16 (5)Public Comment
From: Jason Linnen <
Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:36 AM
To: Public Comment
Subject: Public Comment regarding CUP 2019-06035
Public Comment regarding CUP 2019-06035
My name is Jason Linnen, and I am a resident at near the proposed Express Carwash with ancillary
vacuums and 24-hour convenience market at 2501-2525 E. Ball Road.
I have concerns about the project, as it will impact my residence and communities of over 7,500 residents in a negative
way in terms of noise, traffic, and nighttime luminance. It will also negatively impact the community and the businesses
located within the current shopping center
The first concern I have is regarding the noise level. According to a properly calibrated decibel meter, the ambient noise
at my address during the daytime hours (7 am —10 pm) is between 53 - 67 decibels (dbZ), just from the traffic on the
freeway alone.
Adding a gas station with a car wash and vacuums will increase the ambient noise at my residence by approximately 7-
10 decibels in ambient noise, which will increase the ambient noise range into 63 - 77 dbZ when the car wash is
operating. This means that every time either me or one of my neighbors steps outside, we will be faced with an ambient
noise that is louder than a running vacuum cleaner (70 dbZ).
Noise levels affect human health. Numerous studies have linked noise pollution to increased anxiety, depression, high
blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. (source: htt.ps_://ehp.niehs.nih.govJdoi 0.1289Jeh�.1409400)
This will be everyday!
Nighttime luminance at my residence is affected by various factors. There is a streetlight near my residence, which
provides 6,500-8,000 lumens at night. A brightly lit carwash near my residence with multiple lights on 24 hours a day
will provide an additional 40,000-50,000 lumens. This additional light will be visible from the interior of my house,
directly affecting my ability to sleep at night.
Traffic in the area will be negatively impacted.
The Ball Road bridge that crosses the 57 freeway is often a choke point at peak traffic times with people going to their
homes, Angels Stadium, the Honda Center, or Disneyland. When travelling westbound at peak times, traffic often backs
up as far as Main. Adding a car wash will not only cause traffic to INCREASE, but will negatively impact the lives of those
who use the Ball Road bridge to cross the 57 freeway every day.
There are eight businesses that serve the community within the Sunkist Plaza. Despite unanimous opposition to a
carwash from residents, all eight of these businesses will be required to either relocate or close permanently.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the carwash / 7-11 as well as the eviction of popular local businesses is
unanimously opposed by the local community. As required, the speculator, Los Angeles based Golcheh Properties
(now going by the name of "Anaheim Care, LLC') went through the motions of a community meeting in late 2019
to "listen to concerns" and explain how wonderful their project would be. Over a hundred neighbors showed up,
and when asked to raise hands for support or opposition, EVERYBODY THERE OPPOSED.
The residents in the area do not want a car wash, as it comes at the cost of businesses in the community, including
Jagerhaus, which has been a community staple for forty years, providing meeting space for Los Amigos, the
Anaheim High School Alumni Club, Toastmasters, Chamber of Commerce -sponsored political debates, weddings,
and quinceaneras.
The residents in the surrounding neighborhoods, including myself are adamant that we simply don't NEED one
more carwash when there are already 8 carwashes within a mile. We don't need one more 7-11 when there are
five within two miles including one 650 yards away. We don't need one more gas station when there's one across
the street.
The voting residents of Anaheim DON'T WANT OR NEED another carwash/7-11/gas station.
Thank you for taking the time to read my concerns.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Kind regards,
Jason Linnen