From: Peggy Griffin
Date: Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 9:11 PM
Subject: [Better Cupertino WG] Vallco EIR Scoping Comments - impacts on Biological Resources
To: Piu Ghosh <PiuG@cupertino.org>
Cc: Grace Schmidt <cityclerk@cupertino.org>
SUBJECT: Vallco EIR Scoping Comments – impacts on Biological Resources
The
large trees covering the Vallco Specific Plan area (large Ash, large
evergreens) are home to large birds. Many flocks roost at night in
these large trees. There are fewer and fewer large trees in this area
due to the development projects. There are very few places nearby where
these birds can go. When we lose birds, our insect population
increases – particularly mosquitos which can lead to increased exposure
to disease.
Please
study the impacts of the demolition noise, disturbance of large
vehicles and cranes, the excavation and construction on these birds and
other animals.
Please
study the impacts of displacing gophers, rats, squirrels, opossums and
raccoons on the animals themselves and on the neighboring homes where
they will migrate.
Sincerely,
Peggy Griffin
No comments:
Post a Comment