Vallco mall is separated from the adjoining residential community by an 8-foot wall. The wall was a condition on which the mall was approved next to this residential development more than 30 years ago. Bounded by I-280 and this wall is a 5-acre piece of pie on which Vallco wants to build 137 residential units. With a garage next to it and new AMC theaters, the residents don't want the wall to be opened for safety and security purposes.

I believe this location is very inappropriate for any residential development and should be reserved for parking or future mall expansion.

Even after pointing out [alleged] lies of the developers and evidence that might need investigating and community opposition, the council approved the project. What disturbs me is that Councilwoman Dolly Sandoval said it is a crime that we don't want to open the wall.

The only crime I think I have committed so far is to get a good education and work hard raising a family while sacrificing all fun for buying this basic house in the valley. If that's a crime, yes, I am guilty.

Shilpa Joshi
Cupertino Courier
Letters
Wednesday, May 3, 2006