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Exhibit 11 - Public Comments Received by 1100 a.m., Friday, March 21, 2025EXHIBIT 11 o Reposition or eliminate direct-facing second- and third-story windows that look into our private areas. o Reduce the proposed height of the project o Restrict balcony access or redesign the balconies to prevent direct views into our yard. 2. Mandate an enhanced landscape screening plan that includes: o Mature, fast-growing evergreen trees (e.g., Italian Cypress, Podocarpus, or similar species) of at least 14–16 feet at installation to provide immediate and lasting privacy. o Dense tree and hedge placement along the property line to fully block sightlines. o A privacy compliance requirement ensuring screening remains in place and effective long-term, with required maintenance and replacement as necessary. o Strategic tree placement specifically to block second- and third-story views into our property, not just at ground level. 3. Conduct a formal review of neighborhood compatibility and evaluate whether the bulk and height of this project violate the town’s privacy and neighborhood character guidelines. We urge the Planning Commission to carefully review this development through the lens of neighborhood privacy protection and require the necessary adjustments to safeguard our property and quality of life. This project, in its current form, is fundamentally intrusive, and without major modifications, will create a permanent loss of privacy for multiple adjacent properties. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss these concerns further in the upcoming hearing. Sincerely, Rohit and Apoorva Bakshi From: Rohit Bakshi <> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2025 3:23 PM To: Jocelyn Shoopman <jshoopman@losgatosca.gov> Cc: Apoorva Bakshi <> Subject: Re: Concerns Regarding Nicol Residence Project at 16497 South Kennedy Rd Hello Jocelyn, It was a pleasure meeting you! Thanks for taking the time today. - I looked up the plans and my concerns are more elevated after that. I believe this entire face of the home (pic below ) is looking downhill from our home . For most part they have huge windows , wall to ceiling sliding doors and balconies all overlooking our homes backyards , pool and our master bedroom - From their landscaping plan it seems like all they will plant are Tyon plant , grossly insufficient to protect privacy . And for most of the periphery of the property there are no plans at all Dear Jocelyn Shoopman, We are here to support and represent the ownership of as the sons of the owners. The property to be constructed in front of which is 16497 South Kennedy Road is way too big. The plans call for a 4,844 sq ft structure along with a 663 sq ft garage totaling close to 5,500 sq ft. The structure is going to interfere with the general living experience of its neighbors. The building is going to destroy the wall which is historic alongside the current access road to the said property and destroy the embankment. There is a fire problem, mudslide problem and a flooding problem. The building is going to be a gigantic eye soar. It is not appropriately sized for the type of downslope lot and size of its lot .This lot is extremely sloped. There is a home below it , It is small, and can have grading issues which could create concern for its neighbors. . I urge you not to grant approval for such a massive non- conforming structure in what for over 100 years has been empty and what appears to be not suitable for such a huge unnecessary home. Matthew Ebrahimoon _ _________________________ ____________ Jonathan Ebrahimoon _ _________________________ ____________ Nathaniel Ebrahimoon ___________________________ ____________ Docusign Envelope ID: 1FC63A8F-5BC9-432D-97A5-A86D3980439C 3/17/2025 3/17/2025 3/18/2025 From: Ken Miller <> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2025 12:35 PM To: Jocelyn Shoopman <jshoopman@losgatosca.gov> Subject: Proposed Nichol residence at 16491 SOUTH KENNEDY RD. With the threat of a fire on the hillside/wooded property, major insurance companies are refusing to renew fire insurance policies, or even offer a policy. When policies can be obtained, they are of limited coverages, or exorbitant rates. Homeowners often are required to obtain fire insurance coverages, even though there is no reasonable risk. Hillside property in this semi-rural town setting is apparently deemed an unreasonable insurance risk. New homes, remodels and homes for resale may be reevaluated and deemed an unreasonable risk. With fewer fire insurance policies issued, there is a negative wealth pressure. Homes without fire insurance leads to home sale price reduction, more expensive mortgages, and denial of reasonable mortgages. Self-insurance is problematic. Flat landers, with homes possibly surrounding a hillside fire, should insist that fire abatement standards be required for all new homes. Think L.A. I have a home in wooded San Mateo county. Clearing the land and notifying a county court was part of my building project. I have to notify the a county court twice a year, that part of my