Exhibit 7 - Applicant's response to the Consulting Arborist's Report
Town of Los Gatos September 23, 2024
Planning Division
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Re: The Residence, Formerly 119 Harwood Court,
Architecture & Site App.: S-24-040, Arborist Comments
Attn: Suray Nathan
Below is our response to arborist comments and recommendations.
As described in the Expected Impacts and Conclusion sections, the arborist has identified 4 trees
that are highly impacted and likely need to be removed. Of these 4 trees, we’d like to remove
only two trees, 263 and 261. We’d like to keep trees 260 and 259. We would like to provide a
change to the plan to help ensure their survival, we have moved the proposed route for the
sanitary sewer line to 13 feet and 11 feet, respectively, away from these trees. The path and
stairs near tree 260 are gravel with wood railroad ties and on grade, no footings. These should
not impact this tree. The steps near tree 259 are on or above grade within 7’ of the trunk. We
would like to propose hand digging for any work under the drip line to best preserve the roots
system in this area. Further, we are will to provide tree replacement for this tree in case it does
not survive. We will do everything suggested by the arborist in order to keep this tree.
1. Tree protection fencing is now shown on the site plan and tree protection plan. Addition tree
protection is now shown at trees 259 and 260.
2. A qualified arborist will perform any tree maintenance and care.
3. Appendix D will be referred to.
4. Tree protection fencing is now shown on the site plan, and grading plan. A tree protection
plan, sheet T-1 has been added.
5. A copy of the arborist report has been provided to all parties.
If you have any questions regarding the revisions made, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Jaclyn Greenmyer
51 University Ave., Suite L Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel: (408) 395-2555 EXHIBIT 7
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