Without a link to lot size and home size, the code means nothing. Arguments promoting homes with huge square footage confuse greed with necessity. Supposedly, we all moved here or want to because of the gorgeous environment.

So, is the desire, as realtor Alan Hovespian suggested, for residences that feature home theaters, gyms, dual master bedrooms, et cetera, more essential than preserving the environment? Should more profit for developers and realtors and an acquiescent council justify squeezing giant, 4000-plus square-feet, homes on small lots? Do we want to swallow up our precious environment in this way? Perhaps we all need to look in the mirror and see how our actions today affect the Island’s tomorrow.

Jean Majury

Mercer Island