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Susana Barrios
From:Joni Gaynor <jonigaynor@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] NO TO BUILDING IN DEER CANYON
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I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the proposed new housing development in Deer
Canyon. As a resident of 30 years who lives directly behind Festival Shopping Center, I urge you to
reconsider this project due to the significant risks it poses to public safety, traffic infrastructure, and the
delicate ecological balance of the region.
One of the most pressing concerns is the potential impact on our community's evacuation plan during
wildfire emergencies. The increased population density from the new development will inevitably lead to
heavier traffic congestion on already strained roads. This could severely hinder evacuation efforts,
potentially trapping residents in harm's way. My family and I have been evacuated three times in 30
years, and every time we are stuck in considerable traffic where it took 2.5 hours to go a few blocks. in
fact, we COULD NOT EVACUATE and instead sat in the Festival parking lot, wondering if we would burn to
death! We are sitting ducks!
In addition, my family and I were in Maui during the Maui fires. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THOSE
OF US LIVING IN ANAHEIM HILLS AND THOSE IN MAUI IS THE MAUI PEOPLE COULD JUMP INTO THE
WATER. WE HAVE HILLS THAT ARE FIRE FUEL OR THE FREEWAY! Are you willing to have the bloodshed
and loss of lives on your hands and hearts when (not if) we are evacuated again and over 1,000 more
people are trying to leave???
Furthermore, the expansion of urban development into this sensitive area will encroach upon critical
wildlife habitat and natural resources. The loss of open space and increased human activity can disrupt
delicate ecosystems and contribute to habitat fragmentation.
I implore you to prioritize public safety, environmental protection, and sustainable development. By
halting this project, we can safeguard our community, preserve our natural heritage, and ensure a more
resilient future for generations to come.
Stop the corruption! I attended the planning meeting that went on for 6 hours! Why are these meetings in
Anaheim and not Anaheim Hills where more residents could readily attend? Most people cannot take
time off work at 4 PM to attend a 5 PM meeting. Make the meetings at a time and place that is convenient
to those of us who are most impacted by this disaster of a plan. In fact, one of the members of the
planning commission even stated that none of them live in "the hills" and that we needed to suck it up
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and accept some of the housing. It shows that they don't care about our safety or our lives. There are
plenty of other options such as the old Kaiser building off of Lakeview where it is not impacted by fire
evacuation zones.
DO NOT ENDANGER THE RESIDENTS OF ANAHEIM HILLS! NO ON BUILDING IN DEER CANYON!
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Joni Gaynor
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