Michael Schaller, County of San Mateo  Re: Neg Dec PLN 2010-00093

We the undersigned ask the County of San Mateo to emphasize ecological sensitivity when
managing the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve; one of the richest, most biodiverse environments in
California.

Paving a road through the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and building a massive bridge over a
small creek would have negative impacts on wildlife, plants, trees and the Native American
Archeological site near San Vicente Creek. When considering the impacts on water quality we
ask the County to give consideration to the harmful and toxic effects of Polycyclic Aromatic
Hydrocarbons. 

The proposed Fitzgerald Marine Reserve asphalt trail (14' wide) and bridge (12' wide x 60' long)
would drain directly into San Vicente Creek and increase the pollution already documented in
water quality reports.

San Mateo County 2009 Beachwater Contamination Results are the second worst in the state.
Los Angeles County is the only County in California with more beach closing/advisory days than
San Mateo County.

The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve had 59 water contamination closing or advisory days at San
Vicente Creek in 2009.

In 2008, the California Coastal Commission issued a detailed water quality assessment report
on the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and the creeks flowing into it.

The Half Moon Bay segment of the California Coastal Trail was coated a few years ago with a
black, shiny emulsion and the vegetation near the trail was covered in the black messy coating
for months. Sealcoating runoff is toxic to mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and
plants and should not be allowed to drain into San Vicente Creek.

"Collaborative studies by the City of Austin and the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) have
identified coal-tar based sealcoat the black, shiny emulsion painted or sprayed on asphalt
pavement such as parking lots as a major and previously unrecognized source of Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination."

"PAHs are toxic to mammals (including humans), birds, fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and
plants. Aquatic invertebrates, the insects and other small animals that live in streams and lakes,
are particularly susceptible to PAH contamination, especially the bottom dwellers (benthic
invertebrates) that live in the mud where PAHs tend to accumulate. They are an important part
of the food chain and are often monitored as indicators of stream quality (analogous to the
canary in the coal mine concept). Possible effects of PAHs on aquatic invertebrates include
inhibited reproduction, delayed emergence, sediment avoidance, and mortality, and possible
adverse effects on fish include fin erosion, liver abnormalities, cataracts, and immune system
impairments."

Page 1
 The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is a biologically sensitive area and has regional, state, and
national significance, as recognized by:

 - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 

 - Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary 
 - Golden Gate National Recreation Area 
 - Area of Special Biological Significance (ASBS) 
 - Central California Coast International Biosphere Reserve 
 - California Critical Coastal Area (CCA) 

Compliance with ADA does not require the trail be wider than three to four feet, nor does ADA
require an asphalt surface.

Trail Surface: The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Master Plan (page 60) specifies: "all trails and
paths shall be surfaced with pervious materials such as decomposed granite".

The US Access Board, an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with
disabilities was created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities. The Access
Board is a leading source on information on accessibility design and they have the following to
say about trail surface, "ADA Trail Surfaces are not limited to asphalt."

A16.2.1 TRAIL SURFACE

"Trail surfaces are required to be firm and stable. There are a spectrum of surfaces considered
firm and stable and appropriate surfaces are not limited to surfacing materials such as asphalt
and concrete. Many naturally occurring surfaces, such as crushed aggregate or soils containing
some clay and a spectrum of sieve sizes, are considered firm and stable."

"Other natural surfaces may also become firm and stable when combined with a stabilizing
agent. Wood planks, stone, grass, and packed dirt may also be considered accessible. The
degree of firmness and stability may vary depending on the intended use and the expected
direction and length of travel."

We the undersigned do not support paving asphalt trails at the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. We
ask the County to significantly reduce the proposed width of the Dardenelle trail and bridge over
San Vicente Creek.

