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CEQA:
FINDINGS :
An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program have been prepared for the project.
• As required by CEQA for certifying the Environmental Impact
Report .
• As required by Section 29.20.190 of the Town Code for granting a
Conditional Use Permit.
• That the proposed project is consistent with the Commercial
Design Guidelines.
• As required by Section 29.1 0 .09030( e) of the Town Code for the
demolition of an existing structure.
CONSIDERATIONS: • As required by Section 29.20.150 ofthe Town Code for granting
approval of an Architecture and Site application.
ACTION : The decision of the Planning Commission is final unless appealed
within ten days.
EXHIBITS: Previously received under separate cover:
1 . Draft Environmental Impact Report
Received with this Staff Report:
2 . Location Map
3. Required Findings and Considerations (two pages)
4. Required CEQA Findings of Fact (24 pages)
5. Recommended Conditions of Approval (15 pages)
6. Letter of Justification/Project Description (15 pages), received July
15 ,2016
7 . Project Construction Details (three pages), received August 3,
2016
8. Letter of Outreach Conducted (40 pages), received February 10,
2016
9 . Second Letter ofNeighborhood Outreach (26 pages), received
August 3, 2016
10. Consulting Arborist's Report (41 pages), dated September 26,
2015
11. Architectural Consultant's First Report (five pages), received
September 10, 2015
12. Architectural Consultant's Final Report (five pages), received
March 18, 2016
13 . Conceptual Development Advisory Committee Meeting minutes,
June 10,2015 meeting(fourpages)
14 . Public Comments
15. Final EIR and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,
dated June 29, 2016
16 . Development Plans (37 pages), received July 15, 2016
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BACKGROUND:
The project site is an approximately 2.15-acre parcel developed with three, two-story wood
frame multi-tenant office buildings with on-grade parking and daylighted basement areas
beneath the buildings. The existing buildings on the site were constructed in the mid-1960s and
comprise approximately 31 ,000 square feet. The existing buildings on-site are 24 to 35 feet in
height.
The project vicinity contains a multi-family residential development located to the north of the
project site. Multi-family housing, office, and a hotel are located to the east (across Alberto
Way). Los Gatos-Saratoga Road and a hotel are located to the south of the project site and an
on-ramp to northbound State Route 17 is located west of the project.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION :
A . Location and Surrounding Neighborhood
The project site is located on the northwest comer of the intersection of Alberto Way and
Los Gatos-Saratoga Road. The westerly rear of the site is bordered by a wooded strip of
land and the on-ramp to northbound State Route 17. Access to the project site is provided
on Alberto Way.
B. Project Summary
The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Architecture & Site
application to demolish the three existing office buildings (31 ,000 square feet total) and
construction of two new office buildings (91 ,965 square feet total) with two levels of
underground parking.
C. Zoning Compliance
New office buildings approved or constructed after May 1, 2006, are permitted in the CH
Zoning District subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
ANALYSIS :
A. Project Summary
The proposed project is the redevelopment of the project site with demolition of exi sting
site improvements and the development of two new, steel frame, two-story buildings
totaling 91 ,965 square feet over a two-level , below-grade parking garage. Site
improvements would include an onsite employee amenity area , visitor parking, new
landscaping, and a variety of energy efficient and /or sustainable interior and exterior
building elements. The project is proposed to attain a LEED Silver certification.
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The two proposed buildings are referred to as Building A and Building B . Building A
would have a total building area of 47 ,8 00 square feet and Building B would have a total
building area of 45 ,000 square feet, for a total of91,965 square feet. As the three existing
two-story buildings on the project site total approximately 31,000 square feet of building
area, the proposed project would result in an increase of approximately 61,000 square feet
of commercial square footage on the project site.
Site development would require demolition of all existing site improvements. The majority
of the project site would be excavated to an estimated depth of approximately 20 feet to
accommodate the proposed underground parking garage.
B. Conceptual Development Advisory Committee
The proposed redevelopment of the site was presented to the Conceptual Development
Advisory Committee on June 10,2015. At that meeting the CDAC discussed the proposed
use , traffic, parking, architecture, and site design. Meeting minutes are included as Exhibit
13 .
C. Conditional Use Permit
In order to grant approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed new office
building, the deciding body must make the following findings :
1. The proposed use of the property is essential or desirable to the public convenience or
welfare;
2 . The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the zone;
3. The proposed use would not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare;
and
4. The proposed use of the property is in harmony with the various elements or
objectives of the General Plan and the purposes of the Town Code.
In regards to the first finding, the proposed use would be considered desirable in that the
office buildings would replace the existing office buildings on-site and provide necessary
uses ~md services for the community. As required by finding two, the proposed application
will continue to provide office uses in one of the few small mixed-use commercial areas of
Town and the zone allows office. In regards to the third finding, the existing and proposed
office use are not detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare. In regards to the
final finding, the proposed use is in harmony with the General Plan and Town Code as
addressed in the discussion in Sections D and F below.
The deciding body, on the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, may deny a
conditional use permit for a new office building if any of the following findings are made:
1. The proposed use of the property is not in harmony with specific provisions or
objectives of the general plan and the purposes of the Town Code;
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2. The proposed use will detract from the existing balance and diversity of businesses in
the commercial district in which the use is proposed to be located;
3. The proposed use would create an over-concentration of similar types of businesses;
or
4. The proposed use will detract from the existing land use mix and high urban design
standards including uses that promote continuous pedestrian circulation and economic
vitality.
D. Zoning
The proposed project meets the required setbacks, lot coverage and height requirements for
the CH zone.
The proposed land coverage would be 49.6 percent of the site and the maximum height
would be 35 feet, both of which are consistent with the General Plan land use and zoning
designation for the site which allows up to 50 percent land coverage and a 35-foot height
limit.
The proposed 39-foot high entry features will exceed the maximum 35-foot height limit,
but are allowed under Section 29.10.090 of the Town Code "Height restriction , exception."
This section states that "Towers, spires ... similar structures and necessary mechanical
appurtenances which are not used for human activity or storage may be higher than the
maximum height permitted by the zone."
E. Design and Compatibility
The Town 's Architectural Consultant reviewed the project to provide recommendations
regarding architecture and neighborhood compatibility. The initial review (Exhibit 11 ),
dated September 10,2015 , included concerns over the large scale ofthe proposed project
and the relationship of the buildings ' design , scale, and character to the smaller scale
neighbors. Of particular concern were the uninterrupted two-story walls and tall entry
features.
Following the initial report staff arranged a meeting (November 20 15) between staff, the
Consulting Architect, and the applicant's design team to di sc us s po ssible changes to
resolve these concerns. Revisions were made in response to this discussion, including:
• Setbacks of seco nd floor mass were increased in several locations;
• Horizontal elements were added to interrupt vertical entry features ; and
• Revisions to the roof form to replace all flat roof elements, including the entry
features to reduce the apparent height.
The Consulting Architect then reviewed the revised designs and provided a follow-up
report (Exhibit 12), dated March 18 , 2016. Though there are still portions of the proposed
buildings, including the east fa9ade of Building B, which maintain the full two-story hei ght
at the setback lin e, the fa9ade is closest to the intersection of Alberto Way and Los Gatos-
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Saratoga Road, which provides a more commercial context and the report concluded that
with the new revisions, "the design is well done and sympathetic to the other uses and
structures in the immediate neighborhood."
F. General Plan
The 2020 General Plan land use designation for the site is Mixed-Use Commercial. This
designation allows for up to 50 percent land coverage with a 35-foot height limit. This
designation permits a mixture of retail , office, and residential in a mixed-use setting, along
with lodging, service, auto-related businesses, non-manufacturing industrial uses,
recreational uses, and restaurants. Projects developed under thi s designation shall maintain
the small town, residential scale and natural environments of adjacent residential
neighborhoods, as well as provide prime orientation to arterial street frontages and proper
transitions and buffers to adjacent residential properties.
As discussed above, staff had initial concerns about the proposed project's compatibility
with the scale of the adjacent buildings. The revisions orient the buildings so that they
have lower impacts on the adjacent residential uses with single-story elements and a
significant setback of Building A from Alberto Way. The more prominent elements of the
new buildings, specifically the Alberto Way fa9ade of Building B, is kept to the comer of
the lot closest to the other commercial uses and the intersection of Alberto Way and Los
Gatos-Saratoga Road.
G. Parking and Traffic
The proposed project includes 390 parking spaces on the site. The Town Code parking
regulations require one parking space per 250 square feet for office space, which would be
368 spaces for the proposed project. The majority of the parking spaces, 383, would be
located in the proposed below-grade, 156,200-square foot underground parking facility.
Five standard parking spaces, one accessible parking space, and one van accessible parking
space would be provided at grade. The project also includes 20 short-term bicycle parking
spaces and 20 long-term bicycle parking spaces.
In preparation for the environmental review of this project a Transportation Impact
Analysis was prepared by Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. (Appendix H of the
EIR, available online at http ://www.losgatosca.gov/401-409AlbertoWay). The report was
reviewed by the Town's traffic engineer, traffic consultant, and environmental consultant.
The purpose of the transportation impact analysis was to identify any potential traffic
impacts from the additional office space proposed . The report found that the proposed
project would not cause significant impact in accordance with CEQA and the Town's
traffic impact standards. In addition to the calculation of trip generation and impacts to
intersection level of service, the report provides recommendations on operational issues,
bicycles, pedestrians and transit, site access and circulation, and parking. The report
provides recommendations on these topics including:
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• An extension to the length of the left turn lane from Los Gatos-Saratoga Road to
Alberto Way;
• Restriping of Alberto Way to create a dedicated right turn lane at the intersection
with Los Gatos-Saratoga Road;
• Upgrading the traffic signal to interconnect with the signal at Los Gatos-Saratoga
Road and Los Gatos Boulevard;
• Bike box at the intersection and new sidewalks with a landscape buffer; and
• Removal of existing street parking between the two new driveways to allow for
clear sightlines.
Although the report concludes that the proposed project would not have a significant
impact, it has recommended improvement measures (listed above and within the EIR) for
reducing the impacts due to increase in project trips. In addition, staff has included in the
conditions of approval requiring a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan, to be
prepared by the developer and approved by staff.
H. Trees
The Town's Consulting Arborist conducted a site survey and provided a report dated
September 26, 2015 (Exhibit 1 0). The project proposes to remove all on-site trees. The
report also assesses six trees labeled as "debatable" that are located along or just over the
property line, and two large coast live oaks that are off site but close enough to the site to
require protective fencing. Most of the trees contained in the Caltrans right-of-way to the
west and south of the site are not included in this survey, but are proposed to remain and
maintain the visual screening of the site from those sides.
I. Environmental Review
An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the project. As part of the
environmental review process a number of technical reports were prepared, including air
quality and GHG modeling, an arborist report, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment,
noise and vibration, geotechnical, storm water management, and traffic analyses. Reports
that were prepared by outside consultants were peer reviewed by Town Consultants.
The Notice of Preparation was distributed on December 14, 2015 , for a 30-day comment
period ending January 15 ,2016. A scoping meeting was held on January 12,2016.
Comments received are included as Appendix A to the Draft EIR.
The Notice of Availability for review of the Draft EIR (DEIR) was released on April29,
2016, with the 45-day public review period ending on June 13 ,2016. On June 8, 2016, the
Planning Commission held a public hearing to accept comment on the DEIR. Verbal
comments were received from one individual (who also submitted written comments).
Written comments on the DEIR were received from two public agencies and eight
individuals (including the project applicant). The Response to Comments/F inal EIR was
completed on June 29, 2016 (see Exhibit 15).
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A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared as required
by CEQA (see Exhibit 15). The MMRP includes all mitigation measures and which
department(s) is/are responsible for ensuring that the mitigation measure is properly
implemented. All mitigation measures are also included in the conditions of approval
(Exhibit 5).
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Written notice was sent to property owners and tenants within 300 feet of the property and
property owners and occupants that access their properties via Alberto Way. A number of
written comments have been received regarding the proposed project (see Exhibit 14). Many of
the comments submitted in review of the Draft EIR were actually comments on the project. All
of the comments can be found within the Final EIR (Exhibit 15).
The applicant held seven community meetings between September 2015 and January 2016 and
five additional meetings in July and August 2016. Details of the community outreach are
included in Exhibit 8 and 9.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
A. Summary
The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Architecture & Site
application to demolish the three existing office buildings (31 ,000 square feet total) and
construct two new office buildings (91,965 square feet total) with two levels of
underground parking.
The EIR prepared for the project found no significant environmental impacts from the
operation of or construction of the proposed project. Though staff has some concerns about
the project's scale and relationship to the neighboring buildings, in particular at the corner
of Building B where it is closest to Alberto Way and Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, the
recommendation is for approval as the applicant has responded to the recommendations of
the Town 's Consulting Architect to refine the original design and address these issues.
B. Recommendation
Based on the analysis above, staff recommends approval ofthe Conditional Use Permit and
Architecture and Site application subject to the recommended conditions of approval
(Exhibit 5). If the Planning Commission finds merit with the proposed project, it should:
1. Adopt the CEQA Findings of Fact (Exhibit 4)
2. Certify the Final EIR and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(Exhibit 15);
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PLANNING COMMISSION -August 10,2016
REQUIRED FINDINGS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR:
401-409 Alberto Way
Architecture and Site Application S-15-056
Conditional Use Permit Application U-15-009
Environmental Impact Report EIR-16-001
Requesting approval to demolish three existing office buildings and construct two new,
two-story office buildings with underground parking on property zoned CH. APN 529-23-
018.
APPLICANT: Shane Arters, LP Acquisitions, LLC
PROPERTY OWNER: CW A Realty
FINDINGS
Required imding for CEQA:
• An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the proposed development. The
Planning Commission must certify the EIR , make findings of fact, and adopt the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Required imdings for a Conditional Use Permit:
• As required by Section 29.20.190 ofthe Town Code for granting a Conditional Use Permit:
The deciding body, on the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, may grant a
conditional use permit when specifically authorized by the provisions of the Town Code if it
finds that:
(1) The proposed use would be considered desirable in that the office buildings would
replace the existing office buildings on-site and provide necessary uses and services for
the community; and
(2) The proposed application will continue to provide office uses in one of the few small
mixed-use commercial areas of Town and the zone allows office; and
(3) The existing and proposed office use are not detrimental to public health, safety or
general welfare; and
(4) The proposed use is in harmony with the General Plan and Town Code.
Required imdings to deny a Conditional Use Permit application:
• As required by Section 29.20.190 of the Town Code for denying a Conditional Use Permit:
The deciding body, on the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, may deny a
conditional use permit for a new office building if any of the following findings are made:
(1) The proposed use of the property is not in harmony with specific provisions or objectives
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of the general plan and the purposes of the Town Code;
(2) The proposed use will detract from the existing balance and diversity of businesses in the
commercial district in which the use is proposed to be located;
(3) The proposed use would create an over-concentration of similar types of businesses; or
(4) The proposed use will detract from the existing land use mix and high urban design
standards including u ses that promote continuous pedestrian circulation and economic
vitality.
Commercial Design Guidelines:
• The proposed buildings are consistent with applicable provisions of the Commercial Design
Guidelines.
Required fmding for the demolition of an existing structure:
• As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition of an existing
structure:
I. The Town's housing stock will be maintained as the demolition does not include any
residential buildings.
2 . The existing structure has no architectural or historical significance.
3. The property owner does not desire to maintain the structure as it exists.
4 . The economic utility of the structure is diminished because of age.
CONS IDERATIONS
Required considerations in review of Architecture & Site applications:
• As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code, the considerations in review of an
Architecture and Site application were all made in reviewing this project.
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CEQA FINDINGS OF FACT
of the
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
for the
401-409 ALBERTO WAY PROJECT
August 10,2016
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I. Introduction
As approved by the Planning Commission on August 10, 2016, the 401-409 Alberto Way
development ("the project") will involve the development of three two-story office buildings.
Construction is anticipated to take place over a period of fourteen months .
The Town of Los Gatos ("Town"), as lead agency, prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report
(Draft EIR) for the project in April 2016 (State Clearinghouse No. 2015122041)1
• This document
was circulated for public review for forty-five (45) days between April 29, 2016 and June 13 , 2016,
and public comment was received. The Town of Los Gatos prepared responses to comments on the
Draft EIR, and published both comments and responses to comments in the June 29, 2016, Final
EIR, which was posted on the Town's website on August 5, 2016 .
These fmdings have been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) and its implementing guidelines ("CEQA
Guidelines") (Cal. Code Regs ., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.).
II. Project Description
The project is the redevelopment of the project site with demolition of existing site improvements
and the development of two new, steel frame, two-story buildings totaling 92,800 square feet over a
two-level, below-grade parking garage . Site improvements will include an onsite employee amenity
area, visitor parking, new landscaping, and a variety of energy efficient and/ or sustainable interior
and exterior building elements.
The two new buildings are referred to as Building A and Building B. Building A will have a total
building area of 47,800 square feet and Building B will have a total building area of 45,000 square
feet, for a total of 92,800 square feet. As the three existing two-story buildings on the project site
total approximately 31,000 square feet of building area, the project will result in an increase of
approximately 61 ,800 square feet of commercial square footage on the project site.
Although there are no future tenants for the new buildings identified at the time of preparation of
this EIR, the buildings are anticipated to house a variety of professional office uses similar to use of
the existing buildings on the site.
The project will install390 vehicle parking spaces on the site, compliant with the Town's Municipal
Code. The majority of the parking spaces, 383, will be located in the below-grade, 156 ,200 square-
1 See Cal. Code Regs ., Title 14, Section 15367 for a defmition of"lead agency ."
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foot parking facility. Five standard parking spaces, one accessible parking space, and one van
accessible parking space will be provided at grade. The project will include 20 short-term bicycle
parking spaces and 20 long-term bicycle parking spaces.
The land coverage will be 49.6 percent of the site and the maximum height will be 35 feet, both of
which are consistent with the General Plan land use and zoning designation for the site which
allows up to 50 percent land coverage and a 35-foot height limit. While the front entry to each of the
proposed new commercial buildings includes a tower above the main entrance which exceeds the
otherwise maximum 35-foot roof level, the Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code 29.10.090 allows
exceptions to height restrictions for towers , spires, and other architectural features to exceed
maximum building height provided that these areas are inaccessible to human activity or storage.
The project's tower areas would be closed off such that these areas would not be accessible,
habitable, or visible from the interior of the building. Therefore, the tower areas would be in
compliance with Municipal Code 29.10.090.
Site development will require demolition of all existing site improvements. The majority of the
project site will be excavated to an estimated depth of approximately 20 feet to accommodate the
subterranean parking garage.
The project site has a Mixed-Use Commercial General Plan land use designation which permits a
mixture of retail, office, and residential uses in a mixed-use setting. Proj ects developed under this
designation are intended to maintain the small-town, residential scale and natural environments of
adjacent residential neighborhoods, as well as provide prime orientation to arterial street frontages
and proper transitions and buffers to adjacent residential properties.
The project site is zoned CH-Restricted Commercial Highway. Allowable uses include retailing,
personal service businesses, service businesses necessary for the conduct of households, office use s,
and limited manufacturing uses . The proposed project is for the construction of office buildings
which consistent with the Los Gatos Zoning Code's allowable uses.
As the project will be consistent with the intent of the General Plan land use designation of Mixed-
Use Commercial for the site and with the CH -Restricted Commercial Highway zoning, no
amendment to the General Plan or Zoning Code will be required to approve the project.
A. Changes to the DEIR
Changes were made to the Draft EIR after the public review period for the Draft EIR, reflected in
the Final EIR, and included in the project as approved by the Planning Commission on August 10,
2016. The modifications to the Draft EIR were primarily grammatical and spelling corrections.
Some substantive text additions and / or clarifications were added to the Aesthetics, Air Quality , and
Traffic section ; however, these modifications did not alter the conclusion that the project will result
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in less-than-significant impacts associated with these environmental issues. Section 3.0, Changes to
the Draft EIR, in the Final EIR presents a full summary of all changes made to the Draft EIR.
B. Location and Current Use
The project site is an approximately 2.15-acre parcel located at 401 -409 Alberto Way on the
northwest comer of Los Gatos-Saratoga Road and Alberto Way in the Town of Los Gatos in
Santa Clara County (Assessor's Parcel No. 529-23-018). Alberto Way is a two-lane dead-end street
that parallels State Route 17 and also serves as the easternmost boundary of the project site. The
westerly rear of the site is bordered by a wooded strip ofland and the on-ramp to northbound State
Route 17. Access to the project site is provided via three driveways on Alberto Way.
The project site is developed with three, two-story wood frame multi-tenant office buildings with on-
grade parking and daylighted basement areas beneath the buildings. The existing buildings on the
site were constructed in the mid-1960s and comprise approximately 31,000 square feet. Existing
buildings on the site are 24 to 35 feet in height. Parking is currently provided with paved surface lots.
The site is relatively level and areas of landscaping are located throughout the site .
C. Purpose and Objectives
CEQA Guidelines section 15124 requires that the "Project Description" portion of a Draft EIR set
forth "[a] statement of the objectives sought by the project." The Draft EIR for the project identified
the following "project objectives."
• Redevelop the site by removing the now obsolete, aging structures and replacing them with
new, two-story Class A steel office buildings utilizing energy efficient, recycled and
sustainable building materials that meet the standards of Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED).
• Incorporate high-quality building architecture with design features that both blend with and
compliment the aesthetics, scale, architecture, and character of the surrounding land uses.
• Provide a building type that satisfies the needs, desires, and market demand for high-tech
office users in Class A office space (e.g. larger floor plates, operationally
sustainable/functional buildings , energy efficient systems, and onsite employee amenities).
• Provide for a redeveloped site that fully complies with all applicable General Plan Goals and
Policies, as well as applicable standards and guidelines established by the Municipal Code.
• Create an interactive pedestrian oriented space that is attractive to future employees, tenants,
and visitors to the site.
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• Retain and augment additional planting to the grove of trees along Los Gatos-Saratoga
Road and the freeway on-ramp.
• Through redevelopment of the site, create an opportunity for enhanced pedestrian and
bicycle connectivity to the existing Town network.
• Utilize building setbacks, landscaping and architectural treatments (materials, colors, and
surfaces) to minimize impacts to the surrounding neighborhoods.
III. Environmental Review Process and Project Approval
The Town distributed a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for a 30-day comment period from April29,
2016 to June 13, 2016 (see Draft EIR, Appendix A) thereby notifying responsible agencies, trustee
agencies , adjacent local agencies, transportation planning agencies, the public , and other interested
parties of the scoping period and giving them the opportunity to transmit their concerns and
comments on the scope and content of the Draft EIR.
On Apri129, 2016, the Town published the Draft EIR for the project, commencing a forty-five (45)
day public review period that ended on June 13, 2016 .
On August 5, 2016, the Town issued the proposed Final EIR for consideration by the Town's
Planning Commission.
On August 10, 2016, the Planning Commission considered the project. After hearing public
testimony and deliberating, the Commission approved the project.
lV. Record of Proceedings
In accordance with Public Resources Code section 21167.6 , subdivision (e), the record of
proceedings for the Town of Los Gatos' decision on the project includes the following documents :
• The April 2016 Draft EIR and its appendices ;
• The June 2016 Final EIR and its appendices;
• All documents cited or referenced in the Draft and Final EIRs;
• The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project;
• All fmdings and resolutions adopted by the Town of Los Gatos in connection with the
project and all documents cited or referred to therein ;
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• All reports, studies, memoranda, maps, staff reports, or other planning documents relating to
the Project prepared by the Town of Los Gatos relevant to the Town's compliance with the
requirements ofCEQA and the Town's action on the project ;
• All documents submitted to the Town by the applicant, by other public agencies or members
of the public in connection with the project, up through the close of the final public hearing
on project before the Planning Commission held on August 10 , 2016;
• Any minutes and/ or verbatim transcripts of public meetings and public hearings held by the
Town of Los Gatos in connection with the project;
• Any documentary or other evidence submitted to the Town of Los Gatos at such public
meetings and public hearings;
• Matters of common knowledge to the Town of Los Gatos , including, but not limited to
federal, state, and local laws and regulations;
• Town of Los Gatos 2020 General Plan;
• Town of Los Gatos 2020 General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report;
• Town of Los Gatos General Plan Update Background Report;
• Los Gatos Town Codes;
• Los Gatos Sustainability Plan;
• Any documents expressly cited in these findings , in addition to those cited above; and,
• Any other materials required for the record of proceedings by Public Resources Code section
21167.6, subdivision (e).
The documents constituting the record of proceedings are available for review by responsible
agencies and interested members of the public: from 8:00 a .m. to 1:00 p .m., Monday through
Friday, at the Los Gatos Community Development Department at 110 East Main Street; from 8:00
a .m . to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Town Clerk office at 110 East Main Street; and
during regular business hours, at the Town Library at 100 Villa Avenue. The custodian of these
documents is the Community Development Department. This information is provided in
compliance with Public Resources Code section 21081.6 .
The Town's decision makers have relied on all of the documents listed above in reaching their
decisions on the Project even if not every document was formally presented to the decision makers.
Without exception, any documents set forth above not found in the project files fall into one of two
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categories. Many of them reflect prior planning or legislative decisions of which the Town of Los
Gatos was aware in approving the project. (See City of Santa Cruz v. Local Agency Formation
Commission (1978) 76 Cal.App.3d 381 , 391-392; Dominey v. Department of Personnel Administration
(1988) 205 Cal.App.3d 729, 738, fn. 6.) Other documents influenced the expert advice provided to
the Town of Los Gatos staff or consultants, who then provided advice to the Planning Commission
as final decision makers. For that reason, such documents form part of the underlying factual basis
for the Town's decisions relating to approval of the project. (See Pub. Resources Code, § 21167.6,
subd. (e)(10); Browning-Ferris Industries v. City Council ofCity of S an Jose (1986) 181 Cal.App.3d 852,
866; Stanislaus Audubon Society, Inc. v. County of Stanislaus (1995) 33 Cal.App.4th 144, 153, 155.)
V. Findings Required Under CEQA
Public Resources Code section 21002 provides that "public agencies should not approve projects as
proposed if there are feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures available which will
substantially lessen the significant environmental effects of such projects[.]" The same statute
provides that the procedures required by CEQA "are intended to assist public agencies in
systematically identifying both the significant effects of projects and the feasible alternatives or
feasible mitigation measures which will avoid or substantially le ssen such significant effects."
Section 21002 goes on to provide that "in the event [that] specific economic, social, or other
conditions make infeasible such project alternatives or such mitigation measures, individual projects
may be approved in spite of one or more significant effects thereof."
The mandate and principles announced in Public Resources Code section 21002 are implemented,
in p art, through the requirement that agencies must adopt findings before approving projects for
which EIRs are required. This mandate to adopt fmdings is found in Public Resources Code section
21081, subdivision (a), and CEQA Guidelines section 15091, subdivision (a). Under these
provisions, for each significant environmental effect identified in an EIR for a project, the approving
agency must issue a written fmding reaching one or more of three permissible conclusions. The first
such finding is that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project
which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final
EIR. The second permissible fmding is that such changes or alterations are within the responsibility
and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding , and that such
changes have been adopted by, or can and should be adopted by, such other agency. The third
potential conclusion is that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations,
including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the
mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the final EIR (CEQA Guidelines, § 15091).
"[F]easible" means capable ofbeing accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period
of time, taking into account economic, environmental , social, legal, and technological factors."
(CEQA Guidelines, § 15364)
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Here, as set forth in Table A, CEQA Findings , the Planning Commission has adopted the first
permissible finding with respect to all significant effects identified in the EIR, concluding that all
such effects can be mitigated to less-than-significant levels. The Planning Commission therefore has
no need to consider the feasibility of any project alternatives. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21002; Laurel
Hills Homeowners Association v. City Council (1978) 83 Cal.App.3d 515, 521 (Laurel Hills); see also
Kings County Farm Bureau v. City of Hanford (1990) 221 Cal.App.3d 692, 730-731; and Laurel Heights
Improvement Association v. Regents of the University of California (1988) 47 Ca1.3d 376, 400-403.)
Under CEQA, where the significant impacts of a project cannot be avoided or substantially lessened,
either by mitigation measures or a project alternative, a public agency, after adopting proper
fmdings, may nevertheless approve the project if the agency first adopts a "statement of overriding
considerations" setting forth the specific reasons that the agency found the project's benefits
outweigh its unavoidable adverse environmental effects (CEQA Guidelines, § 15093; Pub.
Resources Code, § 21081, subd. (b)). Here, however, as noted above, the Town of Los Gatos has
identified and adopted fea sible mitigation measures that mitigate all significant environmental
impacts of the project to less-than-significant levels . Thus, just as the Town is not required to address
the feasibility of alternatives, the Town is also not required to adopt a Statement of Overriding
Considerations for the project .
The Town recognizes the Final EIR incorporates information obtained and produced after the Draft
EIR was completed, and that the Final EIR contains additions, clarifications, and modifications.
The Town has reviewed and considered the Final EIR and all of this information, and finds that the
Final EIR does not add significant new information to the Draft EIR that will require recirculation
of the EIR under CEQA. The new information added to the EIR does not involve a new significant
environmental impact, a substantial increase in the severity of an environmental impact, or a feasible
mitigation measure or alternative considerably different from others previously analyzed that the
project sponsor declines to adopt and that will clearly lessen the significant environmental impacts of
the project. No information indicates that the Draft EIR was inadequate or conclusory or that the
public was deprived of a meaningful opportunity to review and comment on the Draft EIR. Thus,
recirculation of the EIR is not required. The Town finds that the changes and modifications made to
the EIR after the Draft EIR was circulated for public review and comment do not individually or
collectively constitute significant new information as described in Public Resources Code section
21092.1 or the CEQA Guidelines section 15088.5 .
VI. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Subdivision (a) of Public Resources Code section 21081.6 requires lead agencies to "adopt a
reporting and mitigation monitoring program for the changes to the project which it has adopted or
made a condition of project approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the
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environment." For the project, the Town satisfied this obligation by preparing a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), which is included as Section 4 in the Final EIR. The
MMRP provides a list of all adopted project mitigation measures, identifies the parties responsible
for implementing such measures , and identifies the timing for implementation and monitoring of
each measure . The MMRP is being approved concurrently with the adoption of these Findings of
Fact.
VII. Significant Effects and Mitigation Measures
The Draft EIR identified a number of potentially significant environmental effects (or impacts)
caused or contributed to by the project. All of these effects can be mitigated to less than significa nt
levels through the adoption of feasible mitigation measures , all of which Town staff has determined
remain necessary , in unchanged form, for the project as approved. The project thus will not result in
any significant and unavoidable impacts. The Town of Los Gatos ' fmdings with respect to the
project 's significant and potentially significant effects and mitigation measures are set forth in the
table attached to these findings (Table A to CEQA Findings). The findings set forth in the table are
hereby incorporated herein by reference.
This table does not attempt to describe the full analysis of each environmental impact contained in
the Draft and Final EIRs. Instead, the table provides a summary description of each impact,
describes the applicable mitigation measures identified in the Draft EIR or Final EIR and adopted
by the Town of Los Gatos, and states the Town's findings on the significance of each impact after
imposition of the adopted mitigation measures . A full explanation of these environmental findings
and conclusions can be found in the Draft EIR and Final EIR, and these findings hereby incorporate
by reference the discussions and analyses in those documents supporting the Final EIR's
determinations regarding mitigation measures and the project's impacts and mitigation measures
designed to address those impacts . In making these findings, the Town of Los Gatos ratifies, adopts,
and incorporates into these fmdings the analyses and explanations in the Draft EIR and Final EIR,
and ratifies, adopts, and incorporates in these fmdings the determinations and conclusions of those
documents relating to environmental impacts and mitigation measures, except to the extent any such
determinations and conclusions are specifically and expressly modified by these findings.
VIII. References
EMC Planning Group. Final EIR 401-409 Alberto Way. June 2016.
EMC Planning Group. Draft EIR 401-409 Alberto Way. April2016.
Architectural Technologies. A Planning Application for 401-409 Alberto Way. February 2016.
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Table A. Table of Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and CEQA Findings
Environmental Mitigation Measure Significance Findings of Fact
Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigation
Mitigation)
Air Quality
Inconsistency with AQ-1 . Final plans for the proposed LTS Findings: Implementation of Mitigation Measures
Clean Air Plan (S) buildings on the site shall be amended to AQ-1 and AQ-2 will reduce this impact to a less-
include a requirement for low NOx than-significant level. Pursuant to Public Resources
heating systems to be installed in new Code Section 21081(a) and CEQA Guidelines
buildings on the site. Section 15091 (a), the Town of Los Gatos hereby
AQ-2. Final plans shall be amended to directs that this Mitigation Measure be adopted. The
include a requirement for the installation Town of Los Gatos, therefore, finds that changes or
of at least four electric charging stations alterations have been required in, or incorporated
prior to occupancy, with parking restricted into, the project that avoid the significant
to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, and environmental effects as identified in the EIR.
at least one handicapped space shall be Explanation: The project's site plan does not fully
provided with access to a charging station. address several of the control measure requirements
of the 2010 Clean Air Plan. Mitigation Measures
AQ-1 and AQ-2 require low NOx heating systems
and installation of electric charging stations, which
will implement the control measures lacking in the
project's site plan and will eliminate conflicts with
the 2010 Clean Air Plan.
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Impact After
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Mitigation)
(DEIR pp. 3-35 and 3-36)
Construction Dust AQ-3. The project contractor shall LTS Findings: Implementation of Mitigation Measure
Adjacent to Sensitive implement basic dust control measures at AQ-3 will reduce this impact to a less-than-
Receptors (S) all on-site and off-site locations where significant level. Pursuant to Public Resources Code
grading or excavation takes place . The Section 21081(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section
project contractor shall implement 15091 (a), the Town of Los Gatos hereby directs that
additional dust control measures at all on-this Mitigation Measure be adopted. The Town of
site and off-site locations where grading or Los Gatos, therefore, finds that changes or
excavation takes place within 200 feet of alterations have been required in, or incorporated
residential properties. into, the project that avoid the significant
Basic dust control measures: environmental effects as identified in the EIR.
a . All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking Explanation: Construction of the project will take
areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded place adjacent to existing residences to the project
areas, and unpaved access roads) shall be site and will result in dust emissions (particulate
watered two times per day; matter) that could affect residents in this area .
b. All haul trucks transporting soil, Mitigation Measure AQ-3 provides controls to limit
sand, or other loose material off-site shall dust from construction from being transported off-
site via wind erosion of unpaved surfaces or through be covered;
soils tracked-out onto paved roads where particulate
c. All visible mud or dirt track-out matter could enter the air through the motion of
onto adjacent public roads shall be passing cars and trucks . Thus, AQ-3 will reduce
removed using wet power vacuum street impacts related to construction dust to a less-than-
Environmental Mitigation Measure S ignificance Findings of Fact
Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigation
Mitigation)
sweepers at least once per day. The use of significant level.
dry power sweeping is prohibited; (DEIR, pp. 3-37-3-38 .)
d . All vehicle speeds on unpaved
roads shall be limited to 15 mph;
e . All roadways, driveways, and
sidewalks to be paved shall be completed
as soon as possible . Building pads shall be
laid as soon as possible after grading
unless seeding or soil binders are used;
and
f . The project contractor shall
designate a "disturbance coordinator"
responsible for responding to any local
complaints regarding dust complaints . The
project contractor will post a publicly
visible sign with a contact telephone
number for the disturbance coordinator.
The disturbance coordinator shall respond
and take correction action for any
complaint received w ith 48 hours . The Air
District's phone number shall also be
visible to ensure compliance with
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Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigation
Mitigation)
applicable regulations.
g. All excavation, grading, and/ or
demolition activities shall be suspended
when average wind speeds exceed 20
mph;
h. Vegetative ground cover (e .g., fast-
germinating native grass seed) shall be
planted in disturbed areas as soon as
possible and watered appropriately until
vegetation is established; and
1. Unpaved roads shall be treated
with a three to six inch compacted layer of
wood chips, mulch, or gravel.
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Biological Resources
Disturbance ofNesting BIO-I . If noise generation, ground LTS Findings: Implem entation ofMitigation Measure
Birds (PS) disturbance, vegetation removal, or other BIO-I will reduce this impact to a less-than-
construction activities begin during the significant level. Pursuant to Public Resources Code
nesting bird season (February 1 to August Section 21081(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section
31), or if construction activities are 15091 (a), the Town of Los Gatos hereby directs that
suspended for at least two weeks and this Mitigation Measure be adopted. The Town of
recommence during the nesting bird Los Gatos, therefore, finds that changes or
Environmental Mitigation Measure Significance Findings of Fact
Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigation
Mitigation)
season, then the project developer shall alterations have been required in, or incorporated
retain a qualified biologist to conduct a into, the project that avoid the significant
pre-construction survey for nesting birds. environmental effects as identified in the EIR.
The survey shall be performed within Explanation: Construction activities performed
suitable nesting habitat areas on and during nesting bird season could result in the direct
adjacent to the site to ensure that no active loss of nests, including eggs and young, or the
nests would be disturbed during project abandonment of an active nest. Mitigation Measure
implementation . This survey shall be BI0-1 provides measures to reduce direct and
conducted no more than two weeks prior indirect disturbance of active bird nests during
to the initiation of construction of the project, thus reducing impacts to
disturbance / construction activities . A nesting birds to a less-than-significant level.
report documenting survey results and (DEIR, p. 3-57.)
plan for active bird nest avoidance (if
needed) shall be completed by the
qualified biologist and submitted to the
Town of Los Gatos for review and
approval prior to disturbance and/ or
construction activities.
If no active bird nests are detected during
the survey, then project activities can
proceed as scheduled. However, if an
active bird nest of a native species is
Environmental Mitig ation Measure Significance Findings of Fact
Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigation
Mitigation)
detected during the survey, then a plan for
bird nest avoidance shall be prepared to
determine and clearly delineate an
appropriately-sized, temporary protective
buffer area around each active nest,
depending on the nesting bird species,
existing site conditions, and type of
proposed disturbance and/ or construction
activities. The protective buffer area I
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around an active bird nest is typically 75-
250 feet, determined at the discretion of
/
the qualified biologist and in compliance
with applicable project permits .
To ensure that no inadvertent impacts to
an active bird nest will occur, no
disturbance and/ or construction activities
shall occur within the protective buffer
area(s) until the juvenile birds have
fledged (left the nest), and there is no
evidence of a second attempt at nesting, as
determined by the qualified biologist.
Cultural Resources
Environmental Mitigation Measure Significance Findings of Fact
Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigation
Mitigation)
Disturbance of CR-1. Prior to the issuance of a grading LTS Findings: Implementation of Mitigation Measure
Archaeological permit, the project's grading plan shall CR-1 will reduce this impact to a less-than-
Resources (PS) indicate the requirement for a qualified significant level. Pursuant to Public Resources Code
archaeologist to be present at all times Section 21081(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section
during grading and excavation activities 15091 (a), the Town of Los Gatos hereby directs that
on the project site. If archaeological this Mitigation Measure be adopted. The Town of
resources are uncovered, work will not Los Gatos, therefore, finds that changes or
continue until the resources have been alterations have been required in, or incorporated
removed and/ or recorded. The Planning into, the project that avoid the significant
Division of the Community Development environmental effects as identified in the EIR.
