Exhibit 10 - Applicants Summary of Neighborhood OutreachSummary of the privacy concerns from the neighbors
Hello Erin,
Below are the 2 major concerns for privacy from the neighbors,
1.Balcony facing Leila Ct.
2.The 2 windows facing Blackwell Dr.
After multiple email communications and lot of discussion, we have
proceeded to address the concerns as below,
1.Removing the balcony from the plans, which eliminates all privacy
concerns from 113 Leila Ct as there are no major windows facing Leila Ct.
2.Adding 5 Leyland trees along the fence facing Blackwell Dr., these trees are
known to create privacy, they are evergreen and doesn’t have a canopy for drip
issues.
3.Privacy layer to cover the line of sight of the window (mentioned in the
housing development guidelines), updated the plans showing the change.
4.The existing large Oak tree has been trimmed and should be considered as
an instrument which provides privacy.
5.The distance between the 2 windows and the neighboring property
windows on Blackwell Dr is between 80ft to 120ft, which should be
considered while discussing privacy.
EXHIBIT 10
Summary of the privacy concerns from the neighbors
All the comments addressing privacy concerns were sent to below address,
377 Blackwell Dr – Owner
373 Blackwell Dr – Owner
369 Blackwell Dr – Owner
113 Leila Ct – Owner
Please let me know if you have any more questions or concerns,
Best,
Ramya Muddada
Correspondence with 369 Blackwell Drive
On Monday, May 6, 2024 at 02:22:37 PM PDT, > wrote:
Hi Ramya and Venkat,
Thank you for your response and for considering my concerns regarding the privacy implications of your
construction plans. I appreciate your efforts to address the issue by adding a permanent privacy screen
to the balcony and planting Leyland Cypress Trees for additional privacy.
However, after carefully reviewing the proposed solutions and the attached renderings, I still have some
reservations about the effectiveness of these measures in ensuring our privacy. Upon closer inspection,
it seems that the permanent privacy screen may not provide adequate coverage, as there are visible
gaps that could allow for sightlines into my master bedroom and bathroom. Additionally, the placement
of the privacy trees may not fully block the view from your balcony and windows, especially during
certain times of the year when foliage is sparse.
Considering these concerns, I would like to explore alternative options that could better address our
privacy needs. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Window Adjustment: Would it be possible to consider removing or relocating the windows that
directly overlook my master bedroom and bathroom? Installing the windows on a different side of the
house could help mitigate privacy issues while still allowing for natural light and ventilation.
2. Skylights: Instead of traditional windows, could we explore the possibility of installing skylights for
ventilation in the affected areas? Skylights would allow for ample natural light without compromising
privacy, as they are typically positioned high on the ceiling and do not provide direct sightlines into
neighboring properties.
3. Improved Privacy Screen: If a permanent privacy screen is deemed necessary, could we explore
options for a screen that offers better coverage and privacy? Perhaps a solid black filter without any
holes would be more effective in blocking visibility from your balcony while still allowing for airflow.
I understand that making changes to the construction plans may require additional time and resources,
but I believe that finding a mutually satisfactory solution is important for maintaining positive
relationships within our neighborhood.
I am open to further discussion and collaboration to find the best possible solution that respects the
rights and privacy of both parties. Please let me know your thoughts on the proposed alternatives, and if
there are any other ideas you would like to explore.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Best regards,
Dev
On Mon, 6 May 2024 at 11:14, Vyankatesh B > wrote:
Hello
Please share your contact phone number so that we can connect in person as well.
Regards,
Venky
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, 12:18 AM, Ramya Muddada wrote:
Hello
My sincere apology to have missed your email - I think it went into spam by accident,
We appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention; we take the privacy concerns of all our
neighbors very seriously,
We are doing a few things to mitigate this issue, like adding a permanent privacy screen to the balcony
and planting a minimum of 3-4 privacy trees ( Leyland Cypress Trees) where the windows are currently
situated.
