I/We respectfully urge the San Mateo County Planning Commission to require an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Zmay subdivision, located along the 1000 block of Parrott Drive in the Baywood Park area of San Mateo.
The Zmay subdivision would create sites for three large homes on extremely steep, landslide-prone slopes. These slopes are also highly vulnerable to catastrophic wildfire. Most egregiously, the project proposes connection to a failed sewer transmission line that has experienced numerous sewage spills over many years.
The San Mateo County Resource Management District Zoning District (Section 6324.6(f)) states: "No land shall be developed which is held unsuitable by the Planning Commission for its proposed use for reason of exposure to fire…susceptibility to mudslides or earthslides, severe erosion potential, steep slopes, inadequate…sewage disposal capabilities, or any other feature harmful to the health, safety or welfare of the future residents or property owners of the proposed development or the community-at-large." The Zmay subdivision is out of compliance with all of these RM Zone requirements.
I do not oppose safe and appropriate development of three homes on this 60-acre property, but they must be located in less hazardous, and less environmentally damaging areas, most logically near 1551 Crystal Springs Road where the existing single-family residence on the property is located.
I am signing this Petition to add my voice to those of neighbors, community groups, and environmental organizations who are concerned about the potential significant adverse impact this project will have on the health, safety, and welfare of the project's future residents and the community at large.