Department shall be responsible for Explanation: Because unknown significant buried
ensuring the implementation of these archaeological! resources could be located on the
mitigation measures. Costs shall be the project site, and the project involves deep
responsibility of the developer( s). excavations, the potential exists for disturbance of
these resources during grading or excavation
activities. Mitigation Measure CR-1 will require
monitoring by a qualified archeologist during
grading and excavation and in the event of a
discovery of an archeological resource, work is to be
halted until the resource(s) have been removed
and/ or recovered. Thus, the potentially significant
impact to archaeological resources will be reduced to
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Mitigation)
a less-than-significant level.
(DEIR, pp. 3-72-3-73 .)
Disturbance ofHuman CR-2. If human remains are found during LTS Findings: Implementation of Mitigation Measure
Remains (PS) construction activities, no further CR-2 will reduce this impact to a less-than-
excavation or disturbance of the site or significant level. Pursuant to Public Resources Code
any nearby area reasonably suspected to Section 21081(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section
overlie adjacent human remains shall 15091 (a), the T own of Los Gatos h ereby directs that
occur until the archeological monitor and this mitigation measure be adopted. The Town of
the coroner of Santa Clara County are Los Gatos, therefore, finds that changes or I
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contacted. If it is determined that the alterations have been required in, or incorporated
remains are Native American , the coroner into, the project that avoid the significant I
shall contact the Native American environmental effects as identified in the EIR. I
Heritage Commission within 24 hours. Explanation: The project site is not known to I
The Native American Heritage contain human r emains, but excavation during I
Commission shall identify the person or construction of project improvements could result in
persons it believes to be the most likely disturbance of unknown human remains . Mitigation I
descendent (MLD) from the deceased Measure CR-2 requires that excavation or
Native American. The MLD may then disturbance of the site be halted if human remains
make recommendations to the landowner are found during construction activities until a
or the person responsible for the qualified archaeological monitor and coroner are
excavation work, for means of treating or contacted. Mitigation Measure CR-2 also includes
disposing of, with appropriate dignity , the specific requirements if the remains are determined
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Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigation
Mitigation)
human remains and associated grave to b e Native American including contacting the
goods as provided in Public Resources Native American Heritage Commission . Thus,
Code section 5097.98. The landowner or implementation Mitigation Measure CR-2 will
his authorized representative shall rebury reduce the potential impacts to human remains to a
the Native American human remains and less-than-significant level.
associated grave goods with appropriate (DEIR, pp. 3-73-3-74.)
dignity on the property in a location not
subject to further disturbance if: a) the
Native American Heritage Commission is
unable to identify a MLD or the MLD
failed to make a recommendation within
24 hours after being notified by the
commission; b) the descendent identified
fails to make a recommendation; or c) the
landowner or his authorized
representative rejects the recommendation
of the descendent, and the mediation by
the Native American Heritage
Commission fails to provide measures
acceptable to the landowner.
The Planning Division of the Community
Development Department shall be
Environmental Mitigation Measure Significance Findings of Fact
Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigation
Mitigation)
responsible for ensuring the
implementation of these mitigation
measures . Costs shall be the responsibility
of the developer(s)
Geology and Soils
Susceptibility to GE0-1. Prior to the approval ofbuilding LTS Findings: Implementation of Mitigation Measure
Seismic Ground permits for the project site, the applicant GE0-1 will reduce this impact to a less-than-
Shaking and shall be responsible for demonstrating to significant level. Pursuant to Public Resources Code
Liquefaction (PS) the approval of the Building Official that Section 21081(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section
proposed design plans are in conformance 15091 (a), the Town of Los Gatos hereby directs that
with all current California Building Code this Mitigation Measure be adopted. The Town of
standards and that all design measures and Los Gatos, therefore, finds that changes or
site preparation recommendations as alterations have been require d in, or incorporated
suggested in the project's geot echnical into, the project that avoid the significant
exploration report prepared by ENG EO environmental effects as identified in the EIR.
(2015) have been incorporated into the Explanation: Ground shaking from earthquakes
project's fmal design. could be very strong within the region and thus at
the project site . The project site is located in an area
identified in the General Plan EIR and the Seismic
Hazards Zone Map as a seismically-induced
liquefaction zone; thus, sufficiently strong seismic
Environmental Mitigation Measure Significance Findings of Fact
Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigation
Mitigation)
shaking could result in liquefaction . Building codes
and engineering standards have been developed to
address the forces to which buildings are subjected
during earthquakes, and buildings constructed in
accordance with these codes and standards should
withstand earthquakes without severe damage or
significant numbers of injuries or deaths. Mitigation
Measure GE0-1 requires the applicant to
demonstrative compliance with current California
Building Code Standards in addition to all
recommendations from the geotechnical report
prepared for the project, thus, reducing potential
impacts to a less-than-significant level.
(DEIR, pp. 3-80-3-81.)
Soil Instability due to GE0-1. Prior to the approval ofbuilding LTS Findings: Implementation of Mitigation Measure
Deep Excavations (PS) permits for the project site, the applicant GE0-1 will reduce this impact to a less-than-
shall be responsible for demonstrating to significant level. Pursuant to Public Resources Code
the approval of the Building Official that Section 21081(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section
proposed design plans are in conformance 15091 (a), the Town of Los Gatos hereby directs that
with all current California Building Code this Mitigation Measure be adopted. The Town of
standards and that all design measures and Los Gatos, therefore, finds that changes or
site preparation recommendations as alterations have been required in, or incorporated
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Mitigation)
suggested in the project's geotechnical into, the project that avoid the significant
exploration report prepared by ENG EO environmental effects as identified in the EIR.
(2015) have been incorporated into the Explanation: The project site is not located within,
project's fmal design. or near, a landslide hazard area, nor areas of other
known soil instability. However, due to the large
amount of excavation for the project there is the
potential for soil instability. Mitigation Measure
GE0-1 requires implementation ofthe project's
geotechnical report recommendations including
adequate drainage for retaining walls , backfill
specifications for wet sites, temporary shoring and
dewatering measures, etc. Implementation of these
measures during the construction and design process
will reduce potential impacts related to soil
instability to a less-than-significant level.
(DEIR, pp. 3-80-3-81.)
Susceptibility to GE0-1. Prior to the approval ofbuilding LTS Findings: Implementation of Mitigation Measure
Expansive Soils (S) permits for the project site, the applicant GE0-1 will reduce this impact to a less-than-
shall be respons ible for demonstrating to significant level. Pursuant to Public Resources Code
the approval of the Building Official that Section 21081(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section
proposed design plans are in conformance 15091 (a), the Town of Los Gatos hereby directs that
with all current California Building Code this Mitigation Measure be adopted. The Town of
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Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigation
Mitigation)
standards and that all design measures and Los Gatos, therefore, finds that changes or
site preparation recommendations as alterations have been required in, or incorporated
suggested in the project's geotechnical into, the project that avoid the significant
exploration report prepared by ENG EO environmental effects as identified in the EIR.
(2015) have been incorporated into the Explanation: Testing preformed during the project's
project's final design. geotechnical exploration indicated a moderate
expansive potential of project site soils. Mitigation
Measure GE0-1 requires implementation ofthe
project's geotechnical report recommendations
including adequate drainage for retaining walls,
backfill specifications for wet sites, temporary
shoring and dewatering measures , etc.
Implementation of these m easures during the
construction and design process of the project
reduces potential impacts related to expansive soils
to a less-than-significant level.
(DEIR, pp. 3-80-3-81.)
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Potential to Re le ase HAZ-l.Prior to any demolition activities LTS Findings: Implementation ofMitigation Measure
Hazardous Materials on the project site, an asbestos and lead-HAZ-1 will reduce this impact to a less-than-
into the Environment based paint survey shall be performed to significant level. Pursuant to Public Resources Code
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Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigation
Mitigation)
(PS) determine if any additional waste removal Section 2108l(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section
activities wou ld be required. T he selected 15091 (a), the Town of Los Gatos hereby directs that
project co ntractor shall implement all si te this Mitigation Measure be adopted. The Town of
specific measures and recommendations Los Gatos, therefore , finds that changes or
identified within the site's asbestos and alterations have been required in, or incorporated
lead-based survey. Compliance with the into, the project that avoid the significant
asbestos a n d lead-based paint survey environmental effects as identified in the EIR.
during site demolition activities shall be Explanation: The existing office buildings may
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the contain asbestos and/ or lead-based paint which
Town Engineer. could be released into the environment during
demolition. Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 requires an
asbestos and lead-based paint survey to be
completed prior to any demolition activities and, if
present, implementation of recommendations
contained therein, which will reduce potential
impacts related to the release of hazardous materials
to a less-than-significant level.
(DEIR, p. 3-105.)
Traffic and Transportation
Potential to Increase T-3 Off-site improvement p lans shall LTS Findings: Implementation of Mitigation Measure T-
Hazards due to Design show that parking on southbound Alberto 3 will reduce this impact to a less-than-significant
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Impact After
(Significance Before Mitigati on
Mitigation)
Features Based on Site Way between the two project driveways level. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
Access and Site shall be prohibited to ensure sight distance 2108l(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 (a),
Distance (S) is not obscured. the Town of Los Gatos hereby directs that this
Mitigation Measure be adopted. The Town of Los
Gatos, therefore, fmds that changes or alterations
have been required in, or incorporated into, the
project that avoid the significant environmental
effects as identified in the EIR.
Explanation: Parked vehicles block drivers' views at
the south exit-only driveway, thereby obstructing
visibility of southbound vehicles on Alberto Way,
and block drivers' views of northbound vehicles at
the north full-access driveway. Implementation of
Mitigation Measure T -3 will prohibit parking
between the two project driveways thereby reducing
potential hazards related to blocked drivers' visibility
to a less-than-significant level.
Notes: L TS -Less-Than-Significant PS = Potentially Significant S = Significant
Source: EMC Planning Group Inc. 2016
CONDIT IONS OF APPROVAL-August 10, 2016
401-409 Alberto Way
Architecture and Site Application S-15-056
Conditional Use Permit Application U-15-009
Environmental Impact Report EIR-16-001
Requesting approval to demolish three existing office buildings and construct two new,
two-story office buildings with underground parking on property zoned CH. APN 529-23-
018 .
APPLICANT: Shane Arters, LP Acquisitions, LLC
PROPERTY OWNER: CW A Realty
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Planning Div ision
1. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all of the conditions
of approval and in substantial compliance with the approved plans. Any changes or
modifications to the approved plans and/or business operation shall be approved by the
Community Development Director, DRC or the Planning Commission depending on the
scope of the changes.
2. EXPIRATION: The approval will expire two years from the approval date pursuant to
Section 29.20.320 of the Town Code, unless the approval has been vested .
3. SIGN PERMIT: A Sign Permit from the Los Gatos Community Development Department
must be obtained prior to any changes to existing signs or installation of new signs.
4. CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY: A Certificate ofUse and Occupancy from
the Los Gatos Community Development Department must be obtained prior to
commencement of use.
5. BUSINESS LICENSE: A business license from the Town of Los Gatos Finance
Department must be obtained prior to the commencement of any new or change of use.
6 . LAPSE FOR DISCONTINUANCE : If the activity for which the Conditional Use Permit
has been granted is discontinued for a period of one ( 1) year, the approval lapses pursuant
to Section 29 .20.340 of the Zoning Ordinance.
7. LEED CERTIFICATION: Prior to issuance ofbuilding permits and prior to final, the
applicant shall provide documents showing progress towards and completion of LEED
Silver certification.
8. OUTDOOR LIGHTING: Exterior lighting shall be kept to a minimum, and shall be down
directed fixtures that will not reflect or encroach onto adjacent properties. No flood lights
shall be used unless it can be demonstrated that they are needed for safety or security.
9 . GENERAL: All existing trees shown on the plan and trees required to remain or to be
planted are specific subjects of approval of this plan, and must remain on the site.
10. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: A Tree Removal Permit shall be obtained for any trees to be
removed, prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit.
11. ARBORIST REQUIREMENTS : The developer shall implement, at their cost, all
recommendations made by Deborah Ellis , identified in the Arborist's report dated
September 26, 2015, on file in the Community Development Department. A Compliance
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Memorandum shall be prepared by the applicant and submitted with the building permit
application detailing how the recommendations have or will be addressed. These
recommendations must be incorporated in the building permit plans, and completed prior to
issuance of a building permit where applicable.
12. TREE FENCING : Protective tree fencing and other protection measures shall be placed at
the drip line of existing trees prior to issuance of demolition and building permits and shall
remain through all phases of construction. Refer to tree fencing requirements and other
protection measures identified in the Arborist Reports prepared by Deborah Ellis dated
September 26, 2015, on file in the Community Development Department. Include a tree
protection plan with the construction plans.
13. TREE STAKING : All newly planted trees shall be double-staked using rubber tree ties.
14. WATER EFFECIENCY LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE: The final landscape plan shall
meet the Town of Los Gatos Water Conservation Ordinance or the State Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance, whichever is more restrictive. A review fee based on the current fee
schedule adopted by the Town Council is required when working landscape and irrigation
plans are submitted for review.
15 . LANDSCAPING: Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy all landscaped must be
complete.
16. STORY POLES: The story poles on the project site shall be removed within 30 days of
approval of the Architecture & Site application.
17 . SALVAGE OF BUILDING MATERIALS: Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit,
the developer shall provide the Community Development Director with written notice of
the company that will be recycling the building materials. All wood, metal , glass, and
aluminum materials generated from the demolished structure shall be deposited to a
company which will recycle the materials. Receipts from the company(s) accepting these
materials, noting the type and weight of materials, shall be submitted to the Town prior to
the Town's demolition inspection.
18. AIR QUALITY 1: Final plans for the proposed buildings on the site shall be amended to
include a requirement for low NOX heating systems to be installed in new buildings on the
site.
19. AIR QUALITY 2: Final plans shall be amended to include a requirement for the
installation of at least four electric charging stations prior to occupancy, with parking
restricted to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, and at least one handicapped space shall be
provided with access to a charging station.
20. AIR QUALITY 3 : The project contractor shall implement basic dust control measures at all
on-site and off-site locations where grading or excavation takes place. The project
contractor shall implement additional dust control measures at all on-site and off-site
locations where grading or excavation takes place within 200 feet of residential properties.
Basic dust control measures:
a . All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas , soil piles, graded areas, and
unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day;
b. All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be covered;
c. All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed using wet
power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power sweeping is
prohibited;
d. All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph;
e. All roadways , driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as
possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or
soil binders are used ; and
f. The project contractor shall designate a "disturbance coordinator" responsible for
responding to any local complaints regarding dust complaints. The project contractor
will post a publicly visible sign with a contact telephone number for the disturbance
coordinator. The disturbance coordinator shall respond and take correction action for
any complaint received with 48 hours . The Air District's phone number shall also be
visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
g . All excavation, grading, and/or demolition activities shall be suspended when average
wind speeds exceed 20 mph;
h. Vegetative ground cover (e.g., fast-germinating native grass seed) shall be planted in
disturbed areas as soon as possible and watered appropriately until vegetation is
es tablished; and
i. Unpaved roads shall be treated with a three to six inch compacted layer of wood chips,
mulch, or gravel.
21 . BIOLOGY 1: If noise generation, ground disturbance, vegetation removal , or other
construction activities begin during the nesting bird season (February 1 to August 31 ), or if
construction activities are suspended for at least two weeks and recommence during the
nesting bird season, then the project developer shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct a
pre-construction survey for nesting birds. The survey shall be performed within suitable
nesting habitat areas on and adjacent to the site to ensure that no active nests would be
disturbed during project implementation. This survey shall be conducted no more than two
weeks prior to the initiation of disturbance/construction activities . A report documenting
survey results and plan for acti ve bird nest avoidance (if needed) shall be completed by the
qualified biologist and submitted to the Town of Los Gatos for review and approval prior to
disturbance and/or construction activities.
If no active bird nests are detected during the survey, then project activities can proceed as
scheduled. However, if an active bird nest of a native species is detected during the survey,
then a plan for bird nest avoidance shall be prepared to determine and clearly delineate an
appropriately-sized, temporary protective buffer area around each active nest, depending on
the nesting bird species, existing site conditions, and type of proposed disturbance and/or
construction activities. The protective buffer area around an active bird nest is typically 75-
250 feet , determined at the discretion ofthe qualified biologist and in compliance with
applicable project permits.
To ensure that no inadvertent impacts to an active bird nest will occur, no disturbance
and/or construction activities shall occur within the protective buffer area(s) until the
juvenile birds have fledged (left the nest), and there is no evidence of a second attempt at
nesting, as determined by the qualified biologist.
22. CULTU RAL RESOURCES 1: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project's
grading plan shall indicate the requirement for a qualified archaeologist to be present at all
times during grading and excavation activities on the project site. If archaeological
resources are uncovered, work will not continue until the resources have been removed
and/or recorded. The Planning Division of the Community Development Department shall
be responsible for ensuring the implementation of these mitigation measures. Costs shall be
the responsibility of the developer(s).
23 . CULTURAL RESOURCES 2: Ifhuman remains are found during construction activities,
no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to
overlie adjacent human remains shall occur until the archeological monitor and the coroner
of Santa Clara County are contacted. If it is determined that the remains are Native
American, the coroner shall contact the Native American Heritage Commission within 24
hours. The Native American Heritage Commission shall identify the person or persons it
believes to be the most likely descendent (MLD) from the deceased Native American. The
MLD may then make recommendations to the landowner or the person responsible for the
excavation work, for means of treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human
remains and associated grave goods as provided in Public Resources Code section 5097.98.
The landowner or his authorized representative shall rebury the Native American human
remains and associated grave goods with appropriate dignity on the property in a location
not subject to further disturbance if: a) the Native American Heritage Commission is
unable to identify a MLD or the MLD failed to make a recommendation within 24 hours
after being notified by the commission; b) the descendent identified fails to make a
recommendation; or c) the landowner or his authorized representative rejects the
recommendation of the descendent, and the mediation by the Native American Heritage
Commission fails to provide measures acceptable to the landowner.
The Planning Division of the Community Development Department shall be responsible
for ensuring the implementation of these mitigation measures. Costs shall be the
responsibility of the developer( s ).
24. GEOLOGY & SOILS 1: Prior to the approval of building permits for the project si te, the
applicant shall be responsible for demonstrating to the approval of the Building Official
that proposed design plans are in conformance with all current California Building Code
standards and that all des ign measures and site preparation recommendations as suggested
in the project's geotechnical exploration report prepared by ENGEO (2015) have been
incorporated into the project's final design
25. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 1: Prior to any demolition activities on the
project site, an asbestos and lead-based paint survey shall be performed to determine if any
additional waste removal activities would be required. The selected project contractor shall
implement all site specific measures and recommendations identified within the site 's
asbestos and lead-based survey. Compliance with the asbestos and lead-based paint survey
during site demolition activities shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Town
Engineer.
26. TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC 1: Prior to the issuance of a building permit for
construction of the proposed project on the site, the applicant shall enter into a construction
agreement with the Town of Los Gatos to implement improvements for the restriping of
Alberto Way to include a dedicated right-tum lane and a shared left-through lane. Costs for
these improvements will be determined by the Town's traffic consultant.
27. TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC 2: Prior to the issuance of a building permit for
construction of the proposed project on the site, the applicant shall enter into a construction
agreement with the Town of Los Gatos to provide a bike box on Alberto Way at the
intersection with Los Gatos-Saratoga Road , as well as the detached sidewalks with a
landscape buffer on Alberto Way along the project site frontage , and on the north side of
Los Gatos-Saratoga Road between Alberto Way and the State Route 17 northbound on-
ramp.
28. TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC 3: Off-site improvement plans shall show that parking
on southbound Alberto Way between the two project driveways shall be prohibited to
ensure sight distance is not obscured.
29. TOWN INDEMNITY: Applicants are notified that Town Code Section 1.10.115 requires
that any applicant who receives a permit or entitlement from the Town shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the Town and its officials in any action brought by a third
party to overturn, set aside, or void the permit or entitlement. This requirement is a
condition of approval of all such permits and entitlements whether or not expressly set
forth in the approval, and may be secured to the satisfaction of the Town Attorney.
30. COMPLIANCE MEMORANDUM: A memorandum shall be prepared and submitted with
the building plans detailing how the Conditions of Approval will be addressed.
Building Division
31. PERMITS REQUIRED : A separate Building Permit will be required for the two level
Parking Garage podium structure and a separate Building Permit shall be required for each
office/commercial building. Separate permits are required for electrical, mechanical, and
plumbing work as necessary.
32. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: The Conditions of Approval must be blue-lined in full on
the second sheet of the construction plans. A Compliance Memorandum shall be prepared
and submitted with the building permit application detailing how the Conditions of
Approval will be addressed.
33. SIZE OF PLANS: Four sets of construction plans, size 24" x 36" minimum, 30" x 42"
maxtmum.
34. BUILDING & SUITE NUMBERS: Submit requests for new building addresses to the
Building Division prior to submitting for the building permit application process.
35. SOILS REPORT: A soils report, prepared to the satisfaction of the Building Official,
containing foundation and retaining wall design recommendations, shall be submitted with
the building permit application. This report shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer
specializing in soils mechanics.
36. DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS : Obtain Building Department Demolition Applications
and Bay Area Air Quality Management District Applications from the Building
Department Service Counter. Once the Demolition Forms have been completed, all
signatures obtained, and written verification from PG&E that all utilities have been
disconnected, return the completed Forms to the Building Department Service Counter
with the Air District's J# Certificate(s), PG&E verification, and three (3) sets of Site Plans
showing all existing structures, existing utility service lines such as water, sewer, and
PG&E. No demolition work shall be done without first obtaining a Permit from the Town.
37. SHORING: Shoring plans and calculations will be required for all excavations which
exceed four (4) feet in depth or which remove lateral support from any existing building,
adjacent property or the public right-of-way. Shoring plans and calculations shall be
prepared by a California licensed engineer and shall conform to Cal!OSHA regulations.
38. FOUNDATION INSPECTIONS: A pad certificate prepared by a licensed civil engineer or
land surveyor shall be submitted to the project building inspector at foundation inspection .
This certificate shall certify compliance with the recommendations as specified in the soils
report and that the building pad elevations and on-site retaining wall locations and
elevations have been prepared according to the approved plans. Horizontal and vertical
controls shall be set and certified by a licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer for the
following items:
a. Building pad elevation
b. Finish floor elevation
c. Foundation comer locations
d. Retaining Walls
39. TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE: All required California Title 24 Energy Compliance
Forms must be blue-lined (sticky-backed) onto a sheet of the pl ans.
40. BACKWATER VALVE : The scope of this project may require the installation of a
sanitary sewer backwater valve per Town Ordinance 6.50.025. Please provide information
on the plans if a backwater valve is required and the location of the installation. The Town
of Los Gatos Ordinance and West Valley Sanitation District (WVSD) requires backwater
valves on drainage piping serving fixtures that have flood level rims less than 12-inches
above the elevation of the next upstream manhole.
41 . FIRE ZONE: This project will require Class A Roof Assemblies.
42 . SPECIAL INSPECTIONS : When a special inspection is required by CBC Section 1704,
the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be
submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the building permit. The
Town Special Inspection form must be completely filled-out, signed by all requested
parties, and be blue-lined on the construction plans. Special Inspection forms are available
from the Building Division Service Counter or online at www.losgatosca.gov/building
43 . NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION STANDARDS SHEET: The Town standard Santa
Clara County Valley Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program Sheet (or Clean Bay
Sheet 24x36) shall be part of the plan submittal as the second or third page. The
specification sheet is available at the Building Division Service Counter for a fee of $2 or
at San Jose Blue Print for a fee.
44. NPDES-C.3 DATA FORMS: Copies ofthe NPDES C.3 Data Forms (updated based on the
final construction drawings) must be blue-lined in full onto the Plans. In the event that this
data differs significantly from any Planning approvals , the Town may require
recertification of the project's storm water treatment facilities prior to release of the
Building Permit.
45. GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS: This project must, at a minimum, be in compliance
with the Nonresidential Mandatory Measures of the current California Green Building
Standards Code (CGBSC) and all subsequent Amendments .
a. Bicycle Parking: Per CGBSC Section 5.106.4.1.1 provide twenty (20) permanently
anchored bicycle racks (= 5% of motorized vehicle parking) for short-term bicycle
parking or ten (1 0) two-bike capacity racks. Per CGBSC Section 5.1 06.4.2 provide
secure bicycle lockers for twenty (20) bicycles (= 5% of motorized vehicle parking).
Note: Providing showers, changing rooms, and clothes lockers in each building is a
voluntary amenity to be considered.
b. Designated Parking: Per CGBSC Section 5.1 06.5 .2 provide designated parking for
any combination of low-emitting, fuel-efficient, and carpool/van pool vehicles as
shown in Table 5 .1 06 .5.2 which equals 8% of the proposed parking or a minimum of
32 spaces .
c. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Per CGBSC Section 5.106.5 .3 , during
construction provide electric vehicle supply equipment and electrical components as
listed to facilitate the future installation of (or provide for during construction)
electric vehicle charging stations . Per CGBSC Table 5.1 06.5 .3.3 , 12 electric vehicle
charging stations spaces are required for this project or 3% of the total parking
spaces .
46. SITE ACCESSIBILITY: At least one accessible route within the boundary of the site shall
be provided from public transportation stops , accessible parking and accessible passenger
loading zones and public streets or sidewalks to the accessible building entrance that they
serve. The accessible route shall , to the maximum extent feasible, coincide with the route
for the general public. At least one accessible route shall connect all accessible buildings,
facilities, elements and spaces that are on the same site. If access is provided for
pedestrians from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated walkway, entrances to the buildings from
each tunnel or walkway must be accessible.
47 . ACCESSIBLE PARKING : The parking lots, as well as the parking structure, where
parking is provided for the public as clients, guests or employees, shall provide handicap
accessible parking. Accessible parking spaces serving a particular building shall be located
on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance.
In buildings with multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking
spaces shall be dispersed and located closest to the accessible entrances.
48 . APPROVALS REQUIRED: The project requires the following departments and agencies
approval before issuing a building permit:
a. Community Development/Planning Division: Jennifer Armer at (408) 399-5706
b . Engineering/Parks & Public Works Department: Mike Weisz at 395-5340
c. Santa Clara County Fire Department: (408) 378-4010
d . West Valley Sanitation District: (408) 378-2407
e . Bay Area Air Quality Management District: (415) 771-6000
f . Local School District: The Town will forward the paperwork to the appropriate
school district(s) for processing. A copy of the paid receipt is required prior to
permit issuance.
49. ADVISORY COMMENTS :
a. Allowable Area calculations shall be provided for each building per California
Building Code Chapter 5.
b . Per California Building Code Section 1027 .5 Exit Discharge Access to a public way,
from the Shared Courtyard Amenity Area, it appears that there will be difficulty
providing a direct and unobstructed access to the public way or the ability to provide
a safe dispersal area in compliance with the Exception requirements.
c. For the balconies, the occupant load will be calculated at 15 square feet per occupant.
Please consider dividing the balconies with permanent railings to limit the balcony
areas to less than 750 square feet in order to avoid the requirement for two compliant
exits in anticipation of unknown future tenant improvement layouts.
TO THE SATFISFATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS :
Engineering Division
50 . GENERAL: All public improvements shall be made according to the latest adopted Town
Standard Plans, Standard Specifications and Engineering Design Standards. All work shall
conform to the applicable Town ordinances. The adjacent public right-of-way shall be kept
clear of all job related dirt and debris at the end of the day. Dirt and debris shall not be
washed into storm drainage facilities. The storing of goods and materials on the sidewalk
and/or the street will not be allowed unless an encroachment permit is issued. The
developer's representative in charge shall be at the job site during all working hours .
Failure to maintain the public right-of-way according to this condition may result in the
Town performing the required maintenance at the developer's expense.
51. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all the conditions of
approvals listed below and in substantial compliance with the latest reviewed and approved
development plans. Any changes or modifications to the approved plans or conditions of
approvals shall be approved by the Town Engineer
52 . ENCROACHMENT PERMIT: All work in the public right-of-way will require a
Construction Encroachment Permit. All work over $5,000 will require construction
security. It is the responsibility of the applicant/developer to obtain any necessary
encroachment permits from affected agencies and private parties, including but not limited
to, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), SBC , Comcast, Santa Clara Valley Water District,
California Department of Transportation. Copies of any approvals or permits must be
submitted to the Town Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department
prior to releasing any permit.
53. PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTIONS: The Developer or his representative shall notify the
Engineering Inspector at least twenty-four (24) hours before starting any work pertaining to
on-site drainage facilities , grading or paving, and all work in the Town's right-of-way.
Failure to do so will result in rejection of work that went on without inspection.
54. RESTORATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: The Developer shall repair or replace
all existing improvements not designated for removal that are damaged or removed because
of the Developer's operations. Improvements such as, but not limited to: curbs, gutters,
sidewalks, driveways , signs, pavements, raised pavement markers , thermoplastic pav ement
markings, etc. shall be repaired and replaced to a condition equal to or better than the
original condition. Any new concrete shall be free of stamps, logos, names , graffiti, etc.
Any concrete identified that is displaying a stamp or equal shall be removed and replaced at
the Contractor's sole expense and no additional compensation shall be allowed therefore.
Existing improvement to be repaired or replaced shall be at the direction of the Engineering
Construction Inspector, and shall comply with all Title 24 Disabled Access provisions. The
Developer shall request a walk-through with the Engineering Construction Inspector before
the start of construction to verify existing conditions.
55. STREET/SIDEWALK CLOSURE: Any proposed blockage or partial closure of the street
and/or sidewalk requires an encroachment permit. Special provisions such as limitations on
works hours, protective enclosures, or other means to facilitate public access in a safe
manner may be required.
56 . PLAN CHECK FEES: Plan check fees shall be deposited with the Town prior to plan
review at the Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department.
57. INSPECTION FEES . Inspection fees shall be deposited with the Town prior to issuance of
any Permit.
58. PLANS AND STUDIES: All required plans and studies shall be prepared by a Registered
Professional Engineer in the State of California, and submitted to the Town Engineer for
review and approval.
59. GRADING PERMIT: A Grading Permit will be required for all site grading and drainage
work except for exemptions listed in Section 12.20.015 of the Town Grading Ordinance.
The grading permit application (with grading plans) shall be made to the Engineering
Division of the Parks and Public Works Department located at 41 Miles Avenue. The
grading plans shall include final grading, drainage, retaining wall location, driveway,
utilities and interim erosion control. Grading plans shall list earthwork quantitie s and a
table of existing and proposed impervious areas . Unless specifically allowed b y the
Director of Parks and Public Works, the grading permit will be issued co ncurrently with the
building permit. The grading permit is for work outside the building footprint(s). A
separate building permit, issued by the Building Department on E. Main Street is needed
for grading within the building footprint.
60. TREE REMOVAL: A tree removal permit is required prior to the issuance of a grading or
building permit, whichever comes first.
61. SURVEYING CONTROLS: Horizontal and vertical controls shall be set and certified by a
licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer qualified to practice land surveying, for the
following items:
a. Retaining wall: top of wall elevations and locations.
b . Toe and top of cut and fill slopes.
62. RETAINING WALLS: A building permit , issued by the Building Department at 110 E.
Main Street, may be required for onsite retaining walls. Onsite walls are not reviewed or
approved by the Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department.
63. GEOLOGY AND SOILS MITIGATION MEASURE: A geotechnical investigation shall
be conducted for the project to determine the surface and sub-surface conditions at the site
and to determine the potential for surface fault rupture on the site. The geotechnical study
shall provide recommendations for site grading as well as the design of foundations,
retaining walls, concrete slab-on-grade construction, excavation , drainage, on-site utility
trenching and pavement sections. All recommendations of the investigation shall be
incorporated into project plans.
64. SOILS REVIEW: The applicant's soils engineer shall review the final grading and drainage
plans to ensure that designs for foundations , retaining walls, site grading, and site drainage
are in accordance with their recommendations and the peer review comments. The
applicant's soils engineer's approval shall then be conveyed to the Town either by letter or
by signing the plans.
65. SOILS ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION: During construction, all
excavations and grading shall be inspected by the applicant's soils engineer prior to
placement of concrete and/or backfill so they can verify that the actual conditions are as
anticipated in the design-level geotechnical report, and recommend appropriate changes in
the recommendations contained in the report, if necessary. The results of the construction
observation and testing shall be documented in an "as-built" letter/report prepared by the
applicants' soils engineer and submitted to the Town before final release of any occupancy
permit is granted.
66. SOIL RECOMMENDATIONS: The project shall incorporate the geotechnical/geological
recommendations contained in the Geotechnical Exploration by ENGEO, In c., dated July
17, 2015, and any subsequently required report or addendum. Subsequent reports or
addendum are subject to peer review by the Town's consultant and costs shall be borne by
the applicant.
67. IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT: The applicant shall enter into an agreement to
construct public improvements that are part of the development in a form acceptable to the
Town in the amount of 100% (performance) and 100% (labor and materials) prior to
issuance of any permit. Applicant shall provide two (2) copies of documents verifying the
cost of the public improvements to the satisfaction of the Engineering Division of the Parks
& Public Works Department.
68. JOINT TRENCH PLANS: Joint trench plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Town
prior to recordation of a map. The joint trench plans shall include street and/or site lighting
and associated photometries. A letter shall be provided by PG&E stating that public street
light billing will by Rule LS2A, and that private lights shall be metered with billing to the
homeowners association. Pole numbers, assigned by PG&E, shall be clearly delineated on
the plans.
69. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: The following improvements shall be installed by the
developer. Plans for those improvements shall be prepared by a California registered civil
engineer, reviewed and approved by the Town, and guaranteed by contract, Faithful
Performance Security and Labor & Materials Security before the issuance of a building
permit or the recordation of a map. All improvements shall be constructed per Town
standards. The improvements must be completed and accepted by the Town before a
Certificate of Occupancy for any new building can be issued.
a. Alberto Way:
1. Install new curb, gutter, detached sidewalk with landscaped planting strip,
street lights, signing, striping, and storm drainage as directed by the Town
Engineer.
11 . Remove and replace the existing pavement section along the project frontage
with a traffic-appropriate engineered structural pavement section from
centerline to the lip of gutter on the project (west) side .
111. Provide a 2-inch grind and overlay from centerline to the east side of the
street/lip of gutter.
tv . Provide two (2) travel lanes exiting Alberto Way: an exclusive right-tum lane
and a shared left-thru lane.
v. Install a bike box on Alberto Way at the intersection with Los Gatos-Saratoga
Road.
VI. Install ADA-compliant curb ramps at the intersection of Alberto Way and Los
Gatos-Saratoga Road.
b. Los Gatos-Saratoga Road:
1. Install new curb , gutter, detached sidewalk with landscaped planting strip ,
street lights, signing, striping, and storm drainage as directed by the Town
Engineer.
11. Install ADA-compliant curb ramps on Los Gatos-Saratoga Road at the SR-17
northbound ramp.
111. Provide a 2-inch grind and overlay from the median island to the new lip of
gutter along the project frontage .
IV. Widen the north side of Los Gatos-Saratoga Road and remove & replace the
existing median island along eastbound Los Gatos-Saratoga Road to provide
for a future bike lane and a left-tum pocket, 200 feet in length, for .eastbound
Los-Gatos Saratoga Road traffic turning onto northbound Alberto Way.
70 . ON-STREET PARKING : On-street parking along the project's Alberto Way frontage
shall remain prohibited after the construction and installation of public improvements.
71. UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE DRAINAGE: Water from the underground
parking garage shall not be discharged onto the public street. The applicant shall design a
floor drainage system for the garage that collects all drainage and conveys runoff to the
sanitary sewer system, NOT the storm drain system.
72 . UTILITIES : The Developer shall install all new, relocated , or temporarily removed utility
services, including telephone, electric power and all other communications lines
underground , as required by Town Code Section 27.50 .015(b). All new utility services
shall be placed underground . Underground conduit shall be provided for cable television
service. Applicant is required to obtain approval of all proposed utility alignments from
any and all utility service providers before a Certificate of Occupancy for any new building
can be issued. The Town of Los Gatos does not approve or imply approval for final
alignment or design of these facilities .
73. DRIVEWAY APPROACH: The developer shall install two (2) Town standard commercial
driveway approaches. The new driveway approaches shall be constructed per Town
Standard Details and must be completed and accepted by the Town before a Certificate of
Occupancy for any new building can be issued . New concrete shall be free of stamps,
logos , names, graffiti, etc. Any concrete identified that is displaying a stamp or equal shall
be removed and replaced at the Contractor's sole expense and no additional compensation
shall be allowed therefore.
74. FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS (SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION): Applicant shall
upgrade existing traffic signal to current Town standards including, but not limited to , LED
signal indication, LED pedestrian signal indication, LED safety lighting, ADA compliant
pedestrian push buttons, 12" signal heads, Emtrac fire preemption device, video detection
system, service pedestal, and traffic signal interconnect, as applicable. The improvements
must be completed and accepted by the Town before a Certificate of Occupancy for any
new building can be issued.
75 . FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS (STREET LIGHTS): Replace existing street light fixture
with LED light fixture. Re-paint existing street light pole. The improvements must be
completed and accepted by the Town before a Certificate of Occupancy for any new
building can be issued.
76 . TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS (LOS GATOS-SARATOGAROAD/ALBERTOWAY
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT): Extend the left turn lane in eastbound Los Gatos-
Saratoga Road to 200 feet in length. Re-construct the median island and necessary
roadway configuration to accommodate the extended left turn lane and to provide for future
bike lane. Plans shall be prepared by developer's design consultants and submitted to Town
Engineer for approval prior to construction. Applicant is required to designate necessary
right of way for the required widening. The improvements must be completed and
accepted by the Town before a Certificate of Occupancy for any new building can be
issued.
77 . TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS (SIGNAL INTERCONNECT FROM ALBERTO WAY TO
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD): Install signal interconnect conduit from Alberto Way to the
existing empty conduit approximately 300 feet east of Alberto Way. Install new signal
interconnect cable in the new and existing conduits from Alberto Way/Los Gatos-Saratoga
Road to Los Gatos Boulevard/Los Gatos-Saratoga Road .
78 . TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN (TDM): The Applicant shall
prepare a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan for Town approval prior to the
issuance of a building permit. The TDM shall include a TDM coordinator, applicable
measures as bicycle facility provisions, transit passes and subsidies, carpool incentive,
reserved car share parking, guaranteed ride home, electrical car charging stations, etc., and
an annual monitoring report.
79 . STREET LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSPECTION FEES: Developer shall pay a
fee in the amount of $2,000.00 for the Town's inspection of street lights and traffic signal
related work installed by the developer. The fees shall be due at time of building permit
application.
80. SIGHT TRIANGLE AND TRAFFIC VIEW AREA : Any proposed improvements,
including but not limiting to monument signs, fence, trees and hedges , shall abide by Town
Code Sections 23 .10 .080, 26.10.065 , and 29.40.030.