We have also done some rendering of the proposed building, which I have attached to show where the
trees would be placed (please note that the trees in the rendering and the proposed screen trees are
different),
Below are the pictures of the proposed screening trees/material to be used,
Per our conversation when we met last time, we also know you have concerns about the big oak tree in
the back, which will be trimmed very soon (we are in the process of getting a few quotes).
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or additional concerns, your patience and
cooperation is highly appreciated.
Looking forward to talking to you,
Best,
Ramya
On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 07:55:43 AM PDT, wrote:
Hi Venky,
I hope this email finds you well. Thank you for reaching out, and I appreciate your willingness to discuss
the concerns I've raised regarding the construction project.
It's unfortunate that my original email didn't reach you. I've attached a PDF copy of the email for your
reference. Please let me know if you encounter any issues accessing it.
I'm glad to hear that you're open to discussing the concerns further. I agree that a conversation would be
beneficial to address any questions or issues that may arise. I'm available to chat this Saturday, and I'll
give you a call on your phone to discuss in more detail.
Looking forward to our conversation.
Best regards,
On Wed, 1 May 2024 at 10:13, Vyankatesh B wrote:
Hi
Hope, everything is going well with you! I received email from Erin about the concern you have.
Unfortunately, your original email to us, we never received it. Not sure, if you have the correct email.
We would like to discuss with you on your concerns and would be happy to provide you more details.
Let's connect when you have time. You can call me anytime and/or we can meetup in person. Thank you!
Best,
Venky
Correspondence with 373 Blackwell Drive
From: Ramya Muddada <
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 4:11 PM
To: Erin Walters <EWalters@losgatosca.gov>; Vyankatesh B <>; Jose (Architect)
rama <
Subject: Fw: Your neighbor at 15411 National Ave (APN 424-12-40 Site application S-23-033)
[EXTERNAL SENDER]
Email chain sent to 373Blackwell Drive,
Best,
Ramya
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Ramya Muddada <
To:
Cc: Vyankatesh B <; Jose (Architect) rama
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 01:49:03 PM PDT
Subject: Re: Your neighbor at 15411 National Ave (APN 424-12-40 Site application S-23-033)
Hello
After reviewing all the neighbors' comments and concerns, we have decided to take more steps to
mitigate the privacy concerns.
Below are all the things done/available to address the privacy concerns of the neighbors about the two
windows and balcony:
1. Removing the balcony from the plans (please see the revised attached plans)
2. Adding 5 Leyland trees – Know the best trees to create privacy.
3. Privacy layer to cover the line of sight of the window (mentioned in the housing development
guidelines).
4. The current oak tree will be trimmed and will be the best privacy screen even after the trim.
5. The distance between windows (yours and proposed) is over 100ft, which should be considered while
discussing privacy.
Please let me know if you have any more questions or concerns,
Best,
Ramya
On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 02:48:07 PM PDT, Ramya Muddada < wrote:
Hello
Thank you for the comments sent to the planning, we take privacy concerns of 15411 and all immediate
neighborohood very seriouly as mentioned on the email sent to you early morning of May 7th,
Below are the resposes to the comments sent (bold):
1. Concerned about the privacy due to a big two storied building. As our 3 bedrooms (including the
Master Bedroom) are open to our backyard and it’s a concern for the privacy of my family due this big
construction.
We are mitigating the privacy concern by planting 3-4 Leyland trees which are commonly used to
create privacy, this would cover all of the view from the 2 windows you see in the plan- These are
evergreen trees with minimal maintenance, in addition to the Leyland trees we are going put privacy
layer to cover line of sight of the window please see the attached (please note this refence only not
exact). I would also bring to your attention that the proposed structure of 15411 is similar to your two
storied structure, but due to the placement of site location the house might look big.
2. This big two floored building is going to obstruct the view of the mountains and it's a claustrophobic
for my family.
All most all the mountain viewing is obstructed by the tree in your backyard or trees on my other side
of my property and with regards to claustrophobic - your neighboring house which is of same height as
yours’s much closer to you (appro.10ft) then 15411 structure (over 80ft in distance from your structure
to the purposed structure).