Name From Comments

1. Sabrina Brennan Moss Beach, CA The Dardenelle Trail exactly the way it is!
2. Panagiotis Patras, Greece
Rigopoulos
3. Andrea Oefinger Newtown, CT
4. JeanAnn Hurst Fresno, CA

Page 2 - Signatures 1 - 4
 Name From Comments
5. Simon Robson Glenfield, United
Kingdom
6. Alexandra Arlington, VA
Lysenko
7. Matthew Pintar Canonsburg, PA
8. Jens Loehner Hof, Germany
9. Bill Knapp Lititz, PA
10. Jean Lord Cliffwood Bch, NJ
11. Fred Fall Cherry Hill, NJ
12. Florence Stanley Brisbane, Australia
13. Olga Kolesova Perm, Russian
Federation
14. SA Pranger Simpsonville, SC
15. Savannah Alli Diamond, Guyana
16. Elizabeth Porter Barboursville, VA
17. Adam Podlasinski Warszawa, Poland
18. Elizabeth Kettering, United
O'Halloran Kingdom
19. Hester Low -, Singapore
20. Sue Harrington Piedmont, CA
21. Bettina Lorenz Rhede, Germany
22. Elaine Brienzo Acushnet, MA
23. Kathleen Cole Circleville, OH
24. Birgitta Siponen Oulu, Finland
25. Llew Taylor New Castle, PA
26. Tammy Smith Davenport, IA
27. Bobbie Tse Glendale, AZ must every square inch of earth be paved??? ENOUGH !!!!
28. Merissa Sheppard Konigstein Im
Taunus, Germany
29. Intz W Lincoln City, OR Stop! Get an environmental impact report. Do not disturb
or kill of this much natural environment for a road. Hikers
can find ways around without roads and surely in dry
California, there is no need for a bridge over a creek. Don't
kill the animals and disturb their habitat in order to make
work for some humans. This money could be spent more
wisely in human populated areas or support areas of the
Wildlife Reserve.
30. Sherry Breznicki South Euclid, OH
31. Derek Bennett Sway, United
Kingdom

Page 3 - Signatures 5 - 31
 Name From Comments
32. Lori Vega Hawaiian Gardens,
CA
33. Rick Winans Moss BEach, CA I like that it does not have a 12' wide walking trail. Please
leave the coast alone
34. Carin Zellerman Stockholm, Sweden
35. stella Arhondaki chania crete, Greece
36. Maria Choratta Nicosia, Cyprus,
Cyprus
37. Raquel BG Alicante, Spain
48622351Y
38. Rosemary Sway,, United
Bennett Kingdom
39. Ángel Marina Palma De Mallorca,
Miguel Spain
40. Sue Le Ray Kettering, United
Kingdom
41. Dinda Evans San Diego, CA
42. luke charles Ammanford, United
Kingdom
43. Tierney Grinavic Huntingtown, MD
44. Alan Kardoff Palm Bay, FL It brings me back to nature in all its elements.
45. Nicole Weber Pasadena, MD
46. Nancy Murawski Fürstenfeldbruck,
Germany
47. Isabelle Roeland Waterloo, Belgium
48. Katty Deprez Tournai, Belgium
49. Fattore Lucia Liège, Belgium
50. Pam Boland Grovetown, GA
51. Elodie Maral Marseille, France
52. Mervi Rantala Tampere, Finland
53. Pamela Denton, TX
Mittelsteadt
54. Michael Dontas Lancaster, PA
55. Stefanie Pettinger Bruckberg, Germany
56. Morgan Weber Wattrelos, France What do you like most about the Fitzgerald Marine
Reserve?
57. Aleksei Kiselev Moscow, Russian
Federation
58. Mathias Gündlkofen, Germany
Könnecke