81. TRAFFIC STUDY: Any development of land use that generates greater traffic impacts
than those assumed in the traffic study report may be required an updated traffic study in
accordance with Town's traffic impact policy.
82 . TRAFFIC IMP ACT MITIGATION FEE: The developer shall pay the project's
proportional share of transportation improvements needed to serve cumulative development
within the Town of Los Gatos. The fee amount will be based upon the Town Council
resolution in effect at the time the building permit is issued. The fee shall be paid before
issuance of a building permit. The traffic impact mitigation fee for this project using the
current fee schedule is estimated at $615,400.00. The final fee with credits for complete
street improvements along Los Gatos-Saratoga Road shall be calculated from the final
plans using the rate schedule in effect immediately prior to building permit issuance.
83 . CALTRANS: Prior to start of any work along or within Caltrans Rights-of-way and/or
easement, the developer shall obtain necessary encroachment permits for the proposed
work. Copy of approved encroachment permit is required to be submitted to Engineering
Department prior to permit issuance.
84. WVSD (West Valley Sanitation District): Sanitary sewer laterals are televised by West
Valley Sanitation District and approved by the Town of Los Gatos before they are used or
reused. A sanitary sewer clean-out is required for each property at the property line or
location specify by the Town.
85. SANITARY SEWER BACKWATER VALVE : Drainage piping serving fixtures which
have flood level rims less than twelve (12) inches (304.8 mm) above the elevation of the
next upstream manhole and/or flushing inlet cover at the public or private sewer system ·
serving such drainage piping shall be protected from backflow of sewage by installing an
approved type backwater valve. Fixtures above such elevation shall not discharge through
the backwater valve, unless first approved by the Building Official. The Town shall not
incur any liability or responsibility for damage resulting from a sewer overflow where the
property owner or other person has failed to install a backwater valve as defined in the
Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by the Town and maintain such device in a functional
operation condition. Evidence of West Sanitation Di strict's decision on whether a
backwater device is needed shall be provided prior to issuance of a building permit.
86. STORMW A TER MANAGEMENT: Construction activities including but not limited to
clearing, stockpiling, grading or excavation of land , which disturbs 1 acre or more which
are part of a larger common plan of development which disturbs less than I acre are
required to obtain coverage under the construction general permit with the State Water
Resources Control Board. You are required to provide proof ofWDID# and keep a current
copy of the storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) on the construction site and
shall be made available to the Town of Los Gatos Engineering and/or Building Department
upon request.
87. STORMWA TER DEVELOPMENT RUNOFF: All new development and redevelopment
projects are subject to the Stormwater development runoff requirements. Every applicant
shall submit a stormwater control plan and implement condition s of approval that reduce
stormwater pollutant discharges through the construction, operation and maintenance of
treatment measures and other appropriate source control and site design measures.
Increases in runoff vol ume and flows shall be managed in accordance with the
development runoff requirements
88 . LANDSCAPING: In finalizing the landscape plan for the biotreatment area, it is
recommended that the landscape architect ensure that the characteristics of the selected
plants are simi lar to those of the plants listed for use in bioretention areas in Appendix D of
the SCVURPPP C.3 Stormwater Handbook.
89. AGREEMENT FOR STORMW ATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS: The property owner shall enter
into an agreement with the Town for maintenance of the stormwater filtration devices
required to be installed on this project by Town's Stormwater Discharge Permit and all
current amendments or modifications. The agreement shall specify that certain routine
maintenance shall be performed by the property owner and shall specify device
maintenance reporting requirements. The agreement shall also specify routine inspection
requirements, permits and payment of fees. The agreement shall be recorded prior to
release of any occupancy permits.
90. TRAFF IC CONTROL PLAN: Traffic control plan is required and must be submitted and
approved prior to issuance of any work in the public right-of-way. This plan shall include,
but not be limited to , the following measures:
a. Construction activities shall be strategically timed and coordinated to minimize traffic
disruption for schools, residents, businesses, special events , and other projects in the
area. The schools located on the haul route shall be contacted to help with the
coordination of the trucking operation to minimize traffic disruption.
b. Flag persons shall be placed at locations necessary to control one-w ay traffic flow.
All flag persons shall have the capability of communicating with each other to
coordinate the operation.
c. Prior to construction, advance notification of all affected residents and emergency
services shall be made regarding one-way operation, specifying dates and hours of
operation.
91. CONSTRUCTION STREET PARKING: No vehicle having a manufacture 's rated gross
vehicle weight exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds shall be allowed to park on the
portion of a street which abuts property in a residential zone without prior to approval from
the Town Engineer.
92. HAULING OF SOIL: Hauling of soil on or off-site shall not occur during the morning or
evening peak periods (between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m . and between 4:00 p .m. and 6:00
p.m .). Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall work with the Town
Building and Engineering Division Inspectors to devise a traffic control plan to ensure safe
and efficient traffic flow under periods when soil is hauled on or off the project site. This
may include, but is not limited to provisions for the developer/owner to place construction
notification signs noting the dates and time of construction and hauling activities, or
providing additional traffic control. Coordination with other significant projects in the area
may also be required.
93. CONSTRUCTION NOISE: Between the hours of 8:00a.m. to 8:00 p.m., weekdays and
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekends and holidays , construction, alteration or repair activities
shall be allowed. No individual piece of equipment shall produce a noise level exceeding
eighty-five (85) dBA at twenty-five (25) feet from the source. If the device is located
within a structure on the property, the measurement shall be made at distances as close to
twenty-five (25) feet from the device as possible. The noi se level at any point outside of
the property plane shall not exceed eighty-five (85) dBA.
94. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN: Prior to the issuance of any permits, the
Applicant shall submit a construction management plan that shall incorporate at a
minimum the Earth Movement Plan, Traffic Control Plan, Project Schedule, site security
fencing, employee parking, construction staging area, materials storage area(s),
construction trailer(s), concrete washout(s) and proposed outhouse locations.
95. EROSION CONTROL: Interim and final erosion control plans shall be prepared and
submitted to the Engineering Department of the Parks & Public Works Department. A
Notice of Intent (NOI) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be
submitted to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board for projects
disturbing more than one acre. A maximum of two weeks is allowed between clearing of an
area and stabilizing/building on an area if grading is allowed during the rainy season.
Interim erosion control measures, to be carried out during construction and before
installation of the final landscaping shall be included. Interim erosion control method shall
include, but are not limited to: silt fences , fiber rolls (with locations and details), erosion
control blankets, Town standard seeding specification, filter berms, check dams, retention
basins, etc. Provide erosion control measures as needed to protect downstream water
quality during winter months. The grading, drainage, erosion control plans and SWPPP
shall be in compliance with applicable measures contained in the amended provisions C.3
and C.14 of most current Santa Clara County NPDES MRP Permit. Monitoring for erosion
and sediment control is required and shall be performed by the QSD or QSP as required by
the Construction General Permit. Stormwater samples are required for all discharge
locations and projects may not exceed limits set forth by the Construction General Permit
Numeric Action Levels and/or Numeric Effluent Levels. A Rain Event Action Plan is
required when there is a 50% or greater forecast of rain within the 48 hours, by the
National Weather Service or whenever rain is imminent. The QSD or QSP must print and
save records of the precipitation forecast for the project location area from
(http://www.srh.noaa.gov/forecast) and must accompany monitoring reports and sampling
test data. A Rain gauge is required on site. The Town of Los Gatos Engineering and
Building Department will conduct periodic NPDES inspections of the site throughout the
recognized storm season to verify compliance with the Construction General Permit and
Stormwater ordinances and regulations.
96. DUST CONTROL: Blowing dust shall be reduced by timing construction activities so that
paving and building construction begin as soon as possible after completion of grading, and
by landscaping disturbed soils as soon as possible. Further, water trucks shall be present
and in use at the construction site. All portions of the site subject to blowing dust shall be
watered as often as deemed necessary by the Town, or a minimum of three times daily, or
apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas, and staging
areas at construction sites in order to insure proper control of blowing dust for the duration
of the project. Watering on public streets shall not occur. Streets will be cleaned by street
sweepers or by hand as often as deemed necessary by the Town Engineer, or at least once a
day. Watering associated with on-site construction activity shall take place between the
hours · of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and shall include at least one late-afternoon watering to
minimize the effects of blowing dust. All public streets soiled or littered due to this
construction activity shall be cleaned and swept on a daily basis during the workweek to
the satisfaction of the Town. Demolition or earthwork activities shall be halted when wind
speeds (instantaneous gusts) exceed 25 MPH . All trucks hauling soil, sand, or other loose
debris shall be covered.
97. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: All construction shall conform to the latest
requirements of the CASQA Stormwater Best Management Practices Handbooks for
Construction Activities and New Development and Redevelopment, the Town's grading
and erosion control ordinance, and other generally accepted engineering practices for
erosion control as required by the Town Engineer when undertaking construction activities.
98. SITE DRAINAGE: Rainwater leaders shall be discharged to splash blocks. No through
curb drains will be allowed. Any storm drain inlets (public or private) directly connected
to public storm system shall be stenciled/signed with appropriate "NO DUMPING-Flows
to Bay" NPDES required language. On-site drainage systems for all projects shall include
one of the alternatives included in section C.3 .i of the Municipal Regional NPDES Permit.
These include storm water reuse via cisterns or rain barrels , directing runoff from
impervious surfaces to vegetated areas and use of permeable surfaces. If dry wells are to
be used they shall be placed 10' minimum from adjacent property line and/or right of way.
99. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING: Good housekeeping practices shall be observed at all times
during the course of construction. All construction shall be diligently supervised by a
person or persons authorized to do so at all times during working hours . The storing of
goods and/or materials on the sidewalk and/or the street will not be allowed unless an
encroachment permit is issued by the Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works
Department. The adjacent public right-of-way shall be kept clear of all job related dirt and
debris at the end of the day. Dirt and debris shall not be washed into storm drainage
facilities. The storing of goods and materials on the sidewalk and/or the street will not be
allowed unless an encroachment permit is issued . The developer's representative in charge
shall be at the job site during all working hours. Failure to maintain the public right-of-way
according to this condition may result in the Town performing the required maintenance at
the developer's expense.
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LP ACQ!JIS ITIO NS
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
July 23, 2015
REVISED October 5, 2015
REVISED February 10, 2016
REVISED July 13, 2016
Ms . Kendra Burch , Chair
Los Gatos Planning Commission
Town of Los Gatos
110 E. Main Street
Lo s Gatos, CA 95030
RE : Letter of Justification
Dear Ms. Burch:
Included in this letter is the justification for the efforts of LP Acquisitions to redevelop the 2.15-acre site
known as 401-405 Alberto Way (APN 529-23 -018), located at the northwest corner of Los Gatos-
Saratoga Road (Highway 9) and Alberto Way. Our Ju stification Letter includes the response to the
comments we received at both the Conceptual Development Advisory Committee ("CDAC") review, as
well as the Town Staff comments received during the Technical Project Review meetings held on August
19, 2015, October 28, 2015 and March 16, 2016. Particular emphasis has been afforded to describe the
manner in which our project complie s with the Town's 2020 General Plan, as well as the Sustainability
Pl an (2012).
Our proposed project includes the demolition of the three, three-story, wood-framed office structures
(-30,000 square feet), as well as all appurtenant site improvements and replacement with two new,
steel frame, 2-story buildings totaling 91,965 square feet. Parking for employees and visitors w ill be
provided on two levels of underground parking (383 subterranean parking spaces) and seven (7) surface
parking spaces. Site development would include an onsite employee amenity area, visitor parking, new
landscaping and a variety of energy efficient and sustainable interior and exterior building elements . As
described in the paragraphs that follow, development of the site will fully comply with all applicable
Town General Plan Goals and Policie s, as well as applicable standards and guid elines established by the
Municipal Code .
The designed building land coverage is 49.6%, below the 50 % land coverage allowed by the Mixed-Use
Commercial Land Use Designation (2020 General Plan). The building height also complies with the
Mixed-Use Commercial Land Use Des ignation as well as the Municipal Code Section 29 .10.090 which
addresses height limits and exceptions to such building height limits since the Project is consistent with
that section. As you know, Municipal Code Section 29.10.090 allows exceptions to the height
re strictions; therefore, this Municipal Code Section allows towers, spires, and similar architectural
features to exceed the 35 -foot height limit provided those areas are inaccessible to human activity or
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storage. Consistent with Section 29.10.090, the building entry feature will be closed off at the second
floor ceiling such that the feature will neither be accessible, habitable nor visible from the interior of the
building. Thus, tenants in the buildings will be unable to access or use the feature from inside the
building and the building entry feature would qualify for the exception to the 35-foot height limitation.
The building use will be dedicated to professional office use. Hours of operation will generally be from
7am to 6pm. Given the proposed building square footage, we anticipate no more than 1 employee per
250 sf of u sa ble space on site at any given time. Because the tenant mix has not been finalized, office
hour shift details are not currently available; however, given the types of professional office space users
we are targeting, we expect the hours of operation, including any employee shifts would be limited
between 7am to 6pm.
Site development would require demolition of all existing site improvements.
The proj ect neither proposes nor requires a General Plan Amendment and Planned Development. The
project complies with the Zoning for the property in all respects. The project does not require any
variance or exception to any rule, code or regulation and meets all requirements for the zoning code
related to lot coverage, set-back, heights and other requirement of the zone. This request is for approval
of a Cond itional Use Permit (required by Town Code) and Architecture and Site Application materials
(attached), which are required for the construction ofthe buildings.
Background:
LP Acquisi tions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lamb Partners, which ha s developed over 800,000
square feet of commercial and office buildings in Santa Clara County since 1998. We have taken great
interest in the We st Valley Class A office Market, specifica lly Lo s Gato s. Our goal is to provide quality
commercial proj ects to neutralize the very low vacancy rates and high demand for Class A office space in
the Lo s Gatos area. Our proposed proj ec t is consistent with the Town's objective of promoting
economic vitality and busine ss diver sity in Los Gatos.
Initially, we met with Town Planning Staff and various CDAC Committee Members to better understand
the site zon ing and use s which might be se nsitive to current Town condition s. During our CDAC
meeting, the Committee Members provided valuabl e feedback on the following four (4) areas r elated to
compatibility with the Los Gatos 2020 General Plan and Zoning: Traffic, Building Height and Size,
Transportation Demand Management Plan , and Community Outreach . We took great care in discuss ing
these item s with the Committee Members and w e have provided details below to address their
concerns.
In addition to these initial meetings, during the la st 16 months we have succe ss fully completed our due
diligence proces s, engaged the Town Planning Staff and Public Works in three (3) technical review
meetings to address Staff comments. We have met with variou s Planning and Public Works Staff and a
couple of the Town's key planning review consultants (including Larry Cannon, Town Con sulting
Architect). The purpose of these meetings were to clarify and confirm the proposed architectural
concepts and treatment of offsite conditions and to address spec ific technica l concerns.
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Lastly we rece ntly p arti cipat ed in a k ick -o ff m eeting orga nize d by Town Pl ann ing Staff fo r t he initiation
o f the California Environm ental Quality Act (CEQA) Revi ew p ro ce ss. Thoug h our project does not trigger
preparation of a full En v ironm ental Impac t Repo rt (EIR), we vo lunta r ily ag r eed to preparatio n of an EIR
w ith t he int ent of provid ing the co mmunity w ith an oppo rtun it y to r evi e w a m ore ri gorou s and
com pre he nsive en vironmental assess m e nt of our propose d proj ec t th an w o uld othe r w ise b e prepar ed .
The project does not result i n any significant environmental impacts. The City's Draft Environmental
Impact Report further confirmed that the project would not result in any significant environmental
impacts. Nonetheless, we voluntarily agreed to include the handful of additional mitigati ng features
identified in the Draft EIR in order to further lessen the already less-than-significant environmental
impacts. Moreover, even though the p r oject would not cause any significant environmental impacts,
the Draft EIR cons idered alternatives to the Proposed Project. In this regard, the Town went above
and beyond CEQA's requ irement to identify alternatives that would avoid or substantially lessen
environmental impacts because the project would not cause any significant impacts to begin with.
Nonetheless, although the Draft EIR alternatives would not "feasibly attain" most of the basic
objectives of the project, we appreciate the Town's interest in providing the alternatives analysis for
informational purposes so that the public and decision makers can be fully informed about the
consequences of the project and our efforts to design an office development that is compatible with
the surrounding land uses.
All of the information below was requested by CDAC m embers and we have taken great care to show
that we are in compliance with the Los Gatos General Plan 2020. We conclude this letter with a
discussion of the benefits to the community.
Office Market Research Statistics for Los Gatos:
• Th e size of t h e co mmercial office m arket in Lo s Gatos is approximate ly 1,61 7,800 squ ar e feet, of
whic h 65 5,340 squ a re f eet is Cla ss A Off ice .
• Th e cu rrent Cl as s A vaca ncy i n the W es t Valley i s 10.44%.
• Th e cu r r ent Class A vac ancy in Lo s Ga t os is 2.64 %.
• Below is t he hi st o ri ca l vaca ncy r at e f o r Los Ga t os fro m January 2011 t o prese nt
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Project Compatibility with the los Gatos 2020 General Plan and Zoning:
• land Use:
Th e propose d project ha s b ee n des igned in co nformance with the Town of Los Gatos Zoning
r equireme nts. Propo se d site cove rag e, height limitations and parking requirements all meet the
Town zoning req uirem ents. W e are re questin g no special considerations , variances, exceptions
or am e ndme nts as part of this application.
Specific applicable goal s/po licies in the 2020 Gen era l Pl an in cl ude:
LU-1.2 Ensure t hat new d eve lopm en t prese rves and promotes existing commerci al cente r s
consistent with the maintenance of a small-town atmosphere and ima ge .
LU -1.4 lnfill projects shall be designed in co ntext wit h th e neighborhood and su rrou nding
zoning with re spec t t o the ex isting sca le and character of surrounding structures, and sh ould
bl end rather t han compete with the established characte r of the area.
LU-1.8 Comm ercia l development of any type (office, retail, research and deve lop ment, etc.)
shall be designed in kee ping with the small -town c hara ct er of Los Gato s.
• Community Design Element:
Th e ex isting buildings on the site were constructed in the mid 196 0's and have outlived their
usefu ln ess in terms of energy efficien cy and sustainability, and they do not meet the curre nt
bu ilding code requirements for se i smic safety and access ibility. The proposed project will bring
to the are a new state of the art Cla ss A office buildings, incorporating r ecycle d and susta i na bl e
building materials and ene rg y efficient operational systems . The architecture has util ized
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building materials, exterior finishe s and design fea t ures that compliment not only the
surrounding land uses, but draw from the architect ure of the Town's most recognizable and
important buildings. The stone veneer and canopy incorporated into the first floor h elps to
ground th e buildings and break up th e height of th e structures. The se cond floor provides
functio na l balconie s and natural/earth-toned building materials and colors allowing for a
sea mless blend with th e buildings' surroundings. The se architectural features as well as the clay
roof tile with saw-cut wood rafters are consistent with the architectural features and character
found in other nearby commercial and reside ntial structures . The Hotel Lo s Gatos (210 E. Main
St .) and both Palo Alto M edical Found ation buildings loca ted at 15400 Los Gatos Blvd and 15720
Winchest e r Blvd are exa mples of this architectural sty le.
Importantly, the buildings have be en set back to the rear of th e site, opening th e front of the
site to an area of enriched land scaping, pedestrian activity and employee u se. By providing
underground parkin g, visitor parking on the street level is kept to a minimum, further enhancing
the pedestrian experience as compared to existing conditions .
To respond to Town Staff comments, and in respect of our immediate property owners and
businesses, a Shadow St udy was prepared as part of this resubmittal , plea se refer to Sheet
A3.32 . Ba sed on the shade and shadow analysis, no impacts to adjacent property owners
would result.
As a res ult of the attention we hav e afforded to th ese high quality desig n elements , th e
proposed arch itectu r e will r es pect the sm all town feel desired by the Tow n through a
combination of build i ng articulation, sca l e and building se tbacks, and landscape treatments.
(Refer to Sheet s A1 .01, A3.01, A3.02, A3.11a, A3 .11b, L0.1, and L0 .2 ).
Re development of this site will also provide a mo r e d es irabl e building type needed to attract
and retain tod ay's high tech and profess ional office u sers (i.e. larger f loor plates, operationally
susta inable/function al buildings, energy efficient systems and onsite employee amenities). 98%
of the parking for th e project will be b elow grade lea vin g more of the si te available for
land scape, open space and employee amenity/leisure space . Site lighting will be large ly
accomplished with ba llard pedestrian lights, wall sc onces, and soffit lighting, there by meeting
the night-l ig hting safety needs and minimizing lighting impacts to the neighboring sites. Our goa l
is to create an in t era ctive pedestrian orie ntated space that is attractive to future employees and
visitors to the site.
Specific applica bl e goals/policies in t h e 2020 General Plan includ e:
CD -1 Pre serve and enhance Lo s Gatos' character throug h exceptional community de sign .
CD -1.1 Building elements shall be in conformance with those traditionally in the
neighborhood .
CD-1.2 New stru ctures, r emodels, land sca pes and hardscapes shall be d esig ne d to
harmonize an d blend with the sca le and rhythm of the neighborhoo d and
natural fea t ures in the area.
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CD-1.3 Buildings, landscapes, and har ds capes shall follow the natural cont ours of the
property.
CD -1.4 Development on all elevations shall be of h igh equality de sign and construction,
a positive addition to and compatible with the Town's ambiance. Develo pme nt
shalf enhance the character and unique identity of ex isting comme rci al and/or
re sidential neighbo rhoods.
CD -2 To limit the intensity of new develop ment to a level that is cons istent with surrounding
developm ent and with the Town at large.
CD -3 To r equ ire utilities, landscaping and streetsca pe s to contribute to Los Gatos' high-
qualit y character.
CD -3.2 Street and structural lighting shalf be required to minimize its visual
impacts by preventing glare, limiting the amount of light that falls on
neighboring properties, and avoiding light pollution of the night sky.
CD -3.4 En co urage the use of land scapi ng such as trees , large shru bs, and
trell ise d vines to m itigate the effects of building mass, lower noise, and
r ed uce heat generation.
CD -3.5 All lands cap in g shall be carefully reviewed to e nsure that it is
aesthetically pleasing, compatible with its neighborhood and natural
environment, and water conserving.
CD -3.7 Roof mounted m echanica l equipmen t shall be screen ed and such
scree ning sha ll be co nside red as part of the structure for height
limitations.
CD-4 To preserve existing trees, natural veg etation, n atural t opography, ri pa ri an corridors
and wildlife h abitat s, and promote high quality, well design ed, envi r onmentally
sensitive, an d dive r se la nd scaping in new and existing development s.
CD-4.5 New development shall promote visual cont inuity through tree p lanting,
cons ist ent use o f low shrubs and ground cover.
CD -16 Promote and protect view sheds and sce ni c resources.
• Transportation Element:
Th e property is ideally locate d for in gress/egress to Los Gatos-Sa ra toga Road and Highway 17,
with the northbound on -ramp to Highway 17 adjacent to the site . Hexagon has performed a full
traffic impact study (TIA) with direc tion from Lo s Gatos Publ ic Works f o r the proposed project.
Br iefly, the report presents the followin g concl usion s:
• During the daily AM and PM pe ak-hou r , trips gene r at ed by the propose d project had no
sig nificant impact ~n traffic operations. The r eport conclu des that no mitigation
improvements are n ee ded at the intersec tions studied in the traffic ana lysis.
• Speci fic all y, in side the am/pm peak timefram es, all intersections stud ied would ope rate
at acceptable leve ls of service under all studied scenario s.
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• As stated in the Hexagon Report, though the proposed project does not trigger any
CEQA-related impacts, it is noted that the intersections on Lo s Gatos-Saratoga Road at
Santa Cruz Avenue and at University Avenue experience longer queues and delays on
certa in LOS calculations indicated. Thus, the proposed project includes certain roadway
improvements to help alleviate existing operational delays. These improvements are
identified and shown on Figure 12 which is attached to this letter.
With the addition of these few improvements and overall design of the proposed proj ect, the intent of
the following goals/policies of the 2020 General Plan would be met.
Specific applicable goals/policies in the 2020 General Plan include :
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New development sha ll minimize the number of driveway openings and curb
cuts.
Street improvements suc h as cu rb cuts, sidewalks, bus stop turnouts, bu s
shelters, light poles, traffic sig nals, benches, and trash container shall be
planned as an integral part of development projects to ensure safe movement
of people and vehicle s and minimize disruption to the streetscape.
To prevent and mitigate traffic impacts from new development {all policies
under Goal TRA-3).
To ensure that Lo s Gatos streets are safe for all users, including drivers, cyclists
and pedestrians.
Require development proposals to includ e amenities that encourage alternate
forms of transportation that reduce pollution or traffic congestion as a benefit
to the community {e.g. bicycle lockers/ra cks, showers, dedicated van-pool or
car-pool parking areas, dedicated shuttle services, innovative bus shelter
designs).
To provide adequate parking for existing and proposed uses, and to minimize
impacts on surrounding reside ntial neig hborhoo ds.
Require adequate parking in commercial area s so as not to impact or affect
adjacen t re siden tial properties.
• Environmental and Sustainability Element:
The project will promote the appropriate use of local , native plants in its landscaping. It will
promote the efficient use of water, and will minimize the amount of storm water runoff.
Developm ent of the proposed project would include low-water use landscape and plant
materials to control sun and wind exposu re, and to provide employee amenity spaces that are
both functi onal and aesthetica lly inviting. The co re and she ll of the office structure would be
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designed with the goal of achieving the standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) certification based on current LEED standards.
Specific applicable goals/policies in the 2020 General Plan include :
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ENV-6
ENV-9
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To preserve and protect native plants and plant communiti es in the Town, and
promote the appropriate use of local, native plants in habitat restoration and
landscaping.
To protect and preserve watersheds and water quality.
To conserve the wate r resources of the Town and promote the efficie nt use of
water to en sure an adequate support of the Town's plant and wildlife
populations as well as human populations.
To mini mize the amount of storm water runoff, as well as to protect and
improve the water qual ity of runoff.
To promote recycling and reus e as well as reduct ion in demand .
To cons erve th e air re sources of the Town and maintain and improve acceptable
air quality in Lo s Gatos.
To promote a sustainable community that protects environmental resources
and the climate to prevent negative impacts to future generations.
To reduce overall greenhou se ga s (GHG) emi ss ions to 1990 levels by 2020.
To promote green buildings that minimize con sumption of energy and natural
re sources
• Los Gatos Sustainability Plan (2012):
Sustainability measures including energy efficiency and alternative transportation facilities will
be provided in accordance with Lo s Gatos standards . The framework for solar energy and solar
hot water systems installation will be provided and fixtures will be chosen according to
efficiency requirements. The project will be designed to meet Cal Green standard s and go
beyond the Town's requirements to attain LEED gold certification.
Additional measures from the Los Gato s Sustainability Plan addressed by the project include
support for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit facilities and programs such as a f ixed route
shuttle, school pool program and a vehicle circulation, parking and idling reduction program .
The development includes solar orientation and solar ready features to promote renewable
energy generation. Energy efficiency features such as programmable thermostats, energy -
efficient indoor and outdoor appliances and lighting are also included . The project will meet
water use and efficiency requirements to include water efficiency retrofits and water
conservation pricing. A thorough Construction Waste Management plan will address
con struction waste diversion from the project and promote salvaged, recycled-content and local
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construction materials. The wide array and level of sustainability measures included in the
proposed project would meet the full intent of the applicable goals/policies in the 2012
Sustainability Plan as noted below.
Specific applicable goals/policies in the 2012 Sustainability Plan include:
TR-1 Support for Pedestrians, Bicyclists and Transit. Promote walking, bicycling, and transit
through the following:
a. Require all new buildings, excluding single-family homes, to include a principal functional
entry that faces a public space such as a street, square, park, paseo or plaza, in addition to
any entrance from a parking lot, to encourage pedestrian foot traffic.
b. Require new projects, excluding single-family homes, to include pedestrian or bicycle
through-connections to existing sidewalks and existing or future bicycle facilities, unless
prohibited by topographical conditions.
c. Seek grant funding to establish a Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Program to increase more
student walking and biking trips.
d. Design and implement affordable traffic-calming measures on specific streets to dissuade
Highway 17 cut-through traffic and attract pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
e. Implement transit access improvements through sidewalk/crosswalk safety enhancement
and bus shelter improvements.
TR -4 Bicycle Facilitie s and Program s. Provide for new bicycle facilities and programs through
the following:
a. Install new bicycle facilities throughout the existing Town street network to close bicycle
network gaps as identified in the General Plan .
b . Require bicycle parking facilities and on -site showers in major non -residential development
and re development projects. Major development projects include buildings that would
accommodate more than 50 employees, whether in a single busine ss or multiple tenants;
major redeve lopm ent projects include projects that change 50 percent or more of the
square footage or wall space .
TR -6 Vehicle Circulation, Parking and Idling Reduction Programs . Support trip reduction and
the u se of electric vehicles through the following :
a. Encourage a voluntary Employer Commute Trip Reduction Program for new and existing
development. Thi s would be multi-strategy program that encompa sses a combination of
individual measures, such as ride-share programs, discounted transit programs, end-of-trip
facilities (e .g. showers and lockers), encouraging telecommuting, and preferential parking
permit programs. As part of this program, encourage employers to allow commuters to pay
for transit with pre-tax dollars.
b. Encourage new non -residential development to include designated or preferred parking for
vanpools, carpool s and electric vehicles.
GB -4 Solar Orientation. Require measures that reduce energy use through solar orientation
by taking advantage of shade, prevailing winds, landscaping and sunscreens .
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RE-3 Renewable Energy Generation in Project s. Require that new or major rehabilitations of
commercial, office, or industrial development greater than or equal to 20,000 square feet in size
incorporate solar or other renewable energy generation to provide 15 percent or more of the
project's energy needs. Major rehabilitations are defined as remodeling/additions of 20,000
square feet of office/retail commercial or 100,000 square feet of industrial floor area. Remove
regulatory barriers to incorporating renewable energy generation.
RE-S Solar Ready Features. Where fea sible, require that all new buildings be constructed to
allow for the easy, co st-effective installation of future solar energy systems. "Solar r eady"
features should include: proper solar orientation (i.e. South facing roof area sloped at 20 to 55
degree s from the horizontal); clear access on the south sloped roof (i.e. No chimneys, heating
vents, or plumbing vents); electrical conduit installed for solar electric system wiring; plumbing
installed for solar hot water system; and space provided for a solar hot water storage tank.
EC-1 Energy-Efficient Appliances and lighting. Require new development to use energy-
efficient appliances that meet Energy-S tar standards and energy-e fficient lighting technologies
that exceed Title 24 standards by 30 percent.
EC-3 Energy-Efficient Outdoor lighting. Require outdoor lighting fixtures to be energy-
efficient. Require parking lot light fixtures and light fixtures on buildings to be on full cut-off-
fixtures , except e mergency exit or safety lighting, and all permanently installed exterior lighting
shall be controlled by either a photocell or an astronomica l time switch. Proh i bit continuous all
night outdoor lighting in construction sites unles s required for sec urity rea so ns. Revi se the Town
Code to include these requirements.
EC -10 Heat Gain Reduction . Require all new development and major rehabilitation (i.e .
additions or remodels of 20,000 square feet of office/retail commercial or 100,000 square fee t
of industrial floor area) projects to incorporate any combination of the following strategies to
reduce heat gain for 50 percent of the non-roof impervious site landscape, which includes roads,
sidewalks, courtyards, parking lots, and driveways : shade within five years of occupancy; paving
materials with a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of at least 29, open grid pavement sys tem; and
parking spaces underground, under deck, under roof, or under a building. Any roof used to
shade or cover parking must have an SRI of at least 29 .
WW-1 Water Use and Efficiency Requirements. For new development, require all water use
and efficiency measures identified as voluntary in the California Green Building Standards Code,
and consider more stringent targets. California Green Building Standards Code requirements
include : 1) reduce indoor potable water use by 20 percent after meeting the Energy Policy Act of
1992 fixture performance requirements, and 2) reduce outdoor potable water use by 50 percent
from a calibrated mid-summer baseline case , for example , through irrigation efficiency, plant
species, recycled wastewater, and captured rainwater.
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WW-3 Bay Friendly Landscaping . Require new development to use native plants or other
appropriate noon-i nvasive plants that are drought-tolerant, as described in the Bay Friendly
Landscaping Guidelines, available at StopWaste.Org and BayFriendlyCoalition .Org .
SW-3 Salvage, Recycled-Content and Local Construction Materials. Encourage the use of
salvaged and recycled -content materials and other materials that have low production energy
costs for building materials, hard surfaces, and non-plant landscaping. Require sourcing of
construction materials locally, as feasible .
• Conditional Use Permit Findings: The redevelopment of the project site into a more
sustainability designed, operated and functional office space is both essential to the well-being
of the Town of Los Gatos, its residents and employers, as it is desirable to the Community as a
whole. The current site was not designed with sustainable practices in mind, and has long
surpassed its functionality as a desirable office environment. The proposed uses would not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the Town , and in fact, quite the
opposite, will result in an improved condition over the currently built environment. As
demonstrated through the project architectural elements, engineering details, and
environmental sustainability practices highlighted herein, the property is designed to be in
harmony with the various elements of the General Plan (a s described above), and in fa ct
impleme nts many of those sa m e policies.
• Neighborhood Outreach:
We initiated our Neighborhood Outreach Meetings and Open House on September 28t h and
September 30th, 2015, and followed up with additional outreach meetings on October 14th and
21'1, November 17th, 2015, January 5th and 6t h, 2016, and then we held update meetings from
July 18th through 2l't, 2016. Since we envisioned this as an interactive proces s, we met onsite
with the adjacent homeowner as sociat ions and key stakeholders (the names and addresses of
those that were notified are attached to our re submittal) .. This process naturally began with
extensive communication with the onsite tenants . Our outreach program includes notification
of th e me etings, an overview of m ee ting formats, when and where information will be provided,
team members that will be present and a request for ne ighbors to attend so that we can seek
their input. In addition, these initial mee tings and our planned community neighborhood
follow-up m ee tings provides specific information on the project's f eatures, components and
amenities in order to elaborate on the benefits that r ed eve lopment of the site facilitates.
• Benefits to the Community
From an environmental perspective, th e building designs will provide a more energy efficient
and healthy e nvironment for prospective tenants. Upgraded and energy efficient buildings will
assist in further redu cing the current carbon footprint by minimizing energy load, e nhancing the
number of large shade trees, modernizing energy operations/systems, increa sing the amount of
landsca ped space and improving irrigation efficiency. We will be providing the type of high -
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quality, Class A office space that will attract businesses seeking "A" space to stay in los Gatos or
relocate to los Gatos. This will help enrich both the retention and diversity of local jobs offered
in Town .
By redeveloping the site, we will provide for a significantly higher property tax ba se, which
benefits both the Town of los Gatos, but also (importantly), the los Gatos School Di stricts.
We will provide a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan to maximize alternative
mode split options, reduce dependence on single-occupant vehicle and to encourage use of
pedestrian/bicycle/ride-share programs. Additionally, this state of the art office complex will
reward tenant employees which use public transportation to and from work by providing the
following: 1} subsidize the cost of transit passes (details to be provided when a tenan t is
secured); 2) make available de signated carpool/vanpool parking and garage area storage for up
to 99 bicycles; and 3) provide shower and locker areas for pedestrians and cyclists.
Respectfully,
Shane Arters
Principal & COO
525 Middlefield Road, Suite 118, Menlo Park, CA 94025 I 650.326.1600
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AREAS 1-6
401-405 Alberto Way
Las Casitas, Las Gatos Commons, Oaks Office Park Owner (Nearon
Enterprises), Bella Vista Village, Pueblo De Lo s Gatos, The Best
Western Inn Hotel Owner
Comments:
Neighborhood Open House Meeting Combined Summary
Monday September 28th 5:30-8:30 pm
Wednesday September 30th 5:30-8:30 pm
• Concerned about Speeding on Alberto Way
o Alberto Way Sight Distance Issue
o Eliminate on-street parking
o Use mirrors all over Los Gatos
o How many employees will there be? With more employees, traffic will get worse.
o How much of the current hill view behind this property will be covered by the new
structure?
• Look at buildout on Alberto Way of all properties for traffic
~ How will the building affect my view? (Comment from unit#4 at 420 Alberto Way).
• Please build pe destrian foot bridge over Highway 17 . That would be fantastic!
• Traffic signal timing needs to be adjusted . Need more green time on Alberto Way.
• Don't take our on-street parking! (No red zones)
• Accidents Los Gatos/Saratoga/Alberto-concerned about more with project
• Merge across NB 17 ramp to EB Los Gatos/Saratoga, unsafe. Too little weaving distance.
• How does building compare in size to buildings at end of the street?
• What is timing of construction -start to end?
• Project timeline? How long can tenants expect to remain?
