Item 3 - Addendum with Exhibits.16529 Marchmont
PREPARED BY: Erin Walters
Associate Planner
Reviewed by: Planning Manager and Community Development Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6872
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/08/2021
ITEM NO: 3
ADDENDUM
DATE: December 7, 2021
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Requesting Approval for Construction of a Second Story Addition to an
Existing Single-Family Residence on Property Zoned R-1:8. Located at 16529
Marchmont Drive. APN 532-09-033. Architecture and Site Application S-21-
028. PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANTS: Brendon and Mary Cassidy. PROJECT
PLANNER: Erin Walters.
REMARKS:
Letters of support and images of homes located in the neighborhood were submitted by the
applicant after preparation of the staff report and are included as Exhibit 15. Exhibit 16
includes additional public comment received between 11:01 a.m., Friday, December 3, 2021
and 11:00 a.m., Tuesday December 7, 2021.
EXHIBITS:
Previously received with the December 8, 2021 Staff Report:
1. Location Map
2. Required Findings and Considerations
3. Recommended Conditions of Approval
4. Project Description and Letter of Justification, dated January 14, 2021
5. Color and Materials Board
6. Site Photographs
7. Story Poles and Neighborhood Context Photographs
8. Consulting Architect’s Report, dated March 22, 2021
9. Applicant’s response to the recommendations of the Consulting Architect, May 5, 2021
10. Consulting Architect’s Report, dated May 26, 2021
11. Applicant’s response to the recommendations of the Consulting Architect, Sept 7, 2021
12. Consulting Arborist’s Report, dated May 5, 2021
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SUBJECT: 16529 Marchmont Drive/S-21-028
DATE: December 7, 2021
EXHIBITS (continued):
13. Applicant’s Outreach Summary, dated August 16, 2021
14. Development Plans
Received with this Addendum Report:
15. Additional Materials Submitted by the Applicant
16. Public comment received between 11:01 a.m., Friday, December 3, 2021 and 11:00 a.m.,
Tuesday December 7, 2021
From: Mary Cassidy <>
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2021 11:57 AM
To: Erin Walters <EWalters@losgatosca.gov>; Steve Benzing <>
Subject: 16529 Marchmont Drive
EXTERNAL SENDER
Hi Erin,
Below are the notification forms that we left to our immediate neighbors across the street and to the
two homes on the left and the two homes on the right of our home. These are the forms that were
returned to us.
Regards,
Mary
EXHIBIT 15
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From: susie ray <>
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2021 1:16 PM
To: Erin Walters <EWalters@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Marchmont
EXTERNAL SENDER
Dear Ms. Walters,
I live on Englewood Avenue, right near Marchmont Drive. I have seen the story poles and the house
plans for 16529 Marchmont Drive and I think the proposed addition fits in very well with the
neighborhood. I have lived on Englewood Avenue for many years, in that time I have seen several homes
in our neighborhood build two story additions and in many cases much larger than this proposal. In
conclusion, I am in support of the proposed plan and think it will be a great addition to our
neighborhood.
Regards,
Susie Boyd
EXHIBIT 16
From: Jennifer Shapiro <>
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2021 3:03 PM
To: Erin Walters <EWalters@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: 16529 Marchmont Drive, Los Gatos
EXTERNAL SENDER
Dear Erin,
As a homeowner on Marchmont Drive, I am writing you in support of the building plans for Mary and Brendon
Cassidy at 16529 Marchmont Drive. I looked at the poles and the sign with the plans, and I believe the new plans
will blend well with the other homes on our street as there are already other two story homes on our street. I support
the town's approval of the Cassidy's renovations.
Thank you for taking my comments into consideration.
Jennifer Shapiro
Marchmont Drive, Los Gatos
From: Carrie Helwick <
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2021 8:50 AM
To: Erin Walters <EWalters@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: 16529 Marchmont Dr
EXTERNAL SENDER
Hi Erin,
I am a neighbor of the Cassidy family, and wanted to reach out just to share my support of their
proposed remodel of their home. Our family lives on Englewood, just around the corner from
Marchmont, and we walk and play with our kids around the neighborhood all the time. I honestly barely
noticed the story poles at first, given the tree coverage, but in looking at the property and the sign
showing the proposal, I think it is going to look very respectable and will definitely be in keeping with
the traditional style of the neighborhood, and Marchmont Dr. in particular. I am in full support, and am
hopeful they'll be able to proceed with their project, as I believe it will add value for the rest of the
neighborhood, and will be a beautiful addition that fits in well.
Thank you for your consideration.
Carrie Helwick
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