Page 4 - Signatures 32 - 58
 Name From Comments
59. Rebecca Gaskin Tarpon Springs, FL
60. George Martin Loule, Portugal
61. SEBASTIEN Saint Maur, France
COUFFON
62. Emma Gray Nuneaton, United
Kingdom
63. Kevin Stokes Montara, CA We need to keep these important centers of environmental
and wildlife education.
64. Sabrina Brennan CA, CA i just like being nosy and fighting all projects around me. I
have no life otherwise.
65. Jonna Korsberg Helsinki, Finland
66. nicolette ludolphi Bremen, Germany
67. Steve Hearn Basildon, United
Kingdom
68. Aurélie La Varenne, France
COUFFON
69. Vanditta Diwakar Suva, Fiji
70. Wendy Stokes Montara, CA It's a wonderful place that should be protected for the
planet's creatures.
71. Ana Montara, CA The educational value and the natural value of the reserve.
Doria-Quesada My daughters spent many wonderful hours there learning
about marine life and just enjoying the place.
72. nita Daniel Little Rock, AR
73. Monica Dance Wellington, New
Zealand
74. Kim Aubry San Francisco, CA The location and the diversity of nature for our kids.
75. Kate Haisch Moss Beach, CA It's so pristine- please just leave it be!!!
76. Heather Patterson Theodore, AL The chance to teach, learn and grow....it was an important
part of my youth
77. Patty Lauritzen Moss Beach, CA
78. Constance Montara, CA
McClintock
79. Zara Stoyanova Plovdiv, Bulgaria
80. Nina Serman Holland, MI
81. David Vespremi Moss Beach, CA
82. Steven Lidia Moss Beach, CA
83. Jennifer Dowdy Paducah, KY
84. billy bates half Moon Bay, CA its naturaulal setting
85. terry baldwin half moon bay, CA
86. Kunal Ashar Cupertino, CA

Page 5 - Signatures 59 - 86
 Name From Comments
87. Dean Lauritzen Moss Beach, CA
88. Mary Anne Rardin Burlingame, CA The beautiful small natural paths and the feeling that you
are immersed in nature. It is a very spiritual place for me.
89. Pelham Houchin San Bruno, CA
III
90. paul pommes half moon bay, CA the place is perfect the way it is now. save frogdoglog!!!
91. Sixuan Li Beijing, China
92. Marlene Shapira El Granada, CA cypress trees and tidepools
93. Mary Keitelman Pacifica, CA habitat for wildlife, including the Marbled Murrelet
94. Peter Fingerhut Moss Beach, CA Another spot of beauty slated to be paved. Unbelievable.
95. Beatrice W. Santa Rosa, CA
96. Kathy Carlson Half Moon Bay, CA
97. Tara Bradley El Granada, CA I know that the cliffs bordering the entrance to the Reserve
are eroding at an unnatural rate because of how people
have built on them/reinforced them. Adding pavement to
the mix is a very bad idea based on this unsteady
foundation. Building a road in a Reserve like this is frankly,
ridiculous and exactly the opposite of what Coastsiders
want.
98. Anita Novak Independence, MO
99. T Gordon Great Neck, NY
100. Marco Gazzola Cucciago (Como),
Italy
101. Steve Dale Frankston,victoria,
Australia
102. Baudrillard Le Chesnay, France
Myriam
103. Lena Rehberger Grebenhain,
Germany
104. Angelika Ourem, Portugal
Stratiichuk
105. Cynthia Villaume Liverdun, France
106. Bon Lee Centreville, VA
107. Angel W. Jersey, United
Kingdom
108. Monika Coufalova Zlín, Czech Republic
109. STEVE KLEIN Herndon, VA
110. Wildlife Matters Sorrento, Australia
111. Ilga Sokolova Sverdlovsk Region,
Severouralsk,
Russian Federation