• Access in/out of the site from Highway 9 and Alberto Way
• Look at access from Highway 17 -very bad
• Highway 85 is a "b"
• Traffic overall is a "b" all over Town, too much development and construction going on
• Concerned with number of on-street parking
• Bella Vista Village (47 home) would like to be notified of overall process schedule
• General numbers on traffic generation (Bella Vista) residents would like to know the
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529-50-001 112 Craig Way Los Gatos Ca 95032 Bolandi Jaleh (te) & Esfandiar (te) 435 Alberto Way 1 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50·002 435 Alberto Way #2 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Cougoule Cynthia C & Jeffrey R 435 AI berto Way 2 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50-003 435 Alberto Way #3 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Martin Bradford 435 Alberto Way 3 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50-004 435 Alberto Way #4 los Gatos Ca 95032 55 Partners Lie 435 Alberto Way 4 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50-005 435 Alberto Way #5 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Rufanov Roman V & Vlctorlya A 435 Alberto Way 5 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529·50·006 435 Alberto Way #6 l os Gat os Ca 95032 Yonaka Elise M 435 Alberto Way 6 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50-007 435 Alberto Way #7 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Russell Geraldine A (te) 435 Alberto Way 7 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50-008 435 Alberto Way #8 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Gafney Timothy J (te) & Kristy L (te) 435 Alberto Way 8 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50.009 435 Alberto Way #9 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Drew Michae l (tel & Jill (te) 435 Alberto Way 9 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50.010 435 Alberto Way #10 los Gatos Ca 95032 Prpstota Yurl 435 Alberto Way 10 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-SQ-011 435 Alberto Way #11 los Gatos Ca 95032 Patton Laura R 435 Alberto Way 11 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50-012 435 Alberto Way #12 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Cahn Susan R 435 Al berto Way 12 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50.013 435 Alberto Way #13 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Friedman Sheri (tel 435 Alberto Way 13 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50·014 435 Alberto Way #14 los Gatos Ca 95032 Morelli Joe & Sandy 435 Alberto Way 14 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50.015 22145 Orchard Ct Cupertino Ca 95014 Scheuerlein Roy E (tel & Andrea R (te) 435 Alberto Way 15 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529·50-016 435 Alberto Way #16 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Ghera rdi Lisa 435 Albe rto Way 16 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50-017 5 Geraniu m ln San Ca rl os Ca 94070 Butler Gerald Trust 435 Alberto Way 17 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-50.018 435 Alberto Way #18 Los Gatos Ca 95032 We n Ren Gang & lin Cindy 435 Alberto Way 18 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
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529-47-001 439 Alberto Way #a103 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Brown Judith A (te) 439 Alberto Way A103 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-002 145 El Pinar Los Gatos Ca 95032 Boren Rita L (te) 439 Alberto Way Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-003 Po Box 110937 Campbell Ca 95011 Ripps Donna S 439 Alberto Way 104 Los Gatos Ca 95032 B/31/2015
529-47-004 3091 Pru neridge Ave Santa Clara Ca 95051 Swanson Kathleen & Grant 439 Alberto Way A204 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-00S 1511 Monteval Ln San Jose Ca 95120 Schneider Linda (te) 439 Alberto Way A105 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-006 11 S Knoll Rd #20 Mill Valley Ca 94941 Hedemark Charm (te) 439 Alberto Way 205 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-007 439 Alberto Way #a106 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Jensen Paul T (te) 439 Alberto Way A106 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-008 1567 Via Campo Au reo San Jose Ca 95120 Kavian l Allreza S (te) 439 Alberto Way A206 l os Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-009 439 Alberto Way #a107 los Gatos Ca 95032 Panlghettilrene (te) 439 Alberto Way A107 los Gatos Ca 95032 B/31/2015
529-47-010 439 Alberto Way#a207 los Gatos Ca 95032 Shoda Bernice 439 Alberto Way A207 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-011 5 N Name Rd los Gatos Ca 95033 Stark Dennis C (te) & Judith W (te)· 439 Alberto Way A101 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-012 439 Alberto Way #a201 los Gatos Ca 95032 Martin Patsy J (te) 439 Alberto Way A201 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-013 439 Alberto Way lla102 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Klaben Anne & Martin 439 Alberto Way A102 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-014 16055 Camino Del Cerro los Gatos Ca 95032 Crist David W 439 Alberto Way A202 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-015 109 Bond Ct los Gatos Ca 95030 Guthrie Family Trust 439 Alberto Way A110 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-016 439 Alberto Way 11210 l os Gatos Ca 95032 Figueroa Joseph A & Kathy A 439 Alberto Way 210 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-017 439 Alberto Way #a109 l os Gatos Ca 95032 White Helen C (te) & Stephen F (te) 439 Alberto Way A109 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-018 282 Shannon Oaks Ln los Gatos Ca 95032 Gundotra Vlvek P (te ) & Claudia N (te) 439 Alberto Way 209 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-019 439 Alberto Way #108 los Gatos Ca 95032 Peregrina Patricia R 439 Alberto Way 108 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-020 639 Meadow Av e Santa Clara Ca 95051 Denissova Evguenia 439 Alberto Way A208 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-021 16270 Short Rd los Gatos ca 95032 Hernandez Reginald P (te) & Betty J (te) 443 Alberto Way B120 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-022 6043 Allen Ave San Jose Ca 95123 Mangola Margaret B (te) 443 Alberto Way B220 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-023 1309 Stlllwaters Ave Centralia Wa 98531 Johnson Ann (te) 443 Alberto Way 8121 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-024 443 Alberto Way #b221 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Morrison Mary K (te) 443 Alberto Way B221 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-025 16178 Rose Ave Monte Sereno Ca 95030 Zambettl Marino 443 Alberto Way B122 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-026 Po Box 502580 StThomas Vi 805 Zimmerman Howard W (te) & Emil 443 Alberto Way B222 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-027 441 Alberto Way 11111 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Dailey Matthew 0 441 Alberto Way 111 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-028 441 Alberto Way #b112 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Barnett Harlan H & Audrey R 441 Alberto Way 8112 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-029 1067 Almarida Dr San Jose Ca 95128 Moskaluk Raymond 441 Alberto Way B113 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-030 132 Tait Ave Los Gatos Ca 95030 Weinstein Deborah 441 Alberto Way B114 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-031 443 Alberto Way #b115 los Gatos Ca 95032 Simmons lis e P (te) 443 Alberto Way B115 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-032 443 Alberto Way llb215 los Gatos Ca 95032 Ryan Shirley M living Trust 443 Alberto Way 8215 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-033 Po Box 320786 los Gatos Ca 95032 Hogan Alan P (te) 443 Alberto Way 8116 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-034 443 Alberto Way #b216 l os Gatos Ca 95032 8aclgalupoJoseph A (te) 443 Alberto Way B216 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-035 443 Alberto Way llb117 los Gatos Ca 95032 lane Monya A 443 Alberto Way B117 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-036 443 Alberto Way llb217 los Gatos Ca 95032 Burns Maura l 443 Alberto Way B217 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-037 2609 Annette Ct Tracy Ca 95304 Mendicino Deborah E (te) 443 Alberto Way B118 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-038 443 Alberto Way #b218 los Gatos Ca 95032 Thomson Euan S (te) & Alllson J (te) 443 Alberto Way B218 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-039 1713 Hu sted Ave San Jose Ca 95124 Hamidi Samlra 443 Alberto Way B119 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-040 1 23 11 1rwln Way Boulder Creek Ca 95006 Jordan Investment Trust 443 Alberto Way B219 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-041 443 Alberto Way #b123 los Gatos Ca 95032 Mittelstet John 443 Alberto Way B123 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-042 443 Alberto Way los Gatos Ca 95032 Hartley Barbara J (te) 443 Al berto Way Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-043 443 Alberto Way llb124 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Greenband An ita (te) 443 Alberto Way 8124 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-47-044 443 Alberto Way #b224 los Gatos Ca 95032 Hodges Gerry (te) 443 Alberto Way 8224 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
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529-45-001 21060 Homestead Rd Cupertino Ca 95014 Cupertino Development Corporat 371 Bella Vista Ave Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-001 21060 Homestead Rd Ca 95014 Bell a Vista Village Homeowners 355 Bella Vista Ave los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-001 19336 Monte Vista Dr Sa ratoga Ca 95070 Melehan James S & Patricia E 371 Bella Vista Ave los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-001 185 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca 95032 Mazumdar Sanjay 371 Bella Vista Ave los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529 -45-001 195 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 Ca l a Sa lvatore A 355 Bella Vista Ave Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-001 112 Cuesta De los Gatos Los Gatos Ca 95032 Bast 1999 Trust 355 Bella Vista Ave Los Gatos ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-001 112 Cuesta De los Gat os Los Gatos Ca 95032 Bast Clifford C & Julie D 355 Bella Vista Ave los Gatos ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-001 112 Cuesta De l os Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 Bast Clifford C & Julie D Ca 8/31/2015
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529-45-003 179 Cuesta De l os Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 Hung Pel-jean (te) 179 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-004 Po Box 3005 Olympic Valley Ca 96146 Stepner David (te) & Judie (te) 175 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-005 129 Treseder Ct los Gatos Ca 95032 Borrison Kristine A 129 Cuesta De los Gatos Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
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529-45-007 121 Treseder Ct Los Gatos ca 95032 Thomas Co ll een A 121 Treseder Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-008 117 Treseder Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 Franklin Shelly 117 Treseder Ct los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
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529-45-010 109 Treseder Ct Los Gatos ca 95032 Kauffman Rennls H (te) & Bonna S (te) 109 Treseder Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-011 16404 E La Chiquita Ave los Gatos Ca 95032 Pa nyan Johanna W 1991 Trust 101 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-012 165 Montclair Dr Santa Cru z Ca 95060 Mcc ullough Ellen N 100 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos ca 95032 8/31/2015
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529-45-014 4825 Klngdale Dr San Jose Ca 95124 Wong Perry R 108 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-015 112 Cuesta De l os Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 Moreau-fox Sylvie J 112 Cuesta De los Gat os los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-016 2465 De La Cruz Blvd Santa Clara Ca 95050 Meleha n Joseph P (te) 116 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-017 120 Cuesta De l os Gatos Los Gatos ca 95032 Gullo David L (te) 120 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
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529-45-019 22605 Salem Ave Cupertino Ca 95014 Altmaler Rich ard (te) & Paulette (te) 128 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
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529-45-023 138 Cuesta De los Gatos Los Gatos Ca 95032 Bryan John W & Jenn ifer D 138 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
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529-45-026 168 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 Kim Eliot 168 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
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529-45-030 178 Cuesta De l os Gatos Los Gatos Ca 95 03 2 Ke n nedy Kolleen (te) 178 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-031 182 Cuesta De l os Gatos Los Gatos ca 95032 Vaccarello Richard H (te) 182 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45-032 186 Cuesta De los Ga t os los Gatos Ca 95032 Anderson Robert c (te) & Deborah P (te) 186 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos ca 95032 8/31/2015
529·45·033 190 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca 95032 Sedgwick Grant & Robin 190 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45·034 194 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 Parfitt Mary B 194 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-45·035 198 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 Moon Steph an le l 198 Cuesta De los Gatos l os Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529·45·036 195 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos Ca 95032 Hart Sha ron 195 Cuesta De los Ga tos los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529·60·001 164 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 Murphy Paul F 164 Maggi Ct los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-6()..002 162 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 Singh Ravi & Mi nai B 162 Maggi Ct los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529--60·003 160 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 Corra l Edgar {te) 160 Maggi Ct los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-60·004 17751 Vista Ave Monte Sereno Ca 95030 Doyle Ciaran T & Jane E 158 Maggi Ct l os Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-60-005 156 Maggi Ct los Gatos Ca 95032 lown Kenneth A {te) & Mary A (te) 156 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-60-006 154 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 Chin Debra 154 Maggi Ct Los Gatos ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-6()..007 152 Maggi Ct los Gatos Ca 95032 Stulski Vita lly 152 Maggi Ct los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529·60·008 150 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 Bad a me Mary J 150 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-60-009 148 Maggi Ct los Gatos Ca 95032 Williamson Nicholas P & laura A 148 Maggi Ct los Gatos Ca 95032. 8/31/2015
529-60-010 146 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 Straight Forrest 146 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032. 8/31/2015
529-60-011 144 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 Schweickert William 144 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529·60-012 18599 lyons Ct Saratoga Ca 95070 Sanzgiri Ajit 142 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-60·013 140 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 Barnia Hedayat & Marjan 140 Magg i Ct Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
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529-43-001 175 Highland Ave Los Gatos Ca 95030 Hobson Nadine (te) 420 Alberto Way 1 LosGatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-002 151 Eastridge Dr Los Gatos Ca 95032 Spiteri Ralph J & Laverne C 420 Alberto Way 2 losGatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-003 420 Alberto Way #4 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Rolle Nlchole A 420 Alberto Way 4 losGatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-004 420 Alberto Way #6 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Spence Dolores (te) 420 Alberto Way 6 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43·005 420 Alberto Way #8 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Holland Andrew 420 Alberto Way 8 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-{)06 16025 Green ridge Ter Los Gatos Ca 95032 Pragastis Panaglotls & Lynn 420 Alberto Way 12 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-{)07 420 Alberto Way #52 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Prince Janet 420 Alberto Way 52 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-008 17800 Soda Springs Rd Lo s Gatos Ca 95033 Hamm James F (te) & Norma P (te) 420 Alberto Way SO los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-4-3-{)09 420 Alberto Way #46 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Filice Christine M 420 Alberto Way 46 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-010 420 Alberto Way #44 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Cathey Cathy J 420 Alberto Way 44 Lo s Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529·43·011 175 Highland Ave Los Gatos Ca 95030 Hobson Nadine (te) 420 Alberto Way 42 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-012 3190 S Bascom Ave #200 San Jose ca 95124 Bawden Charles A 420 Alberto Way 40 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-013 733 Old Orchard Rd Campbell Ca 95008 Graziano Rosa A 420 Alberto Way 39 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-014 420 Alberto Way #38 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Huynh Due 420 Alberto Way 38 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-015 420 Alberto Way #36 Los Gatos ca 95032 White Charles A (te) 420 Alberto Way 36 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-016 420 Alberto Way #34 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Rich Andrew 420 Al berto Way 34 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43·017 420 Alberto Way #32 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Dixon Margaret l 420 Alberto Way 32 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-018 20600 Canyon View Dr Saratoga Ca 95070 Demartini A Kirch (te) & Sharon J (te) 420 Alberto Way 30 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-019 109 E Hilton Dr Boulder Creek ca 95006 Pierce Paula M (te) 420 Alberto Way 28 los Gatos ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-{)20 420 Alberto Way #26 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Sato Paulette 420 Alberto Way 26 l os Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529·43-021 420 Alberto Way #24 los Gatos ca 95032 Wlttmayer Adam J 420 Alberto Way 24 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-022 655 Coe Ave San Jose Ca 95125 Smith Joan H (te) 420 Alberto Way 22 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-023 16251 Shannon Rd los Gatos Ca 95032 Sajjadi Hamed 420 Alberto Way 20 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-()24 420 Alberto Way #18 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Scott Jannette 420 Alberto Way 18 l os Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-025 860 Virginia Ave Campbell Ca 95008 Azad Kathryn Trust 420 Alberto Way 1 6 l os Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-026 420 Alberto Way #14 los Gatos Ca 95032 Tegger Carollynn 420 Alberto Way 14 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-{)27 6224 Belmont Cir Mount Airy Md 21771 Benet Charles A (te) & Elsbeth (te) 420 Al berto Way 3 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-028 13385 Surrey ln Saratoga Ca 95070 Fireman Paul L (te) & Kay K (te) 420 Alberto Way 5 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-029 420 Alberto Way #7 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Brett Declan 420 Alberto Way 7 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-030 999 Mazzone Dr San Jose Ca 95120 Szabo Edward 0 (te) & Diane P (te) 420 Alberto Way 9 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-031 Po Box 41513 San Jose Ca 95160 Corbisiero Samuel A (te) & linda R (te) 420 Alberto Way 10 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529·43·032 4 20 Alberto Way #11 los Gatos Ca 95032 Harman Shaun 420 Alberto Way 11 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-033 420 Alberto Way #13 los Gatos Ca 95032 Curtis Christopher V 420 Alberto Way 13 l os Ga tos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-034 37 Kldds Way Stonington Ct 6378 Carroll Alan E & Donna l 420 Alberto Way 53 l os Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-035 420 Alberto Way #51 los Gatos Ca 95032 Bo nney Susan 420 Alberto Way 51 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-{)36 6550 Crystal Springs Dr San Jose Ca 951 20 Fiorentino Joseph A (te ) & Bette A (te) 420 Alberto Way 49 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-()37 420 Alberto Way #48 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Ashburn Matthew P 420 Alberto Way 48 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43.038 420 Alberto Way #47 los Gatos Ca 95032 Roxborough Katherine R & Ben 420 Albe rto Way 47 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-{)39 1038 Wranglers Trail Rd Pebble Beach Ca 93953 Cannizzaro Anthony J (te) & Margaret J (te) 420 Alberto Way 45 los Ga tos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-040 420 Alberto Way #43 los Gatos Ca 95032 Melnik Sergey 420 Alberto Way 43 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-041 420 Alberto Way #41 los Gatos ca 95032 Gran as Alexander (tel & CarolS (tel 420 Alberto Way 41 l os Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-042 420 Alberto Way #37 los Gatos ca 95032 ~ourgeols John A 420 Alberto Way 37 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-043 854 Via Seco Nipomo ca 93444 Morrone Charles l 420 Alberto Way 35 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-044 420 Alberto Way #33 los Gatos ca 95032 Bartley Parastou 0 & Clint E 420 Alberto Way 33 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-045 420 Alberto Way #31 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Ou Qian 420 Alberto Way 31 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-046 62 Broadway los Gatos Ca 95030 Switzer Lucille M (tel 420 Alberto Way 29 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-047 420 Alberto Way #27 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Thorne Julie 0 4 20 Alberto Way 27 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-048 1708 Lollie Ct San Jose Ca 95124 Kellogg William G (tel & Diane C (tel 420 Alberto Way 25 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-049 11547 Green Valley Rd Sebastopol ca 95472 Cooper Gayle V 420 Alberto Way 23 Lo s Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-050 10280 Pac ific Ct Plymouth Ca 95669 Francis Karen l (tel 420 Alberto Way 21 los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-051 420 Alberto Way #19 los Gatos Ca 95032 Jerome Katarzyna M 420 Alberto Way 19 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-052 420 Alberto Way #17 Los Gatos Ca 95032 Pitzer Mary A 420 Alberto Way 17 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/201 5
529-43-053 104 Lorna Alta Ave Los Gatos Ca 95030 Llebthal Jennifer 420 Alberto Way 15 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
529-43-084 715 Michael St Milpitas Ca 95035 Wlggen Pt Ca 95035 8/31/2015
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Mail Address
175 Hi ghl and Ave
1 51 Eastridge Dr
420 Alberto Way #4
Mail City Mail State Mail ZIP Code Owner 1 Situs Address Situs City State Situs ZIP Code Today's Date
l os Gatos Ca 9503 0 Ho bson Nadin e (te) 420 Alberto Way 1 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
Los Gatos Ca 95032 Spiteri Ra lph J & Laverne C 4 20 Alberto Way 2 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
Lo s Gatos Ca 95032 Rolle Nichoi e A 42 0 Alberto Way 4 Los Gatos Ca 95032 8/31/2015
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401-405 Alberto Way, Los Gatos
Meeting Summary with Dan Rosenbaum, Nearon Enterprises a/k/a Albert o
Oaks Office Park Owner
September 28, 2015 at 3:30pm
Comments:
• Alberto Oaks Office Project Owner
• Met with Dan in person
• Wanted to know what we are building and when
• Had we done a traffic study to understand the impacts to a new project both for Highway
9, but also for the intersection with Alberto Way?
• Overall was supportive as long as there aren't future traffic failure issues in the future
after our project which would curtail his development plans
• How many employees will there be? With more employees, traffic will get worse .
• Will the garage parking be available to the public?
• Traffic signal timing needs to be adjusted. Need more green time on Alberto Way.
• How will large trucks make deliveries to the site during construction?
• Where will the construction workers park during construction?
• Will there be monitoring of construction traffic, noise and pollution?
• What is timing of construction -start to end?
• Project timeline?
• How many people will travel to the site each day?
ACROSS SARATOGA -LOS GATOS BLVD
401-405 Alberto Way, Los Gatos
Phone Call Summary with Keet Nerhan (Owner of Los Gatos Lodge)
October 14, 2015 at 10:30am
Comments:
• Los Gatos Lodge 0\vner
• Talked by phone with Keet directly
• Wanted to know what we are building and when
• Had we done a traffic study to understand the impacts to a new project both for Highway
9, but also for the intersection with Alberto Way?
• Overall was supportive as long as there aren't future traffic failure issues in the future
after our project which would curtail his development plans
• How many employees will there be? With more employees, traffic will get worse.
• Will the garage parking be available to the public?
• Traffic signal timing needs to be adjusted. Need more green time on Alberto Way.
• How will large trucks make deliveries to the site during construction?
• Where will the construction workers park during construction?
• Will there be monitoring of construction traffic, noise and pollution?
• What is timing of construction-start to end?
• Project timeline?
• How many people will travel to the site each day?
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401-405 Alberto Way, Los Gatos
Phone Call Summary with Les Pelio (Owner of the Best Western Inn Hotel)
October 14, 2015 at· 2pm
Comments:
• Best Western Inn Owner
• Talked by phone with Les directly
• Wanted to know what we are building and when
• Had we done a traffic study to understand the impacts to a new project both for Highway
9, but also for the intersection with Alberto W ay?
• Overall was supportive as long as there aren't future traffic failure i ssues in the future
after our project which would cause traffic issues on ingress or egress with his site
• How many employees will there be? With more employees, traffic will get worse.
• Will the garage parking be available to the public?
• Traffic signal timing needs to be adjusted. Need more green time on Alberto Way.
• How will large trucks make deliveries to the site during construction?
• Where will the construction w orkers park during construction?
• Will there be monitoring of construction traffic, noise and pollution?
• What is timing of construction-start to end?
• Project timeline?
• How many people will travel to the site each day?
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401-405 Alberto Way
Los Gatos Commons-Neighborhood Open House Meeting Summary
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 5-Gpm
Comments:
• Over 55 Community
• Presentation made to the HOA after their HOA meeting
• 40 + people in attendance
• Gave a 20 minute presentation about the project, and then answered questions as follows:
• Concerned about Speeding on Alberto Way
• Alberto Way Sight Distance Issue
• Many senior citizens like to walk during the day and are concerned about safety doing so
• How many employees will there be? With more employees, traffic will get worse.
• How much of the current hill view behind this property will be covered by the new
structure?
• Town should look at buildout on Alberto Way of all properties for traffic
• Any idea if the restaurant across the street will open soon?
• Any idea what the Nearon office project will be doing at the end of Alberto Way?
• Any idea what the Los Gatos Lodge will be doing (if anything) on development?
• Traffic signal timing needs to be adjusted. Need more green time on Alberto Way.
• How will large trucks make deliveries to the site during construction?
• Where will the construction workers park during construction?
• Will there be monitoring of construction traffic, noise and pollution?
• Accidents Los Gatos/Saratoga/ Alberto-concerned about more with project
• Difficult for older people to walk to downtown already due to sidewalk gaps, now it will
be worse.
• How does building compare in size to buildings at end of the street?
• What is timing of construction -start to end?
• Project timeline?
• Access in/out of the site from Highway 9 and Alberto Way
• Look at access from Highway 1 7 -very bad
• Can anything be done about the stacking of cars getting out of Alberto Way in the am?
• Traffic overall is a "b" all over Town, too much development and construction going on
• Concerned with number of on-street parking making visibility terrible for seniors
• How many visitor parking spaces will there be?
• How many people will travel to the site each day?
• Will the gates to the parking garage be up during the day?
• Will the gates be down at night?
• Homeless issues on the street already and we don't want to increase these
From: Rosemary Harper [mailto:dukenmo lly@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 3:21 PM
To: Randy Lamb <randy@ Iambpa1iners.com>
Subject: Re: 401 Alberto Way, Los Gatos, Community Outreach Meeting
Randy, I received the information and will get back to you as soon as po ssible.
Rosemary Harper
Los Gatos Commons HOA
From: Randy Lamb <randy@lambpartners .com>
To: Rosemarie Harper <Dukenmolly@yahoo .com>
Cc: Randy Lamb <Randy@lambpminers.com>; 'Shane Arters' <shane@lambpartners.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 2:24PM
Subject: 40 I Alberto Way, Los Gatos, Community Outreach Meeting
Hi Rosemarie:
Thank you for taking my call today on our proposed Alberto Way Class A Office project. Our company has been
developing high end real estate projects for over 20 years. We build Class A office, high end multi-family
condominium product, as well as custom homes.
We have attached the initial invite sent out via USPS to all neighbors who own homes on (and off of) Alberto
Way. We had an open house on September 28th and then on the 30th. Turnout from the neighborhood was good. We
had a number of questions and suggestions for the project and are tracking every comment for further discussion
internally.
We actively look for input from property owners and neighbors on our projects. We are contacting every association
on Alberto Way requesting to make a p r esentation on the project to an upcoming association meeting. We always
strive to be brief in our presentations and promote input and questions from attendees.
As you mentioned that your executive meeting is tomorrow, can we talk after the meeting on the outcome of our
request to make a presentation? Can you also confirm receipt of this email so I know this made it to you?
Thank: you
Randy
Randy Lamb
Managing Member
Lamb Partners, LLC
525 Middlefield Road, Suite 118
Menlo Park, Ca. 94025
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401-405 Alberto Way
Las Casitas-Neighborhood Open House Meeting Summary
Tuesday, November 17,2015 at 7pm
Comments:
• Townhouse community adjacent to Project
• Open House at the Project site
• 4 people in attendance
• Concerned about Speeding on Alberto Way
• Alberto Way Sight Distance Issue
• How many employees will there be? With more employees, traffic will get worse.
• Any idea what the Nearon office project will be doing at the end of Alberto Way?
• Traffic signal timing needs to be adjusted. Need more green time on Alberto Way.
• How will large trucks make deliveries to the site during construction?
• Where will the construction workers park during construction?
• Will there be monitoring of construction traffic, noise and pollution?
• What is timing of construction -start to end?
• Project timeline?
• Access in/out of the site from Highway 9 and Alberto Way
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• Can anything be done about the stacking of cars getting out of Alberto Way in the am?
• How many visitor parking spaces will there be?
• How many people will travel to the site each day?
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401-405 Alberto Way
Bella Vista Vii/age-Neighborhood Open House Meeting Summary
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 from 5:30 to 7pm
Comments:
o Townhouse community across from Los Gatos Commons
o Open House at the Project site
o 4 people in attendance
o Concerned about Speeding on Alberto Way
e Alberto Way Sight Distance Issue
o How many employees will there be? With more employees, traffic will get worse.
tl Will the garage parking be available to the public?
c Will the garage gates be open during the day and night?
o How will we secure the garage from homeless and crime?
o Any idea what the Nearon office project will be doing at the end of Alberto Way?
• Traffic signal timing needs to be adjusted. Need more green time on Alberto Way.
o How will large trucks make deliveries to the site during construction?
Q Where will the construction workers park during construction?
o Will there be monitoring of construction traffic , noise and pollution?
• What is timing of construction -start to end?
• Project timeline?
e Access in/out of the site from Highway 9 and Alberto Way
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o Can anything be done about the stacking of cars getting out of Alberto Way in the am?
o How many visitor parking spaces will there be in front of the building and in the garage?
• How many people will travel to the site each day?
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401-405 Alberto Way
Pueblo De Los Gatos-Neighborhood Open House Meeting Summary
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 5:30 to 7pm
Comments:
• Townhouse community across from our Project
• Open House at the Project site
• 4 people in attendance
• Concerned about Speeding on Alberto Way
• Alberto Way Sight Distance Issue
o How many employees will there be? With more employees, traffic will get worse.
e Will the garage parking be available to the public?
• How will we secure the garage from homeless and crime?
• Any idea what the Nearon office project will be doing at the end of Alberto Way?
• Will the views of the mountains behind the Project still be there as they are today?
• Traffic signal timing needs to be adjusted. Need more green time on Alberto Way.
• How will large trucks make deliveries to the site during construction?
• Where will the construction workers park during construction?
• Will there be monitoring of construction traffic, noise and pollution?
• What is timing of construction-start to end?
• Proj ect timeline?
• Access in/out of the site from Highway 9 and Alberto Way ·
• Can anything be done about the stacking of cars getting out of Alberto Way in the am?
• How many visitor parking spaces will there be in front of the building and in the garage?
• How many people will travel to the site each day?
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Mail Address Mail City Mail St; Mail ZIP Code Owner 1
61 Mariposa Ave los Gatos CA 95030 Maggi living Trust
371 Bella Vista Ave los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
21060 Homestead Rd Cupertino CA 95014 Cupertino Development Corporat
21060 Homestead Rd Cupertino CA 95014 Bella Vista Village Homeowners
355 Bella Vista Ave Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
-19336 Monte Vista Dr Saratoga CA 95070 Melehan James S & Patricia E
185 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos CA 95032 Mazumdar Sanjay
195 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Cala Salvatore A
355 Bella Vista Ave los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
112 Cuesta De los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Bast Clifford C & Julie D
185 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos CA 95032 Parsons Edward W
179 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos CA 95032 Hung Pei-Jean
Po Box 3005 Olympic Valley CA 96146 Stepner David & Judie
175 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
129 Treseder Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Borrison Kristine A
125 Treseder Ct los Gatos CA 95032 Yemoto Wesley Paul
121 Treseder Ct los Gatos CA 95032 Thomas Colleen A
117 Treseder Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Franklin Shelly
113 Treseder Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Ogawa Stuart &Chen-Ogawa, Jane
109 Treseder Ct los Gatos CA 95032 Kauffman Rennis H & Bonna S
16404 E La Chiquita Ave los Gatos CA 95032 Panyan Johanna W 1991 Trust
101 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
165 Montclair Dr Santa Cruz CA 95060 Mccullough Ellen N
100 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
104 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Seif Gholamali & Afagh
4825 Kingdale Dr San Jose CA 95124 Wong Perry R
108 Cuesta De los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
112 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos CA 95032 Moreau-fox Sylvie J
2465 De La Cruz Blvd Santa Clara CA 95050 Melehan Joseph P
116 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
120 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Gullo David L
124 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 llkbahar Aysen
22605 Salem Ave Cupertino CA 95014 Altmaier Richard & Paulette
128 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
4724 Cordoba Way Oceanside CA 92056 Liou Mendy Y
132 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
7782 E Fledgling Dr Scottsdale AZ 85255 Clark John
134 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
136 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Hughes Anne
138 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Bryan John W & Jennifer D
21060 Homestead Rd Cupertino CA 95014 Bella Vista Village Homeowners
166 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Imam Mohammed S & Anoopma
168 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Kim Eliot & Lee -Kim, Julia S
170 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Lutgert Robin L
174 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Kemp Melanie A
176 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Matacco Scott & Gretchen J
178 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Kennedy Kolleen
182 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Vaccarella Richard H
186 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Anderson Robert C & Deborah P
190 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Sedgwick Grant & Robin
194 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Parfitt Mary B
198 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Moon Stephanie L
195 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos CA 95032 Hart Sharon
164 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Murphy Paul F
162 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Singh Ravi & Minai B
160 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Corral Edgar &Carmona, Janet
17751 Vista Ave Monte Sereno CA 95030 Doyle Cia ran T & Jane E
158 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
156 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Lown Kenneth A & Mary A
154 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Chin Debra
152 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Stulski Vitaliy
150 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Badame Mary & Tillman/ Patrick
148 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Williamson Nicholas P & Laura A
146 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Straight Forrest
144 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Schweickert William & Stratulate/ Renee
18599 Lyons Ct Saratoga CA 95070 Sanzgiri Ajit
142 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
140 Maggi Ct Los Gatos CA 95032 Barnia Hedayat & Marjan
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Mail Address Mail City Mail State Mail ZIP Code Owner 1
175 Highland Ave Los Gatos CA 95030 Hobson Nadine
420 Alberto Way 1 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
151 Eastridge Dr Los Gatos CA 95032 Spiteri Ralph J & Laverne C
420 Alberto Way 2 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #4 Los Gatos CA 95032 Rolle Nichole A
420 Alberto Way #6 Los Gatos CA 95032 Spence Dolores
420 Alberto Way #8 Los Gatos CA 95032 Holland Andrew
16025 Greenridge Ter Los Gatos CA 95032 Pragastis Panagiotis & Lynn
420 Alberto Way 12 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #52 Los Gatos CA 95032 PrinceJanet
17800 Soda Springs Rd Los Gatos CA 95033 Hamm James F & Norma P
420 Alberto Way 50 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #46 Los Gatos CA 95032 Filice Christine M
420 Alberto Way #44 Los Gatos CA 95032 Cathey Cathy J
420 Alberto Way #42 Los Gatos CA 95030 Current Resident
3190 S Bascom Ave #200 San Jose CA 95124 Bawden Charles A & Robinson, Kenneth
420 Alberto Way 40 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
733 Old Orchard Rd Campbell CA 95008 Graziano Rosa A
420 Alberto Way 39 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #38 Los Gatos CA 95032 Huynh Due
420 Alberto Way #36 Los Gatos CA 95032 White Charles A & Miller, Julia
420 Alberto Way #34 Los Gatos CA 95032 Rich Andrew & Knudsen, Andrea
420 Alberto Way #32 Los Gatos CA 95032 Dixon Margaret L
20600 Canyon View Dr Saratoga CA 95070 Demartini A Kirch & Sharon J
420 Alberto Way 30 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
109 E Hilton Dr Boulder Creek CA 95006 Pierce Paula M
420 Alberto Way 28 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #26 Los Gatos CA 95032 Sato Paulette
420 Alberto Way #24 Los Gatos CA 95032 Wittmayer Adam J
655 Coe Ave San Jose CA 95125 Smith Joan H
420 Alberto Way 22 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
16251 Shannon Rd CA 95032 Sajjadi Hamed & Azar
420 Alberto Way 20 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #18 Los Gatos CA 95032 Scott Jannette
860 Virginia Ave Campbell CA 95008 Azad Kathryn Trust
420 Alberto Way 16 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #14 Los Gatos CA 95032 Tegger Carollynn
6224 Belmont Cir IVIount Airy MD 21771 Benet Charles A & Elsbeth
420 Alberto Way 3 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
13385 Surrey Ln Saratoga CA 95070 Fireman Paul L & Kay K
420 Alberto Way 5 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #7 Los Gatos CA 95032 Brett Declan
999 Mazzone Dr San Jose CA 95120 Szabo Edward 0 & Diane P
420 Alberto Way 9 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
Po Box 41513 San Jose CA 95160 Corbisiero Samuel A & Linda R
420 Alberto Way 10 Los Gatos CA 9503 2 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #11 Los Gatos CA 95032 Harman Shaun & Raminder/ Cheema
420 Alberto Way #13 Los Gatos CA 95032 Curtis Christopher V
37 Kidds Way Stonington CT 06378 Carroll Alan E & Donna L
420 Alberto Way 53 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resi dent
420 Alberto Way #51 Los Gato s CA 95032 Bonney Susan
6550 Crystal Springs Dr San Jose CA 95120 Fiorentino Joseph A & Bette A
420 Alberto Way 49 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #48 Lo s Gatos CA 95032 Ashburn Matthew P
420 Alberto Way #47 Los Gatos CA 95032 Roxborough Katherine R & Ben
1038 Wranglers Trail Rd Pebble Beach CA 93953 Cannizzaro Anthony J & Margaret J
420 Alberto Way 45 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #43 Los Gatos CA 95032 Melnik Sergey &Mairna, Shorina
420 Alberto Way #41 Los Gatos CA 95032 Granas Alexander & Carol S
420 Alberto Way #37 Los Gatos CA 95032 Bourgeois John A
854 Via Seco Nipomo CA 93444 Morrone Charles L
420 Alberto Way 35 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #33 Los Gatos CA 95032 Bartley Parastou 0 & Clint E
420 Alberto Way #31 Los Gatos CA 95032 Ou Qian
62 Broadway Los Gatos CA 95030 Switzer Lucille M
420 Alberto Way 29 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #27 Los Gatos CA 95032 Thorne Julie D
1708 Lollie Ct San Jose CA 95124 Kellogg William G & Diane C
420 Alberto Way 25 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
11547 Green Valley Rd Sebastopol CA 95472 Cooper Gayle V
420 Alberto Way 23 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
10280 Pacific Ct Plymouth CA 95669 Francis Karen L
420 Alberto Way 21 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
420 Alberto Way #19 Los Gatos CA 95032 Jerome Katarzyna M
420 Alberto Way #17 Los Gatos CA 95032 Pitzer Mary A
104 Lorna Alta Ave Los Gatos CA 95030 Liebthal Jennifer
420 Alberto Way 15 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
715 Michael St Milpitas CA 95035 Wiggen Pt
420 Alberto Way 13 Los Gatos CA 95032 Current Resident
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REAL ES TAT E DEVELOPMENT
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AUG 0 3 2016
TO'NN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
Neighborhood Outreach Table of Contents
August 2 , 20 16
1. Outreach Map
2. July 18, 2016 Open House Outreach Meeting for Las
Casitas Homeowners Association, 5:30-7:30
3. July 19, 2016 Open House Outreach Meeting for Los Gatos
Commons Homeowners Association, 5:30-7:30
4 . July 20, 2016 Open House Outreach Meeting for Bella
Vista Homeowners Association, 5:30-7:30
5. July 21, 2016 Open House Outreach Meeting for Pueblo
De Los Gatos Homeowners Association, 5:30-7:30
6. August 2, 2016 Phone call Meeting with Oaks Office Park
Owner (N earon Enterprises)
*Th e above Community Outreach Meetings are in addition to 9 other Neighborhood
Meetings we held with Alberto Way residents since September 2015. In total , LP
Acquisitions has held 14 Neighborhood Meetings which Planning has received copies of
such with every resubmittal. Please see the February 10, 2016 resubmittal for
documentation of the other 9 meetings.
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Open House Summary
Las Casitas Homeowner Association
July 18, 2016
This is a summary of comments from the HOA members who attended the Open House :
• Can we move the 405 building further away from the common fence between our
properties?
• Can we screen Las Casitas from the 405 building with fast growing evergreen trees?
• What sound will come from the cars entering and exiting the parking garage?
• What did we do to lessen the sound from cars entering the garage?
• What will traffic be like with the project?
• What will sound issues be during construction as people there work from home?
• What will sound issues be after construction?
• What will construction air quality issues be?
• How will we manage construction traffic, deliveries and dirt off-haul from the site?
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Coi.Jgoule Cynthia C & Jeffrey R 435 Alberto Way 2
Martin Bradford 435 Alberto Way 3
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Rufanov Roman V & Victoriya A 435 Alberto Way 5
Yonaka Elise M 435 Alberto Way 6
Russell Geraldine A 435 Alberto Way 7
Gafney Timothy J & Kristy L 435 Alberto Way 8
Drew Michael & Jill 435 Alberto Way 9
Prostota Yuri 435 Alberto Way 10
Patton Laura R 435 Alberto Way 11
Cahn Susan R 435 Alberto Way 12
Friedman Sheri 435 Alberto Way 13
Morelli Joe & Sandy 435 Al berto Way 14
Scheuerlein Roy E & Andrea R 435 Alberto Way 15
Gherardi Lisa 435 Alberto Way 16
Butler Gerald Trust 435 Alberto Way 17
Wen Ren Gang & Lin Cindy 435 Alberto Way 18
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Neighborhood Open House
LP Ac:qutsitions, LLC is ~tmbarki,ng on • m•jor effort to deRne • n ew becinninJ for
the office buildtncs at 40J.•05 Alb•rto Way.
After 1 ten-month evalu•t ion p ro cess, we are in the p rocess of reflnin& our
conceptual ptans for the ndevelopment of t.,e 2.1S·acre site We have m.de
creat procteu, and the nex t dep IS to M~r fr~ you1 We have taken crut care-
in developmc a concept fOf redevelopment of the s•t• that w•ll f uRy c.omply
with the Town's General Plan Goals and Policie s. In fact, no spec!al request&,
consid erations, variances 01 uceptions are being requeste d under this p roposal.
Today, o ur propoul futures redeveiQpment of the site with t wo, ne w two-story
Clus ~A· offi_ce butldtngs, totalmc 92,800 square r .. t Pa rlona would be prowded
in two /evtlls ~r under&round parkin& wtlh etght surface park1nc .spaces pr-o>~kled
for v'i.J•tor pukinc The buildu"s would be dedit• led to p rofe s$ional ofhc:e u 1e.
just as they a re t od1y thoU&,h wtth heaftt,y • .sust"Binable and enerf)l efftcitnl
ma t erials and sydems in p lace
P~ue JOin us for an eveninc; of ~nfOI'"mahon. sharinc. and commun1ly tnpul! It will
be •n ~ntencHve, ope n house formal, where you w1ll ha>~e a th•nc• to h lk directly
wit h members of the development team Your input is c.ntiul to shap•n& a project
s lf.e that results 1n a neighborhood and community a~sel So come ,Join us for an
e""eninc of enga&•nc converuhon and creative thinkincl
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Neighborhood Open House
LP Ac quisitions, LLC is embarkins on 1 major effort to d efine a new beginnlnJ for
the office buildtnas at «~~O~•os Alberto Way.
