Exhibit 5 - Notice of Unlawful DemolitionFrom: Erin Walters
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:38 PM
To: Sunayana Bedi
Cc: Robert Gray <RGray@losgatosca.gov>; Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>; Roy Alba
<ralba@losgatosca.gov>; Kyle Moore <KMoore@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Technical Demolition - 16590 Garden Lane -B21-0900 - Stop Work and Apply for Architecture
and Site Application
Good Afternoon Sunayana,
It has been brought to staff’s attention that more than 50% of the exterior walls (framing) have been
removed at 16590 Garden Lane (B21-0900) without notifying the Planning Division prior to
removal. This constitutes an unlawful demolition per the Town Code and the Demolition Affidavit for
non-historic structures. An exterior wall encompasses the total height and width of studs/architectural
element uses in framing the side of the building. See attached signed Demolition Affidavit.
Penaltfes for Unlawful Demolitfon
Per Town Code Section Sec. 29.10.09030 (g) A property owner who has unlawfully demolished a
structure shall file the required Planning and Building Department applications and pay the required fees
as established by resolution for new applications and for work unlawfully completed.
Architecture and Site Applicatfon (Planning Applicatfon and Public Hearing Required)
Per Town Code apply for an Architecture and Site Application for the approval for technical demolition of
an existing single-family residence and construction of a new single-family residence.
Link to Application: https://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/361/Development-Review-
Application-Package-PDF?bidId=
See application and submittal requirements on page 7 and 8.
-Submit a pre-application for a A&S application via the Town’s online permitting system.
https://www.losgatosca.gov/897/Planning
-A project planner will review to determine if the application materials are complete.
-Fees will be collected by the project planner.
a.Fees: $13,360.06 x 2 = $26,720.12 (Per Town Code double application fees for work
unlawfully completed.)
Future Building and Engineering Applicatfon associated with the A&S:
Please note per Town Code double application fees for work unlawfully completed.
Existfng Building Permit B21-0900:
A stop work has been placed on the existing building permit B21-0900. Contact Robert Gray, Chief
Building Official, if you have questions.
EXHIBIT 5
For reference here is a link to the Demolition Affidavit:
https://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8030/Demolition-Affidavit?bidId=
Please let me know if you are available to discuss the Architecture and Site Application process on
Wednesday, July2 4 at noon on the phone or at the planning counter at Town Hall.
Appeal Rights: Per Town Code Section 29.20.255. - Appeals from the decision by the Planning Director.
Any interested person as defined in section 29.10.020 may appeal to the Planning Commission any
decision of the Planning Director: (4) Determination of an unlawful demolition and/or the penalty and
the cost assessment for the unlawful demolition. Per Town Code Section 29.20.260. - Notice of appeal.
The appellant must file a written notice of appeal with the Planning Director not more than ten (10) days
after the date of mailing of written notification of the Planning Director's decision
Sincerely,
Erin Walters ● Associate Planner
Community Development Department ● 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos CA 95030
Ph: 408.354.6867 ● 408-354-6872
www.losgatosca.gov ● ewalters@losgatosca.gov
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