Page 6 - Signatures 87 - 111

 Name From Comments
112. Véronique Saint-maur-des-fossã©s,
Lajoinie France
113. Terry Burridge Kingston, Canada
114. Kerrie Braun Spg Valley, OH
115. Cassandra Bolton, United
Kirkpatrick Kingdom
116. DENA HARRIS Woodstock, GA
117. milca Van Den Anse Mitan, France
Steene
118. Lani Blazer Mountain View, CA
119. Justin Olson madison, WI peace and quiet
120. Peter Falkenberg Montara, CA
121. Debra Van Way Mineral Wells, WV
122. Andrea Chisari Titusville, FL
123. Patrick Barry Pleasant Hill, CA The Atmosphere
124. Curtis Parker Moss Beach, CA I like the way it is. Better to spend the money to protect
and restore the abused site..
125. Tim Riley Montara, CA keep it close to natural
126. Liz Gereis Kronach, Germany
127. laslo vespremi Moss Beach, CA Safe place for seals to have puppies
128. Jackie Parker Moss Beach, CA The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is one of the most pristine
and beautiful NATURAL parks in the world. It is one of the
reasons I purchased my home in Moss Beach. Im very
confused on why you need an asphalt paved path for
wheelchairs. The path is currently smooth enough for an all
terrain wheel chair.
129. Cid Young Moss Beach, CA Peaceful verdant strolls through the trees and of course
the tidepools and seals below on the beach.
130. Mary Larenas Moss Beach, CA It's natural beauty and the fact it is a refuge for hundreds of
animal species.
131. Susan Senning san mateo, CA It's a reserve/refuge for a reason .. many reasons actually
... which shouldn't include asphalt and paving paradise.
132. Aimee Luthringer Moss Beach, CA
133. barb nielsen Montara, CA
134. lisa schiffman oakland, CA I love the way it provides a place for pelicans.
135. Ellen Moore moss beach, CA
136. Elizabeth San Francisco, CA The unspoiled dirt paths and beautiful, rugged beach cliffs.
Cattermole Don't pave anything!!!
137. Julie Havens San Francisco, CA
138. Jennifer Nielsen San Francsico, CA Keep keep Fitzgerald Marine Reserve naturally beautiful
and stop plans for paving this area. It would be disgraceful.

Page 7 - Signatures 112 - 138

 Name From Comments
139. Brandon Moss Beach, CA
Steelman
140. Travis Pate Half Moon Bay, CA Dirt trails are more fun
141. Pamela Eakins Moss Beach, CA The Pristine Wildness of the Park
142. Charlene Rocha Turlock, CA
143. Graham Willcox San Francisco, CA
144. Arthur Chiang Moss Beach, CA the seals
145. taylor haisch San Francisco, CA
146. Grace Brenneman Vacaville, CA Its natural beauty.
147. Becky Visco Wimberley, TX
148. Kim Comstock Pacifica, CA
149. Rory Enke San Francisco, CA The way the light around sunset reflects and weaves itself
throughout the grove of trees....a very unique tapestry!!
150. Carla Mancebo San Francisco, CA
151. Amanda San Francisco, CA
Rodriguez
152. Roberta Vespremi Moss Beach, CA Everything :)
153. Gary Naman Moss Beach, CA
154. Linda Johnson Moss Beach, CA The unspoiled, natural forest and the undeveloped path to
stroll through this magical place.
155. Angie Cantelmi Half Moon Bay, CA
156. Johnelle Parsons Foster City, CA That its natural and unspoiled, very rare!!!
157. Marilyn Handler Moss Beach, CA
158. Kevin Andersen Belmont, CA
159. Marsha Sims Redwood City, CA I enjoy it's beautiful natural look, the trees and ocean view.
It doesn't need paving or a massive bridge.
160. Christine Cirovic Seattle, WA
161. Ruth Britton Greenbrae, CA
162. Lothar Tuppan Moss Beach, CA
163. Carmella Scarpa Bleecker, NY
164. Carl May Moss Beach, CA Wrong project in the wrong place. The current California
Coastal Trail route on the blufftop is the best possible for
this segment. Everything about the road and bridge
subtract from the experience.
165. Caitlin Kimsey Half Moon bay, CA The natural dirt trail that overlooks the bluffs and ocean.
166. Nancy Haas Moss Beach, CA
167. Judy Macias Moss Beach, CA
168. Collin Tiura Montara, CA

