach that disregards the commitments made to the business community. These regulations threaten to erase a vital sector of Santa Ana’s economy in favor of high-density residential development, despite the lack of adequate infrastructure and parking. This shift is not only detrimental to existing residents but also destabilizes the very neighborhoods it claims to improve. The City’s push to remove industrial zoning under the guise of “environmental justice” lacks substantiated evidence and disproportionately harms long standing businesses. If justice is the true intent, the City should focus on equitable policies that support both small-business and residential stakeholders rather than facilitating a land grab for high-density developers. The lack of an updated Environmental Impact Report further highlights the rushed and flawed nature of this process. We urge the City to reject the proposed zoning changes that would eliminate small businesses in the Logan neighborhood, to reconsider the consequences of these drastic changes, and to work collaboratively with the business community to find solutions that support economic stability and growth. Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to your response and the opportunity to engage in a meaningful dialogue. Planning Commission 1 – 202 3/6/2025