Exhibit 7. HPC Action Letter, Feburary 26 ,2025TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
(408) 354-6872 Fax (408) 354-7593
February 26, 2025
Rick Nelson, MBH Architects
Via email
RE: 31 University Avenue
Planned Development Modification PD-25-001
Architecture and Site Application S-25-004
Conditional Use Permit U-25-001
Requesting Approval for Modification of Planned Development Ordinance 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
Permit for Formula Retail over 10,000 square feet and for a Restaurant with Alcohol Service
on a Property Zoned C-2:LHP:PD. APN 529-02-044. 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.
On February 26, 2025, the Los Gatos Historic Preservation Committee considered the request, discussed
the item, and continued the application to a meeting date certain of March 26, 2025, with the following
feedback:
•Although the proposed design is a Mediterranean style, it is not as compatible with the existing
Old Town buildings; it is not consistent with the Planned Development; or the character of the
University/Edelen Historic District;
•The design should convey a collective of individual structures rather than one consistent and
symmetrical massing;
•Consider the addition of tile roofing material; and
•Consider the impact of the skylight from all elevations.
If you have any questions, I can be contacted by phone at (408) 354-6867or by email at
ewalters@losgatosca.gov.
Sincerely,
Erin M. Walters, Senior Planner
cc: Lindsey Laird, RH, via email
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