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Date:3/3/2026 6:59:36 AM
From:"Tom Schneider" schneid@sbcglobal.net
To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL] Festival Shopping center development proposal
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Tom Schneider
110 S. Woodrose Ct.
Anaheim, CA 92807
schneid@sbcglobal.net
3/2/26
Anaheim City Council
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Subje ct: Opposition to the Fe stiv al Shopping Ce nte r De v e lopme nt Proposal in Anahe im 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. Incre ase d Traffic and Safe ty 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. Ne gativ e Impact on Community Characte r
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. Env ironme ntal and Ope n-Space Conce rns
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 De monstrate d Community Ne e d
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 re je ct the Fe stiv al Shopping Ce nte r de v e lopme nt pr oposal 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