Attachment 10 - Response Letter to the Direction of the Historic Preservation CommitteeMR-24-009: 52 Ashler Ave
Town of Los Gatos Planning,
This letter is to confirm that I “Ramin Zohoor” the designer of the project has done a site visit
and following is the information explaining the proposed changes/ design and materials for the
new addition to the above project.
We have received the July 24th letter from the Los Gatos Historic Preservation committee. In
review of the letter we have discussed our reasoning behind the changes that were done to the
project planner Maria Chavarin before resubmittal of our plans.
1.We have worked with the city project planner staff Maria Chavarin in addressing the
comments.
2.The reason for the addition on where it is located is not just for gaining an additional
bedroom but mainly its to use the unhabitable attic space. Rear portion of the structure
has already been maxed in terms of layout, and flow. There are two good size rooms
which we are avoiding breaking and keep as much of the existing structure as possible.
Front however gives us the easiest flow and the best layout possible. That being said we
have made a signifant improvement to the front by making an adjustment to the roof
design, front wall elevation and making the look match as much possible to the existing
structures in the same street.
3.Windows on the front have been changed to match with the first floor.
4.Existing and proposed elevations are provided on the same sheet.
5.Per discussion with the planners we are making change and photos of the neighboring
hosues were reviewed.
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