If you attended last night’s City Council meeting, you will know that there will be a Historic Resources Commission that will be staffed with professionals that understand his historic significance.
Everything over a certain threshold, whether it be 50, 75 or 100 years old should be assessed for its historical relevance and integrity. Not everything old should be considered worthy of protection. The historic resource commission can determine on an individual basis.
Lisa, thank you for this information. Growing up on the East Coast, we cherish our history as represented by the architecture of the time. It’s confounding to me that so many people here have been convinced that historic status is cumbersome when, in fact, it’s an honor and makes the area…
John, welcome to 2026! I don’t know the statistics in Glazenwood, but in Baywood, we have a wealth of residents today, almost a majority, that wouldn’t have been able to buy a home here in the early 1900’s, including me. Now we, as residents, enjoy the beauty this historic architecture pr…
What a huge disappointment and threat to the preservation of buildings that make San Mateo such a special place to love. I hope Council will respond accordingly and ensure we have the framework in place to truly protect our historic resources going forward. The threat of it all being demo…
Not sure what prompted you to write a hit piece on Taso Zografos and the controversy over the location of the detox center, but I am a resident of District 1 and deeply appreciate the work Taso has done to force the County (especially Supervisor Corzo) and Horizon to address resident ques…
Woooo-weee! This will be a fun election year! John Ebneter is a former planning commissioner who was employed by a builder, and who regularly ignored and insulted residents he didn’t agree with. He is now coming back to support Seema Patel, who has an even longer track record of supportin…
Joebob91 - I drove both Humboldt and San Mateo Dr. frequently. San Mateo Dr. is a wider street, most trucks do not travel there, cars, drive slower. There are dedicated bike lanes on most of the route, and the bike lanes connect to California drive bike lanes in Burlingame. Humboldt has n…
I do live in Baywood but am in North Central frequently for visits with friends as well as volunteer work. I would never think to dictate to those living there what they should think or do, but I am more than happy to support them as they fight for the return of their parking, especially …
Connie Weiss commented on Historic ordinance: Don’t be fooled
If you attended last night’s City Council meeting, you will know that there will be a Historic Resources Commission that will be staffed with professionals that understand his historic significance.
Connie Weiss commented on Historic ordinance: Don’t be fooled
Everything over a certain threshold, whether it be 50, 75 or 100 years old should be assessed for its historical relevance and integrity. Not everything old should be considered worthy of protection. The historic resource commission can determine on an individual basis.
Connie Weiss commented on Historic ordinance: Don’t be fooled
Lisa, thank you for this information. Growing up on the East Coast, we cherish our history as represented by the architecture of the time. It’s confounding to me that so many people here have been convinced that historic status is cumbersome when, in fact, it’s an honor and makes the area…
Connie Weiss commented on Historic districts are a segregationist tool
John, welcome to 2026! I don’t know the statistics in Glazenwood, but in Baywood, we have a wealth of residents today, almost a majority, that wouldn’t have been able to buy a home here in the early 1900’s, including me. Now we, as residents, enjoy the beauty this historic architecture pr…
Connie Weiss commented on San Mateo’s flawed preservation ordinance
What a huge disappointment and threat to the preservation of buildings that make San Mateo such a special place to love. I hope Council will respond accordingly and ensure we have the framework in place to truly protect our historic resources going forward. The threat of it all being demo…
Connie Weiss commented on Of cabbages and kings
Not sure what prompted you to write a hit piece on Taso Zografos and the controversy over the location of the detox center, but I am a resident of District 1 and deeply appreciate the work Taso has done to force the County (especially Supervisor Corzo) and Horizon to address resident ques…
Connie Weiss commented on Difficulties with current councilmember
Woooo-weee! This will be a fun election year! John Ebneter is a former planning commissioner who was employed by a builder, and who regularly ignored and insulted residents he didn’t agree with. He is now coming back to support Seema Patel, who has an even longer track record of supportin…
Connie Weiss commented on Newsom is on the job
Thank you, Rich, for setting the record straight.
Connie Weiss commented on Just the facts
Joebob91 - I drove both Humboldt and San Mateo Dr. frequently. San Mateo Dr. is a wider street, most trucks do not travel there, cars, drive slower. There are dedicated bike lanes on most of the route, and the bike lanes connect to California drive bike lanes in Burlingame. Humboldt has n…
Connie Weiss commented on Just the facts
I do live in Baywood but am in North Central frequently for visits with friends as well as volunteer work. I would never think to dictate to those living there what they should think or do, but I am more than happy to support them as they fight for the return of their parking, especially …