Page 8 - Signatures 139 - 168

 Name From Comments
169. Elizabeth Oakland, CA everything!!!!
Henderson
170. T. A. New York, NY
171. darren orr san francisco, CA
172. Scott Teaford Belmont, CA
173. Nancy Wolowski Redwood City, CA I love it all, the beach, the tide pools, the beautiful bluffs.
174. Rimma Kotelniki, Russian
Kochkarova Federation
175. Amy Mulvany Greystones, Ireland
176. James Mulcare Clarkston, WA
177. susan turner San Mateo, CA
178. Jeanne Vargas Half Moon Bay, CA
179. Karla Maree San Carlos, CA This is a great place to bring school kids, out-of-towners,
and just ourselves to learn about our wonderful coast-side
and one of its crown jewels: our family especially loves its
tide pools, its serenity, an occasional fossil, harbor seals,
starfish, and birds! Unfortunately, this place is being loved
to death and more asphalt and a bridge just aren't needed.
Let's use the $ instead for more education and
conservation.
180. Tim Quigley Foster City, CA
181. Roselyn Edmunds Pacifica, CA The wildness of the coast, the views, the tidepools and the
simple pleasure of natural beauty!
182. Ramona von Santa Fe, NM I grew up on the southern Californian coast, in San Pedro,
Moritz when Cabrillo beach was still an unspoiled beach, and we
often saw seals playing...it was a beautiful world there and
it's almost entirely gone....the wonder and pristine beauty
of it has been ruined, and what's lost is too precious for
words!
183. Shaina Johnson SF, CA Biodiversity, accessibility to the city of San Francisco,
beautiful place for all ages.
184. Kevin Lansing Half Moon Bay, CA What is best is the natural beauty of the place, free of the
County's typical over-development ideas.
185. Jason Brenneman Moss Beach, CA The park is an oasis of natural beauty. The thought of
covering any of it with asphalt sickens me.
186. Valerie Shaw Pacifica, CA
187. Summer Half moon bay, CA
Hagedorn
188. Margaret Goodale Pacifica, CA The magical silence of the cypress grove provides such a
lovely place to look down onto the tidepools or dramatic
crashing waves below. The deep needle layer underfoot is
a welcome respite from hard pavement. The grove has a
lovely sense of ancient calm which would be ruined by
(continues on next page)

Page 9 - Signatures 169 - 188

 Name From Comments
188. Margaret Goodale Pacifica, CA (continued from previous page)
noisy pavement. No asphalt, please. Don't spoil the beauty
and magic of the place.
189. Janet Rajeski El Granada, CA
190. Paddy Rourke Madison, WI
191. marianne mccarty san francisco, CA I spent alot of time there in the 80's and 90's. I got to feel
as one with nature.
192. Jennifer Quigley San Francisco, CA I love the diversity of life forms found in the tide pools, and
the Harbor seals. The most beautiful photography in my
collection is from the Fitzgerald reserve.
193. James Benjamin Half Moon Bay, CA
194. Dennis Paull Half Moon Bay, CA tide pools, seal rookery
195. Jack McCarthy Moss Beach, CA This project needs to be scaled down.
196. Patricia Erickson Moss Beach, CA the quiet and naturalness
197. Dennis Kaplan Mayfield Heights, OH
198. Irma Morawietz Half Moon Bay, AR It is magical. I've been coming for years, even when I didn't
live on the coast. :)
199. Al Mallamo San Mateo, CA Quiet and the lack of people....
200. dana kimsey Half Moon Bay, CA
201. Scott Forrest Half moon bay, CA
202. John Lynch Half Moon bay, CA
203. Jorgen Deman Menen, Belgium
204. elizabeth pacifica, CA untouched acesss to the water
rubenstein
205. David Gorn Half Moon Bay, CA Trails are fine at Fitzgerald. It's not Hollywood.
206. Peter Buranzon Half Moon Bay, CA It's unique and must be kept that way. I am all for the
preservation of this ecological treasure but not with
concrete and asphalt and more signs. By the way, where is
the county getting the money for such a plan? Put it into
preservation, protection, education. Not paving......
207. Pamela Key Pacifica, CA
208. Paula McCarroll Pacifica, CA
209. Cornelis Bremer San Francisco, CA
210. Joey Lui San Francisco, CA
211. Dru Van Dam Oakland, CA
212. Ellen Price Pacifica, CA
213. Claudia Linhares Half Moon Bay, CA I like the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve exactly as it stands
now and in in its natural form. Aren't there other ways of
spending our tax dollars beyond ruining our natural
environment.
214. Kathleen Daniusis Half Moon Bay, CA Tide pools, seals, octopii, marine life

