Petition on the Risky and Unsafe Development along 1100 block of Parrott Drive, San Mateo, California.

Update: On October 18, despite the County Planning Commission's unanimous denial of the risky “Zmay” subdivision along the 1100 block of Parrott Drive, an avalanche of 250 letters to the Board of Supervisors and over 1060 Signatures on our petition, the Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to uphold the appeal and approve the project. We appreciate Supervisor David Canepa's dissenting vote. 

We find it hard to believe that four Supervisors capitulated to a veiled threat of a lawsuit and ignored their responsibility to the public, ignored the danger of fire, ignored the many landslides within the subdivision area and on neighboring properties, ignored the steepness of the slope (much steeper than the developer’s claim), ignored the hydrology risks, ignored the increased threats from climate change, ignored the problem of the crumbling sewer line that crosses Billy Goat Hill, and ignored the fact that there are safer locations to build at the bottom of the property. 

Most egregiously, they completely ignored the fact that the property is zoned  Open Space - Resource Management District in order to protect open space and avoid development on hazardous sites. Winter King, attorney with the law firm Shute Mihaly and Weinberger, wrote and spoke on behalf of Green Foothills, rebutting legal issues raised by the applicant’s attorney. The Supervisors ignored her too. 

Thank you all for your support, we could not have gotten so far without your help.
We invite you all to write to the Board of Supervisors (please cc us) and express your disappointment in their decision, their leadership and their ability to protect the public. 

Subject:  Regarding your Decision on the “Zmay” subdivision. File No. PLN2014-00410

The Board of Supervisors email addresses are:
dhorsley@smcgov.org, dpine@smcgov.org, cgroom@smcgov.org, wslocum@smcgov.org, dcanepa@smcgov.org

We will be closely monitoring the many additional steps - and approvals - this project will face before any home can be constructed.

Please continue to sign and share this petition to prove to the Board of Supervisors that there is extreme concern regarding this project and that we ask them to uphold the unanimous denial by the San Mateo County Planning Commissioners.  The Board of Supervisors will meet with their counsel before scheduling to vote on this issue, so please continue to share and sign the petition. 

update: July 12, 2022 San Mateo Board of Supervisors meeting Agenda #7, the Board of Supervisors heard comments from the public, Green Foothills and the developer.  At least three Board of Supervisors had voiced their opinion to deny the project, but then the Supervisors had request to hold off on voting on the project before they speak to the county attorney to see how these 3 homes will affect the Housing Accountability Act that the developer’s lawyer brought up.   Please continue to sign and share this petition to prove to the Board of Supervisors that there is extreme concern regarding this project.  When posted, the video of this hearing can be found here: https://sanmateocounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

On 8/25/2021- item 2 on the agenda, The planning Commissioners unanimously voted to deny the subdivision of 1551 Crystal Springs Drive. The San Mateo County Planning Commissioners unanimously denied this project because of all the risks associated with this project such as the fire risk, the steep landslide prone slopes, the failing sewer system and many other problems on this Resource Management parcel.  Here is the link to the meeting:video of the 8/25/21 San Mateo Planning Commission Hearing 

We are asking for the Board of Supervisors to support the Unanimous Denial of this project by the San Mateo County Planning Commissioners And Prevent Building on:
Dangerous Catastrophic Fire Risk Areas
Steep Landslide-Prone Slopes
Protect Parrott Drive’s Last Open Space 
*Demand safer alternative building sites within this parcel

Baywood Park Committee on the Parrott Drive/ Committee to STOP RISKY DEVELOPMENT urgently requests ALL Neighbors to MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD on the developer’s appeal to the Board of Supervisors after a unanimous denial by the San Mateo Planning Commissioners:
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 9am
Written public comments may be emailed to boardfeedback@smcgov.org, and should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting. Please note commenting on- Z Enterprises File #PLN2014-00410, Assessor’s Parcel No: 038-131-110
Spoken Comments will be accepted during the meeting through Zoom.    
Please visit our website for updated information about the project and the risks: www.stopriskydevelopment.com  , we will have a link to GreenFootHill’s Action Alert call to action mailing which will easily help you send your comments Board of Supervisors. 

A little background about the building site:
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 Planning Commissioners listened to the many community voices, and
agreed that the proposed three home sites were unsuitable for residential use due to steep slopes, severe erosion potential, susceptibility to mudslides/landslides, exposure to fire, and inadequate sewage disposal capabilities. As such, the proposed subdivision does not meet applicable County Subdivision or Resource Management District Zoning 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.