HomeMy WebLinkAbout2 -PUBLIC COMMENT_SeamanFrom:Krista Seaman
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Subject:Planning Commission Public Comment for Agenda Item #(unknown): Parking Structure 201 W. 3rd Street
Date:Tuesday, September 22, 2020 11:41:15 AM
Hello,
This email is regarding the potential removal of the public parking structure on 201 W. 3rd
Street to be replaced with a mixed-use development building (housing / hotel).
As an employee of a business in the Santora Building (207 N Broadway), I am opposed to thisproject.
Our company uses this parking structure daily, as do our clients who come in formeetings and consultations
The parking structure is nearly full everyday, and there is limited metered street parkingin the area. Where do you propose all of those cars park during construction and after?
As a woman I do not want to park further away from my office, particularly in the fallwhen it is dark when I am walking back to my car
Parking in metered spots is both more expensive than the structure, and will cut into thework day having to go move my car every two hours (not good for scheduling meetings,
etc.)If a new structure is included on the premises of this mixed-development, what
guarantees are in place that we can park there daily at the same rate (permits) that wehave now?
Local businesses would have fewer customers because people don't want to go wherethere is limited parking
With COVID-19 requirements, a lot of street parking has been removed for outdoordining, meaning we'd have to park even further
Jury Duty members often park in that structure, and parking around the government andcity buildings is already difficult
The current construction along Broadway and in this area for several years has causedmore congestion and longer commutes for local businesses. Construction for up to
several years at an intersection like Broadway/3rd could be detrimental to newcustomers coming to local businesses
While the incoming of more residents may bring new customers, it is not a guarantee
As a business member of the Downtown Santa Ana area, I request that this project not
proceed.
Regards,
Krista SeamanProject Manager, Tethos Creative
Santora Building, Santa Ana
-- Krista Seaman
Project ManagerTethos® Creative
www.tethos.com
714.575.0000
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