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Susana Barrios
From:Christa Luther <christakluther@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, June 22, 2026 9:33 AM
To:Christine Nguyen
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Opposition to Additional High-Density Development and Prohousing
Designation in East Anaheim / Anaheim Hills
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Dear Ms. Nguyen,
I am writing as a resident of Anaheim Hills to express my opposition to any additional large-scale
residential development and to the City’s pursuit of a Prohousing Designation that could further reduce
local control over planning decisions.
While I understand the need for housing, I do not believe East Anaheim can continue to absorb
significant additional growth without serious consequences to traffic, public safety, infrastructure, and
quality of life.
Traffic congestion in Anaheim Hills has already reached unacceptable levels. On many days, I am unable
to leave my neighborhood in a reasonable amount of time because commuters from the Inland Empire
are rerouted through our local streets to avoid congestion on the 91 Freeway. During peak periods, traffic
backs up throughout the canyon area, and it is not uncommon for me to spend 30 minutes traveling less
than one mile. Residents experience these conditions every day, and additional development will only
make them worse.
I am also deeply concerned about wildfire evacuation and public safety. Anaheim Hills and the Santa
Ana Canyon corridor have limited evacuation routes. Existing traffic congestion already strains these
roadways during normal conditions. Before approving additional high-density housing projects, the City
should thoroughly evaluate the cumulative impact that current, approved, proposed, and future
developments will have on evacuation times and emergency response capabilities.
My concern is not with any one project in isolation. Rather, it is the combined impact of multiple
developments, accessory dwelling units, future housing sites, and ongoing population growth on a
transportation network that is already overburdened. Residents experience these impacts collectively,
and planning decisions should reflect that reality.
I respectfully request that the City:
Conduct a comprehensive cumulative impact analysis of all approved, pending, and anticipated
residential projects in East Anaheim.
Evaluate the long-term effects on traffic congestion, evacuation capacity, and public safety.
Consider infrastructure limitations before approving additional density.
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Preserve meaningful opportunities for community input and local decision-making.
Prioritize public safety, infrastructure capacity, and neighborhood livability over incentives tied to
Prohousing designation.
Anaheim’s responsibility is not simply to approve more housing. It is to ensure that growth is balanced
with the safety and
Opposition to Additional High-Density Development and Prohousing Designation in East Anaheim. I urge
the City Council to reject policies that would encourage additional large-scale development in East
Anaheim until the cumulative impacts on traffic, infrastructure, and emergency evacuation have
been fully evaluated and addressed.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Christa Luther
Anaheim Hills District 6 Resident
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