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From: Mari Newhoff <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2020 2:40 PM To: Planning <[email protected]> Subject: Tenant at 3032 Wilshire EXTERNAL Dear Planning Commission: I am writing to voice my concerns about the potential new convenience store tenant in the 3032 Wilshire building. The convenience store will create a lot of headaches for the residential neighborhood to which it is adjacent. When Bristol Farms came in, it elevated the neighborhood followed by Erewhon and Trader Joe’s. After the investment of creating such a beautiful building, the first tenant should not be one that has the potential to downgrade the neighborhood. There are five 7/11s within a mile of this project: such as Santa Monica and Sawtelle, Wilshire and Bundy, Santa Monica and Wellesley – not one of them is inviting from a consumer standpoint. They are all littered with trash and a haven for the homeless. AND if this is the first anchor tenant, I fear it will scare off prospective Class A tenants which the neighborhood desperately need such as bakeries or restaurants. After living through the inconsiderate construction which began as early as 6:30am most days, the neighborhood was looking forward to a little class. I am pleading with you to reconsider. Best, Mari Newhoff 1230 Berkeley Street To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, Jul 18, 2020 1:31 pm Subject: New Business - PLEASE No! Santa Monica Planning, I am a home owner in the 1200 block of Berkeley Street in Santa Monica. I am writing to respectfully protest against a new business, potentially planned for the new building on the southwest corner of Berkeley Street and Wilshire Blvd. I understand that a 24 hour convenience store is proposed to go into that location. There are several problems with this: 1. The potential for a high concentration of homeless developing there is strong. 2. The likelihood for “unsavory” individuals to gather there, all day and night, is high. It is fairly common knowledge that convenience stores bring a certain, “negative climate“ to the neighborhood they are in. Within a 4 block radius surrounding that location, there are families with children and a good number of senior citizens. Also, there is need for a market there as there is already a full service grocery store on the northeast corner Please ... Let it be known that our neighborhood is strongly against this convenience store proposal. Sincerely, Jeff Porter 1242 Berkeley St. From: Planning <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2020 12:47 PM To: Melissa Zak <[email protected]> Subject: FW: New Business - PLEASE No! USE Permit #20ENT-0170 From: Natasha <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2020 12:25 PM To: Planning <[email protected]> Subject: New Business - PLEASE No! USE Permit #20ENT-0170 EXTERNAL RE: USE Permit #20ENT-0170 Dear Santa Monica Planning, I am the HOA President at 1242 Berkeley Street. I too am vehemently against a 24- hour convenience store anywhere near our homes. This is truly a family neighborhood who prides itself on safety and cleanliness. A 24-hour convenience store will bring people to our area at all hours of the night, not to mention have them loitering and trashing our neighborhood. Please take note that the 7-11 at the corner of Wilshire and 6th and the one at 11656 Wilshire in Brentwood are breeding grounds for exactly what we are afraid of. There is a Bristol Farms across the street and a CVS one block away. There is no need for wa 24-hour convenience story in our area. Our entire neighborhood is against this permit and we will all be present at the planning commission hearing to express our concerns. Natasha Nathan -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Porter <[email protected]> From: Planning <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:03 AM To: Roxanne Tanemori <[email protected]> Subject: FW: Berkeley & Wilshire project From: DENISE <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 10:50 AM To: Planning <[email protected]> Subject: Berkeley & Wilshire project EXTERNAL Hello Just curious about these plans to put in a 24 hr. convenience store on our corner of Berkeley & Wilshire. It is such a nice building...perhaps a lovely cafe or something that won't attract thugs and homeless. Can't really think of anything worse except for an Adult toy store. I understand there is a petition against this idea. Please advise. Thanks Denise Berkeley ST. resident Santa Monica From: Planning To: Melissa Zak Subject: FW: CUP #20ENT-0170 Date: Thursday, August 20, 2020 8:05:02 AM From: Anna Woo <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 9:04 PM To: Greg Fick <[email protected]>; Planning <[email protected]> Subject: CUP #20ENT-0170 EXTERNAL I live at 1230 Stanford St Apt A, Santa Monica CA 90404, United States A 24-hour convenience store would be detrimental to our quiet neighborhood. I stro encourage to find an alternative use for the 3032 Wilshire property. Sincerely, Anna Woo Transmission via mobile communication unit From: Tony Kim To: Cary Fukui Subject: FW: 3032 WILSHIRE BLVD. PROPOSED 7 ELEVEN STORE Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020 3:35:54 PM From: Sheila MacWilliams <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:32 PM To: Planning <[email protected]> Subject: 3032 WILSHIRE BLVD. PROPOSED 7 ELEVEN STORE EXTERNAL Dear Planning Commission, The neighbors on the Santa Monica College Streets have learned that 7-Eleven is proposed at 3032 Wilshire. In an email received from the Applicant, it states that they plan to sell no alcohol. We all know that change later. Our community of neighbors are seeking more information in general and in regards to the October 7th teleconference. Will the conference be a platform to voice concerns, disapproval, etc. Where can we submit concerns. The owner of this entire project does not even reside in the state. There is no way a 24/hour convenience store should be so close to some many homes, apartments and condos with little kids, teachers, working parents, etc. Please update with information. Be well, stay safe. Thank you. NO ON 7-ELEVEN From: Wendy Radwan To: Cary Fukui Subject: FW: Conditional Use Permit #20ENT - 0170 - Opposition Date: Monday, September 14, 2020 9:59:06 AM Hi Cary, please see Public Correspondence below. From: Planning <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2020 9:34 AM To: Wendy Radwan <[email protected]>; Caroline Yeh <[email protected]> Subject: FW: Conditional Use Permit #20ENT - 0170 - Opposition From: Deborah Call <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2020 6:11 PM To: Planning <[email protected]> Subject: Conditional Use Permit #20ENT - 0170 - Opposition EXTERNAL To Whom It May Concern, I hope you are doing well in spite of the ongoing pandemic. I am writing to inform you that I am vehemently opposed to the possible development of a 7-Eleven convenience market at 3032 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica. Conditional Use Permit #20ENT - 0170 We have lived at 846 Yale St in Santa Monica for over 25 years and are greatly concerned that this store will attract crime and issues for our neighborhood. Thank you for the consideration. Best wishes, Deborah Call Bulluck 310-990-7785 From: Tony Kim To: Cary Fukui Subject: FW: Proposed 7-11 at Berkeley Street and Wilshire Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:36:42 PM From: Barbara White <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:33 PM To: Planning <[email protected]> Subject: Proposed 7-11 at Berkeley Street and Wilshire EXTERNAL To Whom This May Concern - I am very upset to learn that the building on the corner of Berkeley and Wilshire is proposing to rent to a 7-11. This is a terrible idea. There are families all up and down this street. This is a family neighborhood. We have all seen the consequences of having 24 hour stores selling lottery tickets, cigarettes, not to mention alcohol. It doesn't contribute to the safe neighborhood that we have all worked so hard to be able to afford. This affects us deeply. This would change the whole tone of the neighborhood. It would affect the property values for those that own their residences, and the feeling of safety for everyone. What can be done to stop this? Do they just need another tenant? Again, I feel it is unfair to foist this situation on people who have worked so hard to make Mid-City Santa Monica the lovely place it has been for raising families. Thank you. Best, Barbara -- Barbara White, MFT Marriage and Family Therapist 310.203.1501 barbarawhitetherapy.com NOTE: Please do not use email for lengthy and/or complicated questions that should properly be addressed via a consultation. It is also not suitable or intended for any sort of emergency communication. As a rule of thumb, I will reply to your email within 48 hours. My response may be delayed over weekends, holidays, or due to technical difficulties. Please be aware that your email communication with me will become a part of your medical record. 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