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Date:1/14/2026 2:08:21 PM
From:"Carlos Valdivia"
To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net, "Kristen Maahs" KMaahs@anahe im.ne t
Subject:[EXTERNAL] Anaheim Hills Festival Apartment Development
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Anaheim Council Members,
My name is Carlos Valdivia. I live in Anaheim Hills. My address is I have lived here for 33 years. My house is in an area considered
the highest level of fire danger. No insurance company will ensure me so I had to get coverage through the CA Fair Plan which is not ideal. While living
here, I have had to evacuate at least 3 times. During those evacuations my wife, son and I experienced extremely long delays leaving the danger area.
Cars were stuck and not moving on Serrano and surrounding major streets trying to get away with their precious possessions. During all the fires in this
area, I have never seen a police coordinated efficient evacuation. the entire Anaheim Hills area is at risk of catching on fire. Not only because of the
proximity to brush but from cinders flying all around.
Additionally during the last few years, the housing developments in Riverside has increase the traffic through Anaheim Hills as drivers try to cut through
Serrano, Weir Canyon and E Santa Ana Canyon Rd to get to the 91 Frwy. Adding more residents to this area would expose those residents to
unnecessary danger and increasing the danger for current residents. Furthermore, those new residents will encounter financial challenges finding
insurance. You will also increase the burden on the local schools. Schools that are also in danger of fires.
I would suggest that if you are trying to address the housing problem, including the low income housing shortage, you look into what other cities have
done successfully. Redevelop downtown Santa Ana, Anaheim and other downtown areas with affordable apartments with businesses on the first floors.
Similar to the developments done near Angels Stadium but not as expensive.
I am requesting that you do not approve this development for safety, environmental and traffic concerns. We do not want to be in a Pacific Palisades or
Altadena situation because of this unnecessary development.
Thank you for your consideration,
Carlos Valdivia