West San Jose residents say their community isn’t the place for a massive Costco warehouse and its inevitable impact on traffic safety.
The Planning Commission is set to certify an environmental impact report on Wednesday for a potential sixth Costco at 5287 Prospect Road. The report published this month includes letters of concern not just from residents, but government agencies. Given its proximity to Saratoga, Community Development Director Bryan Swanson requested San Jose leaders coordinate closely with Saratoga on land use to ensure the project is developed in a responsible manner. The proposal is going to the City Council for approval on Oct. 22.
Marc Pawliger, co-founder of grassroots group Save West Valley!, said the surrounding neighborhood has similar concerns and wants to see road improvements. He said the area isn’t equipped to handle the traffic a Costco would bring— and San Jose officials don’t seem interested in addressing the problem…