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Monday, July 12, 2021 8:14 AM
Public Comment
Holden Project
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Celia A Bennett
Anaheim Ca 92807
July 12, 2021
City of Anaheim City Council
200 South Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA. 92805
Dear City Council Member,
Subject: HOLDEN PROJECT
I am writing this letter to express my strong opposition to the proposed Holden project Development on
Nohl Ranch Road and Royal Oak. I have been a resident of Anaheim for 38 years and in this particular
neighborhood for 21 years. I am very familiar with this area and I know that this project is much too
large in scope for this residential neighborhood.
• The target resident for this facility would not be able to evacuate quickly in the event of a fire
due to the traffic that occurs when fire season poses a threat. A few years ago, I left work at
11AM when I saw that the wildfire was approaching my residence. I work 10 minutes away
near Tustin Ave and Lincoln Ave. Nohl Ranch Rd was completely jammed. People were turning
around in the middle of the street. Motorcycles and dirtbikes were driving on the sidewalks. It
was very chaotic and dangerous as people were desperately trying to get home to save their
animals and collect their important belongings before being evacuated. It took me almost an
hour to go two miles.
• For years, I took care of my wheelchair bound and paralyzed elderly parents in my home. I was
fortunate to have the help of nurses and caretakers but I know first hand that it takes a team to
move an elderly individual quickly and safely. With the number of residents that will be living
in this facility, the limited parking available for emergency vehicles and staff alone would
prevent the quick evacuation of these residents.
• The area is also very hilly and the sidewalks uneven due to tree roots and land movement.
The artist's renderings of this facility show older people bustling about the grounds and surrounding
area which is a complete fantasy. The terrain is not suited for walkers, wheelchairs or people unsteady
on their feet. Not to mention, there really is no place for them to go! The only way you can get to a
neighborhood store, eatery or medical facility is by car. From what I understand, the residents (except
for two units), are not allowed a personal vehicle and the parking is so limited it would be difficult for
guests to park for an outing or even an on-site visit.
Nohl Ranch and Royal Oak Streets are no parking zones and the neighboring streets should not be
expected to supply additional parking for the facility.
I urge you to disapprove this project that will burden our community with High Density housing
functioning as a commercial business within the current RH-3 zoning. The proposed location is
inappropriate and not fitted for an operation of this sort. Countless residents share my deep concerns
regarding the safety hazards that would arise should this project be approved.
Sincerely,
Celia Bennett (