What happens for the Northeast Ridge project now that the Neg Dec was approved?
San Mateo County approved the negative declaration for the NER. Now the Brisbane City Council, which has already approved the EIR Amendment, will have a meeting to consider whether changes need to be made in the EIR Amendment so that is matches the EA. Once they have made adjustments, they are expected to give final approval to Brookfield’s 71 home development. • Will SBMW is challenge the Neg Dec in court? SBMW has filed a suit objecting to the passage of the negative declaration. • What does SBMW hope to gain by going to court? Parties to a lawsuit are required to consider a settlement agreement – some sort of compromise both parties can live with. If no settlement is forthcoming, the suit goes to litigation. We feel confident that we would win in litigation, if it comes to that. If we win, it seems likely that a new EIR, or at least an EIR Amendment, will be required by the court. Either of these should include a careful consideration of the project within present day environmental
