Exhibit 6 - Email between Planning and Engineering staffFrom:James Watson
To:Sean Mullin
Subject:RE: 10 Charles - Fence Height Exception
Date:Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:32:22 PM
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Good afternoon, Sean,
Thank you for the opportunity to opine on the request for exception to the Town’s Fence Height
ordinance for the property at 10 Charles Street.
Engineering supports this exception. Engineering’s support is attributed primarily to the location of
the property being adjacent to the high traffic intersection of Los Gatos Boulevard and Saratoga-Los
Gatos Road. Additionally, the Engineering Department recognizes the fence was designed with open
lattice material to mitigate the fence’s impact on the line-of-sight between traffic on Charles Street
and both pedestrian traffic on the near sidewalk of Los Gatos Boulevard and vehicular traffic on Los
Gatos Boulevard. The width of the sidewalk and planter strip adjacent to Los Gatos Boulevard
provides space for a driver turning onto Los Gatos Boulevard to check for traffic in both directions
prior to entering the Los Gatos Boulevard roadway. Therefore, it is my opinion that the height and
open design of the proposed fence does not create a safety hazard at this location.
Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thank you.
Best Wishes,
James Watson, P.E. | Interim Town Engineer
Parks and Public Works | 41 Miles Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Phone: 408.354.5236 | jwatson@losgatosca.gov
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From: Sean Mullin <SMullin@losgatosca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:13 PM
To: James Watson <JWatson@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: RE: 10 Charles - Fence Height Exception
Hi James,
Following up on our conversation about this fence…after much consideration, Planning is going to
support the exception. During our conversation you mentioned that you could go either way. I was
wondering if you can send me a quick email confirming that Engineering can support the exception
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and that given the visual openness of the fence, increased setback created by the sidewalk, stop
sign, and traffic light the proposed fence would not create a safety hazard. This statement will be
added to the project file.
Let me know if you would like to discuss further.
Thank you,
Sean
Sean Mullin, AICP භ Senior Planner
Community Development Department භ 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos CA 95030
Ph: 408.354.6823 භ smullin@losgatosca.gov
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From: Sean Mullin
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:20 PM
To: James Watson <JWatson@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: 10 Charles - Fence Height Exception
Hi James,
I am reviewing a requested Fence Height Exception for 10 Charles Street. The applicant requests
approval to construct a fence exceeding three feet in height within the required front and street-side
setback, within the corner sight triangle, and within the traffic view area. Attached is the Letter of
Justification, photos, and neighbor support letters for the request. Are you available to review the
request and provide feedback from the Engineering perspective?
Please let me know if you would like to set up a meeting to discuss further.
Best regards,
Sean
Sean Mullin, AICP භ Senior Planner
Community Development Department භ 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos CA 95030
Ph: 408.354.6823 භ smullin@losgatosca.gov
www.losgatosca.gov භ https://www.facebook.com/losgatosca
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOURS:
Counter Hours: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Phone Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Town offices are now open. In accordance with the Santa Clara County Public Health Office Order, we strongly
recommend masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. All permit submittals are to be done online via our
Citizen’s Portal platform. All other services can be completed at the counter. For more information on permit
submittal, resubmittal, and issuance, please visit the Building and Planning webpages.
General Plan update, learn more at www.losgatos2040.com
Housing Element update, learn more at https://engagelosgatoshousing.com
CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLAIMER
This e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual(s) named in this e-mail. If you receive this e-mail and are not a named recipient,
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