Parker Shattuck Neighbors v. Berkeley City Council
This action was brought under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)[1] to challenge a proposed mixed-use commercial and residential project approved by the City of Berkeley. Appellants are Parker Shattuck Neighbors and two individuals (collectively Parker Shattuck),[2] who contend the City violated CEQA by approving the project without an environmental impact report (EIR). Parker Shattuck petitioned for a writ of mandate, maintaining that an EIR was required because pre-existing contamination on the site poses health risks to the project’s construction workers and future residents. We affirm the trial court’s denial of the writ because Parker Shattuck has failed to identify substantial evidence supporting a fair argument that there may be a significant effect on the environment because of these potential health risks.
Comments on Parker Shattuck Neighbors v. Berkeley City Council