3. After hearing that we are going to have tree screening to obstruct view from their windows or big
balcony, we are concerned about the time and maintenance of these trees going forward. Looking at the
situation now, we are concerned about the maintenance.
As mentioned in my previous email and above Leyland trees are evergreen trees with minimal
maintenance, and as we are going to be living on that property, we would be maintaining the Leyland
trees. With regards to balcony - 80 % of the view from balcony will be blocked by the huge oak tree we
share in the back yard and then for the remaining % we are going to install privacy screen on the
balcony mentioned in my previous email. (please see the attached for the balcony screening)
4. As I mentioned, the way the bushes (vine iv) or sheds or barn roof iron sheets are maintained, I see
animals (bobcats), snakes on the fence or barn roof and it’s a big concern. Another concern about the
flying barn roof iron sheets during the storm and not maintaining them.
As we are proposing to build a beautiful house replacing all the sheds there wouldn't be any flying
barns roofs - this proposal would improve/enhance the neighborhood and also increase the value of
the properties in the immediate neighborhood, with regards to bobcats and snakes - was the animal
control called as this is first time I am hearing about it, please let me know immediately when you see
any sighting of either bobcats or snakes as we all have kids and pets and need immediate attention,
but all of this wouldn't be problem once the purposed plan comes to fruition results.
5. Due to vine iv bushes in the back, growing on my shed and damaging the roof. Also the fence. My
gardener cleaned the vines and also paid for the repair of fence in the past.
This shouldn't be a concern - as you and I are working on getting a new fence on a different email, the
only request I had made was that we trim the Oak tree we share first.
6. Looked at the latest plans at this link and here is the big balcony that my family is concerned
about…This situation gives rise to considerable privacy concerns for my family.
Addressed on Comment # 3.
Correspondence with 377 Blackwell Drive
Please let me know if you have any more questions or concerns,
Best,
Ramya
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 02:14:56 AM PDT, Ramya Muddada wrote:
Hello
I emailed you the proposed plans in February 2024 and was hoping you would reach out to us with any
questions or concerns; my husband had also tried to reach you via text but didn't get any feedback.
However, the other 2 neighbors made some comments on privacy issues, and we are trying to address
them, as we take the privacy concerns of all our neighbors very seriously.
We are doing a few things to mitigate this issue, like adding a permanent privacy screen to the balcony
and planting a minimum of 3-4 privacy trees ( Leyland Cypress Trees) where the windows are currently
situated.
We have also done some rendering of the proposed building, which I have attached to show where the
trees would be placed (please note that the trees in the rendering and the proposed screen trees are
different; we are working on getting the correct trees on to the rendering),
Below are the pictures of the proposed screening trees/material to be used,
Please feel free to ask questions or express any additional concerns; your patience and cooperation are
highly appreciated. I have also CCed my designer/architect so he can add to the discussion when
needed,
Looking forward to talking to you,
Best,
Ramya
(Please leave a voice mail - if I don't pick up, I may be driving or in a meeting)
Correspondence with 113 Lelia Ct
From: Ramya Muddada <
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 4:38 PM
To: Erin Walters <EWalters@losgatosca.gov>; Vyankatesh B >; Jose (Architect)
rama <>
Subject: Fw: Your neighbor at 15411 National Ave (APN 424-12-40 Site application S-23-033)
[EXTERNAL SENDER]
Email sent to 113 Leila Ct
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Ramya Muddada <
To:
Cc: Vyankatesh B <; Jose (Architect) rama
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 02:03:33 PM PDT
Subject: Re: Your neighbor at 15411 National Ave (APN 424-12-40 Site application S-23-033)
Hello ,
After reviewing all the neighbors' comments and concerns, we have decided to take more steps to
mitigate the privacy concerns.