Page 10 - Signatures 188 - 214

 Name From Comments
215. Dorothy Norris Moss Beach, CA land-lover's ocean connection.
216. Catherine Moody Pacifica, CA It's a great place to take family and friends to learn and
enjoy nature. My wedding photos were taken at the
Reserve as well. Lots of memories.
217. Veronica Minsk, Belarus
Sivenkova
218. Dell Williams Moss Beach, CA I live within Fitzgerald and most love the wild beauty.
219. Nicole Larson Pacifica, CA The joy of teaching children about the tidepools and the
wondrous diversity of flora and fauna!!
220. stephanie saylor Pacifica, CA
221. Cathala Corine Pierrelatte, France
222. Tamara Radcliffe Moss Beach, CA Natural beauty!
223. Joel McKinnon Montara, CA The natural beauty and the absence of concrete/asphalt
infrastructure.
224. Sophia Valko Montara, CA The peaceful serenity of nature, unspoiled by any signs of
civilization.
225. Peter Pomeroy Meno Park, CA Its rural character and ocean / beach views.
226. Barry Parr Montara, CA 1. Checking the tidepools with my daughter, ever since she
was about 2.
2. Walking in the woods to the top of bluff overlooking the
ocean.
227. Jenny Fineman Los angeles, CA
228. Sean Handel Moss Beach, CA The natural beauty. Paving it would ruin what it is.
229. Terrie Acampoa Half Moon Bay, CA
230. Kevin Henney San Gregorio, CA
231. Paul Ashby Woodside, CA
232. Marya Gomez Redwood City, CA
233. Michael Slaughter Pacifica, CA It's a bit of the disappearing wild
234. John Garrison davis, CA Lovely and peaceful!
235. Jeremy Montara, CA Its quite peaceful and a nice place to walk in.
MacKinnon
236. Julie Ulmer Pacifica, CA
237. Scott Boyd Montara, CA It's one of the most peaceful, beautiful places of respite, so
close yet so set apart and special. It serves visitors from
the neighborhood and from over and around the hill.
238. bill kehoe moss beach, CA The natural beauty and drama of earth and ocean working
with and against each other in an endless dance that
denotes change.
239. John/Jule Lynch Half Moon Bay, CA We don't need a trail that a huge semi trailer can also use
240. Irina Ilieva Targivishte, Bulgaria
241. Sean O'brien San Francisco, CA

Page 11 - Signatures 215 - 241

 Name From Comments
242. M. Elisa Fox Half Moon Bay, CA
243. Teresa Rourke Half Moon Bay, CA
244. Robert Pettersen Moss Beach, CA
245. Victoria Moss Beach, CA Wildlife, plants, trees, Native American Archeological site,
Corsentino and San Vicente Creek, and I like preserving the area.
246. Rhonda Maness Horton, AL
247. Deborah Ruddock Half Moon Bay, CA Tidepools. The area was designated an Area Of Special
Biological Significance for a reason.
248. Bonni Fellows Beverly, MA
249. Pam Manuel El Granada, CA I've walked with my kids years ago on the dirt path, and
still do, I love dirt and sand beneath my feet , not
concrete!!!!! Its peaceful and tranquil, love the beach
reserve..
250. Harald Herrmann Moss Beach, CA
251. michele oldman moss beach, CA it is mostly natural , not developed or touristy
252. Paul Replicon Moss Beach, CA
253. Anthony Ventura, CA
Montapert
254. Frances Sims Midway, PA
255. Duncan Arnold Montara, CA Don't you morons have something better to do with my tax
dollars? Clear off and leave our beauty spots alone.

Page 12 - Signatures 242 - 255