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Date:2/2/2026 8:22:43 AM
From:"Tom Schneider"
To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL] Festival Shopping center development proposal
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Tom Schneider
1/2/26
Anaheim City Council
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Subject: Opposition to the Festival Shopping Center Development Proposal in Anaheim Hills
Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the Anaheim City Council,
I am writing to formally express my strong opposition to the proposed Festival Shopping Center development in Anaheim Hills. While I
support responsible economic growth in our community, this project poses significant concerns that outweigh any potential benefits.
1. Increased Traffic and Safety Impacts
Anaheim Hills already experiences high congestion on major corridors such as Imperial Highway, La Palma Avenue, and Canyon Rim Road.
Introducing a new commercial center—along with its associated delivery trucks, increased visitor volume, and extended operating hours—will
exacerbate traffic bottlenecks and create additional safety hazards for residents, pedestrians, and school commuters.
2. Strain on Local Infrastructure
Our neighborhoods are not designed to support the level of infrastructure demand that a development of this scale will create. Noise pollution,
increased wear on roads, and added pressure on utilities and emergency services are inevitable consequences that the city must carefully
consider.
3. Negative Impact on Community Character
Anaheim Hills has long been valued for its suburban, family-focused environment. A high-density commercial center is incompatible with the
surrounding residential neighborhoods and threatens to erode the character and quality of life that residents deeply value.
4. Environmental and Open-Space Concerns
The proposed development site plays an important role in maintaining local green space and providing natural buffers. New construction would
contribute to habitat disruption, increased pollution, and loss of natural landscape—all at a time when communities across California are striving
to preserve open areas and promote sustainable planning.
5. Lack of Demonstrated Community Need
Existing retail centers in the area—including Anaheim Hills Festival Center, Savi Ranch, and nearby shopping plazas—already meet the
commercial needs of residents. Many of these centers struggle with vacancies. Adding yet another development does not serve residents and
may worsen vacancy rates across the region.
For these reasons, I respectfully urge the Council to reject the Festival Shopping Center development proposal and prioritize planning
solutions that protect neighborhood safety, preserve open space, and reflect the long-term interests of Anaheim Hills residents.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued commitment to our community. I ask that this letter be included in the public record for
the upcoming review of this project.
Sincerely,
Tom Schneider