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Lanza & Smith 1047 JUN 2a PM 31 06 <br />A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION SANTA IRVINE, CALL ORNA1TE 926114-8540 650 C-4TY OFdq`' +. ANTYjm <br />N`i' <br />TELEPHONE: (949) 221-0490 CLERK OF COQ !—L-) <br />FACSIMILE: (949) 221-0027 <br />June 15, 2017 <br />Via Facsimile & US Mail: <br />714-647-6956 <br />Clerk of the Council <br />City Hall, City of Santa Ana <br />20 Civic Center Plaza, M-30 <br />Santa Ana CA 92702 <br />Re: Bristol Street Improvement Project <br />2120-2130 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana CA 92704 <br />AU Zone Santa Ana, LLC I APN 408-471-17 <br />Dear Clerk of the Council: <br />As per our notice provided in 2016, this this law firm represents AU Zone Santa Ana, <br />LLC, with regard to the efforts by the City of Santa Ana initiated in or about April 2016 to <br />acquire the above referenced parcel of land, roughly 258 square feet. Based on notification dated <br />June 1, 2017, we understand that the City Council hearing regarding the adoption of a resolution <br />of necessity to acquire the parcel by eminent domain is scheduled at 5:45 pm on June 20, 2017. <br />As you are likely aware, AU Zone has been working with, and continues to work with, <br />your consultants to reach an amicable solution. We are close to a resolution, and in fact expect <br />that a confirming agreement will be drafted by legal counsel for the City shortly — Scott Ditf firth. <br />There are related issues being addressed, such as the Panda Express restaurant (patio and <br />parking), older pylon signs for some commercial tenants, including Aaron's and Goodwill, <br />which are at least in part in effect through grandfathered provisions, and a dedication of certain <br />land at the parcel. <br />This letter shall serve as our objection to the proposed resolution of necessity and any <br />potential eminent domain proceedings. Notably, our assessment is that the proposed taking is not <br />appropriate because 1) the public interest and necessity to not require the project; 2) the project is <br />not planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good <br />and the least private injury; 3) the subject project is not necessary for the project; and/or 4) an <br />appropriate offer with supporting data has not been provided to the owner. <br />Please advise whether it is necessary to object in person on June 20, or whether you deem <br />this written notice sufficient to preserve all objections. <br />X\D\231-01 \Corzespondence\Santa Ana City -- June 15, 2017 -- Objecfion.doo <br />