Below are all the things done/available to address the privacy concerns of the neighbors about the two
windows and balcony:
1. Removing the balcony from the plans (please see the revised attached plans)
2. Adding 4 Leyland trees in the back – Know as the best trees to create privacy; they are evergreen, so
this mitigates the issue of foliage dripping onto your property.
3. The current oak tree will be trimmed, and the privacy screen will be the best even after the trim.
4. There are currently NO big windows that would look into your side of the property, which should be
considered when discussing privacy.
Please let me know if you have any more questions or concerns,
Best,
Ramya
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 01:07:33 PM PDT, Ramya Muddada wrote:
Hello ,
I visited your house and emailed you the proposed plans for 15411 National Ave (APN 424-12-40 Site
application S-23-033). I was hoping you would contact us with any questions or concerns; we received
your concerns through the city and are trying to address them, as we take the privacy concerns of all our
neighbors very seriously.
We are doing a few things to mitigate the privacy issue, like adding a permanent privacy screen to the
balcony and planting a minimum of 3-4 privacy trees ( Leyland Cypress Trees) where the 2nd-floor porch
is situated.
We have also done some rendering of the proposed building, which I have attached to show where the
trees would be placed (please note that the trees in the rendering and the proposed screen trees are
different; we are working on getting the correct trees on to the rendering),
Below are the pictures of the proposed screening trees/material to be used,
Please feel free to ask questions or express any additional concerns; your patience and cooperation are
highly appreciated. I have also CCed my designer/architect so he can add to the discussion when
needed,
I would like to bring to your attention that we are getting quotes to trim the big oak tree in the back and
will contact you in a separate email as we will need access to your property when the date is fixed,
Looking forward to talking to you,
Best,
Ramya
(Please leave a voice mail - if I don't pick up, I may be driving or in a meeting)
3. A privacy layer (blurred windows) covers the window's line of sight (mentioned in the housing
development guidelines).
4. The current giant oak tree will be the best privacy screen.
5. The distance between windows (yours and proposed) is over 100ft, which should be considered while
discussing privacy.
I would like to point out that one of your neighbors, who is also two-story, has a clear view of your
bedrooms and backyard through their side window, which is less than 20 feet in distance.
So, as you know, ADUs are not part of this application.
Again, I think you meant two-story and not three. I also want to point out that our property is just a little
over 500 sqft larger than your property, which doesn't qualify as gigantic.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Best,
Ramya
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 01:49:03 PM PDT, Ramya Muddada <r
wrote:
Hello
After reviewing all the neighbors' comments and concerns, we have decided to take more steps to
mitigate the privacy concerns.
Below are all the things done/available to address the privacy concerns of the neighbors about the two
windows and balcony:
1. Removing the balcony from the plans (please see the revised attached plans)
2. Adding 5 Leyland trees – Know the best trees to create privacy.
3. Privacy layer to cover the line of sight of the window (mentioned in the housing development
guidelines).
4. The current oak tree will be trimmed and will be the best privacy screen even after the trim.
5. The distance between windows (yours and proposed) is over 100ft, which should be considered while
discussing privacy.
Please let me know if you have any more questions or concerns,
Best,
Ramya
On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 02:48:07 PM PDT, Ramya Muddada < wrote:
Hello
Thank you for the comments sent to the planning, we take privacy concerns of 15411 and all immediate
neighborohood very seriouly as mentioned on the email sent to you early morning of May 7th,
Below are the resposes to the comments sent (bold):
1. Concerned about the privacy due to a big two storied building. As our 3 bedrooms (including the
Master Bedroom) are open to our backyard and it’s a concern for the privacy of my family due this big
construction.
We are mitigating the privacy concern by planting 3-4 Leyland trees which are commonly used to
create privacy, this would cover all of the view from the 2 windows you see in the plan- These are
evergreen trees with minimal maintenance, in addition to the Leyland trees we are going put privacy
layer to cover line of sight of the window please see the attached (please note this refence only not
exact). I would also bring to your attention that the proposed structure of 15411 is similar to your two
storied structure, but due to the placement of site location the house might look big.
