Workshop (07)
Susana Barrios
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Sent: Friday, January 19, 2024 at 08:01:16 PM PST
Subject: Disneyland Forward Resident Input
Hello there!
I am an Anaheim homeowner and resident that lives directly across the
street from the proposed area for the Disneyland expansion on the west
side. I am unable to attend the upcoming workshop discussing Disneyland
forward due to the unfortunate time slot that has been selected for it. In
lieu of attending I feel it is important to email the city council to share my
thoughts and perspectives on this subject.
I have been attending Disneyland Forward meetings with Disney for over
2.5 years. My initial reaction was excitement but very guarded and careful
to make sure Disney would not be doing the residences a disservice by
expanding in this direction. During these meetings I didnt hold back. I held
the Disney representatives feet to the fire over and over again. I didn't
bend or let my love of Disney get in the way of making sure this expansion
would not impede my quality of life or the value of my home.
I can now report I am very pleased with the end results of Disney's
response to my concerns as a resident who is directly across the street
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from this proposed development. There arent any residences closer than
mine to.this proposed expansion . Along with probably no residents with
as strict of standards as I hold for my property and quality of life.
The areas of biggest concern for me were noise, asthetics, traffic, access
to the parks from the westside and pest and rodent control. All of my
concerns in the first 4 areas have been satisfactorily addressed. Pest and
rodent control is a newer concern that while was not in thier rules and
regs, is something that can still be added. My concerns with pest and
rodent control stem from during the time when the parks were closed due
to covid. Living at the corner of Walnut and Cerritos in Peppetwood I was
inundated with rats and cockroaches in our development and even in my
garrage. Prior to that time I had no problems with either. What happened
was when the parks closed and the vermon no longer had food supply
from the the empty theme parks the pests and rodents came across the
street to set up housekeeping at Pepperwood. Once the parks reopened
they returned to the parks. My concerns are the
expansion will put theme parks just feet from our homes and with that
bring pests and rodents feet from our homes. What needs to.happen is the
steps to prevent pests and rodents infesting our community are included in
their rules and regs and any steps that Disney will be responsible for if
their preventative steps fall short. With the pest and rodent control steps
added I give Disney my 100% backing on their request for zoning changes
on the west side of the resort.
Im a huge fan of Disneyland and infact moved to Anaheim from
Chicago.and bought a home were I did to spend my retirement years
enjoying the parks with my children and grandchildren. But don't let that
lead you to believe I was an.easy sell. Any Disney rep at any meeting i
attended can tellll ypu i asked the hard questions and didnt stop
until I recieved satisfactory answers and resolutions. My enjoyment of my
currently peaceful life and my.home value takes president over my.love of
Disneyland.
I applaud Disney for their willingness to take all precautions to assure out
residents and community will only benefit from their proposed zoning
change requests and expansion.
If I can add any additional feedback.or anyone would like to speak to me
please feel free to reach out to me via text or email.
All best
Beverly Griggs
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