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Date:2/27/2026 5:42:54 AM
From:"Michelle MacDonald" mikalamalia22@gmail.com
To:
"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net, "Ashleigh Aitken" AAitken@anahe im.ne t, "Carlos A. Leon"
CLeon@anaheim.net, "Ryan Balius" RBalius@anaheim.net, "Natalie Rubalcava" NRubalcava@anahe im.net, "Norma
C. Kurtz" NKurtz@anaheim.net, "Kristen Maahs" KMaahs@anaheim.net, "Natalie Meeks" NMe e ks@anaheim.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL] Festival Center Project
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Dear Council Member,
I am writing to respectfully request that you oppose the Anaheim Hills Festival Center apartment project by voting "No". As you are aware, Santa
Ana Canyon Road is already operating at maximum capacity. The daily commute to work or local stores is a significant challenge for residents. It
defies logic to suggest that the addition of over 400 apartments and approximately 1300 residents would not exacerbate the existing congestion,
particularly in the event of a wildfire evacuation.
The city's own reports acknowledge that the current evacuation time for residents exceeds three hours. The notion that an additional seven-minute
delay would be insignificant is highly concerning to those of us who reside in this area. If a container is already filled to capacity, it is illogical to
continue adding more content and expect no adverse consequences. By approving this project, the city would essentially be acknowledging that
the evacuation plan is flawed while choosing to increase the population density.
We urge our leaders to focus on the realities of our infrastructure rather than solely relying on data presented by developers. Please take the
responsible course of action and protect the interests of existing residents. We require more effective evacuation routes, not increased population
density that would exacerbate the challenges. I respectfully request that you vote "No" on this project.
Sincerely,
Michelle MacDonald