After a ten-month evaluation proeess, we art in the process o f refinin& our
conceptual plans for the rede.,elopme nt of the 2.15-acra site. We h•"• made
great procre.ss, and the ned atep ts l o hur from you! We have taken creal care
in develop~nJ: a eoncept for redevelopment of t he s ite that w•ll fuOy comply
with t he Town 's General Plan Goals and Pollc1es In fact. no special requests,
cons ~derations, variance. or excep tion• a re being requested under this propoul.
Today, our p re:poul features red evelopme nt of the sit e with two, new t wo-dory
CluJ ~A· office buikfincs, t otalin& 92,800 square ful Parking would be provided
in two levels of underaround paric.ttl& with eight surface parkinc .s paces provide d
fo r visitor parktnc The buikbncs would b e dedkated to profeu ional cfhc.e use,
just u t he y are t oday thoush w1t h "healthy, sustainable and energy e ffi cient
materials and systems in place.
Plene join us for an evenit~~ of inforrNtion, Wrinc, and c ommuntl y input! It wtrl
be an intenctlve, open houu format. where yoo will have a chance to t afk directly
with members of the d evelopment t eam. Your input i.s critical to shaping a p roje ct
site t hat results in a nei(hborhood and community a net. So come, join us for an
evening of e nga&inc conversation and creative thinkln&l
Open House Summary
Los Gatos Commons Homeowner Associat ion
July 19, 2016
This is a summary of comments from the HOA members who attended the Open House:
• What will traffic be like during construction?
• What w i ll the air quality i mpacts be during construction?
• How will emergency vehicles acce ss LGC in the event of an emergency?
• Will we have traffic monitors at the site to control construction traffic?
• Where will we store con struction items for the site?
• Would we be willing to meet weekly on safety issues for the neighborhood during
construction?
• How will the sidewalk areas be for walki ng for senio r citizens?
• Could we help with a shuttle to downtown for people who live on Alberto Way?
• What will sound issues be during construction as people there work from home?
• What will sound issues be after construction?
• What will construction air quality issues be?
• What will odors be like during construction?
• How will we manage construction traffic, deliveries and dirt off-haul from the site?
• How long w i ll constructi on take?
• What time will construction start each day?
• Will construction be on weekends and holidays?
• The buildings look too tall
• The 401 building looks too close to the street
• What traffic improvements are we adding to help cars get in and out of Alberto Way?
• How many cars will come to the site compared to the existing office building?
• Who did the EIR?
• Who at the Town managed the EIR?
• Is the project too big for the neighborhood?
• Who will the future tenant be?
• Seniors don't like fast moving cars when they are walki ng or driving.
• Can we make the st r eet a red zone so there is no parking allowed?
• How can we slow cars down on Alberto Way?
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Boren Rita l 439 Alberto Way los Gatos Ca 95032
Ripps DonnaS 439 Alberto Way 104 los Gatos Ca 95032
Swanson Kathleen & Grant 439 Alberto Way A204 los Gatos Ca 95032
Schneider linda 439 Alberto Way A105 los Gatos Ca 95032
Hedemark Charm 439 Alberto Way 205 los Gatos Ca 95032
Jensen Paul T 439 Alberto Way A106 los Gatos Ca 95032
Kaviani Alireza S 439 Alberto Way A206 los Gatos Ca 95032
Panighetti Irene 439 Alberto Way A107 los Gatos Ca 95032
Shoda Bernice 439 Alberto Way A207 los Gatos Ca 95032
Stark Dennis C & Judith W 439 Alberto Way Al01 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Martin Patsy J 439 Alberto Way A201 los Gatos Ca 95032
Klaben Anne & Martin 439 Alberto Way A102 los Gatos Ca 95032
Crist David W 439 Alberto Way A202 los Gatos Ca 95032
Guthrie Family Trust 439 Alberto Way AllO los Gatos Ca 95032
Figueroa Joseph A & Kathy A 439 Alberto Way 210 los Gatos Ca 95032
White Helen C & Stephen F 439 Alberto Way A109 los Gatos Ca 95032
Gundotra Vivek P & Claudia N 439 Alberto Way 209 los Gatos Ca 95032
Peregrina Patricia R 439 Alberto Way 108 los Gatos Ca 95032
Denissova Evguenia 439 Alberto Way A208 los Gatos Ca 95032
Hernandez Reginald P & Betty J 443 Alberto Way B120 los Gatos Ca 95032
Mangola Margaret B 443 Alberto Way B220 los Gatos Ca 95032
John son Ann 443 Alberto Way B121 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Morrison Mary K 443 Alberto Way B221 los Gatos Ca 95032
Zambetti Marino 443 Alberto Way B122 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Zimmerman Howard W) & Emil 443 Alberto Way B222 los Gatos Ca 95032
Dailey Matthew 0 441 Alberto Way 111 los Gatos Ca 95032
Barnett Harlan H & Audrey R 441 Alberto Way B112 los Gatos Ca 95032
Moskaluk Raymond 441 Alberto Way B113 los Gatos Ca 95032
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Simmons lise P 443 Alberto Way B115 los Gatos Ca 95032
Ryan Shirley M living Tru st 443 Alberto Way B215 los Gatos Ca 95032
Hogan Alan P 443 Alberto Way B116 los Gatos Ca 95032
Bacigalupo Joseph A 443 Alberto Way B216 los Gatos Ca 95 032
lane Monya A 443 Alberto Way B117 los Gatos Ca 95032
Burns Maura l 443 Alberto Way B217 los Gatos Ca 95032
Mendicino Deborah E 443 Alberto Way B118 los Gatos Ca 95032
Thomson Euan S & Allison J 443 Alberto W ay B218 los Gatos Ca 95032
Hamidi Samira 443 Alberto Way B119 los Gatos Ca 95032
Jordan Investment Tru st 443 Alberto Way B219 los Gatos Ca 95032
Mittelstet John 443 Alberto Way B123 los Gato s Ca 95032
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Neighborhood Open Ho use .
LP Acqul&ftfons,llC is embarki~ on • maJOr effort to.defme 1 new beginning for
the office but ldr"8s at .d0h405 Alberto Way.
Afler a te~month evalu ation process, wt are in the process of refi"n1ng our
Conceptval plans for the redevelopment of the 21s-acre site We have made
great proaress, and t he next ~>tep ts to hear from youl We h•v• t aken great care
'" develop•nc • concept for redevelopment of the stte that will fully comply
w.th the Town's General Plan Goals and Polictes.ln fac:l, no special r~uests,
considetattons, var~anees or exceptions are being requeded under this proposal
Today, our proposal features redevelopment of the site with two, new two·st ory
Class "A. office butlding.s, totalu•'l& 92,800 sq uare feel Pa rlung would be provided
in two levels of underground parJons wtlh e~ghl surface parking 1paces provided
for vi.stlor parking The buildtngs would be de dtcated to profeuiontl office use.
jest u they are today t housh wdh heal thy. su s~~nable and energy e fhctent
matenals and S)'stem.s m place
P lease jo1n us for ~n e vening of mformalton, sh.anng. and communtly tnputllt wtll
be an interactive, open house format, where you w1ll have a chance to hlk d irectfy
With tlltmbers or the develOpment team Your tnput is crtbc•l to s haping a pfofec.t
s1te that results 1n • ne1ghborhood and commun1ty assel So come.;otn us for an
evenins ofens•&•l'l& conversation •nd cr,ative th•nk,ngt
Neighborhood Open Ho~~e
lP Acqu~&ttions, LLC " embarktnc on 1 m•jor ~ffo'rt to define a n.w be£lnning for
the ofFtct butld1ngs a~ 401·405 Alberto Way
After a ton·month ev~luallon.process, wa are Jl'\ the prf>!=~S~ of rtfin•ng ovr
conceptual plans fOr the redev.9lopmtnt of the 2.lS·ac"re srte We Mve made
great progress, and the next s tep IS to hear from you I We have t aken great care
1n deve loptns a concept for redevelopment of the site that w~l fully comply
with the Town's General Plan Goals and PofK:1es In fact, no spec1al requesls.
considerations, varianc.es or e~ceptions ar• being requested under th1s proposal.
Today, our propo~oal features redevelopment or th.e sit e w•th t wo, new two-stor y
C lan ~A" office butlding,, totaf•ng 92,800 square fe,t , Pa rktng would be provided
i!' two levels of underground parlont wtlh e 18,ht surfac.e parkin& spaces provided
for visitor parktnJ Tha build1ngs would be dedicated fo proresslonal office use,
JU.st 11 they are today though with healthy, sustainable and enerJY effic.ient
rnattrials and syst ems tn place.
Plea.se JOm us fo r an evening of tnform.t •on, ~oharing, and c.ommuntty tnput l It will
be an intoracltve, open house format, where you w1ll have 1 c.hanc.e to talk directly
wtth members of the development team Your tnput is c.ntical to shap1ng a proJect
s•t• that results 1n a neighborhood and cornmunity asset. So come, JOin us for an
evening of engaginJ conversa tion and cr .. tive thinking!
Open House Summary
Bella Vista Village Homeowner Association
July 20, 2016
This is a summary of comments from the HOA members who attended the Open House:
• What will traffic be like during construction?
• What will the air quality impacts be during construction?
• How will emergency vehicles access LGC in the event of an emergency?
• Will we have traffic monitors at the site to control construction traffic?
• Where will we store construction items for the site?
• How will the sidewalk areas be for walking?
• What will sound issues be during construction as people there work from home?
• What will sound iss ues be after construction?
• What will constructi on air quality issues be?
• How will we manage construction traffic, deliveries and dirt off-haul from the site?
• How long will construction take?
• What time will construction start each day?
• Will construction be on weekends and holidays?
• The buildings look too tall
• The building massing is too big as is the project.
• The 401 building looks too close to the street
• What will landscape screening be out front?
• What traffic improvements are we adding to help cars get in and out of Alberto Way?
• How many cars will come to the site compared to the existing office building?
• Who did the EIR?
• Who at the Town managed the EIR?
• The traffic counts seem incorrect.
• How do the traffic people measure actual car counts?
• National traffic statistics don't work in Lo s Gatos.
• Is the project too big for the neighborhood?
• Does it really feel like a Los Gatos project?
• Who will the future tenant be?
• Do not remove street parking as many BV owners use the street for parking.
• How can we slow cars down on Alberto Way?
Maggi living Trust 371 Bella Vista Ave Los Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Cupertino Development Corporat 371 Bella Vista Ave Los Gatos Ca
Bella Vista Village Homeowners 355 Bella Vista Ave Los Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Melehan James S & Patricia E 371 Bella Vista Ave Los Gatos Ca
Mazumdar Sanjay 371 Bella Vista Ave Los Gatos Ca
Cala Salvatore A 355 Bella Vista Ave Lo s Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Bast Clifford C & Julie D 355 Bella Vista Ave Los Gatos Ca
Parsons Edward W 185 Cuesta De Los Gatos ~o s Gatos Ca
Hung Pei -Jean 179 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca
Stepner David & Judie 175 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Borrison Kristine A 129 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Yemoto Wesley Paul 125 Treseder Ct Los Gatos Ca
Thomas Colleen A 121 Treseder Ct Los Gatos Ca
Franklin Shelly 117 Treseder Ct Los Gatos Ca
Ogawa Stuart &Chen -Ogawa, Jane 113 Treseder Ct Los Gatos Ca
Kauffman Rennis H & Bonna S 109 Treseder Ct Los Gatos Ca
Panyan Johanna W 1991 Trust 101 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Mccullough Ellen N 100 Cuesta De Los Gatos Lo s Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Seif Gholamali & Afagh 104 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Wong Perry R 108 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Moreau-fox Sylvie J 112 Cuesta De los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Melehan Joseph P 116 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Gullo David l 120 Cuesta De los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
llkbahar Aysen 124 Cuesta De los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Altmaier Richard & Paulette 128 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos Ca
Current Resident
liou Mendy Y 132 Cuesta De los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Clark John 134 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Hughes Anne 136 Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca
Bryan John W & Jennifer D 138 Cuesta De los Gatos los Gatos Ca
Bella Vista Village Homeowners Cuesta De Los Gatos los Gatos Ca
Imam Mohammed S & Anoopma 166 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Kim Eliot & Lee-Kim, Julia S 168 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Lutgert Robin L 170 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Kemp Melanie A 174 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Matacco Scott & Gretchen J 176 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Kennedy Kolleen 178 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Vaccarello Richard H 182 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Anderson Robert C & Deborah P 186 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Sedgwick Grant & Robin 190 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Parfitt Mary B 194 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Moon Stephanie L 198 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Hart Sharon 195 Cuesta De Los Gatos Los Gatos Ca
Murphy Paul F 164 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Singh Ravi & Minai B 162 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Corral Edgar &Carmona, Janet 160 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Doyle Cia ran T & Jane E 158 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Lown Kenneth A & Mary A 156 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Chin Debra 154 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Stulski Vitaliy 152 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Badame Mary & Tillman, Patrick 150 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Williamson Nicholas P & Laura A 148 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Straight Forrest 146 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Schweickert William & Stratulate, Renee 144 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Sanzgiri Ajit 142 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Current Resident
Barnia Hedayat & Marjan 140 Maggi Ct Los Gatos Ca
Open House Summary
Pueblo Los Gatos Homeowner Association
July 21, 2016
This is a summary of comments from the HOA members who attended the Open House:
• What will traffic be like during construction?
• What will the air quality impacts be during construction?
• How will emergency vehicles access LGC in the event of an emergency?
• Will we have traffic monitors at the site to control construction traffic?
• Where will we store construction items for the site?
• How will the sidewalk areas be for walking?
• What will sound issues be during construction as people there work from home?
• What will sound issues be after construction?
• What will construction air quality issues be?
• How will we manage construction traffic, deliveries and dirt off-haul from the site?
• How long will construction take?
• What time will construction start each day?
• Will construction be on weekends and holidays?
• The buildings look too tall
• The building massing is too big as is the project.
• The 401 building looks too close to the street
• Views of the Western foothills are now hidden by the buildings
• Could we create a dog park in the front of the project or on the north side?
• What will landscape screening be out front?
• What traffic improvements are we adding to help cars get in and out of Alberto Way?
• How many cars will come to the site compared to the existing office building?
• Why are there only 7 visitor parking spaces out front?
• Can neighborhood residents park in the parking garage at any time?
• Why will the new project be more safe than the current project?
• How do we lower the height of the buildings?
• Who did the EIR?
• Who at the Town managed the EIR?
• The traffic counts seem incorrect.
• How do the traffic people measure actual car counts?
• National traffic statistics don 't work in Los Gatos.
• Is the project too big for the neighborhood?
• Does it really feel like a Los Gatos project?
• Who will the future tenant be?
• Will neighbors be allowed to use the site during off-hours for gathering?
• Do not remove street parking as many BV owners use the street for parking.
• How can we slow cars down on Alberto Way?
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Hobson Nadine 420 Alberto Way 1 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Spiteri Ralph J & Laverne C 420 Alberto Way 2 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Rolle Nichole A 420 Alberto Way 4 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Spence Dolores 420 Alberto Way 6 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Holland Andrew 420 Alberto Way 8 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Pragastis Panagiotis & Lynn 420 Alberto Way 12 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Prince Janet 420 Alberto Way 52 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Hamm James F & Norma P 420 Alberto Way 50 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Filice Christine M 420 Alberto Way 46 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Cathey Cathy J 420 Alberto Way 44 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident 420 Alberto Way 42 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Bawden Charles A & Robinson, Kenneth 420 Alberto Way 40 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Graziano Rosa A 420 Alberto Way 39 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Huynh Due 420 Alberto Way 38 Los Gatos Ca 95032
White Charles A & Miller, Julia 420 Alberto Way 36 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Rich Andrew & Knudsen, Andrea 420 Alberto Way 34 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Dixon Margaret L 420 Alberto Way 32 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Demartini A Kirch & Sharon J 420 Alberto Way 30 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Pierce Paula M 420 Alberto Way 28 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Sato Paulette 420 Alberto Way 26 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Wittmayer Adam J 420 Alberto Way 24 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Smith Joan H 420 Alberto Way 22 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Sajjadi Hamed & Azar 420 Alberto Way 20 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Re sident
Scott Jannette 420 Alberto Way 18 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Azad Kathryn Trust 420 Alberto Way 16 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Tegger Carollynn 420 Alberto Way 14 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Benet Charles A & El sbeth 420 Alberto Way 3 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Fireman Paul L & Kay K 420 Alberto Way 5 Los Gato s Ca 95032
Current Resident
Brett Declan 420 Alberto Way 7 los Gatos Ca 95032
Szabo Edward 0 & Diane P 420 Alberto Way 9 los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Corbisiero Samuel A & linda R 420 Alberto Way 10 los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Harman Shaun & Raminder, Cheema 420 Alberto Way 11 los Gatos Ca 95032
Curtis Christopher V 420 Alberto Way 13 los Gatos Ca 95032
Carroll Alan E & Donna L 420 Alberto Way 53 los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Bonney Susan 420 Alberto Way 51 los Gatos Ca 95032
Fiorentino Joseph A & Bette A 420 Alberto Way 49 los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Ashburn Matthew P 420 Alberto Way 48 los Gatos Ca 95032
Roxborough Katherine R & Ben 420 Alberto Way 47 los Gatos Ca 95032
Cannizzaro Anthony J & Margaret J 420 Alberto Way 45 los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Melnik Sergey &Mairna, Shorina 420 Alberto Way 43 los Gatos Ca 95032
Granas Alexander & CarolS 420 Alberto Way 41 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Bourgeois John A 420 Alberto Way 37 los Gatos Ca 95032
Morrone Charles l 420 Alberto Way 35 los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Bartley Parastou 0 & Clint E 420 Alberto Way 33 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Ou Qian 420 Alberto Way 31 los Gatos Ca 95032
Switzer Lucille M 420 Alberto Way 29 los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Thorne Julie D 420 Alberto Way 27 los Gatos Ca 95032
Kellogg William G & Diane C 420 Alberto Way 25 Los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Cooper Gayle V 420 Alberto Way 23 los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Francis Karen L 420 Alberto Way 21 los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Jerome Katarzyna M 420 Alberto Way 19 los Gatos Ca 95032
Pitzer Mary A 420 Alberto Way 17 los Gatos Ca 95032
liebthal Jennifer 420 Alberto Way 15 los Gatos Ca 95032
Current Resident
Wiggen Pt 420 Alberto Way 13 Ca 95035
Current Resident
Phone Call Summary, Nick Rici,
Nearon Enterprises, Owner of Alberto Oaks Office Park
August 2, 2016
This is a summary of comments from the conversa tion by phone today with Nick Rici:
• I described our design proce ss and the look and feel now.
• I explained the town running a full EIR and the minimal impacts found in the EIR
• He asked about the traffic impacts of our si te and the mitigation measures the EIR
requested . He understands the left turn lane extension from LGS onto Alberto Way,
and the new three lanes at the entrance to Alberto Way from LGS.
• He wanted to know if our project would be general office. I answered ye s and that we
were not interested in medical uses .
• Overall he seemed pleased with our plans and was going to review them internally and
get back to us with questions.
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I b eli eve that the d esign is well done and sympathe ti c to th e other u ses and structures in the immedia te n eighborhoo d . I
have no recommenda ti o n s for furth e r ch anges.
Jen n i fer, p lease let me know if you ha ve any ques tions, or if rh ere a re other iss ues t hat 1 did n o r address .
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 354-6874
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONCEPTUAL
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS FOR JUNE
10,2015, HELD IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, 110 EAST MAIN
STREET, LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA .
The meeting was called to order at 4 :30P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present:
Barbara Spector
Marcia Jensen
Kendra Burch
Thomas O'Donnell
Absences :
Mary Badame
Staff Present: Laurel Prevetti, Assistant Town Manager/Community Development Director
Joel Paulson, Planning Manager
Jennifer Savage, Senior Planner
Applicant: John Duquette (architect), Architectural Technologies
Shane Arters (applicant), LP Acquisitions, LLC
Randy Lamb (applicant), LAMB Partners, LLC
Heard out of order
ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
Approval ofMinutes from August 13,2014
Approval of Minutes from December I 0, 2014
Barbara Spector moved to approv-€ the August 13 , 2014 and December 10,2014 minutes. The
motion was seconded by Tom 0 'Donnell and approved unanimously.
ITEM 1: 401 to 409 Alberto Way
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee Application CD-15-00 I
Requesting review of conceptual plans to demolish three existing office buildings
and construct two, two-story office buildings with underground parking on
property zoned CH. APN 529-23-018.
PROPERTY OWNER: CWA Realty
APPLICANT: Shane Arters, LP Acquisitions, LLC
PROJECT PLANNER : Jennifer Savage
The applicant team presented their proposal:
o Two Class A Office buildings.
o Two levels of underground parking.
o Facilities for bicyclists including 99 bicycle parking spaces and showers. EXHl.BlT 1 3
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee
June 10,2015
Page 2 of 4
• Architecture intended to reflect a small town feel.
• An opportunity to provide office space with a reverse commute.
• A traffic study was drafted and shows the study intersections will operate at acceptable
levels.
CDAC Comments and Questions:
This list is a high level summary of the issues raised and responses (in italics) provided by the
applicant team.
Use
• How did the applicant decide to expand office use in Los Gatos? Based on demand for Class
A office space.
• Does the applicant's office vacancy rate assume the new Netflix development (Albright
Way) is occupied, including the unbuilt buildings? Yes.
• How does the proposed office square footage compare to the existing office square footage?
The existing office square footage is approximately 30,000 square feet; the proposed office
square footage is approximately 90,000 square feet.
• What is the average square foot per person of the applicant's recent projects? The average
depends on the type of use.
• How many people would occupy the buildings? The occupancy depends on the type of use.
Traffic
• What intersections were studied in the traffic study? Los Gatos Boulevard and Highway 9 ;
Alberto Way and Highway 9; University Avenue and Highway 9; and Caldwell/Kennedy and
Los Gatos Boulevard.
• How does the applicant define a reverse commute? Southbound trips on Highway I 7.
• Does the traffic study take into account traffic from the existing use? Yes .
• Concerned about traffic congestion; Highway 9 and Alberto Way is a busy intersection.
• Does the traffic study assume the Los Gatos Lodge use remains? Yes.
• Where does the traffic study assume vehicles will stack? The traffic study will include this
information.
• Beyond the level of service calculations, what does the traffic consultant conclude about the
everyday operation of the intersections and experience of the delays on Los Gatos streets?
This is to be determined.
• Speaking from experience, there are severe delays on Los Gatos streets .
• Concerned about traffic issues.
• Concerned about the increase in building square footage and the traffic impacts from the
mcrease.
• How will TDM (Traffic Demand Management) work? The applicant will explore this.
• It is hard to understand that an increase in square footage would not increase traffic.
• The applicant should provide a construction management plan and consider school hours in
that plan.
Conceptual Development Advi sory Committee
June 10, 2015
Page 3 of 4
Parking
0 How does the developer provide bicycle commute incentives? Bicycle parldng, s howers , and
l ock e rs.
o Will the underground parking create buildings higher than the existing office buildings? This
is to be de te rmined.
o Will the underground parking require digging under the existing parking lot or filling above
it ? Th e unde rground parking w ill be under th e exis ting parking.
o What is the depth of excavation? The applicant will include this information w ith th e
applicatio n .
o What is the volume of excavation? Th e applic ant will include this information with th e
application.
o How many trucks will be required for excavation? The applicant will include this
information w ith th e application.
o Is the applicant required to providing parking for the new restaurant across the Albert o Way?
No, th ere are no parking agreem e nts beflvee n th e properties.
o The applicant should talk to the restaurant about parking.
Architecture
o Does the proposed FAR and coverage meet the Town's limitations? Th e applicant b e lie ves
so and staff will study this question with th e application.
o What are the applicant's past projects in the Bay Area? One example is in Los Altos .
o Concerned about building height.
o There is an existing nice feeling and environment on Alberto Way and the proposed mass
may take away from the existing environment.
o What was the thought behind the proposed architecture? Th e style was used in othe r
d e ve lopm e nts.
c The mass of the proposal seems large.
c Can the applicant and/or architect minimize the mass of the project? Th e applicant will
explore this.
o Would the applicant be amenable to setback the second story fr o m the first story? Th e
applicant will explo r e this.
o How does the height and location of the north side of building #I compare with exi sting
buildings? Th e applic ant w ill include this informatio n w ith th e application.
o Will th e residents see new building mass or walls? J11e applic ant will include this
information w ith th e application.
o What is the s ca le of th e proposed change to the residents? Th e applicant w ill include this
info rma tion w ith th e applic ation .
o Res id e nt s may see a dramatic cha nge in views .
o Will res id e nt s · views and s unlight be affected b y proj ect? Th e applic am w ill in clude this
il1(ormation with th e appli cat ion .
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee
June 10,2015
Page 4 of4
• The applicant should provide a perspective of the change in the resident s ' v iews .
• Take into consideration the residential views.
Site Design
• The site is relatively hidden and setback.
• Explain the grade changes from the sidewalk to the site.
• Will the applicant save mature trees? There are trees along Highway 9 that are not on th e
subject property. Other tree information will be provided with th e application .
• Do the plans show where the neighboring residential buildings start? Th e applic ant will
include this with th e application .
• It appears that the new building will be located at existing trash and recycling locations .
Other
• The committee was pleased that the applicant intends to complete an EIR (Environmental
Impact Report).
• The applicant is encouraged to conduct community outreach, including outreach to the
residences across Alberto Way.
Verbal Communications:
A CWA Realty (property owner) representative commented that the restaurant has not approached
the property owner about parking.
ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:09p.m. The next regular meeting of the Conceptual
Development Advisory Committee is Wednesday, August 12 ,20 15 at 4:30
p.m.
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Jennifer Armer
Subject: RE: proposed Alberto Way Project
From: Shirley Ryan [mailto:shirleyrvan2001@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 5:49 PM
To: Planning
Subject: proposed Alberto Way Project
This project in one word, DISASTER!! Traffic already is dangerous coming in/out of Alberto, especially
when cars park on both sides of Alberto Way. We have 110 units of 55+ seniors that live in LG
Commons, who enjoy walking, plus all the other families in Buena Vista and apartment complexes.,
Noise, Dirt, pollution to the air will be terrible with such a large undertaking project. The current setting
of buildings nestle into the environment nicely-tell the OWNER he needs to market his empty office
space. Another big word: GREED!!
Best, Shirley Ryan
Resident of Los Gatos Commons
Alberto Way
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Jennifer Armer
Subject: RE : planned construction on Alberto way-citizen comment
From: Roman Rufanov [mailto:rrufanov@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 11:13 AM
To: Planning
Subject: planned construction on Alberto way -citizen comment
Dear Planner
I see marker flags came up for proposed office building in Alberto way.
I would like to voice my concerns regarding this construction.
a) Children Safety
With new traffic turning left to Alberto and left again into proposed new building -it will become impossible
for children to cross Alberto on the way to school.
• children can not cross Alberto away from stop light since cars are speeding to Alberto Oaks and there
are no speed bumps or lights
• they can not come to stop light since 200+ cars will be trying to tum there in morning
• 200 cars means that car will be turning every 15 seconds
• Large construction trucks means that driver will not see small children in from of them.
• ~·Mh~!i.A'Wi l.Y":s·lfqt liaM an~ o t ·st-op.J!gJ!t O'ct-os; it!
It is not safe and should be addressed by reducing scope of the project.
b) Fire safety concerns
Intersection of Alberto and HW9 is the only way out for community in case of brush fires .
It will be severely constrained by construction equipment and flagman for 2 years .
Access for ambulances will also be constrained when large trucks tum about or make u-tums.
It is not safe and should be addressed by reducing scope of the project.
c) Proposed building should have ample visitor parking.
Otherwise everyone will be parking in nearby steeps and complexes.
Since this is the only street -that means that it will be all taken and no space left for residents.
Also conflicts will erupt as people start parking in residential designated spots.
d) Misfit from style prospective
Nigh concrete and steel and glass building does not fit current low-key low-profile neighborhood.
I bought the property based on what I seen 1 year ago.
Tuning it into business-dominated area is not what most residents wanted when they bought their property. This
will greatly degrade quality oflife.
e) Negative impact on property value
Proximity of the large business complex will have negative impact on property values.
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Jennifer Armer
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Dear Joel & Jennifer,
Victor Bell <vbell40@gmail.com >
Thursday, July 21, 2016 4 :02 PM
Joel Paulson; Jennifer Armer
In Support of 401 Alberto Way Project
Having been a Los Gatos homeowner within the Creekside Village complex, I wanted to reach out to you in
support of the office project at 401 Alberto Way. I am familiar with the office buildings being proposed by
Lamb Partners and believe that this would be a great fit within the community. Given the immediate access to
the freeway and downtown, I am confident that the project will be very well received by leading high-tech
companies that will bring much needed business to our restaurants and other downtown service providers. As
Los Gatos offers few opportunities for leading edge companies to locate within the city's borders, I feel that the
town suffers from a lack of diversity and intellectual stimulation. I understand that some may have a hard time
with any form of change, but I truly feel that the subject project will be a great addition to Los Gatos.
I appreciate your taking the time to read my email and will hope good thoughts.
Sincerely,
Victor Bell
( 408)829-4853 cell
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Jennifer Armer
Subject: RE: Alberto Way Development
From: paul jensen [mailto:yorvik6@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016 10:47 AM
To: Planning
Subject: Alberto Way Development
I wanted to add my strong objection to the proposed office development on Alberto Way. I have lived on
Alberto Way for over two years, and have been a resident of Los Gatos for almost 9 years. I go for extensive
walks daily, and am concerned about the added traffic, parking, and congestion this new project would bring.
Alberto way is home to many seniors who enjoy the neighborhood while walking their dogs , or just going out
for a stroll . The street itself is a blind "S" curve, fairly narrow, and the street parking is always crowded. I have
personally witnessed many close calls between cars and pedestrians on this already crowded street. the proposed
new development will create even more unsafe conditions for those of us that walk and cross the street daily,
and will negatively change the neighborhood.
I am strongly opposed to this project, and request the Planning Commission and Town Council to reject it, or at
the very least significantly downsize it and require much more onsite parking and noise and traffic mitigation.
Thank you .
Paul Jensen
439 Alberto Way
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Jennifer Armer
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Dear Mr. Paulson and Ms. Armer,
Mark Nicholson <BusMark@thenicholsonco.com >
Friday, July 22, 2016 4:51 PM
Joel Paulson; Jennifer Armer
401 Alberto Way Proposal
I am a business owner located at 20 S Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos. I wanted to take a moment to voice my support for the
Class A office proposal to be located at 401 Alberto Way. After looking through the literature, I am quite i mpressed . The
location looks perfect for office use . I am further excited about the parking requirement of 4 spaces per 1000 SF . Based on
my experiences trying to drive to my office building and then locate parking, it makes a lot of sense to build more office space
outside of the town center, where traffic is less congested and parking can be provided. I think it is important to support j ob
growth in the city, but it should be done in more strategically located places such as 401 Alberto Way.
Thank you,
Mark Nicholson
President
The Nicholson Company
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To Town of Los Gatos Planning Commission
Application for New Class A Office Development
401/405/409 Alberto Way Los Gatos Village
History:
Constructed early to mid 1960's with a Town and Country Design as a shopping
center, but converted to office space upon the initial leasing and build out process.
Complex was sold in January 1986 to CWA Realty in a private sale. CWACP (the
parent corp) needed a new office space to house its software/hardware
development operation. The failing restaurant that occupied 60% of the 401
building was gutted and redesigned and refurbished to accommodate this need.
CWACP sold off the operation which remained in place for two years, and which
them relocated to their headquarters in Mountain View in 2002, leaving this space
vacant. ( 4500 SF).
Physical:
30,000 SF comprised of 3 buildings each 3 floors, 1st floor of which is below
parking lot grade. 40% of space is on the 1st floor and has 7'ceilings, windowless on
3 sides.
Top floor-18% of total space is ADA inaccessible with no feasible way to make it
so. 1st floor is ADA accessible only with a ramp located in front of 409 buildin~ and
which makes it a long hike to the 401 building.
Lower floor has embedded storage, communication tunnels, old boiler room which
comprising about 12 o/o of the total SF.
Parking lot has approximately 260 spots with access through 3 driveways from
Alberto Way, housing trash enclosure, garden and tool shed. The flow through
design allows for unauthorized use by oversized vehicles (semi trucks, auto carriers,
construction equipment on trailers i.e.) of the parking lot by the general public.
Electric service to the individual offices is undersized for the most part -40 amp to
100 amp for most offices due to original use design.
Heating and cooling efficiency and cost is challenged by single pane windows
direction of window placement and poor insulation ability due to construction age
and methods and sizing of spaces (which range from 270 SF to 3000 SF and all sizes
in between) and the multilevel design and the directional placement of the
buildings.
Safety:
The parking lot is a constant challenge in keeping tenants and their clients safe and
in keeping the surface maintained due to the "uninvited" traffic to the property.
The "uninvited" traffic is not only vehicular, but also pedestrian. The complex has
become the default playground for children who now live on Alberto Way, the dog
park for the residents living on Alberto Way, the ride share parking lot for the
general public, the exercise track for the residential neighbors and the overflow
parking lot for both the neighboring residential units and commercial operations.
During the rainy and cold season, our below grade 1st floor and our covered
walkways as well as landscape areas become the housing for the homeless . Our
parking lots and landscaped areas coupled with our convenient location to the
freeway have made us a frequent site for the drug traffic trade along the highway
#17 corridor, as well as the "mail theft" that has become prevalent now in the area.
Summary:
The buildings which were repurposed after their construction are now 50 years old
and in need of significant repairs and remodeling to bring them up to the
infrastructure, energy efficiency and safety requirements of modern technology and
office space. The repairs and remodeling in some degree have happened over'the
past 30 years under the ownership ofCWA Realty.
However it has now reached a point where this will require demolition and
significant financial infusion to accomplish the task and to make this property a
safe, efficient and attractive addition to the neighborhood, while providing a return
on invesfmenf ti:itneTown Of Los Gatos arid -the-new-Investors·.--------------
Because of the scope of such an undertaking, CW A Realty, as a single property
owner, will not be able to stay in business while this transition happens, and
therefore does not have the financial resources to support the process.
The designs as presented by the applicant for the redevelopment appear to present
the physical and esthetic needs of an office building that can provide the safety,
energy efficiency and financial return that will serve the community of the Town of
Los Gatos for decades to come.
Prepared and submitted by
Pat Lynch
Controller and Leasing Manager for CWA Realty and CWACP since 1985.
401 Alberto Way Suite #2
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Jennifer Armer
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paul jensen < yorvik6@g mail.com >
Saturday, July 23, 2016 3:18 PM
Jennifer Armer
Alberto Way project
Hello Jennifer. I was advised that my email objecting to the proposed project on Alberto Way was forwarded to
you, but I just wanted to follow up. I've had a chance to speak with more of my neighbors here at the Commons
condominium complex. Suffice it to say that my neighbors and I are extremely concerned, and everyone I have
spoken to objects to the project. Key concerns are the disruption, noise and pollution during the construction
phase, and the i nterference with emergency vehicles both during and after construction.
Many of my neighbors are quite elderly, disabled, and require the use of wheelchairs, walkers, and
oxygen. Their health and safety will absolutely be jeopardized by the project. The increase in traffic will result
in drivers in search of street parking, or those that miss the entrance to the new office building, to proceed
further on Alberto Way, and use our alleyways or our guest parking driveway to turn around. This is already a
problem for us, and I have been out walking and stopped by drivers who are lost or are in search of parking on
many occasions.
I urge Town staff to reject this inappropriate proposed use, and to help us maintain the residential nature of our
neighborhood.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Paul Jensen
439 Alberto Way
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Jennifer Armer
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Chris Bajorek <chris@bajorek.us >
Sunday, July 24, 2016 3:24 PM
Jennifer Armer
Planning
401 -405 Alberto Way
Dear Ms. Jennifer Armer and Members of the Los Gatos Planning Commission,
I am a volunteer for the Town of Los Gatos Adopt a Highway group. Our goal is to pick up trash from and
improve the appearance of key roads and intersections in town .
During this past Saturday, July 23, 2016 we concentrated our work at the interchange between CA Highways 9
and 17. We started work at 8:30AM and we had front row seats to observe traffic in both directions on these
two highways as well as interchange traffic in all directions. Traffic was essentially paralyzed in all di rections
but one when we started work and this condition lasted until well after 2 PM.
I have lived in several countries as well as several major cities in the US . I have never seen nor experienced
such level of traffic and gridlock before.
The subject development is proposed to as a minimum, triple vehicular trips within only a few car lengths of
the aforementioned traffic disaster. It will only make it worse.
I strongly recommend The Town adopt a moratorium on this and any other planned development until the
local and state governments.come up with and implement a solution to this unacceptable traffic problem.
Sincerely Yours,
Dr. Christopher Bajorek
120 Clover Way
Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Jennifer Armer
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Marietta Riney <mariettariney@gmail.com>
Monday, July 25, 2016 3:54 PM
Jennifer Armer
Fwd: Alberto Way development
This email is to make you and the planning commission aware of some of the concerns that the residents of Los
Gatos Commons Condo community have about the proposed development401 -404 Alberto Way. Thank you.
Peace , Marietta
Begin forwarded message:
From: Marietta Riney <mariettariney@gmail.com>
Date: June 13,2016 at 8:03:46 AM PDT
To: "planning@losgatosca.gov" <planning@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Alberto Way development
I live at the Los Gatos Commons Condos on Alberto Way and I urge the planning commission to listen and
consider the concerns of all the residents regarding the proposed development at the comer of Alberto Way and
Hgwy 9. This expansion of the use of this property, with the increase in traffic at this location, will negativel y
affect all the property owners ability to access and egress their residence. This is a llane street each way with
parking on both sides of a winding street. The recent development of the Satellite medical facility and the
renovation of the Best Western property, plus the opening of the 57 Grill restaurant have already taxed the
daily flow of traffic onto Alberto Way and the residential areas farther down the street.
The Los Gatos Commons is a senior age restricted condo complex. This means that we have frequent EMS
response teams that require an unimpeded approach to our complex. You are aware that there is this one short
street that is the only way in or out for 2 town home complexes, 2 condo complexes, an office complex at the
end of the street, and the previously mentioned h otel, restaurant, and medical facility. The demolition phase and
construction phase at this intersection will be a nightmare, not to mention the resulting increased traffic if this
development were to be built. Please take this information into consideration .
Marietta Riney
449 Alberto Way #240
Los Gatos CA. 95032
Peace, Marietta
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Jennif er A rmer
Su bject: RE : Project on Alberto Way
-----Original Message -----
From: Karen Szabo [mailto:szabokaren4 20@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 7:00PM
To: Planning
Subject: Project on Alberto Way .
We as a collective group here at 420 Alberto Way are in strong opposition Of your proposed project there aT 401
Alberto Way The developers have not stayed true to the original plan and now want increases occupancy to mor e than
doubled of what they told at their first community open hou se.
