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Susana Barrios
From:Joanne Munro <munrobiz@hotmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, November
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Opposition to Deer Canyon
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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,
Dr. Joanne Munro
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: Indeed it's the only thing that ever
has."
Margaret Mead
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