PARTIDA, ANNA From: Sent: To: Subject:  PH-1  David Gottlieb dagotb/b@gmal.com, Sunday, October 13, 2024:10:03PM PC Public Comments Application PMAP-24-0003, 800 Baker Street  The following are our comments on the subject application which is for a new fire station. Overall the design of the new facility should try to mitigate any negative noise impacts upon the adjacent residential projects especially Wesleyan Bay. Also any changes to the access to the site should be mitigated as much as possible SO as to not negatively impact the residential uses on Wesleyan Bay, Elmira Bay Randolph Street and Jeffrey Drive. Thank you  David & Sandi Gottlieb, owners 784 Wesleyan Bay Costa Mesa Ca  CAUTION: This email originated from outside oft the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Report any suspicious activities to the  Information Technology Department.    PARTIDA, ANNA From: Sent: To: Subject:  PH-3  Margie S <marglesevenbays@gmail.com> Thursday, October 10, 20245:55PM PCI Public Comments Application No PODA-24-0001 & PMCP-24-0008  Dear Planning Department PMCP 24-0008.  As one of owners of Vista Center on Placentia Street l'am noti in favor of approval for the expansion of outdoor dining and extended hours of operation at the establishment requesting consideration under Application NOI PODA: 24-0001 &  The reasons for not being in favor are as follows: The business doesn't have enough parking for clients.  The Vista Center Parking is for our customers only,not for other businesses ini that area.  We have signs posted and if other businesses use our parking lot are subject to being towed. Ifthe Planning Department were to okay the permit, it would be an added expense for additional security to enforce the no l'am also very concerned about liability of other businesses using our parking lot and crossing the street at night. If you issue the permit,it will place another hardship on our business to seek legal advice regarding liability if someone got Before the Planning Department issues al Business License they should make sure that business has ample parking; whether it is on that business property or city street parking. It is not up to an existing business to share parkingwith  parking requirement and maintenance oft the parking lot. hurt or killed, that was nots shopping at Vista Center. another business,except on city streets.  Also refer to the email sent by the property manager of Vista Center for additional concerns  Sincerely, Margie Schwartz  CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the contenti is safe. Report any suspicious activities to the  Information Technology Department.    PARTIDA, ANNA From: Sent: To: Subject:  PH-3  Dan' Vozenilek dv92627eyanoo.com> Thursday, October 10, 20248:30PM PCI Public Comments Agenda Item #3 - Westend  I'my writing this email to oppose approval oft the conditional use permit requested by Westend restaurant (applicant). The report and the applicants letter describe the location site location and surrounding area as industrial, whichi is technically true fort the restaurant parcel but within at few hundred feet is a very large quiet residential neighborhood. lunderstand that expanding their outdoor dining doesn't require additional parking, but Ithink our commissioners should take a close look at how poorly the existing parking situation is. I live in the abutting Freedom Home neighborhood, I've had too many close encounters with pedestrians jaywalking in both directions across 19th to get to this and the other two establishments nearby because most oft their patrons are parkingi in the lot across the street. It's not safe, period. To allow them to expand their restaurant size without considering the actual safety oft this location is Additionally, this applicant was charged with several misdemeanors by our code enforcement department for purposefully breaking COVID restrictions so that they could profit during the height of the pandemic. It think the council needs to take a close look at all oft the previous violations and disregard for public safety that has been caused by this  There is no need to have live music until 2 a.m.  irresponsible.  applicant. Please reject their CUP applications for all oft the reasons outlined.  Thank you, Concerned local resident  CAUTION: This email originated from outside oft the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Report any suspicious activities toi the Information Technology  Department.    PARTIDA, ANNA From: Sent: To: Subject:  PH-5  Kim Platt pattk1@coud.com> Friday, October 11,2 2024 410:56AM PCI Public Comments Application # PODA-24-0001 & PMCP-24-0008  Dear Planning Department,  lamo one of the owners oft the Vista Shopping Center in Costa Mesa andl am concerned about granting the expansion of Ifeel it will negatively impact our: shopping center due to their customers using our parking lot, which is for our  outdoor dining and extended hours to a nearby business due toi their lack of parking.  customers and adding to our expenses to hire security.  Thank you, Kim Platt Senti from my iPhone Department.  CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Report any suspicious activities toi the Information Technology    PARTIDA, ANNA From: Sent: To: Subject:  PH-3 -  Jess J es:516@hotmai.com) Sunday, October 13, 2024 8:49 PM PC Public Comments; PLANNING INFO Application NO.: PODA-24-0001 & PMCP-24-0008  Dear Planning Department,  My name is. Jessica Jennings and I am an owner of Vista Center. lam reaching out regarding Application No. PODA-24- 0001 & PMCP-24-0008, which seeks approval for the expansion of outdoor dining and extended hours of operation at a The owners of the Vista Center have significant concerns regarding this application, and Iwould like to bring them to Currently, we: are facing persistent issues with customers from neighboring restaurants and bars parking in our private lot. Our property management company has had multiple conversations withi the managers of these businesses, they frequently have to resort to towing unauthorized vehicles, often causing a large group of patrons to rush back and move their cars. This creates al hazardous situation where individuals, int their urgency, may cross the street unsafely, Given that the surrounding streets are largely permit-only and parking is already extremely limited, there lies the question as to where these additional patrons, as well as the employees, will be expected to parks should the proposed expansion be approved. Without an adequate parking solution, it's feared the burden will continue to fall on our  nearby establishment.  your attention for consideration:  increasing the risk of accidents--something that could become al liability issue.  property, adding to our operational expenses and exposing us to greater risks.  U understand the Planning Department's role in making informed decisions, and Itrust your expertise in addressing these kinds of concerns. Irespectfully request that you consider thei impact on established businesses like ours, which may face undue hardship ift this application is approved without a viable plan for mitigating these issues.  Again, to reiterate our concerns:  Liability for people crossing the street, especially intoxicated. Fear that someone will get hit bya a car  parkingi in our loti illegally, taking parking spaces for our customers causing the center additional expenses including being forced tol hire security which costs are substantial and placed unfairly on the tenant's causing issues between neighboring businesses approval will most like cause other businesses to have the same request. Iwould greatly appreciate your help in ensuring that you protect the current established businesses.  Thank you for your time and consideration.  Respectfully, Jessica Jennings Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Get Outlook for Android    PARTIDA, ANNA From: Sent: To: Subject:  PH-3  ARIOS, JUSTIN Monday, October 14, 2024 12:08 PM PARTIDA, ANNA  FW: Item #3: Call to Review Zoning Administer Approval of A: 24-380 Minor Conditional Use Permit and Outdoor Dining Permit PODA-24-0001 and PMCP-24-0008) at 814  West 19th Street (Westend")  From: kari nieblas kneDaseyahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2024 6:45A AM  To: ERETH, ADAM MOMAIRENPONmeaE, TOLER, RUSSELL KRUSSELLTOLER@.OStamesaca.gov; KLEPACK, KAREN KKAREN.KLEPACK@costamesacagoovP;ZICH,JON <ON.ZICH@costamesaca.gove; ROJAS,JOHNNY OHNNY.ROIASOcostamesaca.gov.gOVP;VALLARTA, MGRY-AMCEMVALMTAECNEZ ,DAVID DAVDMAATINEZErotameeAgPP2DRAPAN, SCOTT-SCOTTIDRAPAINN@ostamesacagop Cc: REYNOLDS, ARLIS ABUSREVNOIDSecstameBASPSTEMENS,EN,OHM-OANSTPENSSecstamesasagow, Subject: Item #3: Call to Review Zoning Administer. Approval of A24-380 Minor Conditional Use Permit and Outdoor  ARIOS, JUSTIN GUSTIN.ARIO5@costamesaca.gov,  Dining Permit PODA-24-0001 and PMCP-24-0008) at 814 West 19th Street ("Westend")  Dear Planning Commissioners,  l'm aresident of Costa Mesai int thel Freedom Homes/Canyon Park neighborhood near' Westend. I'm concerned about safety and The agenda report identifies surrounding uses as Light Industrial, and General Commercial. It should also notet that the Freedom Lack of parking for Westend (and thet two other bars next to it) is an existing problem that leads tos significant safety concerns for the bar patrons, nearby residents, and everyone else on that part of W. 19th. City approval oft the proposed application would allow Asi iti is now, bar patrons park at thes shopping center across W. 19th-Ican'ttell youl how many times I've slammed the! brakes to Thel bar patrons also park int the residential neighborhood only half al block west of Westend. This puts ust-eavinga-bardrvers The agenda report relies that Westend wills secure and direct bar patrons to off-site parking around the corner on Placentia, but Also, the agenda report notes that Westend is near a bus route, but gives noi indication that bar patrons ever actually use buses, or Noisei is also a significant concern. Outdoor music can be heard fari further than 2001 feet. As iti is now, can heari from W. 19th when Estanica's band is playing for af football game, or ifs someone is having an outdoor house party near' Victoria St. That music The agenda report notes that Westend would be required to comply with the City's noise ordinance, but doesn't give any indication how live entertainment outside until 2am can meet that standard. Thisi is particularly true as Westend already has a terrible reputation for blatant, repeated non-compliance with local ordinances (Covid-19 safety restrictions during the pandemic).  noise fromi the proposed expansion of Westend and request you deny this application. Homes/Canyon Parki neighborhood starts lesst than a block from' Westend.  that problem to continue and be exacerbated.  avoid aj jaywalker suddenly running across W. 19th to get to/from thosel bars. with the pedestrians on no-sidewalk quiet residential streets.  nothing indicates how this requirement willl be actually enforced, or ensured to continue over time.  that buses actually run on that route at 2am.  wouldn't be allowed to continue outside until 2am -i and the City shouldn't allow this for Westend.  1    Therei is no reason for the City to allow outdoor live music at Westend when the Wayfarer already provides an option for live  musici int thei immediate area -i indoor andy withi its own adjacent parking lot.  Please deny the application. Thank you. Concerned Resident  CAUTION: This email originated from outside oft the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Report any suspicious activities to the  Information Technology Department.  2