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Entered into the record - ref. Item 80A MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Miguel Pulido Mayor Pro Temp Claudia Alvarez Councilwoman Michelle Martinez Councilman Vincent F. Sarmiento Councilman Sal Tinajero Councilman David Benavides Councilman Carlos Bustamante FROM: Frank Acosta& Residents of Concord Neighborhood Association DATE: March 21, 2011 SUBEJCT: Opposition to Vista Del Rio Housing Development As residents of Concord Neighborhood, we care very much about the quality of life in our neighborhood. The building of a 41-unit, 2 story apartment complex will have a tremendous negative impact in our neighborhood for a number of reasons. Single Family Residence Neighborhood: Concord is composed of single family residence homes. It's simply incredible to think that a 41-unit apartment complex would be approved in a single family residential area. An apartment complex, regardless of who the residents are, is out of place in our neighborhood; it will be only a matter of time after it becomes blighted area. Something, that unfortunately happens way too often in areas where apartment complexes are built. Our displeasure with the building of this apartment complex in our neighborhood has been consistent at all neighborhood meetings. Concord is one of the few neighborhoods in Santa Ana that still remains as a single family residence neighborhood and I would like to keep that way. My concern is that once an apartment complex gets built within the neighborhood, it will open the doors to others being built. Santa Ana is already a heavily populated city. Unfortunately, we already can't provide services to our residents. We need more open space, more parks, community centers and green places where children can play. We do not need another apartment complex, definitely not one in a single family residence neighborhood. A 41-unit 1IPage CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 25 MARCH 21, 2011