property is absent of combustible material. For over 45 years, I alone have been tending to this problem on this rural hillside land at 16497 South Kennedy. Not including firewood, I have removed an average of 12.5 tons of combustible material every year. No longer. I have been recently been told that months ago the fire department notified Mr. Nicols of the need for fire abatement. It is not apparent anything has been done. Failure to do so, the fire department may proceed, and present their bill. This land is quite sprawling, and it is easy to forget responsibilities to protect the neighbors when the land extends along Kennedy road to Long meadow. I propose that owners of this land have yearly fire department evaluation, with reasonable recommendations. This should be included in deed form. Future new homes on wooded hillside property should have this requirement. It is a county fire department, but a town planning commission. We live in new times, and we need to respond to different challenges. Ken Miller, Contact JShoopman@LosGatosCA.gov The planning meeting is 3/26/25 7PM From: Rohit Bakshi <> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2025 4:35 PM To: Jocelyn Shoopman <jshoopman@losgatosca.gov> Cc: Apoorva Bakshi <> Subject: Concerns Regarding Nicol Residence Project at 16497 South Kennedy Rd Dear Jocelyn , I hope this email finds you well. My name is Rohit Bakshi, and along with my wife, Apoorva Bakshi, and our children, we reside at , Los Gatos. We are writing to express our concerns regarding the Nicol Residence project currently under review by the Los Gatos building department. We would also like to talk about our concerns at the planning meeting scheduled for Mar 26th and 7 pm Concern 1 - Embankment Wall The property’s old stone walls show multiple structural issues, including cracks, missing stones, and prior repairs. A previous repair along the driveway was made years ago by the Stephen family and Mr. Athow, whom I recently spoke with. Despite these efforts, a new break has emerged and was temporarily fixed. This wall is critical for hillside stability, and its deterioration threatens my home which is downhill from this property. To prevent collapse, the building department must enforce reinforcement to meet safety standards. The financial responsibility for maintaining the wall should be recorded in deed form and remain with the landowners under the department’s supervision. We believe the wall and embankment are at risk of sliding, potentially causing catastrophic damage to our home and family. Immediate action is necessary, and a recorded easement should hold present and future owners fully responsible for remediation, conducted under the Los Gatos building department’s direction. Concern 2 - Privacy We also seek assurances regarding the preservation of privacy for our home. Several large oak and olive trees that currently provide privacy screening border the property. It is essential that these mature trees remain intact, especially those with overhanging arbors. Furthermore, we request that additional trees be planted to enhance privacy. The management of these trees and the broader landscape should be conducted under the oversight of the building department. Additionally, the current size, orientation, and height of the proposed project present significant privacy concerns. The design of the structure directly overlooks our bedrooms and recreational spaces, including backyard pools and lounging areas. To mitigate these issues, we request the following measures: • A reduction in the overall height of the building • Maintenance of existing privacy screening vegetation • Addition of new trees and other landscaping features to further protect the privacy of neighboring homes We kindly request that these concerns be thoroughly reviewed and appropriately addressed as part of the approval process for the Nicol Residence project. We appreciate your attention to these matters and look forward to working collaboratively to ensure a safe and harmonious neighborhood environment. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best regards, Rohit Bakshi and Apoorva Bakshi - Los Gatos, CA From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2025 2:35 PM To: Planning <Planning@losgatosca.gov> Subject: Online Form Submission #15627 for Community Development Contact Form Community Development Contact Form First Name Carol Last Name Tinsley Email Address (Required) Phone Number Tell Us About Your Inquiry (Required) Comment Regarding A Planning Project Address/APN you are inquiring About (Required) Message (Required) I was just reviewing the pending building proposal for 16497 S. Kennedy Road. I live at and share the driveway with this location and yet I am not listed as a neighbor. We certainly should be as we share the driveway and have access and utility easements to use the other access driveway pictured in the photos. Not sure how or why this happened, but can you make sure that it is rectified? Add An Attachment if applicable Field not completed. Email not displaying correctly? 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