2. This big two floored building is going to obstruct the view of the mountains and it's a claustrophobic
for my family.
All most all the mountain viewing is obstructed by the tree in your backyard or trees on my other side
of my property and with regards to claustrophobic - your neighboring house which is of same height as
yours’s much closer to you (appro.10ft) then 15411 structure (over 80ft in distance from your structure
to the purposed structure).
3. After hearing that we are going to have tree screening to obstruct view from their windows or big
balcony, we are concerned about the time and maintenance of these trees going forward. Looking at the
situation now, we are concerned about the maintenance.
As mentioned in my previous email and above Leyland trees are evergreen trees with minimal
maintenance, and as we are going to be living on that property, we would be maintaining the Leyland
trees. With regards to balcony - 80 % of the view from balcony will be blocked by the huge oak tree we
share in the back yard and then for the remaining % we are going to install privacy screen on the
balcony mentioned in my previous email. (please see the attached for the balcony screening)
4. As I mentioned, the way the bushes (vine iv) or sheds or barn roof iron sheets are maintained, I see
animals (bobcats), snakes on the fence or barn roof and it’s a big concern. Another concern about the
flying barn roof iron sheets during the storm and not maintaining them.
As we are proposing to build a beautiful house replacing all the sheds there wouldn't be any flying
barns roofs - this proposal would improve/enhance the neighborhood and also increase the value of
the properties in the immediate neighborhood, with regards to bobcats and snakes - was the animal
control called as this is first time I am hearing about it, please let me know immediately when you see
any sighting of either bobcats or snakes as we all have kids and pets and need immediate attention,
but all of this wouldn't be problem once the purposed plan comes to fruition results.
5. Due to vine iv bushes in the back, growing on my shed and damaging the roof. Also the fence. My
gardener cleaned the vines and also paid for the repair of fence in the past.
This shouldn't be a concern - as you and I are working on getting a new fence on a different email, the
only request I had made was that we trim the Oak tree we share first.
6. Looked at the latest plans at this link and here is the big balcony that my family is concerned
about…This situation gives rise to considerable privacy concerns for my family.
Addressed on Comment # 3.
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:02:14 AM PST
Subject: 15411 Nationa Ave. - Addressing comments received on 10.29.24
Good Morning
Thank you for the comments/concerns sent to the city, which will be addressed below:
1. Privacy: The current design of the second-floor windows, based on the story poles, continues to
present a privacy issue. The placement and height of the windows appears to allow direct visibility
into my master bedroom, bathroom (particularly the shower area), and backyard. Given the proximity,
this remains a significant concern for my family’s privacy. Additionally, the proposed new trees do not
adequately shield the second-floor view. I’ve attached a few pictures below from my bathroom to
illustrate this issue:
Thank you for the picture - which clearly shows that the Oak tree branch obstructs the bedroom window
from 15411. The only clear structure visible from your photo is the garage; we have also addressed the
privacy concern in the email sent on 07.31.2024
1. Removing the balcony from the plans (please see the revised attached plans)
2. Adding 5 Leyland trees – Know the best trees to create privacy.
3. A privacy layer (blurred windows) covers the window's line of sight (mentioned in the housing
development guidelines).
4. The giant oak tree will be the best privacy screen.
5. The distance between windows (yours and proposed) is over 100ft, which should be considered while
discussing privacy.
I also want to add that you have a neighbor with a two-story building with three windows facing your
property, and the distance between the windows is less than 20f
3. Neighborhood Comparisons:
We need not replicate any construction style in the neighborhood as it is not a community-based
construction; we have used our neighbors on Blackwell Dr as an example to propose the 2-story (one of
them is your neighbor).
4. Tree Placement:
The image on the architectural drawing may not provide an accurate image of the tree; it just shows the
placement of the trees. The proposed privacy trees can easily grow in a 4x4 area.
Adequacy of privacy is also addressed in my first point and on my 07.31.2024 email.
3. Basement Impact:
The basement/cellar is proposed according to town codes.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns,
Best,
Ramya
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