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Susana Barrios
From:Jenny Yahoo <jennychongho@yahoo.com>
Sent:Monday, October
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Public Comment on the Proposed Deer Canyon Apartment Project
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Dear Anaheim City Council,
I am writing to express my serious concerns regarding the proposed 498-unit Deer Canyon apartment complex in
Anaheim Hills. While I recognize the need to address Southern California’s housing challenges, this particular
development on the 76-acre wilderness area off Santa Ana Canyon Road raises several critical issues that would
negatively impact our community and environment. 1. Increased Traffic, Noise, and Pollution: The proposed
development would significantly increase traffic on Santa Ana Canyon Road, directly affecting families who live
along or near the route. Currently, the noise and smog from the nearby 91 Freeway already impact residents, and
this additional traffic burden would exacerbate the issue, diminishing our community’s quality of life. Our
neighborhoods cannot endure the worsening conditions that this development would impose. 2. Destruction of
Local Wildlife Habitat: The Deer Canyon area is home to various wildlife species, whose habitats would be
destroyed by this speculative project. This natural area serves as a vital sanctuary for these species, and the
proposed development would result in the irreversible loss of biodiversity and disrupt the ecological balance of the
region. 3. Loss of Vegetation Benefiting Air Quality: The vegetation in Deer Canyon plays an essential role in filtering
the air, helping mitigate smog from the 91 Freeway. When freeway congestion increases, many vehicles, including
heavy trucks, exit on Imperial Highway and take the winding route through our area to bypass traffic, adding even
more pollution. Removing this vegetation would have direct, adverse effects on air quality for Anaheim Hills
residents. 4. Increased Safety Risks in a High-Risk Zone: Adding nearly 500 units in Anaheim Hills raises serious
safety concerns. Our area sits near the San Andreas Fault, increasing the risk of structural failure and significant
danger during earthquakes. Additionally, Anaheim Hills is at high risk for wildfires, and the increased population
density would complicate evacuation during emergencies, putting lives at risk. Developing in a high-risk area like
this is simply not prudent, as it would likely result in complex and potentially hazardous evacuation scenarios. In
light of these concerns, I urge the City Council to reconsider the Deer Canyon apartment project. The long-term
impacts on traffic, environmental stability, air quality, and resident safety in Anaheim Hills should be prioritized
over speculative real estate interests. Rather than contribute to overdevelopment in a sensitive area, I hope the
Council will focus on sustainable, well-considered solutions that genuinely address the housing crisis without
compromising the integrity of our community. Thank you for considering these comments. I appreciate your
commitment to listening to the voices of Anaheim residents. Sincerely,
Jenny Chong
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