This project can not and should be approved . This town is in constant grid lock no matter what time of day.
This project is not in compliance with they this town.
I have lived here my entire life and seriously, we as a town, as a community do not need this huge complex built at 401
Alberto Way We all Oppose this project all around.
Thank you,
A very upset 420 Alberto Way Resident.
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Jennifer Armer
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Peggy Ellett <pellett48@yahoo.com>
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 1:02PM
Jennifer Armer
LP Acquisitions Proposed Construction
I would like to pass on my very real concerns about the development currently being considered at
401-405 Alberto Way in Los Gatos. This proposed project would put an undue strain on the traffic
situation and would frequently contribute to blocking access to those of us living along Alberto Way.
can imagine that emergency vehicles might have difficulties gaining access to the street at certain
times of the day. This intersection is already becoming congested and in the summer it is even
worse. Current efforts to stem the use of this area for "detours" to the coast are not very successful
and adding more congestion to that mess has the potential to become a nightmare.
I urge you to not approve this project. It is not in the best interests of those of us already living here
and I do not believe it contributes to the quality of life in Los Gatos in general. While I understand the
need for economic growth, I think it is in the best interests of Los Gatos to control that growth so it
does not become a detriment to our way of life.
Peggy Ellett
443 Alberto Way, Unit 8219
Los Gatos, CA 95032
360-921-7995
Jennifer Armer
Subject: RE: Concerns for the Construction on Alberto Way
From: Sasha P [mailto:sashaprs@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 1:48 PM
To: Planning
Subject: Concerns for the Construction on Alberto Way
Dear Planners,
I believe that the new planned construction would be disruptive to the residents living on Alberto Way.
-Construction would cause a lot of traffic
-big trucks are a safety hazard to small children and/or pets
-there are about 20 kids who walk to school and having trucks driving around would be very dangerous and a
recipe for disaster
-the noise would be very difficult to live with especially if a family has a newborn baby
-the amount of gas in the air would not only make it uncomfortable to live in and will cause a lot of pollution
That's why I believe it would be a good idea to scale down the project idea for the safety and well being of
surrounding neighborhoods.
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Jennifer Armer
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Dear Jennifer
Jim Wagner <jimwag49er@aol.com >
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 2:30 PM
Jennifer Armer
401-405 alberto way project
I am writing to you about my concerns regarding this proposed project that is being considered at the above address . I am
a new resident at the Commons down the street and moved here with a lot of p ride and happiness. The beauty of this
area is priceless and I value everything I now own.
I cannot attend the upcoming meeting but want to voice my feelings , opinions and my say about this big mistake. I am
very, very much against constructing a two story office building and underground parking of any sort in this location. First
of all it is a quite area for seniors, mostly condos on a dead-end street, consider the traffic in and out, the already
resident parking in the street and the only way in and out of Alberto Way for all of us. AND THIS FOR TWO
YEARS? With ongoing construction and trucks in and out every day with noise and dust and possible health issues I
don't think anyone would want to live this way
If this project is approved , it will cause a lot of congestion and daily problems with traffic at the corner and having a two-
story building at that corner will be an eye-sore and block the view of the trees and mountains which we basically pay for
by living here. This is a residential area and not suited for office buildings, businesses or parking garages.
If this project is approved , then what happens to the value of our property and our ta xe s? We are all seniors here at the
Commons and take pride with what we have and DO NOT WANT THIS PROJECT TO TAKE PLACE.
I ask the Planning Department to strongly deny this request to build this project a nd save t he environment as best we can
and not destroy the good that we have left.
Thank You.
Marge Wagner
443 Alberto Way #8222
Los Gatos, Ca 95032
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Samira Hamidi <seslambo@yahoo.com >
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 4:06 PM
Jennifer Armer
401 -405 Alberto
I am writing to you in regards to 401-405 Alberto new developments . My husband and I
live in 443 Alberto way and are completely against this development. We were attac hed to
his community bec ause it is quiet and away from office buildings. We absolutely don't
want to deal with more noise , traffic and construction. Our vote is NO .
I am planning on attending the meeting on August 1Oth.
Thank you,
Samira and Fazi
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I just went to the meeting at 401 Alberto Way regarding the ma~~ive 92
thousand sqft building they would like.
The drwaings looked really nice and the architecture ok. They talked about
traffic and how it would not be impacted . They said their plan with regards
to the buildings met au of the town requirements. They said they wanted to
build townhomes and the city said no.
I mentioned that the two other properties nearby; the los gatos lodge and
the buildings at the end of our street are underutilized and development is
in the future. They said they can not consider the uni verse when ptanning
their site. The person who owns the buildings at the end of our street said
he would like to redevelope his property and the amount of sqft hes
looking for is astounding .
I said to the people that they need to consider these other sites when
planning their site. He said no, they consider whats going on now but not
tn the future. I said you should consider these variabfe because the public
does. We tend to look at the big picture, not just one parcel at a time. He
said the city tends to take each parcel at a time and theirs does meet
exactly what the city is looking for.
The parcel at the end of Alberto is 5.5 acres and has 56 thousand sqft of
office space. Could you imagine what he woutd want if this company gets
92 thousand on half the space. 35 feet high is high especially when its all
the way around two huge buildings.
They will plant trees bordering us. How high, what type. They may drop
stuff on us and their roots may intrude and ruin our driveway. When they
did up their asphalt it could ruin our olive trees bordering our property.
500 people will enter/exit from there daily and often more than once .
Couple this with a build out of LG Lodge and the parcel at the end of
Alberto Way. The city will have a nightmare of a traffic issue on Los Gatos
Sarato9a road.
The he1ght of the buildings bordering our home is to high and will lower
our home vatues. t spoke to two rea1tors and they agreed and atso
mentioned the homes that had a view will now look at the side of a
building whieh will have a significant negative value effeet of those homes.
Sinceryly: , ~ I '--~~ tv{Wl?f-
Bradford Martin
435 Alberto Way #3
Los Gatos
City Of Los Gatos
RE: PROPOSED BUILDING AT 401 ALBERTO WAY
My name i& Brad Martin and i live at 436 Alberto Way it'3 .
I want to mention a few things about this proposed office building and Los Gatos .
OVefafl I am pro development and I ooderstand this property is under utif~ed eonsidering
its size .
Having underground parking is good and also a reason to ask for more sqft of building
space but it does not decrease traffic flow .
The height of the two story buitding should not be any higher 1han a normal two story office
building. The building should not stick out like a sore thumb. The city and residents do not
need a DiS buiiGing staring them in the faee, ShooiEt ee pleasant arehiteet\1re; oot two big
blocks sitting there . Trees and shrubs should soften the area surrounding the structures.
The devetoper sent out a eard to residents asking for input. They seem to indicate that the
city is ok with their overall plan . That the traffic in general and at the intersection will be just
fine. They did a traffic study. Oh, a traffic study, wow I guess they are right, NOT.
Alberto Way is very high density residential. lllefe are several good size office buildings at
the end of Alberto Way and in fact this property is also significantly under utilized. Those
buildings are realty nice but one day some develOPer may want another highrise there
because its at the end of the street and wont affect anyone, right?, NOT.
The hotel renovation at the comer is very nioe for sure and I was surprised to see they were
allowed to have so much square footage built on that lot.
Los Gatos Lodge across the street. Now there is a property just ready to be developed .
One day it will be done and the traffic to and from that property will increase significantly.
This among other items needs to be considered when helping the developer plan the
building at 401 Alberto Way.
I live nere in U3 and like the town, its a great plaee to live fer many reasoRs . Its a large eity
with a significant amount of commerc ial property. I believe the more large buildings the
more congestion and tess desirabte the city wif1 become.
Ask almost anyone who lives here , they will say that traffic is now having a significant
negative impact on Los Gatos residents . We are inundated by beach traffic on the
weekend. So much so that residents need to snake around to get home. The amount of
ttafftc Off hwy 17 from people cutUng through LG to get to cupertino and beyond is large .
You have me North 40 and other 1~ parcels on LG 61Vd all Whlch Will increase congestion
on the roads. Netflix and the new building is nice but again its there with all the employees
and their cars.
The city needs to ask itself, when is enough enough. I know people have a right to
develop their property but size matters now more than ever . ,-rere is a huge property LG
Lodge looming in the future. This proposed big 92,800 sqft building at 401 Alberto is
ridiculous for this area.
We are at a tipping point. Even if you dont live on Alberto Way, addin9 another huge
building aftyWhere irt the eity is rtet good fer residents aRd especially 1tlis massive sqft
project so close to town .
Je nnifer A rmer
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Jennifer Armer
401-409 Alberto Way project
I am writing on behalf of the residents of Los Gatos Commons Sr. Community. A group of us met with the Developers of
the new office complex at 401-409 Alberto Way and we were told that the fire department had already approved the
project. I do not see how, at this stage of development, this can be possible. I would like to know whom to speak to at the
Fire Dept, to confirm this . Alberto Way is a dead end street with no extra fire safety exits , except for a small , one way
street for emergency exit, through the neighboring project's streets to Bella Vista St. which exit is blocked off and
gated . The additional traffic caused by the add ition of 380 cars at that project would cause ernergency traffic to be
delayed . The developer stated that their project's traffic study showed it would take one m inute per car to clear their
garage. This equates to one hour per 60 cars leaving the underground parking garage . The other fire hazard is that
there is only one entrance and exit to and from the parking garage. Alberto Way is a very narrow street as it is and there
is no room for two cars to pass side by side with the number of cars parked on the street on both sides. Thanking you in
advance for this information,
Raymond M. Toney, Past President, Los Gatos Commons Homeowner's Association. 453 Alberto Way, #241, Los
Gatos, Ca. 95032
(408) 354-5735
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Nick Casaccia <nickcasaccia@gmail.com >
Sunday, July 24, 2016 8:17 PM
Joel Paulson; Jennifer Armer
Lamb Partners Office Development -Alberto Way
My name is Nick Casaccia, and I am a 22-year los Gatos resident. I am writing to you in support of the lamb Partners'
Class A building complex on Alberto Way.
While the development would be aesthetically beautiful, the basis for my support comes from the economic and social
wellbeing impacts that such a development can provide. From an economic perspective, a new office development
brings with it a higher property tax base which will increase town revenue and contribute to the school system that Los
Gatos residents, including my family, have benefitted from. The development will also bring jobs to los Gatos, which
directly supports local commerce . From a social wellbeing perspective, the expected tenants of the development are
likely to be technology companies, who will incentivize their employees to utilize sustainable transportation methods to
and from work.
Thank you for your consideration of these points,
Nick Casaccia
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Jennifer Armer
401-409 Alberto Way project
I am writing on behalf of the residents of Los Gatos Commons Sr. Community. A group of us met with the Developers of
the new office complex at 401-409 Alberto Way and we were told that the fire department had already approved the
project. I do not see how, at this stage of development, this can be possible. I would like to know whom to speak to at the
Fire Dept, to confirm this. Alberto Way is a dead end street with no extra fire safety exits, except for a small, one way
street for emergency exit, through the neighboring project's streets to Bella Vista St. which exit is blocked off and
gated. The additional traffic caused by the addition of 380 cars at that project would cause emergency traffic to be
delayed. The developer stated that their project's traffic study showed it would take one minute per car to clear their
garage. This equates to one hour per 60 cars leaving the underground parking garage. The other fire hazard is that
there is only one entrance and exit to and from the parking garage. Alberto Way is a very narrow street as it is and there
is no room for two cars to pass side by side with the number of cars parked on the street on both sides. Thanking you in
advance for this information,
Raymond M. Toney, Past President, Los Gatos Commons Homeowner's Association. 453 Alberto Way, #241, Los
Gatos, Ca. 95032
(408} 354-5735
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Thursday, July 28 , 2016 2:15 PM
Jennifer Armer
401 -405 Alberto Way
My heart sank when I saw the orange netting going up on the corner of Alberto way.My husband and I downsized a year
ago after living off of Quito Road for 47 years raising a family there . We were happy to find the Commons because this is
a road less traveled and a place for families, we enjoy seeing children out playing, walking our dog without much
traffic.The atmosphere here is peaceful and the thought of another redevelopment in our back yard not to mention the
noise and congestion for 2 years is very distressing my husband.
I see so much greed these days it breaks my heart.
Please do not approve this plan.
Constance McGowan
453 Alberto Way
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Jennifer Arme r
Planning ; artmarj@aol.com
Proposed Project 401 -405 Alberto Way, Los Gatos, CA
Att. Jenn ifer T.C. Armer, AICP and the Los Gatos Planning Commission :
We are Los Gatos Residents who moved here 46 years ago to enjoy the tranquil quiet atmosphere of a small town.
Since that time, there has been a slow decline in the quality
of life in Los Gatos fueled by the re-development of small land parcels resulting in increased population density and ever
increasing traffic and gridlock.
The proposed 401 -405 Alberto Way Project is the poster child for such desecration of our small town way of life.
This project proposes to triple the square footage of the current office building with new construction and provide a
massive increase in parking facility to approximately 400 spaces with a
significant resultant increase in vehicular traffic in an already impacted area. The parking garage is evidently designed
with a single entrance ramp which will doubtless lead to cars backing
into and obstructing Alberto Way's vehicle and pedestrian access particularly during peak times of garage usage .
The intersection of Highway 9 with Los Gatos Blvd. and the on and off ramps to Highway 17 are already becoming
disastrous. The increased vehicular density in this limited area of 1-2
blocks is certainly a formula for severe problems.
The city permitted the over-development of another parcel on the same corner of Highway 9 and Alberto Way which
has already lead to increased difficulty in pedestrian and vehicular
access.
We can only shudder to imagine the futu re ? development of a much larger parcel: the current site of the Los Gatos
Lodge and its impact on the same beleaguered intersection.
The city's traffic engineer reports, while voluminous, fail to address the fact that incr easing vehicular traffic materially
will functionally close off Highway 9 to local traffic and severely impact
the quality of life of Los Gatos residents in general and Alberto Way residents specifically.
Los Gatos can survive without an additional 60,000 square feet of office space. We need to put the quality of life of
Los Gatos Residents before the convenience and income of outside
developers.
Sincerely yours.
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Jennifer Armer
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I am opposed to the 93K sq ft Office Building which is proposed between Hwy 17 & Los Gatos Blvd. It
will generate more traffic than the recently denied North 40 proposed residential development. Our
roads are already way too congested and the developer has vastly under-stated the limit of traffic &
congestion it can add to Los Gatos. This affects everyone in the area who travels on Hwy-9 and Hwy-
17
The Planning Commission should "just say no!" to this one too .
Thank you,
Jennifer LaForce
Los Gatos Citizen and driver of both congested roadways
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401-405 Alberto Way Project
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As a resident of the area at 439 Alberto way #209, I strongly object to this proposed development on various
grounds. Here are some of the reasons:
The traffic at the light as is now, is very congested during the rush hour and during the school opening and
closing hours. There is only one lane out of this community. At the light if some one is making left, every one
has to wait, even those making right. Many times this light is only good for 15-20 seconds and only two cars
can get by. During school hours , I have missed two lights waiting to get through. I think that is very
unreasonable. As it is we need two lanes, one for left tum and for straight and another one for right tum. Adding
more cars to this only one way our of this community will only make thing unbearable for the resident all ready
living here.
During construction phase and ongoing would impede emergency vehicles from getting in and out from the
Commons.
We would be exposed to air and noise pollution.
During evacuation if and when called for, this new construction would make it impossible to do so in a
reasonable and safe way.
Finally, This project does not harmonize, nor blend with the scale and rhythm of this neighborhood oflarge
senior residents. (see Town of Los gatos, 2020 general plan CD-1.2)
Paul Gundotra
954-667-7285
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Elizabeth Borelli <elizabethborelli@outlook.com >
Monday, August 01, 2016 8:04 PM
Planning; Jennifer Armer
Architecture and Site Application S-15-056, Conditional Use Permit Application
U-15-009
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I writing to oppose the 93K sq ft Office Building proposed between Hwy 17 & Los Gatos Blvd .
It will generate more traffic than the recently denied North 40 proposed residential development. Our roads are
already way too congested and the developer has vastly under-stated the limit of traffic & congestion it can add to
Los Gatos. This affects everyone in the area who travels on Hwy-9.
Please help to preserve the integrity of our township and keep the highways safe.
Elizabeth Borelli
22565 Summit Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033
Jenni fer Armer
Subject: RE : 401 -409 Alberto Way project concerns
From: Sergey Melnik [mailto:sergmelnik@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 1:49AM
To: Planning
Subject: 401-409 Alberto Way project concerns
Dear Planner,
I live in the Pueblo de Los Gatos apartment complex across from the proposed construction site at 401-409
Alberto Way and I would like to raise my concerns and oppose the project for the reasons expressed b e low.
1. Safety.
During construction there will be sidewalk closures, so I and my children will have to use the road to go to
school or downtown.
Increased number of cars (and trucks during the construction phase) and people compromises security and
safety. Many cars entering and exiting the new buildings will impose additional safety risks for me and my
children when I walk or bike passed the building, which is the only way out. And we like to bike and walk!
2. Evacuation route.
Our complex is at the street that is a dead end. To evacuate, we would need to pass the proposed building. It
will make it impossible for many people residing in the residential complexes and commercials building to
evacuate quickly, should there be any disaster.
3. Noise and dust.
Our complex is just across from the site and construction will inevitably result in the increased noise and dust.
Considering that construction most likely will take around 2 years, that would a significant factor on its own
that reduces our quality oflife in our complex and affects health of my children.
4. Traffic issues.
Having massive commercial buildings nearby in addition to existing commercial complex at the end of
Alberto Way, new restaurant, health facility, inn and three residential complexes on a single lane road will
significantly increase the traffic considering that there is only one way out of our street. Waiting times at the
light will be several times increased both in and out of Alberto Way. Delivering kids to their activities will
become a problem.
5. Reduced air quality.
Many cars idling at the red light or rushing on yellow will produce additional emissions to the air we breathe.
I'm concerned about my family health implications .
6. Non-conformant style and obstr ucting the view.
The big buildings proposed are not inline in style with the other buildings nearby. Having it at this location
also will obstruct the view on the mounta ins from our complex. M inor annoyance for some and property value
cut for others.
7. Reduced proper ty val ue and taxes to town.
Big commercial building (with all the problems described above) in the cl os est proximity will change our
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We are unpleasantly surprised to see proposed construction size at Alebrto way.
The flags show shown huge construction which will negatively impact our life.
Can please review proposed plans and scale them down or cancel all together?
The troubles which this will cause us are listed below:
1. Access for emergency vehicles will be restricted since large construction trucks will take one lane and
flagman will control other. This is crucial issue since resident's age at Alberto Commons is over 60 and quite
often over 70 years old
2. No escape during brush/forest fire.
Proposed construction could block the only exit from Alberto Way.
Current forest fire at Big Sur shows that fires are possible very close to Los Gatos.
3. Noise and dirt during construction.
Current construction at HW 9 & HW 17 shown that dust inevitable during construction. This will negatively
impact many all residents and especially the ones with astluna.
4. Too large and will create too much traffic.
400 cars turning left every morning and will create traffic jam at HW 9 and Alberto interaction. People will start
parking on the street to same couple minutes and we will loose any free parking spots (used by quests and
visiting relatives)
5. Construction will deprive of only walking route.
Alberto way is the only available is the only walking street for older residents .
We can not go up the hill (HW 9 south) or down the hill (hw 9 north) due to need to cross 4 ramps.
With construction vehicle present we will loose the last opportunity to walk.
Could you please seriously look into these issues?
Mari a & Vi ctor D eni sov
650-422 -967 4
439 Alberto Way, Unit A208 , Los Gatos CA 95032
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Lindsay Catterton <lcatte5850@aol.com>
Frida y, July 29, 2016 11:05 AM
Jennifer Armer
401-405 Alberto way
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I have been a homeowner in Los Gatos since 1969 and now residing at 439 Alberto Way #1 05A (The Los Gatos
Commons) I have watched the growth and change of this lovely community all these years and now cannot imagine
anyone wanting to come new to this area!! The traffic is beyond out-of-control and seemingly nothing we can do about it at
present time. Schools are beginning to lose their highstanding due to potential overcrowding. It is difficult to even go to the
grocery store any day of the week and don't even try on the weekends!!
I am opposed to the rebuilding of 401-405 Alberto Way!!! How can you even consider an underground parking with only
ONE WAY in and out?!! The strain on traffic entering and leaving the East Los Gatos exit to Hway 17 will be
unimaginable!!! PLEASE REJECT THIS PLAN!!!
Sincerely Yours,
Lindsay M. Catterton
439 Alberto Way #1 05 A
Los Gatos 95032
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244 Lorna Alta Ave
Los Gatos 95030
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Jennifer Armer
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U-15 -009
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Re : Architecture and Site Application S-15-056
Conditional Use Permit Application U-15-009
I am a resident of Los Gatos (owner of 18 clifton ave, los gatos) and in opposition to the approval of the above
commercial building . Traffic in our town has become nightmarish and seems to get worse every year. It seems that
the proximity of the proposed building both to downtown and to hwy 17 would only add to the problem exponentially
thus deteriorating life in the town that we love . My family chose to move to Los Gatos because it was one of the few
cities in the South Bay that actually felt like a real "town" as opposed to living in urban sprawl.
Thank you for your consideration ,
Nicole Levy
415-497-2773
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arun venkatesan <arun.venkatesan@gmail.com>
Friday, July 29 , 2016 3:05 PM
Planning; Jennifer Armer
Strongly oppose the proposed 93K sq ft Office Building between Hwy 17 & Los Gatos
Bl vd.
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A 93K sq ft Office Building is proposed between Hwy 17 & Los Gatos Blvd.
It will generate more traffic than the recently denied North 40 proposed residential development. Our roads are
already way too congested and the developer has vastly under-stated the limit of traffic & congestion it can add
to Los Gatos . This affects everyone in the area who lives in LG and travels on Hwy-9.
I would like to STRONGLY OPPOSE this application .
-Thanks
Arun
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RE: Strongly oppose the proposed 93K sq ft Office Building between Hwy 17 & Los
Gatos Blvd.
From: arun venkatesan [mailto:arun.venkatesan@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 3:05 PM
To: Planning; Jennifer Armer
Subject: Strongly oppose the proposed 93K sq ft Office Building between Hwy 17 & Los Gatos Blvd.
Hello,
A 93K sq ft Office Building is proposed between Hwy 17 & Los Gatos Blvd.
It will generate more traffic than the recently denied North 40 proposed residential development. Our roads are
already way too congested and the developer has vastly under-stated the limit of traffic & congestion it can add
to Los Gatos. This affects everyone in the area who lives in LG and travels on Hwy-9.
I would like to STRONGLY OPPOSE this application.
-Thanks
Arun
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Jean Francisco <jeanfrancisco23@yahoo.com >
Saturday, July 30, 2016 11:15 AM
Jennifer Armer
401-405 Alberto Way Proposed Project
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I am resident of Los Gatos Commons Unit 159 and would like to express a few concerns about the 401-
405 project.
My unit faces the front drive right at the entry point and so I frequently observe emergency vehicles
entering the drive (others are going to the back of the complex so these I do not see). As we are a senior
community this is expected and becomes a concern for accessibility during and after construction of this
new proposed project. I urge serious consideration of our safety. It is bad enough they we have only one
entrance/exit in case of a natural disaster or evacuation.
Construction on the motel corner was on going and challenging but we made it through . This project
present a much larger challenge which we again will be impacted. Please give traffic, dust and dirt, road
closures, and the like serious consideration in the approval of this project.
I am for progress but when truncated streets are involved, we need to be considered seriously.
Looking forward to seeing our concerns taken seriously and included in final approved plans.
Thank you,
Jean Francisco
453 Alberto Way #159
408-402-3355
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Jennifer Armer
401 -409 Alberto Way
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I am very concerned about the proposed construction of the complex at 401-409 Alberta Way. The fact that there is
only one outlet and entrance to the road will cause many problems not only during the construction time. The huge
under ground parking includes more traffic than the intersection will handle efficiently even after the completion of the
complex. And any emergency vehicles may be delayed too long.
Who knows who will be renters in that complex ---so a traffic study is only a guess as to the timing. The roads are
heavily crowded now. Why add this much more traffic!
Sincerely,
Joan K Larson
441 Alberta Way #114
Los Gatos, CA 95032-5431
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Dear Town of Los Gatos Planners ,
I am writing to protest the 93K sq ft Office Building that is proposed between Hwy 17 & Los Gatos Blvd .
Re: Architecture and Site Application S-15-056
Conditional Use Permit Application U-15-009
It will generate more traffic than the recently denied North 40 proposed residential development. Our roads are
already way too congested and the developer has vastly under-stated the limit of traffic & congestion it can add
to Los Gatos. My wife and I live on Pine Avenue in Los Gatos and this will affect us when we travel on Hwy-9.
Please do not approve this.
Sincerely,
Harry and Carol Motro
17161 Pine Ave , Los Gatos 95032
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thomas bloink <jenbloink@gmail.com>
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I am a resident of the Los Gatos Commons senior resident complex at 449 Alberto Way. I am adamantly
opposed to the propo sed development planed for 401-405 Alberto Way:
• Traffic congestion and density issues:
o Traffic added by construction related vehicles during construction would impede emergency
vehicles from getting to and leaving the Commons. Unfortunately, residents at our complex
often require such aid.
o Vehicle traffic going to and coming from the huge business complex after completion of the
project would also impede emergency vehicles from getting to and leaving the Commons.
o In an emergency that requires evacuation our residents would find it difficult or impossible to
evacuate in a timely manner.
o Similarly, ordinary and urgent vehicle trips by our residents would be hindered.
• Construction vehicles are notorious for the excessive amount of noise and air pollution they issue. Such
air and noise pollution would have significant negative health impacts for our residents, many of whom
have respiratory health or other health issues .
• This project does not suit the scale and rhythm of our neighborhood, which is dominated by our senior
residednt complex. There are also several other residential complexes on our block. Having a large
business complex at the head of the street does not comply with the Los Gatos 2020 Town Plan which
calls for the harmonious blending of new and old . This planned project is the essence of disharmony!
Regards, David N Garnett
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Doralyn Stephenson <budoristeph@comcast.net>
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Jennifer Armer
Planned Development at 401 -409 Alberto Way
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I am writing to express my concerns regarding the Proposed Development Project at 401-409 Alberto Way. My husband
and I have been residents here in Los Gatos Commons for a period of 10 years in a condominium owned by our daughter
Cynthia McMahon and son-in-law Terrence McMahon.
As you know, the Commons is a senior community. My husband is 87 years old and I am 86. There are many residents
here that are well into their 90's and one that is 102. My concern is that emergency vehicles will not be able to respond
in a timely fashion if called during peak traffic hours .. I know first hand how important this response time is as my
husband recently suffered a stroke . I was very happy to see the faces of our wonderful responders as I sat alone with
him in the bathroom, phone in one hand and trying to keep him upright until help could arrive . I have witnessed many
times over the years when the paramedics have had to be called for other res i dents. The response time is crucial to
survival in many cases .
In addition I have many other concerns. As you are aware, the Town of Los Gatos is experiencing a traffic CRISIS already.
There are some times that it is necessary to wait for 2 changes of the light to get through the intersection of Alberto
Way and Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd. Even then, motorist on Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd . pass through the light and stop
partially in the intersection, or go through the intersection and stop partially in it because traffic between Los Gatos Blvd
is backed up to Alberto Way waiting for the light on the Blvd to change and allow them to move on . Adding the
additional traffic that the proposed project will generate will only exacerbate the traffic congestion down Los Gatos-
Saratoga Rd . in both direction
Alberto Way is a narrow street with parking allowed on both sides of the street, making it difficult for cars to pass if they
meet coming from opposite directions. This is a land locked area with the only entrance and access being the
intersection of Alberto Way and Los Gatos-Sartoga Rd. Allowing increased dens ity will affect not only Alberto Way and
the residents here, but also will affect traffic both ways on Los Gatos Saratoga Rd . and the traffic on University, Santa
Cruz Ave, Winchester Blvd. and Los Gatos Blvd, which is already problematic.
This project does not seem to be in harmony with existing land use. The project will take a long time to complete and
offer blocked roads, noise and pollution to the existing residents. Thank you for your attention to my concerns.
Sincerely,
Doralyn Stephenson
449 Alberto Way, Unit C-139
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Jennifer Armer
Mr.,and,Mrs. Stephenson Stephenson; Planning; John Mittelstet; Cindie McMahon
Fwd : Objections to Project 401 -409 Alberto Way EIR
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Dear Ms. Armer,
I am re-sending my email to you of June 13 , 2016 relating to Project 401-409 Alberto Way. I wanted to make
sure my comments will be available to you and the Planning Commission.
Thank you and the Planning for your consideration of these most important issues and the adverse impact that
the currently proposed project will have on The Commons and the neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Terry McMahon
408-605-5089
From: Terry McMahon <terrvmcm@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Objections to Project 401-409 A lberto Way EIR
Date: June 13, 2016 at 7:29:59 AM HST
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Cc: Planning <Pianning@losgatosca .gov>,
"raymond .toney2@verizon. net" <raymond .toney2@verizon.net>, Cindie
McMahon <cindiemac@comcast.net>, "Mr.,and,Mrs. Stephenson
Stephenson" <Budoristeph@comcast.net>
Dear Jennifer,
Thank yo u for confirming receipt of our objections.
We are deeply concerned about the dangers to the Alberto Way community that
this project clearly presents.
We greatly appreciate the consideration of our comments by you and the Planning
Commission.
Best Regards,
Terry McMahon
On Jun 13 , 2016, at 10:08 AM, Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov> wrote:
Hello Terrence and Cynthi a,
Thank yo u for your email regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Report
(DEIR) for the 401 to 409 Alberto Way development project. Your comments
will be ad ded to the written comments on the D EIR which are being accepted
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1) This project TRIPLES the amount of commercial square footage on this parcel.
2) This project adds under ground parking with a huge total of 390 parking
spaces, a substantial increase.
3) Alberto Way is already a narrow street, that with allowed parking on both
sides, is so restricted that moving vehicles traveling in opposite directions can
barely pass, if at all. The project's drastic increase in traffic will make passage and
access to Highway 9 near impossible.
4)This large project creates a very DANGEROUS situation for Los Gatos senior
citizens.
With the use and parking density increases of this project, emergency vehicles
will have an impossible task of serving the needs and gaining access to The Los
Gatos Commons where hundreds elderly Los Gatos citizens have lived for years.
The needs of our senior citizens appear to have been over looked.
This development creates a situation ripe for a medical disaster for our seniors.
5) Alberto Way is dead end, single access point street that is the only access to
The Commons and all the other residents in this already very dense area. This
project geometrically increases all the critical access problems to the entire
Alberto Way community.
Please do not allow this project to endanger the citizens already living on and
around Alberto Way.
Sincerely,
Terrence P. and Cynthia L. McMahon
15237 Alma Jo Court
Monte Sereno, California
95030
Owners of Unit C139
449 Alberto Way
Los Gatos, California
95032
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Subject: RE: Architecture and Site Application 5-16-001
From: Claudia Dencker [mailto:claudia@mariposaartbooks.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 7 :09 PM
To: Planning
Cc: 'John Nerness'; 'Claudia Dencker'
Subject: Architecture and Site Application S-16-001
Dear Planning
Commission,
July 31, 2016
We are writing in response to a notice we received in the mail regarding property, APN 529-06-025,
Architecture and Site Application S-16-001. My husband and I own the property 428 University that
abuts this property on the backside .
We are writing to express our concern regarding the variance waiver that was granted. Our property
is on a hill and the property on 477 Wraight Avenue was scoured flat. This has resulted in a 3' foot
drop between the two properties with our portion of the hill held back by a retaining wall.
This retaining wall in the past has been problematic. In fact the retaining wall that is currently in
place is the 3rd iteration since we've owned the property.
We are gravely concerned about the proposed reconstruction for the follow i ng reasons :
• The poles show a 2' distance between garage structure and retaining wall. Furthermore we
believe that the retaining wall has an "L" shape footing. The proposed construction is much
too close and would undermine the wall footings during construction .
• Retaining walls don't last forever . Repair and a redo will be complicated if the only space to
work is 2'; as such it will be difficult I impossible to duplicate the strength and longevity of the
current wall.
We request that the property line variance waiver be rescinded .
Furthermore we request that the garage remain in its current location so that open access for heavy
equipment to the retaining wall can be maintained.
Thank you for your time and consideration of our requests.
Kind regards,
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Jennifer Armer
Re 401 -409 Alberto Way
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We are res idents of the Lo s Gatos Commons, a senior condo residence on Alberto Way.
We STRONGLY renoun ce the planned commercial development on the corner of Alberto Way and Hiway 9. It would truly
be a disaster for our residential peaceful and amazingly quiet (considering proximity to Hiway 17) way of life.
The ease of passage onto/exiting Alberto Way would be seriously compromised, particularly during two years of
construction .
During this construction time I can only imagine the noise generated into the neighborhood. Truly awful.
We have many residents here who have daytime caregivers . Th eir ability to evacuate their charges would be seriously
compromised if an emergen cy were to occur.
Again, that scenario is almost unimaginable, con sidering the 390 parked cars planned for this new con stru ction .
Please , plea se give this your most serious consideration when contemplating approval for this project.
We will be at the meeting, ----all of u s, in force----on the evening of Augu st lOth.
Se e you then!
Sin cerely,
Denny Alff
Unit D152
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Jennifer Armer
401-409 Alberto Way, Los Gatos, Ca.
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Dear Ms. Armer. In opposition to the above noted project, I bring to the town's attention , a flaw in the design of the
parking set-up. The 401-409 design has 360 underground parking spaces with only ONE egress and ingress opening
onto a single two lane street, Alberto Way. A far better plan is the Safeway building in downtown Los Gatos which has
only 122 underground parking spaces with in and out access onto TWO wider streets . The Safeway design is far better,
safer and less intrusive than 401-409 emptying, into this small residential street. 401-409 will add a lot of traffic into the
town when the tenants arrive, leave to go to lunch at midday, return from lunch and leave again at close of
workday. Thank you for your interest. Raymond M . Toney, 453 Alberto Way, #241, Los Gatos, CA.
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Anita Beahm <anita@beahmdesigns.com >
Monday, August 01 , 2016 1:36 PM
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Jennifer Armer
93K sq ft Office Building -Enough is Enough!
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I'm emailing to object strongly to the plan for this office space to move forward.
Los Gatos is already congested beyond belief.
Los Gatos is a small town with limited in/out traffic options where development proposals should be considered very
carefully.
This property could ruin the already declining character of the town and quality of life for the citizens within.
Anita Beahm
408-489-1396
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Marina Shorina <marina_shorina@mail.ru>
Monday, August 01, 2016 2:05 PM
Jennifer Armer
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Please stop 401 -409 Alberto Way project
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I hope what you stop the project for the following reasons:
1. The construction will negatively impact our health.
2 . Increased number of the cars will result in noise, dust and traffic jams getting increased too and that will lead
to degrading of ecological environment in our area.
3. Going to and from the school will become unsafe for the kids.
4. During construction there will be issues with internet, electricity and water.
5. I think it's wrong that concrete building will be obstructing the beautiful view of the mountains.
I would like to live in safe, quite place, with the clean air and quick access to HWY 17 . This area is not an
industrial area, there are families with the children, who live here.
To conclude, I think that construction of the new buildings should be banned.
Sincerely yours,
Marina Shorina, Pueblo de Los Gatos
Date: June so, 2015
From: Harold Vital e
T o: Jennifer T. Armer
Community D evel o pment Department
110 E. Main St.
Los Gatos, CA 950SO
Dear Jennifer,
RECEIVED
AUG 0 1 2016
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
I am a r es ident uni t owner in Los Gatos Commons at 45 1 Al berto Way Unit 15 1. I am writing
you to express my co n cerns r egardin g the proposed n ew office b uilding at 401 Alberto Way. I
strongly urge the Co mm unity Devel opment Department of Los Gatos to not app rove the
proposed d evelopment. My primary reasons are listed below :
1.0 The T r ansportati on Impact An alysis prepared by the City is model ed to only
incl ud e traffic fl ow after the n ew building is completed and being used. It does not include a ny
consideratio n of traffic flow during the co nstruction phase when it is r easonable to expect
periods of high traffic density, i.e. heavy & light co n struction equipment along with
transporting of building materials . In addition the traffic of construction personnel i s bound to
cause additional traffic entry/exit delays for our residents.
2.0 I believe construction is es timated to take o n the order of 2 years . This is a long
time for the elderly r esidents ofLos Gatos Commo ns to be subjected to increase d negative
impact to the ir way oflife. During the construc tion phase ther e will also be signifi cant noise
and air pollution, a hindrance t o o ur citizens health. This is a community of elderly citizens
and we should be fmding ways to improve their way of life not adding difficulties to
their way of life.
S.O My understanding is the proposed building will be for busine ss offices. It is very
likely that many of the busines ses will have cli ents and o ther services for which parking is
req ui red. Besides parking, this will increase the flow of traffic in and out of the 401 Alberto
Way property. I d o not believe this has been treated in the Transportation Impact Analysis.
W hat will the impact be?
4 .0 Othe rs have writ ten to you expr essin g their concerns regarding impeded traffic for
Emergency Vehicles and if ever necessa ry, Emerge n cy evacuation. There could be many
persons at risk of r eaching safety in the event of most Emergencies and defmitely so in the
event of Evacuation. In my opinion there co uld b e serious congestion of vehicl es attemptin g to
ex it or enter this area.
5.0 Having r e ad the Transportati on Impact Analysis I am concerned about the real-
time duration of peak delays wh ereas the analysis results are g iven in t erms of average delays
over 2 h o ur intervals. M y concern is that a calc ulated average s mooths out the peaks and
val leys in the real time data. I feel this understates the impact. I would like to know what the 5
largest del ays a nd 5 smallest delays are as well as the average for the various intersection wait
d elays. Can yo u provide that t o me?
Thanks in adv ance for r eading my l etter and the le tters of others in our community. Please
read and carefully consid er the petition from our Los Gatos Commons residents and p lease
li sten to o ur vo ices at the Public Hearing on August 10, 2016 and finally, please do not
approve the pro posed property d eve lopment.
Best Regards,
Harold Vitale
Dr. Loretta Fowler
451 Alberto Way, #247
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Planning Commission
Los Gatos, CA
July 29, 2016
Dear Commission members,
I live in the Los Gatos Commons~ a condo complex restricted to senior citizens. We have many
people living here who are in their 80s, 90s, and one or two over 100 and who are ill or disabled. Our
residents frequently use ambulances or other transport for medical care.
The proposed project at 401-409 Alberto Way would create traffic congestion and delay that
would put us Commons residents at risk. I strongly oppose this project.
There apparently has been no assessment of the impact of the proposed project on emergency
vehicles. The traffic study evaluates the general impact of the project by using projected figures. These
figures are not based on actual data and do not reflect conditions in Los Gatos. The traffic study, I
believe, underestimates not only the inconvenience but also the threat to our health and safety .
