Exhibit 13. HPC Desk Item, March 26, 2025PREPARED BY:Erin M. Walters
Senior Planner
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6874
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 03/26/2024
ITEM NO: 3
DESK ITEM
DATE: March 26, 2025
TO: Historic Preservation Committee
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consider a Request for Approval to Modify Planned Development Ordinance
2025 to Allow Modifications to Building E, an Architecture and Site
Application for Exterior Modifications to an Existing Commercial Building in
the University/Edelen Historic District, and a Conditional Use Permit for
Formula Retail over 10,000 square feet and for a Restaurant with Alcohol
Service on a Property Zoned C-2:LHP:PD. Located at 31 University Avenue.
APN 529-02-044. Planned Development Modification PD-25-001, Architecture
and Site Application S-25-004, and Conditional Use Permit U-25-001.
Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing
Facilities. Property Owner: SRI Old Town, LLC. Applicant: Rick Nelson, MBH
Architects. Project Planner: Erin Walters.
REMARKS:
Attachment 8 includes public comments received between 11:01 am, Friday, March 21, 2025,
and 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS:
Previously distributed with the February 26, 2025, Staff Report:
1.Planned Development Ordinance 2025
2.Applicant’s Request and Letter of Justification
3.Development Plans
Previously received with the February 26, 2025, Desk Item Report:
4.Existing and Proposed Building Elevations
Previously received with the March 26, 2025, Staff Report:
5.HPC Action Letter, February 26, 2025
6.Response Letter
7.Development Plans
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SUBJECT: 31 University Avenue/PD-25-001, S-25-004 and U-25-001
DATE: March 26, 2025
Received with this Desk Item Report:
8. Public comments received between 11:01 am, Friday, March 21, 2025, and 11:00 am,
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
From: Demetra Jennings
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 2:01 PM
To: Sean Mullin <SMullin@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Support for Restoratfon Hardware Proposal on University Avenue
[EXTERNAL SENDER]
To the Members of the Los Gatos Historic Preservatfon Committee,
My name is Demetra Jennings, and I’m the owner of Nimbus Salon on Main & University. I’ve been a
proud business owner in Los Gatos for over 32 years.
I'm excited to hear that Restoratfon Hardware is considering an investment in our town with a proposed
multf-use store and restaurant on University Avenue. I believe this project has the potentfal to bring new
life to the Old Town area and be a catalyst for revitalizatfon. The proposed design is both elegant and
respectiul of the area’s charm—an attractfve additfon to our community.
Restoratfon Hardware would be a great fit for Los Gatos. Many of my clients are already fans of RH and
shop at their locatfon in Palo Alto. The idea of having one here has generated a lot of enthusiasm.
Given the economic uncertainty we’ve all faced in recent years, it’s encouraging to see a well-
regarded brand like RH wantfng to invest in our town. I urge the Historic Preservatfon Committee, the
Planning Commission, and the Town Council to support this proposal.
Thank you for your tfme and consideratfon.
Warm regards,
Demetra Jennings
Owner, Nimbus Salon
65 W Main Street, Los Gatos CA
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