In an emergency situation (a gas leak, fire, flood, etc.) all the residents on Alberto Way would be
at terrible risk. There is only one exit out of the Alberto Way cui de sac. Several businesses, offices, and
four residential developments have to use that one exit to evacuate currently. An additional390 cars
from the proposed project would have a disastrous result in an emergency.
I also strongly feel that this proposed huge structure would be incompatible with the character
of the neighborhood and the natural setting. Traffic congestion in Los Gatos already interferes with the
quality of life and an additional 390 cars entering and leaving the town would make the situation
considerably worse.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
~
Loretta Fowler
RECEIVED
AUG 0 1 2016
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
Jennifer Armer
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Betsy Sickler <betsysickler@yahoo.com >
Tuesday, August 02, 2016 10:40 AM
Jennifer Armer
401-405 Alberto Way
I am a 78 year old resident of the Commons on Alberto Way and am 100% opposed to the proposed development for
401-405 Alberto Way.
As you probably know the Commons' residents need to be 55 or over to reside here. The majority are elderly and many
have serious medical conditions which require multiple trips to doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, etc. Alberto Way is a
short 2 way street with only one way out and has lots of street parking due to lack of more available space for residents .
We do NOT need more vehicles on our street let alone 390 of them . The traffic would be deplorable. And what about
the emergency vehicles that frequent the Commons.
I understand this development would take 2 years to complete. All this time during the demolition and construction we
would be exposed to air and noise pollution neither of which are conducive to a healthy life style especially for seniors.
The traffic in los Gatos has become a real problem. There are only 3 ways I can get home and the other weekend I tried
all3 and it still took 25-30 minutes to get here from only a short distance away. I couldn't get home in the case of an
emergency.
Please, please take all of this into consideration as the LP Acquisitions, LLC is attempting to get permission for this
development.
Thank you for your time.
Betsy Sickler
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To the Town of Los Gatos from local residents who oppose the
Architectural & Site Application S-15-056, Conditional Use
Permit Application U-15-009, Environmental Impact Report EIR-
16-001. RECEIVED
Overview AUG 0 4 2016
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
• Summary of concerns and objections to demolish three existing offitft!ANNING DIVISION
buildings and construct two new, two-story office buildings with
underground parking at 401-409 Alberto Way.
• Detailed study & report authored by Bob Burke showing why this proposed
development does not conform to the Town of Los Gatos 2020 General Plan.
• Signed petition from local residents opposing Architectural & Site Application
S-15-056 and Conditional Use permit U-15-009.
Concerns
Size . Mass. Bulk. and Hei&bt of Buildin& .
The proposed buildings are >3 times the size of what's th~re now (93,000 sq. ft. vs. 30,000)
It's height is taller than any other structures in the area, and compared to the residential
buildings in the area and it does not fit into the neighborhood. In addition it will take away
about a dozen parking spaces on the street currently used by residents and their guests.
Furthermore, we were told the number of employees the buildings can hold is 350. In
reality, they are capable of holding up up to 735 with high tech companies' bull pen seating
layouts.
The Proposed development also removes many large mature trees & bushes, then replaces
them with small ones.
The buildings will obstruct the view of the mountains and sunsets for the residents (which
is one of the beautiful things to look forward to at the end of day), and is incompatible with
the neighborhood.
Also, many of the residents in the front of the condominiums on the street have home
offices. The construction noise and disruption will make it impossible to work.
Therefore the proposed development is incompatible with the character of the
neighborhood and transforms it from a low impact residential bedroom community in an
open space tucked away in a wooded area to a "concrete & glass jungle" dominated by a
large commercial space.
Reduced property value
Big commercial building (with all the problems described above) in the closest proximity
will change our status of desired cul-de-sac area and will reduce our property values. This
will be especially pronounced for those owners with views today.
Safety Issues: Children and Elderly
With new traffic turning left to Alberto and left again into proposed new building -it will
become difficult and possibly unsafe for children to cross Alberto on the way to school.
Children cannot cross Alberto Way from stop light since cars are speeding to Alberto Oaks
during morning and evening commute time.
With potentially 325-700 new vehicles to turn trying onto Alberto in the AM Rush,,
children & elderly are ~ndangered crossing either Alberto or Hwy-9 at the signal light.
Large construction truck drivers could possibly ·not see small children in front of them.
And Alberto way does not have any other stoplight to cross at !
Traffic issues
Approval of the application will foreclose the possibility of renovation or replacing the
Hw-17 & Hwy-9 Intersection leaving Los Gatos with permanent congestion. The
Intersection. needs renovation or replacement before approval.
Having a new 93,000 Sq Ft commercial building in addition to existing new restaurant,
health care facility ,Best Western Inn, Alberto Oaks Office Park and four residential
condominium complexes on a two lane road will significantly increase the congestion of
traffic considering that there is only one way in and out on our street Waiting times at the
light will be several times increased both in and out of Alberto Way.
This will also cause reduced air quality as many cars idling at the red light or rushing on
yellow will produce additional emissions to the air we breathe.
Increased traffic compromises security and safety (during the construction phase and
after completion) During construction there will be sidewalk closures, so residents,
(families, children, seniors), will have to use the road to walk on to go to and from school or
downtown.
Many cars entering and exiting the new buildings will impose additional safety risks for
all that pass the building, which is the only way out.
In addition we all have Health issue concerns because of16-18 months of Noise, Dust, and
Pollution during construction phase.
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I. These Comments are from Re sidents and Members of these HOAs : ............................................................................ 2
II . Qualifications-Bob Burke, Author ................................................................................................................................. 2
Ill. The PD does not Conform to the Town of LG 2020 General Plan .............................................................................. 2
2020 General Plan Section 2: Vision ................................................................................................................................... 2
2020 General Plan Section 3: Land Use .............................................................................................................................. 3
2020 General Plan Section 4 Community Design Element ................................................................................................. 4
LP Acquisitions, LLC Illustration of the PD 's Buildings is misleading .............................................................................. 5
Actual View of the PD from the Northeast with Story Poles .......................................................................................... 6
2020 General Plan Section 6: Transportation .................................................................................................................... 6
The PO's Transportation Impact Analysis contains Errors, Understates Trip Gen eration and is Missing Material Info 6
The traffic Report clearly shows evidence that any Development in Los Gatos worsens already bad Hwy 17
Congestion ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
The Traffic Study as filed contains errors, omissions & data too old to use .................................................................. 9
Existing Traffic Error in PD Traffic Analysis : Alberto Way & Hwy-9 .............................................................................. 11
The PD Traffic Analys is describes the present EB Hwy-9 AM Rush gridlock: ............................................................... 12
Raw Traffic Data Files from the May 12, 2015 Study have been deleted and are no longer available for scrutiny .... 14
Changes need to be made to the Hwys-17 & 9 Intersection to prevent Gridlock ....................................................... 14
Approval means"LG & Caltrans pay for Changes to the CA9 & CA17 Interchange ....................................................... 15
Sensitivity Study elements that need to be added ....................................................................................................... 16
LP Acquisition LLC understates Traffic by presenting only the f ewest employees and longest rush period ............... 16
Office Spac e Layout 1 -401-405 Alberto Rd = 735 employees with a highly "Efficient Custom" layout .................... 18
Office Space Layout 2 -401-405 Alberto Rd = 505 employees with an "Efficient Rule of Thumb" layout .................. 19
Office Space Layout 3 -401-405 Alberto Rd = 425 employees with a "Typical Rule of Thumb" layout ...................... 19
Office Space Layout 4-401-405 Alberto Rd = 375 employees: "Spacious Rule of Thumb" layout ............................. 19
Trip Co unt Sensitivity Study .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Traffic into and out of the PD Garage will increase AM Hwy-9 Spillback that extends to University .......................... 20
The PD Garage will cause intolerable AM & PM Congestion on Alberto Way ............................................................. 21
2020 General Plan Section 9 Environment And Sustainability Element.. ......................................................................... 21
2020 Gen eral Plan Sect ion 10 Noise Element .................................................................................................................. 21
IV. Conclu sion: Plea se deny the Application .................................................................................................................. 21
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I. These Comments a r e from Residents and Members of these HOAs:
Pueblo de Los Gatos (53 Units at 420 Alberto Way) directly across from the Proposed Development (PD)
The Commons (110 Units at 445 Alberto Way)
Bella Vista (47 Townhomes in Bella Vista, just past 240 Alberto Way)
Las Casitas #4 (18 Townhomes at 435 Alberto Way)
II. Qualifications -Bob Burke, Author
BS-EE, MS-EE & MBA
Waiting Line Theory and Traffic Engineering education both formal and on-the-job
Electronic Network Traffic Engineering
Current and Past High Tech Employers: AT&T, Cincinnati Bell, AVAYA, Alcatei-Lucent, Cisco, NETGEAR
US Patents : 3 in Broadband Networking and three in Software Defined Networking, Content Distribution & Control
Product Management :-Networking Systems
Four decades in Network Engineering
Community Organizer for Water Proceedings at CPUC (vol unteer)
Former HOA President and Board Member (volunteer)
Former Mutual Water Co Officer & Board Member (volunteer)
III. The PD does not Conform to the Town ofLG 2020 General Plan
In each section below, we describe why. The Present Application cannot be approved .
2020 General Plan Section 2: Vision
+ Foster a pedestrian-oriented community with a small-town character;
Alberto Way has two commercial properties at its intersection with Hwy-9 pr esently and one at the end. We have
constant traffic issues with the speed of vehicles to and from the commercial property at the end. The pri ncipal problem
is that the curve between 420 and 401-409 + 435 limits sight. When limited sight is combined with speed, there are
frequent near misses.
Residents from Alberto Way frequently walk to Town and must cross two dangerous Hwy 17 exit ramps. Foliage severely
limits visibility to pedestrians and drivers, who cannot see pedestrians until they're within unsafe stopping distance.
There is no Hwy 17 exit ramp accident record described within the EIR.
The increased vehicular traffic generated by the PD disrupts our pedestrian use of both Hwy-9 and Alberto Way. We
have a large population of children and seniors. There is no alternate Pedestrian or vehicular exit from Alberto way.
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. ·Furthermore, the Propo se d Development (PO) contains no provisions to address the disruption from higher vehicular
traffic volume after completion nor the purported 15-16 month construction disruption.
+ Be a full-service community that is also environmentally sensitive;
The increased vehicular traffic during and after construction will bring increased air pollution to Alberto Way. The
construction itself will bring an increased level of air-borne allergens.
2020 General Plan Section 3: Land Use
• The mandates of the Safety Element are reflected in the designation and
location of land use, the permitted activities within designated areas, and
the patterns of land use that support defensible space, the Town's contingency
plan, and fire and other hazard mitigation.
As noted our Vision comments, Pedestrian Safety is compromised both during construction since it blocks our use of the
sidewalk in front of 401-409 and after occupancy with the increased danger to pedestrians from the additional traffic it
generates.
The PO contains no design element to address the dangers it generates to pedestrian safety.
+Air quality is improved by land use patterns that minimize vehicle travel
within the Town.
The PO degrades air quality via the increased vehicular traffic it generates, a special threat to our seniors and children
• The Conservation Element goals address protecting and enhancing the
natural environment. Programs that retain natural features such as tree
preservation, limited grading, and water conservation maintain the natural
character of Los Gatos.
The PO removes many large mature trees & bushes, then replaces them with small ones.
• The Open Space Element refers to the location, character, and use of
parks, recreational facilities, and preserved, unimproved land.
The PO contains no significant open space that can be used recreationally by the public despite using about 1 of the 2+
acres for buildings.
+ Distribution, location, and extent of land uses for categories of public or
private uses . Such categories include, but are not limited to housing,
business, industry, open space, natural resources, recreation and enjoyment
of scenic beauty. education, and public buildings and grounds.
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. 'The PD is so high that it destroys the scenic beauty enjoyed by Alberto Way Residents, our Visitors, Best Western Guests
and employees of the local businesses.
Particularly hard hit are the 420 Alberto Way owners and residents whose "View Unit Condos" face Alberto Way; are
along 420's South drive near Alberto Way; or are ~long the west side of 420's North Drive. All of these "View Units"
have scenic, sunlit views today that the PD would, if built, remove. This situation also occurs at 435 Alberto where the
PO not only blocks the N. building's scenic sunlit views but also affords PO's 2nd floor Tenants a view into their children's
bedrooms.
This will depress the market value of the "View Units," for which the PO does not propose to compensate owners.
The PD furthermore attempts to remove about a dozen of "our'' on-street parking spaces and LP Acquisitions, LLP
declines in meetings with us to provide any substitute parking to Alberto Way Residents. We already have on-street
parking congestion, which was made worse by the addition of Grill 57.
All but 2 of 420 & 435 Alberto Way's Visitors and many of their Residents use on-street parking: the on-street parking
was a design feature f Alberto Way.
+ Population density and building intensity standards for land use designations
The PDs buildings are massive compared to what's there now and to the residential buildings in the area. Furthermore,
LP -AGquisitions, LLR understates the number Qf ~mQI()y~~s the buildings can hold at 350. In reality, they are capable of
holding up to 746 and high tech companies are convertin~-to. th;;'bullpe ~ ~~atlng d~-sig~s that allow this maxTriium
number.
The PD is therefore incompatible with the character of the Neighborhood and transform it from a low impact residential
community in an open space tucked away in a wooded area to a "concrete & glass jungle" dominated by a large
commercial space.
2020 General Plan Section 4 Community Design Element
The Town Council & Planning Commission would have heard a lot more from Alberto Way residents had LP Acquisitions,
LLC Development presented us with a rendering that was representative of the actual proposed structure earlier this
year when it held the first round of community meetings.
The PO does not conform to these Town of LG Policies:
Policy CD-1 .1 Building elements shall be in proportion with those traditionally in the neighborhood.
At 93,000 sq. ft ., the PDs buildings are massive compared to what's on the site now and what's in the neighborhood.
They are further proposed to be built so high that they deny us continued enjoyment of the neighborhood's mountain
views and depress property values in 420 Alberto Way's "View Units."
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• 'story poles is not at all what was communicated to those of us who attended the initial Open House and town meeting
last year ... they have pulled what we consider a classic "bait and switch."
The PO is massive, would dominate the neighborhood, destroy our pleasant residential setting and our view.
Here is the present Story Pole View taken as 3 photos showing the PD buildings: First photo shows the left side and the
second photo is the right side of 401-409 Alberto from 420 Alberto, across the street.
Actual View of the PD from the Northeast with Story Poles
2020 General P-lan Sec-tion-6: T~ansportation
The PO's Transportation Impact Analysis contains Errors; Understates Trip Generation and is Missing
Material Info
The PO can generate 4x-8x the Peak Vehicle Traffic vs. LP Acquisitions, LLC's Traffic Report and LP Acquisitions, LLC
shows no sensitivity traffic study
+ Roadway System and Standards: Definitions and1descriptions of the types of roadways and service standards for los
Gatos.
The PO's traffic study incorrectly illustrates the Peak Traffic (Jams) at the Alberto Way & Hwy 9 Intersection. This is
d iscussed below.
+Existing Transportation Conditions: A description of traffic operations in los Gatos.
The PD contains no Peak Period vehicle flow chart for the intersection of Hyw-17 & Hwy-9 and fails to show the Full Peak
Period traffic count at Hwy-9 & Alberto, either as a result or deliberately in combination. This is a condition of great
importance in the PDs approval. The Alberto & HWY-9 intersection, as well as Hwy-9 intersections with LGB, Hwy-17,
Un iversity and Santa Cruz are plagued with traffic jams in both Am and PM Rush Periods. This is discussed below.
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· + Other Transportation Networks and Facilities: Descriptions of bikeways and trails, truck routes, ra il, bus, paratransit,
parking facilities, and pedestrian facilities .
The PD proposes no addition to the trailway system, which it could, to improve pedestrian passage over Hwy-17.
Furthermore, the current Hwy-17 Rail replacement will, if a sidewalk is placed and used by pedestrians, still require
pedestrians to cross dangerous and mostly blind freeway exits .
The PD elevates Hwy-17 Traffic thereby increasing the danger to pedestrians as they cross the Hwy-17 entrance and
particularly exit lanes.
+ Planned and Proposed Transportation Improvements: Descriptions of planned and proposed transportation
improvements for regional and local transportation infrastructure in Los Gatos.
The PD fails to note the serious implications that the absence of any Caltrans Project to renovate or replace the Hwy-
17 & Hwy-9/ntersection. The traffic generated by the PD will push the Peak to unacceptable levels. The Peak, when
fully calculated taking into account the ACTUAL sum of Vehicles entering the Intersection will push the Hwy-9 & Alberto
intersection from its current LOS, which is not presently a "B" as mis-represented in the Traffic Analysis to an even more
that fully congested level. The PD will cause Gridlock . This is fully discussed & illustrated below.
The PD, if Built, will permanently disable the Hwy-17 & Hwy-9/ntersection 's future replacement or renovation by
Caltran due to its inordinately costly requirement to condemn, purchase and remove a significant portion of the· PO,
particularly the proposed 405 Alberto Way.
Hwy-17 has been named one on California 's most dangerous roads due to its high traffic volume and its condition.
The Hwy-17 & Hwy-9 Intersection was one of the earliest freeway intersections built in the US. Designed in the late
1930's and completed circa 1941, it was part of the Hwy-17 WW-11 defense construction intended to defend us against
Japanese invasion. The beaches of Monterey Bay are perfect amphibious landing zones, unlike much of the Bay area
coast. Concurrent with Hwy-_17's completion, all the Santa Cruz Mountain tunnels were dynamited closed to prevent the
rail's use by invasion forces.
The Hwy-9 & Hwy-17 Intersection is in present need of renovation to convert the single lane sections on both ends to
two lanes in each direction. The PD leaves insufficient empty land to enable this with incurring extreme cost.
The Town of Los Gatos must require that a renovation or replacement is completed prior to start of the PDs
construction.
+ Goals , Policies, and Actions: A list of goal, policy, and action statements that are intended to improve transportation
and circulation in Los Gatos.
As filed by LP Acquisitions, LLC, the PO generates more Traffic than the residential apartment PD in the North 40 that
was recently denied by the Planning Commission . Furthermore, LP Acquisitions, LLC misrepresented to us in community
meetings that the Town of LG conducted the traffic study. Hexagon's report identified ·that Lamb (not LP Acquisitions,
LLC) was its client, not the Town and verified this when interviewed (Ollie Zhou).
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·The traffic Repo rt dearly shows evidence that any Development in Los Gatos worsens already bad Hwy 17
Congestion
This Freeway Capacity and level of Service grading table alone shows how bad the los Gatos Area Hwy 17 is congested
and is alone enough to prove that the Planned Development should be permanently rejected, along with all other
developments in los Gatos until Hwy 17 is widened by 1-2 lanes in each direction from Yz mile N of Hwy 85 to at least
Bear Creek Rd: and its intersections is improved. Pushing either or both rush hours to worse E or F levels of Service,
which are already unacceptable, is sheer folly. Hwy-17 accidents hit their highest level in decades:
http://www.mercurvnews.com/bay-area-news/ci 28416215/crashes-highway-17-at-highest-level-decade and Los Gatos
traffic is at new heights, especially when School is in session.
Note how bad the Level of Service LOS) is on both sides of LG-Saratoga, Hhwy-9, on Hwy-17: The PD Traffic Analysis
understates Peak trips it generates and also fails to show the full number of exits & entrances between Hwy-9 & Hwy-17
as illustrated in its Table from Page 19, Figure 7 of its' Traffic Analysis shown below after "Existing Traffic Volumes"
below or the Intersection's LOS shown in its Table 4.
We're stunned that this wasn't caught before now.·
Table2
Freeway Segment Capacity Evaluation
Furthermore, as we show in section b: the Traffic Study as submitted contains significant errors & omissions. They work
to the Applicant's favor in failing to correctly present the existing traffic and the new traffic generated by the PD. Busy
Period trips both existing and generated by the PD are underestimated in the report to the maximum extent possible
and in reality the BH trips generated will be many times greater after the PD is occupied.
This PD will adversely affect all residents in the Town of Los Gatos and its extraterrestrial community of interest which
extends south to include all who reside within the LG -Saratoga HS District.
SI P age
The Traffic Study as filed contains errors, omissions & data too old to use
Since t he Traffic Study's Delay figures are far lower than those we and others we know in Los Gatos encount er, we
interviewed Ollie Zhou of He xagon on July 26 about certain aspects of the traffic report that pertai n to the Avg Delay,
level of Service & Flow Counts.
In community meetings, lP Acquisitions, llC stated that the Avg Delay was for an entire day. Mr. Zhou asserts that the
Avg Delay is computed for the Busy Hour (7:30-8:30AM and 5-6PM). No attempt was made to track counts withi n 10 to
15 minute intervals during the busy hour for use in computing Peak Average Delay.
When asked what dates the traffic counts were made, Mr. Zhou represented them as May 12, 2015 for the non-CA 17
studies and that Hexagon did not perform any CA17 or CA17 entrance or exit traffic count study: the traffic data came
from an August 2013 Caltrans study that was made while Los Gatos schools were not in session.
This is in contrast to this statement that lam placed in the Traffic Report:
Existing Traffic Volumes
Existing traffic volumes were obtained from new traffte counts conducted in January and May 2015, and
the 2014 Vf A 's CMP lRAFFIX database. The e xistir:lg tratfic volumes at the study intersections include
the lraffic being generuted by the existing buildings on the site.
The existing AM ond P M peak hour intersection volumes are shown graphically on Figure 6. The traffic
count data .are included in Appendilc A.
When asked who counted the traffic on May 12, Mr Zhou represented that the traffic is counted by software that is run
against the camera(s) monitoring the intersection at Alberto & CA9. Hexagon h i red IDAX to do the traffic count and h
software that IDAX used, however, he suspects it id Miovision. An interview with Mr. Mark Skaggs at IDAX confi rms they
did the job. Mr. Skaggs represented that his California Manager is out of town for the next 2 weeks and that Mr. Skaggs
cannot verify if IDAX used video recording with software analysis or manual traffic counting for this job. He did confirm
that they did the job. We recall seeing the rubber hose pneumatic traffic counters in the roadway at Alberto & Hwy 9 in
May 2015. It was not a job done with Video Recording and Software based counting.
Here are two "poster child" Errors and Outages in the PO's Traffic Analysis
looking at 3 in the following 2 diagrams, we will add the current & future vehicle counts entering & exiting Alberto Way
in the AM & PM and then compare them to Table 6 below:
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'Figure 6: PDs Existing Traffic Analysis on un-numbered page 14 (above) Intersections & Peak Flows : Alberto & Hwy-9
does not balance when the flows from Hwy-1 7 are included. The intersection of Hwy-17 & Hwy-9 is MIA from this
Illustration. Its flow chart is needed to complete the study and its absence is suspicious.
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Figure 7: PDs Existing+ Proposed Traffic Analysis page 19 (above) Intersections & Peak Flows: Alberto & Hwy-9 does
not balance when the flows from Hwy-17 are included. The Hwy-17 & Hwy-9 is also an MIA intersection from this
Illustration. Its flow chart is needed to complete the study and its absence is also suspicious.
When these two Peak Hour traffic flow diagrams are viewed together on the same page with the Trip Count the PD
proposes, it's clear that the PDs Traffic Analysis did not use the Peak Hour Trip Generation in its Table 6 below to
assemble the "Proposed+ Existing" trip count and LOS illustrations: they either erred or just made them up.
Looking at AM trips into Alberto Way: Existing= 81 (69+11} and Proposed= 82 (70+12).
But t-he added-trip count is far greater in Table~6 below~ whi.e;h shows ~~ded pe~k Trips into !h~~~ are 130 i~~~_! ~M.
So based on Table 6, Proposed AM trips into Alberto Way= 211 (81 existing +130 extra) vs . the 1 added trip shown in
the traffic flow diagrams in Figure 71
Likewise, Looking at PM trips exiting Alberto Way: Existing= 103 (32+71) and Proposed= 111 (75+36).
But the added trip count is far greater in Table 6 below, which shows added Peak Trips into the PO are 102 in the PM.
So based on Table 6, Proposed PM trips into Al berto Way= 208 (103 existin~ +1()5 extra) vs . the 8 added trips shown in
the traffic flow diagrams in Figure 71
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·AM Rush Hour Eastbound Hwy-9 (LGS Rd) cou nt of vehicles arriving at the Alberto Way i nter section:
Existing vehicles entering the EB Hwy-9 Intersection at Alberto Way as shown in the Traffic Study's Figure 6 above, for
the intersection of CA-9 & Alberto page 14 figure 6 = 796+69+22 = 887
Vs: Sum of EB Vehicles arriving at the Hwy-9 & Alberto Intersection after exiting from CA-17NB to CA-9EB + CA 17S to
CA9EB shown in Table 4+Vehicles leaving University EB on CA9 from Figure 6:
= 379 (NB CA17 to EB9) + 1103 (SB17 to EB9) + 944 (from University)= 2,372
This is lower than present traffic since Table 6 uses the old 2013 NB & SB CA-17 to EB9 Caltrans Counts obtained from
Jordan Chan 9-17-15 as stated by Hexagon's Ollie Zhou .
PM Rush Hour Eastbound CA 9 (LGS Rd) count of vehicles arriving at the Alberto Way intersection:
Shown in the Traffic Study, for the intersection of CA-9 & Alberto figure 6 = (68+807+34) = 909
Vs: Sum of Vehicles entering the CA9EB & Alberto Intersection exiting from CA-17NB to CA -9EB + CA 17S to CA9EB +
Leaving University EB on CA9 = 125 + 758 + 1193 (leaves Univ: 35 + 1048 + 94} = 2,076
There is no Table in the report that contains the EB Hwy 9 count of vehicles leaving University that exit from HWY-9 to
Hwy 17 South or North, figures that are needed to fact check the EB Hwy 9 traffic that is reported to flows from Hwy-17
to Alberto. These exits are the only missing data, a too convenient omission. This appears to be a deliberate omissi on. It
furth~r appears that revised pages 13 & 14 were pasted into the Appendix H Traffic Analysis without re -pa~inating, an
obs-ervation we fil')d suspicious and we wonder ~f-tl'le originals showed-the much higher traffic flows~~ ~ect__b~s~d ~n
the Hwy-17 Rush Hour Exits to Hwy-9 .
If the Town does not permanently reject The Proposed Development, the Traffic Study must be re-done with
updated 2016 Hwy-17 freeway traffic shortly after the start of the LG local school sessions in late August I early
September.
The PD Traffic Analysis describes the present EB Hwy-9 AM Rush gridlock:
Alberto Way and Los Gatos~Saratoga Road
During the AM peak pefiod, heavy traffic wlume was observed only OB the eastbound feg of los Gatos-
Saratoga Road_ There was ~illboctl from the downstream ifltersec:tion on los Gatos-Saratoga Road at
Los Gatos Boulewrd. As a resutt, the inner eastbound through Jane on Los Gatos-Saratoga Road queues
to the SR 17 southbound on-ramp, and the outer·eastbound through lane on Los Gmos-Saratoga Road
queues onto the SR 17 northbound off..famp. Because of the spilbaek issue from Los Gatos Boulevard,
the eastbound through movement on Los Gatos-Saratoga Road requires sevens! signal cycles to dear
the queue.
During the PM peak period, the westbound through movement on los Gatos-Saratoga Road receives
moderete queues that extend toward tbe location of the Bella Vjsta Avenue overpass, but all clear within
one signal cycle. No other operational issues were observed.
In addition to the highly errored count of EB Hwy-17 arrivals shown above, since the Eastbound Hwy-9 spillback backs up
from LG Blvd to block the ex it to NB Hwy-17, it means that the Level of Service at Alberto Way cannot be a "B" nor any
better than LGB or Hwy-17, which is not addresse d at all.
All Los Gatos Resid ents who use EB Hwy-9 in the AM Rush are acutely aware of the congestion.
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Furthermore, LP Acquisitions, LLP fails to note in this description that CA-9 has its right hand lane blocked at each end of
the HWY-17 Overpass, is one lane immediately before and after the overpass or that the PO will generate enough traffic
to make the gridlock much worse during the rush period:
Los Gatos·Saratoga Road (SR 9} is a four lane al1eria! roadway adjacent to the project site. It extends
from los Gatos Boulevard in a northwesterty direction. At the town boundary of los Gatos and Monte
Sereno, it changes name to Saratoga..t.os Gatos Road. Saratoga-:l.os Gatos Road transitions to
Saratoga-Sunn)'ll81e Road al the intersection of Big Basin Way {which is. the continuation of SR 9} &'1d
Saratoga Avenue. l...os Gatos-Samtoga Road has a median that begins east of .the SR H interchange
and continues to Masso! Avenue. Los Gatos-Saratoga Road forms Ule southern boundary or the pro,~ect
site.
And with Alberto's placement on Hwy-9 between University and LG Blvd, whose LOSs are shown below from Tables 5 &
8 to be C a'nd D respectively, the Alberto & Hwy-9 intersection is surely not a "B" LOS either "now" or "as proposed ."
TableS
Background Intersection Levels of Service Summary
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T.dM8
a~ .. .,,... ~Mite~ .~.e--ct&tnt.bl ~
Raw Traffic Data Files from the May 12, 2015 Study have been deleted and are no longer available for
scrutiny
We interviewed Mr. Mark Skaggs at IDAX, the company that Hexagon hired to do the Intersection level traffic study. He
said the counts may or may not have been done via video recordings and Miovision software analysis. When asked for a
copy of-the Videos IQAX tgp~ ~JJri_ng !he t!affic count study, he disclosed that if they used video counts, they had already
deleted the video files.
We object to this Traffic Analysis use as a basis to even vote on this PD. The results of the Traffic Study differ so far from
our daily reality for the Study to be true, especially when school is in session .
Changes need to be made to the Hwys -17 & 9 Intersection to prevent Gridlock
Rush traffic from the higher than shown by LP Acquisitions, LLC vehicle counts from the PO would back vehicles waiting
for left turn into Alberto from EB Hwy-9 up far enough as block the current EB exits from Hwy 17 on to Hwy 9.
Regardless of Left Turn Signal Timing, not all the left turners will make it into the left turn lane and they will then jam the
current single lane approach, backing traffic up on Nand S Hwy 17 worse than currently occurs .
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'North. CA9 is only one lane for 175-200 hundred feet until the CA17 SB exit enters CA9 EB. Before the CA17 Overpass,
the second lane of EB CA9 becomes the entrance lane to CA17 SB and CA9 is one lane up to the point where the CA19 SB
exit enters CA9EB.
This area of CA9 from the CA17 Overpass to Los Gatos Blvd (LGB) as well as North & South on LGB for 7'2-1 mile are
highly congested in every AM Rush Period during the school year.
Since the added traffic from the 401-409 Alberto Way occurs during the school rush, there will be frequent gridlock due
to the absence of the second lane from the end of the CA17 Overpass to the light at Alberto Way. The CA17 Overpass
needs a renovation to handle the additional traffic. Only by widening CA9 to two lanes and extending the EB9 to Alberto
left turn lane for 200-250 feet can gridlock be avoided. It must further be combined with closely managed signal timing
changes from University to LGB.
This gridlock would need to be avoided by renovating the CA9 -CA17 intersection in advance of the start of any
construction so as not to cause an early death of anyone within the large senior population on Alberto Way (in all four
developments). The closest EMS personnel are dispatched from the Fire Station on University.
Now to address the other source of AM Congestion not discussed in any Traffic Report by either the Town of LG or LP
Acquisitions, LLC Partners: SB17 traffic is already congested and backed up at both CA 9 exits (EB & WB) on many
mornings by the LG workers Rush.
It is our observation that the CA17 & CA9 intersection needs to be rebuilt and that no improvements should be allowed
on any properties adjacent to the Intersection until this is thoroughly vetted with CaiTrans.
Allowing this PO would add millions to the intersection renovation when it would need to be demolished withi n a few
short years for LG & Saratoga Area decongestion.
Sensitivity Study elements that need to be added
At 92,000 (+/-)square feet, the PO has the capacity to house as many as 746 employees and as few as the 350 that LP
Acquisitions, LLC proposes. The peak traffic generated by the 1 or 2 large high tech tenants lam targets is more likely to
be spread over a Peak % or Y2 Hour rather than the 2 hour Rush that Lam presents. Lam asserts that that many of the
Employees in the PO will not be driving to the PO and will instead use busses and that the Tenant or two will not have
any specific required work start time.
This is folly if the targeted tenants are really 1-2 high tech companies.
Lam does not understand that the large high tech companies it targets have pre-defined work hours that generate 30 to
45 minute peak traffic intervals. Typical is that a company with an 8 :30 start time: at 8AM the parking lot is nearly empty
and by 8:30AM it's nearly full. And vice versa full at SPM quitting time and nearly empty at 5:30PM.
LP Acquisition LLC understates Traffic by presenting only the fewest employees and longest rush period
This is a well known phenomenon amongst those of us who traffic engineer high tech networks. The lower the traffic
and the longer the pea k demand is averaged, the better the overall traffic LOS appears while at the same time, the LOS
during the Peak is still awful. So we use very small time periods over which to evaluate the peaks.
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When applied to Vehicular Traffic, the better measure of Peak Period LOS is more like count the traffic flows and
calculate the LOS for every 5 or 10 minute interval and report on them.
If the phone network was done LP Acquisition LLC's way, you'd wait for~ second to hear dial tone at lAM and 4
minutes at lOAMI
This also appears to be a flaw in the ITE's methodology.
With no sensitivity study of the trips generated by the complete range of employees occupying the PD and of the width
in minutes of the Peak Period, there is no known limit to the Peak Traffic nor the "to be generated Infrastructure Capex
needed to be made long after LP Acquisition LLC has completed the construction, sold the building and left" the Town of
Los Gatos holding the Capex bag and its Residents all over Town steaming in the congestion caused by not requiring
Infrastructure Fi rst.
LP Acquisition LLC told residents of 420 Alberto that the PD contains 350 parking spaces and told the Commons its 390
spaces. LP Acquisition LLC proposes to remove about a dozen spaces from our street parking and making none of the PD
parking available to Alberto Way residents or visitors. We object.
We disagree and note that an official work start time compresses the rush hour into 15-30 minute windows.
These assertions are not based in fact: in the 2 meetings we've had with LP Acquisitions, LLC, it represents that it has no
idea who the initial Tenant is and purely arguing based on speculation.
However, those of us who work in Silicon Valley high tech companies see these trends which drive down the space per
employee:
employers are re-designing the offices to reduce the square footage occupied by each employee
size the building and its parking to accommodate "telecommuting employees"
use of personal video conferencing is reducing the demand for conference rooms
According to many available sources, including those that follow and in keeping with the experience of our residents
who work at Silicon Valley high tech companies are having, the trend of space per employee is in a downward spiral.
These are the hyperlinks to them:
http:ljwww.bdcnetwork.com/corenet-office-space-worker-shrinks-150-sf
http:ljwww.naiop.org/en/Magazine/2015/Spring-2015/Business-Trends/Trends-in-Sguare-Feet-per-Office-
Employee.aspx
Below side-by-side photos of a bull pen seating space in the recently renovated Cisco San Jose Building J on Tasman, in
which each employee occupies 40 square feet.
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·The underground garage as proposed has one two-lane driveway. At any level of Peak Period trips, there will be spillback
both into and out of the garage . Am Rush will be problematic by will extending Hwy-9 EB Spillback to Univers ity.
Hwy-9 already has deep spillback from Los Gatos Blvd .
PM Rush will see the bulk contained within the Garage.
The PD Garage will cause intolerable AM & PM Congestion on Alberto Way
The single Garage Driveway spillback will delay AM & PM exits from the Best Western and 420 Alberto's South drive
Hwy-9 during Peak traffic periods. It will furthermore delay AM entrances by current Alberto residents.
2020 General Plan Section 9 Environment And Sustainability Element
Our Response:
The PDs Preliminary Environmental Assessment mentions no measures that the Applicant plans to take to protect Air or
Water quality during or after the construction.
2020 General Plan Section 10 Noise Element
Policy NOI-1.1 The Town, as part of the Environmental Review process, shall require applicants to submit an acoustical
analysis of projects. All input related to noise levels shall use the adopted standard of measurement shown in Table
NOI-2. Noise impacts of new development shall be evaluated in terms of any increase of the existing ambient noise
levels and the potential for adverse noise and ground borne vibrations impacts on nearby or adjacent properties. The
evaluation shall consider short-term construction noise and on-going operational noise.
Our Response:
420 & 435 Alberto Way have several"work at home" residents.
The PD as submitted proposes no alternate office measures for them during construction.
IV. Conclusion: Please deny the Application
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August 4, 2016
Attention Planning Commission regarding the Alberto Way Project
RECEIVED
AUG ·a 4 2016
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING DIVISION
Please accept this petition opposing the proposed project. It has the signa~ories of a majority of
the 103 occupied units at the Los Gatos Commons.
We at the Commons support the document authored by Bob Burke as submitted by the
signatories from the other condo complexes on Alberto Way.
From: The Ad Hoc Committee to Oppose the Alberto Way Project
The Los Gatos Commons
The Planning Commission's stated goal for Los Gatos is to help to "ensure the health, safety, and welfare
of its citizens and property owners."
To: The Planning Commission, Los Gatos
From: The Los Gatos Commons Condominiums
We the senior residents of Los Gatos Commons Condominiums present this petition opposing the
proposed 401-409 Alberto Way project.
The 2020 Town Plan goal is the harmonious blending of new and old (General Plan, Policy C0-1.2). This
project does not blend with the scale and rhythm of the neighborhood, which is dominated by a senior
residential complex.
In an emergency, especially one that calls for evacuation, it would be impossible for all our residents to
leave quickly and safely from the one exit point on Alberto Way.
Traffic congestion and density during the construction phase and ongoing would impede emergency
vehicles from getting to and from the Commons.
This project would make it difficult for residents to get to appointments, including medical ones, on time
because of extensive delays and gridlock at the intersection at Los Gatos/Saratoga Road.
We WO!Jid be subjected to air and noise po!lu~jon ~hat would be a prpblem for our residents, especially
those v,tith respiratory conditions or those recovering from illness or surgery.
We urge that the propose~ project not be apprpv~q.
..
The Planning Commission's stated goal for Los Gatos is to help to "ensure the health, safety, and welfare
of its citizens and property owners."
To: The Planning Commission, Los Gatos
From : The Los Gatos Commons Condomin iums
We the senior residents of Los Gatos Commons Condominiums present this petition opposing the
proposed 401-409 Alberto Way project.
The 2020 Town Plan goal is the harmonious blending of new and old (General Plan, Policy CD-1 .2). This
project does not blend with the scale and rhythm of the neighborhood, which is dominated by a senior
residential complex.
In an emergency, especially one that calls for evacuation, it would be impossible for all our residents to
leave quickly and safely from the one exit point on A lberto Way.
Traffic congestion and density during the construction phase and ongoing would impede emergency
vehicles from getting to and from the Commons.
This project would make it difficult for res i dents to get to appointments, including medical ones, on time
because of extensive delays and gridlock at the intersection at Los Gatos/Saratoga Road.
We would be subjected to air and noise pollution that would be a problem for our residents, especially
those with respiratory conditions or those recovering from illness or surgery.
We urge that the proposed project not be approved.
._ I
The Planning Commission's stated goal for los Gatos is to help to "ensure the health, safety, and welfare
of its citizens and property owners."
To : The Planning Commission, los Gatos
From: The los Gatos Commons Condominiums
We the senior residents of los Gatos Commons Condominiums present this petition opposing the
proposed 401-409 Alberto Way project.
The 2020 Town Plan goal is the harmonious blending of new and old (General Plan, Policy CD -1.2}. \his
project does not blend with the scale and rhythm of the neighborhood, which is dominated by a senior
residential complex.
In an emergency, especially one that ca]ls for evacuation, it would be impossible for all our residents to
leave quickly and safely from the one exit point on Alberto Way.
Traffic congestion and density during the construction phase and ongoing would impede emergency
vehicles from getting to and from the Commons.
This project would make it difficult for residents to get to appointments, including medical ones, on time
because of extensive delays and gridlock at the intersection at los Gatos/Saratoga Road .
We wo1.1ld be suQjec~ed to ~ir and noise pollution that would be a problem for our residents, especially
those with respiratory conditions or those recovering from illness or surgery.
We urge that the proposed project not be approved .
The Planning Commission's stated goal for los Gatos is to help to "ensure the health, safety, and welfare
of its citizens and property owners."
To : The Planning Commission, los Gatos
From: The los Gatos Commons Condominiums
We the senior residents of Los Gatos Commons Condominiums present this petition opposing the
proposed 401-409 Alberto Way project.
The 2020 Town Plan goal is the harmonious blending of new and old (General Plan, Policy CD-1.2). This
project does not blend with the scale and rhythm of the neighborhood, which is dominated by a senior
residential complex.
In an emergency, especially one that calls for evacuation, it would be impossible for all our residents to
leave quickly and safely from the one exit point on Alberto Way.
Traffic congestion and density during the construction phase and ongoing would impede emergency
vehicles from getting to and from the Commons .
This project would make it difficult for residents to get to appointments, including medical ones, on time
because of extensive delays and gridlock at the intersection at Los Gatos/Saratoga Road.
We wo1,1ld be subjected to air and noise pollution that would be a problem for our residents, especially
those with respiratory conditions or those recovering from illness or surgery.
We urge that the proposed project not be approved.
The Planning Commission's stated goal for Los Gatos is to help to "ensure the health, safety, and welfare
of its citizens and property owners."
To: The Planning Commission, Los Gatos
From: The Los Gatos Commons Condominiums
We the senior residents of Los Gatos Commons Condominiums present this petition opposing the
proposed 401-409 Alberto Way project.
The 2020 Town Plan goal is the harmonious blending of new and old (General Plan, Policy CD-1 .2). This
project does not blend with the scale and rhythm of the neighborhood, which is dominated by a senior
residential complex.
In an emergency, especially one that calls for evacuation, it would be impossible for all our residents to
leave quickly and safely from the one exit point on Alberto Way.
Traffic congestion and density during the construction phase and ongoing would impede emergency
vehicles from getting to and from the Commons.
This prpject would make it difficult for residents to get to appointments, including medical ones, on time
because of extensive delays and gridlock at the intersection at Los Gatos/Saratoga Road.
We WQ\-IId be subjected to air and noise pollution that would be a problem for our residents, especially
those with respiratory conclitions or th9se recovering from il!ness ~r surgery.
We urge that the proposed project not b~ approve9 , . .
LOS GATOS COMMONS
PETITION TO OPPOSE ALBERTO WAY PROJECT
Date Name Signature Unit# Address
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The Planning Commission's stated goal for los Gatos is to help to "ensure the health, safety, and welfare
of its citizens and property owners ."
To : The Planning Commission, Los Gatos
From : The Los Gatos Commons Condomin iums
We the se nior r esidents of Los Gatos Commons Condominiums present this petition opposing the
proposed 401-409 Alberto Way project.
T-he 2020 Town Plan goal is the harmonious blending of new and old (General Plan , Pol icy CD-1.2). This
project does not blend with the scale and rhythm of the neighborhood, which is dominated by a senior
res iden t!i al complex.
In an emergency, especially one that calls for evacuation, it would be impossible for all our residents to
leave qu ickly and safely from the one exit point on Alberto Way.
Traffic congest ion and density during the construction phase and ongoing would impede emergency
vehicles from getting to and from the Commons.
This project would make it difficult for residents to get to appointments, includi ng med ical ones, on time
becau se of extensive delays and gridlock at the intersection at Los Gatos/Saratoga Road.
We wq~ld be subjected to air and noise pollution that W()ulq R~ a problem for our residents, especially
those w jth respiratory conditions or those r ecovering from illn~ss or surgery.
We urge trat th~ p.ropos~q proje~ not be approyeq .
Jennifer Armer
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hi Jennifer:
Katherine Hartsell <kmhartsell@yahoo.com >
Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:43 AM
Jennifer Armer
401-405 Alberto Way Proposed Project
I am writing in opposition to the proposed building at 401-405 Alberto Way.
My family has resided in Los Gatos since 1968, and we have watched our small little town blossom . There have
been many additions which are nice and add value to the town . Then there are others which seem to not be in line
with what a Los Gatos brand is. This proposed development seems to be very much not aligned with a Los Gatos
brand . It will obliterate views by being very tall, and it will bring in much more traffic and congestion into an already
congested area than the roads are meant to handle . It just seems to not be well thought out. Perhaps a scaled
down version, with much less auto traffic, would be a better idea.
For one thing there are many seniors who live nearby on Alberto, and this is there only outlet to the main
roads . Having seniors have to fight traffic in order to get to the store is just not a pleasant proposal.
The access to walk to town from Alberto is already marred by having to cross Hwy 9 at the entrance to Hwy
17. There is already way too much traffic, and this development will increase that by 300+ parking spaces -many
of which will be used multiple times during the day. So I imagining another 1 000+ cars in that area every day. It
sounds like a disaster for Los Gatans.
Thank you for listening,
Katherine Hartsell
184 College Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Jennifer Armer
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Dear Ms. Armer,
jawolf3@comcast.net
Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:37 PM
Jennifer Armer
Loretta Fowler
Office Building sited at 401 -409 Alberto Way
The LP Acquisitions plan to construct office buildings at 401-409 Alberto Way will further clog the
intersections in the area and make travel to the elementary schools, middle school, and high school
even more time-consuming and frustrating . Residential over-development in Los Gatos has already
caused over-capacity at every school in the Los Gatos Union School District--overdevelopment
responsible for the already unacceptable congestion in the morning and afternoon in the affected
neighborhoods. The LP Acquisition site is nestled among three schools. As a family with school-age
children, my wife and I find this project unnecessary and detrimental to the quality-of-life and
atmosphere of our community. I regularly visit my older sister, who lives on Alberto Way, and I know
that her community is incensed at this latest bit of disastrous proposed construction.
Please do not approve this project.
Cordially,
John Fowler
Registered Voter
120 Cleland Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
1
To The Town of Los Gatos from the Citizens who reside in the Condo
Complexes along Alberto Way in Opposition to Architectural & Site
Application S-15-056 and Conditional Use permit U-15-009.
Overview -Attached are:
• Our detailed study & report authored by Bob Burke showing why this proposed
development does not conform to the Town of Los Gatos 2020 General Plan.
• Signed petition from Alberto Way residents opposing the 401-409 Alberto Way
office project.
• This summary of concerns and objections to demolish three existing office buildings
and construct two new, two-story office buildings with underground parking at
401-409 Alberto Way:
1. Safety Issues -particularly Children & the Elderly
With new traffic turning left to Alberto and left again into proposed new building -it will
become difficult and possibly unsafe for children & elderly to cross Alberto on the way to
school.
• Fire and EMS have been blocked from access to Alberto by Gridlock as Hwy-9 presently
exists: the development will terminate lives unless the road improvements are made in
advance of demolition & construction
• The curve near 401-409 limits visibility and the proposed development does no
mitigation of this hazard.
• With hundreds of new vehicle trips to Alberto during Rush hours, children & elderly are
particularly endangered crossing either Alberto, Hwy-9 at the signal light or the Hwy-17
NB ramp fromHwy-9.
• Large construction truck drivers could possibly not see short children in front of them.
• Health issue caused by 15-16 months ofNoise, Dust and Pollution during construction
phase.
• Wlberto way doe_s not have another exit/
2. Traffic issues
• Approval of the Application will foreclose the possibility of renovating or replacing the
Hwy-17& Hwy-9 Intersection leaving LG with permanent congestion. The Intersection
needs renovation or replacement before approval.
• A 93,000 Sq. Ft. commercial building in addition to the existing new restaurant ,
healthcare facility, Best Western Inn, Alberto Oaks Office Park and four residential
condominium complexes on a two lane road will significantly increase the congestion of
traffic on Hwy-9 and LG Blvd .
• Alberto Way will be highly impacted considering that there is only one way in/out of our
street. The traffic study submitted by LP contains errors, omissions & assumptions that
combine to minimize the traffic impact on Los Gatos .
• Waiting time s at the light will be several times increased both in and out of Alberto Way.
This will also cause reduced air quality from the string of added rush hour vehicles idling
at the red light or rushing on yellow , producing additional emissions to the air we
breathe.
• Increased traffic during the construction phase and after completion compromises
security and safety.
• During construction there will be sidewalk closures, so residents , (families, children,
seniors), will have to u se the road to go to school or downtown.
• Many cars entering and exiting the new buildings will impose additional safety risks for
all that pass the building, which is the only way out.
4 . Size, Mass and Height of proposed Buildings
• The proposed buildings are >3 times the size of what's there now (93 ,000 sq. ft. vs.
30,000) and massive in size relative to the residential buildings in the area.
• Furthermore, we were told the number of employees the buildings can hold is 350. In
reality, they are capable of holding up to 735 with high tech companies ' bull pen seating
layouts.
• The Proposed development also removes many large mature trees & bushes , replacing
them with small ones.
• The Conservation Element goals address protecting and enhancing the natural
environment. Programs that retain natural features such as tree preservation, limited
grading, and water conservation maintain the natural character of Los Gatos.
• The buildings will obstruct the view of the mountains and sunsets for the residents (which
is one of the beautiful things to look forward to at the end of day), and is incompatible
with the neighborhood.
• Also , many of the residents in condos near the site have home offices. The construction
noise and disruption will make it impo ssible to work.
• Therefore the proposed development is incompatible with the character of the
neighborhood and transforms it from a low impact residential bedroom community in an
open space tucked away in a wooded area to a "concrete & glass jungle" dominated by a
large commercial space.
• .Reduced property values
T he large commercial building (with all the problems de scribed above) in the clo sest
proximity will change our status of desired cul-de-sac area and reduce our property
values.
• This will be especially pronounced for tho se owners with v iews today.
IS / Bob Burke for signatories to the Petition from:
The Pueblo de Los Gatos (420 Alberto), The Casitas #4 (435 Alberto) and Bella Vista (multiple
addresses on Cuesta De Los Gatos, Treseder Ct & Maggi Ct.
The Los Gatos Commons (445 Alberto Way and other addresses) are submitting their cover &
petition directly.
Contents
I. These Comments are from Residents and Members ofthese HOAs : ......................................................................... 2
II. Qualifications -Bob Burke , Author ........................................................................................................................... 2
Ill. Th e PO does not Conform to the Town of LG 2020 General Plan ........................................................................... 2
2020 General Plan Section 2: Vi sion ............................................................................................................................. 2
2020 General Plan Section 3: Land Use ......................................................................................................................... 3
2020 General Plan Section 4 Community Design Element ............................................................................................. 4
LP Acqu isitions, LLC Illustration of the PO 's Buildings is misleading ........................................................................... 5
Actual View of the PO from the Northeast with Story Poles ...................................................................................... 5
2020 General Plan Section 6: Tran sportation ................................................................................................................ 6
The PO's Transportation Impact Analysis contains Errors, Understates Trip Generati on and is Missing Materi al In f o 6
The traffic Report clearly shows evidence that any Development in Los Gatos worsens already bad Hwy 17
Congestion ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
The Traffic Study as filed contains errors, omissions & data too old to use ............................................................... 8
Existing Traffic Error in PD Traffic Analysis: Alberto Way & Hwy-9 ........................................................................... 11
The PD Traffic Analysi s describes the present EB Hwy-9 AM Rush gridlock: ............................................................. 12
Raw Traffic Data Files from the May 12, 2015 Study have been deleted and are no longer ava il abl e for scrutiny ..... 14
Changes need to be made to the Hwys-17 & 9 Intersection to prevent Gridlock ...................................................... 14
Approval means LG & Caltrans pay for Change s to the CA9 & CA17 Interchange ..................................................... 15
Sensitivity Study elements that need to be added ................................................................................................... 16
LP Acqu isition LLC understates Traffic by presenting only the fewest empl oyees and longest rush period ............... 16
Office Space Layout 1 -401-405 Alberto Rd = 735 employees with a highly "Efficient Custom" layout. ................... 18
Office Space Layout 2 -401-405 Alberto Rd = 505 employees with an "Efficient Rul e of Thumb" layout .................. 18
Office Space Layout 3-401-405 Alberto Rd = 425 employees with a /'Typical Rule ofThumb" layout ...................... 18
Office Space Layout 4-401-405 Alberto Rd = 375 employees : "Spacious Rule ofThumb" layout ............................ 19
Trip Count Sensitivity Study ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Traffic into and out ofthe PD Garag e will increase AM Hwy-9 Spillback that extends to University .......................... 20
The PO Garage will cause intolerable AM & PM Congestion on Alberto Way ........................................................... 20
2020 General Plan Section 9 Environment And Su stainability Element ........................................................................ 20
2020 General Plan Section 10 No ise El ement .............................................................................................................. 20
IV . Conclusion : Please deny the Applic ~ti o n .............................................................................................................. 21
I. These Comments are from Residents and Members of these HOAs:
Pueblo de Los Gatos (53 Units at 420 Alberto Way) directly across from the Proposed Development (PO)
The Commons (110 Units at 445 Alberto Way)
Bella Vista (47 Town homes in Bella Vista, just past 240 Alberto Way)
Las Casitas #4 (18 Townhomes at 435 Alberto Way)
II . Qualifi cations -Bob Burke, Author
BS-EE, MS-EE & MBA
Waiting Line Theory and Traffic Engineering education both formal and on-the-job
Electronic Network Traffic Engineering
Current and Past High Tech Employers: AT&T, Cincinnati Bell, AVAYA, Alcatei-Lucent, Cisco, NETGEAR
US Patents: 3 in Broadband Networking and three in Software Defined Networking, Content Distribution & Control
Product Management-Networking Systems
Four decades in Network Engineering
Community Organizer for Water Proceedings at CPUC (volunteer)
Former HOA President and Board Member (volunteer)
Former Mutual Water Co Officer & Board Member (volunteer)
II I. The PD does not Conform to the Town of LG 2020 General Plan
In each section below, we describe why. The Present Application cannot be approved.
202 0 General Plan Section 2: Vision
+ Foster a pedestrian-oriented community with a small-town character;
Alberto Way has two commercial properties at its intersection with Hwy-9 presently and one at the end. We have
constant traffic issues with the speed of vehicles to and from the ·commercial property at the end . The principal problem
is that the curve between 420 and 401-409 + 43Siimits sight. When limited sight is combined with speed, there are
frequent near misses.
Residents from Alberto Way frequently walk to Town and must cross two dangerous Hwy 17 exit ramps. Fo liage severely
limits visibility to pedestrians and drivers, who cannot see pedestrians until they're within unsafe stopping distance.
There is no Hwy 17 exit ramp accident record described within the EIR .
The increased vehicular traffic generated by the PD disrupts our pedestrian use of both Hwy-9 and Alberto Way. We
have a large population of children and seniors. There is no alternate Pedestrian or vehicular exit from Alberto way .
Furthermore, the Proposed Development (PD) contains no provisions to address the dis ruption from higher vehicular
traffic volume after completion nor the purported 15-16 month construction disruption.
+ Be a full-service community that i s also environmentally sensitive;
The increased vehicular traffic during and after construction will bring increased air pollution to Alberto Way. The
construction itself will bring an increased level of air-borne allergens.
2020 General Plan Section 3: Land Use
+The mandates of the Safety Element are reflected in the designation and
location of land use, the permitted activities with in designated areas, and
the patterns of land use that support defensible space, the Town's contingency
plan, and fire and other hazard mitigation.
As noted our Vision comments, Pedestrian Safety is compromised both during construction since it blocks our use of the
sidewalk in front of 401-409 and after occupancy with the increased danger to pedestrians from the additional traffic it
generates.
The PD contains no design element to address the dangers it generates to pedestrian safety.
+Air quality is improved by land use patterns that minimize vehicle travel
within the Town.
The PD degrades air quality via the increased vehicular traffic it generates, a special threat to our seniors and children
+The Conservation Element goals address protecting and enhancing the
natural environment. Programs that retain natural features such as tree
preservation, limited grading, and water conservation maintain the natural
character of Los Gatos.
The PD removes many large mature trees & bushes, then replaces them with small ones.
+The Open Space Element refers to the location, character, and use of
parks, recreational facilities, and preserved, unimproved land .
The PD contains no significant open space that can be used recreationally by the public despite using about 1 of the 2+
acres for buildings.
+ Distribution, location, and extent of land uses for categories of public or
private uses . Such categories include, but are not limited to housing,
business, industry, open space, natural resources, recreation and enjoyment
of scenic beauty, education, and public buildings and grounds.
The PD is so high that it destroys the scenic beauty enjoyed by Alberto Way Residents , our Visitors, Best Western Guests
and employees of the local businesses.
Particularly hard hit are the 420 Alberto Way owners and residents whose "View Un it Condos" f ace Alberto Way; are
along 420's South drive near Alberto Way; o r are along the west side of 420's North Drive. All of these "View Units"
have scenic, sunlit views today that the PD would, if built, remove . Thi s situation also occurs at 435 Alberto where the
PD not only blocks theN . building's scenic sunlit views but also affords PD 's 2nd floor Tenants a view into their children's
bedrooms .
This will depress the market value of the "View Units," for which the PD does not propose to compensate owners.
The PD furthermore attempts to remove about a doze'n of "our" on-street parking spaces and LP Acquisitions, LLP
declines in meetings with us to provide any substitute parking to Alberto Way Residents. We already have on-street
parking congestion, which was made worse by the addition of Grill 57.
All but 2 of 420 & 435 Alberto Way's Visitors and many of their Residents use on-street parking: the on-street parking
was a design feature f Alberto Way.
+Population density and building intensity standards for land use designations
The PDs buildings are massive compared to what's there now and to the residential buildings in the area . Furthermore,
LP Acquisitions, LLP understates the number of employees the buildings can hold at 350. In reality, they are capable of
holding up to 746 and high tech companies are converting to the "bull pen" seating designs that allow this maximum
number.
The PD is therefore incompatible with the character of the Neighborhood and transform it from a low impact residential
community in an open space tucked away in a wooded area to a "concrete & glass jungle" dominated by a large
commercial space.
2020 Ge n eral Plan Section 4 Community De sign Element
The Town Council & Planning Commission would have heard a lot more from Alberto Way residents had LP Acquisitions,
LLC Development presented us with a rendering that was representative of the actual proposed structure earlier this
year when it held the first round of community meetings.
The PD does not conform to these Town of LG Policies :
Policy CD -1.1 Building elements shall be in proportion with those traditionally in the neighborhood.
At 93,000 sq . ft ., the PDs buildings are massive compared to what 's on the site now and what's in the neighborhood.
They are further proposed to be built so high that they deny us continued enjoyment of the neighborhood's mountain
views and depress property values in 420 Alberto Way's "View Units."
The Proposed Development (PD) is furthermore a significant departure from many of the Town's 2020 General Plan
goals, specifically:
Policy CD-1 .2 New structures, remodels, landscapes, and hardscapes shall be designed to harmonize and blend with the
' scale and rhythm o(the neighborhood and natural features in the area.
Policy CD-1.4 Development on all elevations shall be of high quality design and construction, a pos itive addition to and
compatible with the Town's ambiance. Development shall enhance the character and unique identity of ex isting
2020 General Plan Section 6: Transportation
Th e PD's Transportation Impact Analysis conta ins Errors, Understa tes Trip Generation and is Missing
Material Info
The PO can generate 4x-8x the Peak Vehicle Traffic vs. LP Acquisitions, LLC's Traffic Report and LP Acquisitions, LLC
shows no sensitivity traffic study
+Roadway System and Standards: Definitions and descriptions ofthe types of roadways and service standards for Los
Gatos.
The PD 's traffic study incorrectly illustrates the Peak Traffi c (Jams) at the Albe rto Way & Hwy 9 Intersection. This is
discussed below.
+ Existing Transportation Conditions: A description of traffic operations in los Gatos.
The PD contains no Peak Period vehicle flow chart for the interse ction of Hyw-17 & Hwy-9 and fails to show the Ful l Peak
Period traffic count at Hwy-9 & Alberto, either as a result or deliberately in combination. This is a condition of great
importance in the PDs approval. The Alberto & HWY-9 intersection, as well as Hwy-9 intersections with LGB, Hwy-17,
University and Santa Cruz are plagued with traffic jams in both Am and PM Rush Periods. This is discussed below.
+Other Transportation Networks and Facilities: Descriptions of bikeways and trails, truck routes , rail, bus, paratransit,
parking facilities, and pedestrian facilities.
The PD proposes no addition to the trailway system, which it could, to improve pedestrian passage over Hwy-17.
Furthermore, the current Hwy-17 Rail r e placem e nt will, if a sidewalk is placed and used by pedestrians, st ill require
pedestrians to cross dangerous and mostly blind free way exits.
The PD eleva t es Hwy-17 Traffic thereby increasing the danger to pedestrians as t hey cross the Hwy-17 e ntra n ce and
particularly exit lan es .
+Planned a nd Proposed Transportatio n Improvem ents: Des cription s of planned and propose d t ra nsportation
improvements for regional and local transportatio n infras tru cture in Los Gatos.
The PD fails to note the serious implications that the abse nce of any Co/trans Project to renovate or replace t he Hwy-
17 & Hwy-9/ntersec tion. The traffic generated by the PD will pu sh the Peak to unacceptable levels. The Peak, when
fully calculated taking into account the ACTUAL sum of Vehicle s entering the Intersection will push the Hwy-9 & Alberto
intersecti on from its current LOS, which is not presently a "B" as mis-represented in the Traffic Analysis to an even more
that fully congested level. The PD will cause Gridlock. This is fully discussed & illustrated below.
The PO, if Built, will permanently disable the Hwy-17 & Hwy-9/ntersection 's future replacement or renovation by
Caltran due to its inordinately costly requirement to condemn, purchase and remove a significant portion of the PD,
particularly the proposed 405 Alberto Way.
Hwy-17 has been named one on California's most dangerous roads due to its high traffic volume and its condition.
The Hwy-17 & Hwy-91ntersection was one of the earliest freeway intersections built in the US . Designed in the late
1930's and completed circa 1941, it was part of the Hwy-17 WW-11 defense construction intended to defend us against
Japanese invasion. The beaches of Monterey Bay are perfect amphibious landing zones, unlike much of the Bay area
coast. Concurrent with Hwy-17's completion, all the Santa Cruz Mountain tunnels were dynamited closed to prevent the
rail's use by invasion forces .
The Hwy-9 & Hwy-17 Intersection is in present need of renovation to convert the single lane sections on both ends to
two lanes in each direction. The PD leaves insufficient empty land to enable this with incurring extreme co st.
The Town of Los Gatos must require that a renovati on or replacement is completed prior to start of the PDs
construction.
+Goals, Pol i cies, and Actions: A list of goal, policy, and action statements that are intended to improve transportation
and circulation i n los Gatos .
As filed by LP Acquisition s, LLC, the PD generates more Traffic than the residential apartment PD in the North 40 that
was recently denied by the Planning Commission . Furthermore, LP Acquisitions, LLC misreprese nted to us in community
meetings that the Town of LG conducted th ~ traffic study. He xagon's report identified that Lamb (not LP Acqui sitions,
LLC) wa s its client, not the Town and verified thi s when interviewed (Ollie Zhou).
The traffic Report clearly shows evidence that any Development in Lo s Ga t os worsens already bad Hwy 17
Congestion
This Freeway Capacity and Level of Service grading table alone shows how bad the Los Gatos Area Hwy 17 is congested
and i s alone enough to prove that the Planned Development should be permanently rejected, along with all other
developments in los Gatos until Hwy 17 is widened by 1-21anes in each direction from X mile N of Hwy 85 to at least
Bear Creek Rd : and its intersections is improved. Pushing either or both rush hours to worse E or F Levels of Service,
which are already unacce ptable, is sheer f o lly. Hwy-17 accidents hit their highest level in dec ades:
http://www. m ercurynews.com/bay-area-n ews/ci 28416215/cras hes-h igh way-17-at-hig hest-level-decad e and los Gato s
traffic is at new heights, especially when School i s in sessi on .
Note how bad the Leve l of Service LOS) is on both sides of LG-Saratoga, Hhwy-9, on Hwy-17: The PD Traffic Analysi s
understa tes Peak trips it ge nerates and also fails to show the full number of ex its & entrances between Hwy-9 & Hwy-17
as illustrated in its Table from Page 19, Figure 7 of its' Traffic Analysis shown below after "Existing Traffic Volumes"
below or the Intersect io n's LOS shown in its Tabl e 4 .
Looking at AM trips into Alberto Way: Existing= 81 (69+11) and Proposed= 82 (70+12).
But the added trip count is far greater in Table 6 below, which shows added Peak Trips into the PO are 130 in the AM.
So based on Table 6, Proposed AM trips into Alberto Way= 211 (81 existing +130 extra) vs. the 1 added trip shown in
the traffic flow diagrams in Figure 7!
Likewise, Looking at PM trips exiting Alberto Way: Existing= 103 (32+71) and Proposed= 111 (75+36).
But the added trip count is far greater in Table 6 below, which shows added Peak Trips into the PO are 102 in the PM.
So based on Table 6, Proposed PM trips into Alberto Way= 208 (103 existing +105 extra) vs . the 8 added trips shown in
the trafficflow diagrams in Figure 7!
Table 6
Trip Generation Summary
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour -----------------------------------Daily Oilily
Lane! Use Size Unit Rate lriPS Rate In Out Total Rate In Out Total
~Pr~t
Ollice 1 93.5 ksf 11 .03 1,031 1.94 159 22 181 1.96 31 152 183
Existing Site Driveway Colnts2
Ollce 30.0 ksf 11 .03 (331) (29} (13) (42) (34) (47) (81)
Project Trips net ~way Coll1ts 700 130 9 139 (3) 105 102
~
Al l rates are from: Institute ofTransportation Engineers , Trip Generation. 9th Edition
1. Land Use Code 710: General Olice Buildi ng (averag rates for daily trips, fitted curw equation br peak hour trips , tupressed in
trips per 1,000 sJ.)
2 . Existing site drtwwayoounts are based on drhewaycounts oonduded on Miy5,2015 during both the PM(7-9 AM) and PM(4~
PM) peak hours of commlde Irati c. Dally trips are estimated for eldsting oftice use using the dally trip oeneration rate for General
OC'Iice Building (awraoe rates , expressed in trips per 1,000 sJ.)
Turning now, to the AM Eastbound Hwy-9 & Alberto Rush Hour Traffic:
The PDs Traffic Analysis Table 4: (below) shows only the Hwy-17 to Hwy-9 Traffic Flows that exit Hwy-17 to Eastbound
Hwy-9: the other half, EB & WB Hwy-9 to Hwy-17 are MIA from this table: The MIA traffic f lows are needed to complete
the traffic study and their absence is suspicious. After Table 4, we show the EB Hwy-9 AM Rush error for the Existing
Traffic.
Table 4
Existing freeway Ramp Ana lysis
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This is an example that illustrates the point.
AM Rush Hour Eastbound Hwv-9 (LGS Rd) count of vehicles arriving at the Alberto Way intersection:
Exi sting vehicles entering the EB Hwy-9 Intersection at Alberto Way as shown in the Traffic Study's Figure 6 above, for
the intersection of CA-9 & Alberto page 14 figure 6 = 796+69+22 = 887
Vs: Sum of EB Vehicles arriving at the Hwy-9 & Alberto Intersection after exi ting from CA-17NB to CA -9 EB + CA 17S to
CA9EB shown in Table 4+Vehicles leaving University EB on CA9 from Figure 6:
= 379 (NB CA17 to EB9) + 1103 (SB17 to EB9) + 944 (from University)= 2,372
This is lower than present traffic since Table 6 uses the old 2013 NB & SB CA -17 to EB9 Caltrans Counts obtained from
Jordan Chan 9-17-15 as stated by Hexagon's Ollie Zhou.
PM Rush Hour Eastbound CA 9 (LGS Rd) count of vehicles arriving at the Alberto Way intersection:
Shown in the Traffic Study, for the intersection of CA-9 & Alberto figure 6 = (68+807+34) = 909
Vs: Sum of Vehicles entering the CA9EB & Alberto Intersection exiting from CA-17NB to CA-9EB + CA 17S to CA9EB +
Leaving University EB on CA9 = 125 + 758 + 1193 (leaves Univ: 35 + 1048 + 94) = 2,076
There is no Tabl e in the report that contains the EB Hwy 9 count of vehicles leaving University that exit f ro m HWY-9 to
Hwy 17 South or North, figures that a re needed to fact che ck the EB Hwy 9 traffic that is r eported to flows from Hwy-17
to Alberto. These exits are the only missing data, a too convenient omission . This appears to be a deliberate omi ssion. It
further appears that revi se d pages 13 & 14 were pasted into the Appendix H Traffic Analysis w ithout r e-pag inat ing, an
observation we find suspicious and we wonder if the originals sh ow ed the m uch h igher traffic flow s we expect based on
the Hwy-17 Ru sh Hour Exits to Hwy-9.
If the Town does not permanently reject The Proposed Development, the Traffic Study must be re-done with
updated 2016 Hwy-17 freeway traffic shortly after the start of the LG local school sessions in late August I early
September.
The PD Traffic Analysis describes the present EB Hwy-9 AM Rush gridlock:
Alberto Way and Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
During the AM peak perio!l, heavy traffic volume was obsefved only on the eastbound leg of Los G atos-
Saratoga Road. There was spillback from the downstream intersection on Los Gatos-Saratoga Road at
Los Gatos Boulevard. As a result, the inner eastbound throu!Jh lane on Los Gatos-Sarafo!Ja Road queues
to the SR 17 southbound on-ramp, and the outer easlliound through lane on Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
queues onto the SR 17 northbound off-ramp. Because of the spil!back issue from Los Gatos Boulevard,
the eastbound through movement on Los Gatos-Saratoga Road requires severo! signal cycles to clear
the q ueue.
During the PM peak period, the westbound through movement on Los Go1os-Saratoga Road receives
moderate queues that extend toward the location of the Bela Vista Avenue overpass, but all clear within
one signal cyde. No o ther operational issues were observed.
In addition to the highly errored count of EB Hwy-17 arrivals shown above, since the Eastbound Hwy-9 spillback backs up
from LG Blvd to block the exit to NB Hwy-17, it means that the Level of Service at Alberto Way cannot be a "B" nor any
better than LGB or Hwy-17, which is not addressed at all.
All Los Gatos Residents who use EB Hwy-9 in the AM Rush are acutely aware of the congestion .
Furthermore, LP Acqui si tions, LLP fails to note in this description that CA-9 ha s its right hand lane blocked at each end of
the HWY-17 Overpass, is one lane immediately before and after the overpa ss or that the PD will generate enough traffic
to make the gridlock much worse during the rush period :
Los Gatos-Saratoga Road (SR 9} is a f our lane arterial roadway adjacent to the project sHe. II extends
from Los Gatos Boulevard in a northwesterly direction. At the town booodarv of Los Gatos and Monte
Sereno, it changes name to Saratoga-Loa Gatos Road. Saratoga-Loa Gatos Road transitions to
Sarato;a-Sunnyvale Road at the intersection of Big Basin Way (wroth is the continuation or SR 9) and
Saratoga Avenue. los Gatos-SaratoDa Roacl has a median that begins e ast of the SR 17 interchan1Je
and continues to Masso! Avenue. Los Gatos-Saratoga Road forms the southern bounda.y of the project
site.
And with Alberto's placement on Hwy-9 between University and LG Blvd, whose LOSs are shown below from Tables 5 &
8 to be C and D respect ively, the Alb erto & Hwy-9 intersec tion i s surely not a "B" LOS either "now" or "as proposed ."
Raw Traffic Data Files from the May 12, 2015 St u dy have been deleted and are no longer available for
scrutiny
We interviewed Mr. Mark Skaggs at IDAX, the company that He xagon hired to do the Intersection level traffic study. He
said the counts may or may not have been done via video recordings and M i ovision software ana lysis . When asked for a
copy of the Videos IDAX took during the traffic count study, he disclosed that if they used video counts, they had already
deleted the video files .
We object to this Traffic Analysis use as a basis to even vote on this PD. The results of the Traffic Study differ so far from
our daily reality for the Study to be true, especially when school is in session.
Changes need to be made to the Hwys-17 & 9 Intersection to prevent Gridlock
Rush traffic from the higher than shown by LP Acquisitions, LLC vehicle counts from the PD would back vehicles wa i ting
for left turn into Alberto from EB Hwy-9 up far enough as block the current EB exits from Hwy 17 on to Hwy 9.
Regardless of Left Turn Signal Timing, not all the left turners will make it into the left turn lane and they will then jam the
current single lane approach, backing traffic up on Nand S Hwy 17 worse than currently occurs .
Here is an illustration of how the Intersection needs to be modified:
Extend the current HWY 9 right hand lanes from between where they end at the loops Alberto to unblock the
congestion the two short single lane sections cause .
This allows enough room to extend the Eastbound HWY 9 left turn lane into Alberto Way
Reconfigure the Hwy-17 N to Hwy 9 diagonal so that it merges close r to the light at Alberto to allow Hwy-9
Eastbound v ehicles to move around the left turners at peak rush when the ex tended left turn lane is filled.
Extend the Hwy-17 Ramp so it enters Hwy-9 closer to Alberto.
Re-configure the Hwy-17N to Hwy-9 We st loop as well as the Hwy-9 West to Hwy-17 N diago nal to allow Hwy-17
to Hwy-9 traffic to safely enter HWY-9
The simple red lines outline the changes .
Now to address the other source of AM Congestion not discussed in any Traffic Report by either the Town of LG or LP
Acquisitions, LLC Partners: SB17 traffic is already congested and backed up at both CA 9 exits (EB & WB) on many
mornings by the LG workers Rush.
It is our observation that the CA17 & CA9 intersection needs to be rebuilt and that no improvements should be allowed
on any properties adjacent to the Intersection until this is thoroughly vetted with CaiTrans.
Allowing this PD would add millions to the intersection renovation when it would need to be demolished within a few
short years for LG & Saratoga Area decongestion.
Sensitivity Study elements that need to be added
At 92,000 (+/-)square feet, the PD has the capacity to house as many as 746 employees and as few as the 350 that LP
Acquisitions, LLC proposes. The peak traffic generated by the 1 or 2 large high tech tenants Lam targets is more likely to
be spread over a Peak% or Yz Hour rather than the 2 hour Rush that Lam presents . Lam asserts that that many of the
Employees in the PD will not be driving to the PD and will instead use busses and that the Tenant or two will not have
any specific required work start time.
This is folly if the targeted tenants are really 1-2 high tech companies.
lam does not understand that the large high tech companies it targets have pre-defined work hours that generate 30 to
45 minute peak traffic intervals. Typical is that a company with an 8:30 start time: at 8AM the parking lot is nearly empty
and by 8 :30AM it's nearly full. And vice versa full at SPM quitting time and nearly empty at 5:30PM.
LP Acquisition LLC understates Traffic by presenting only the fewest employees and longest rush period
This is a well known phenomenon amongst those of us who traffic engineer high tech networks. The lower the traffic
and the longer the peak demand is averaged, the better the overall traffic LOS appears while at the same time, the LOS
during the Peak is still awful. So we use very small time periods over which to evaluate the peaks.
When applied to Vehicular Traffic, the better measure of Peak Period LOS is more like count the traffic flows and
calculate the LOS for every 5 or 10 minute interval and report on them.
If the phone network was done LP Acquisition LLC's way, you'd wait for Yz second to hear dial tone at lAM and 4
minutes at lOAMI
This also appears to be a flaw in the ITE's methodology.
With no sensitivity study of the trips generated by the complete range of employees occupying the PD and of the width
in minutes of the Peak Period, there is no known limit to the Peak Traffic nor the "to be generated Infrastructure Capex
needed to be made long after LP Acquisition LLC has completed the construction, sold the building and left" the Town of
Los Gatos holding the Capex bag and its Residents all over Town steaming in the congestion caused by not requiring
Infrastructure First.
LP Acquisition LLC told res idents of 420 Alberto that the PD contains 350 parking spaces and told the Commons its 390
spaces. LP Acquisition LLC proposes to remove about a dozen spaces from our street parking and making none of the PD
parking available to Alberto Way residents or visitors. We object.
W e di sagr e e and note that an official work start tim e compresses the rush hour into 15-30 minute window s.
Number of Employees: 425
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LP Acquisitions, LLC's traffic generation assertions conveniently omit the sensitivity study which are easily calculated by
compressing the trips generated by the much more likely larger number of employees compressed into a more likely 30
-45 minute wide "busy X or Yz hour" as employees at companies with set starting times for the start of business.
Here is what's omitted . For LG to make a decision without it would be highly undesirable for the Residents of the Town
of LG who will suffer deeper traffic inconvenienc that today until the financially risky improvements are made by The
Town itself to deal with the traffic by making costly widening to LG Blvd so its capacity can wick the AM Eastbound flow
from Hwy-9 and very expensive for CaiTrans in the renovation or replacement of the Hwy-9 & Hwy-17 intersection
IV. Conclusion: Please deny the Application
Jennifer Armer
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Dear Jennifer ,
Victoriya Rufanova <rufavic@gmail.com >
Wednesday, August 03, 2016 10:03 PM
Jennifer Armer
Planning; jpeterson@bayareanewsgroup.com
AGAINST ***Proposed Construction I Development project on 401-405 Alberto Way
(near Los Gatos Saratoga Road I HWY 9 and HWY 17 I East Los Gatos Exit)***
As Los Gatos resident of Alberto way street I want to express my deepest concerns and opposition against of
recently proposed Construction I Development project on 401-405 Alberto Way. After careful consideration of
materials on www .401 albertoway.com it seems like the project does not take into account needs of current
residents. Traffic, privacy and day-to-day accommodation for elderly and younger neighbors are not properly
addressed.
With expected size of the project (about 400 new cars for small space of Alberto way and new building about
90,000 sq.ft) and almost 2 years to complete it will be extremely unsafe for kids and older residents to use their
everyday routs to schools and surrounding parks, library, downtown businesses.
Increased amount construction and business traffic will make morning school route out of Alberto way toward
Van Meter Elementary, Fisher Middle and High schools for at least 40 kids very dangerous since there are no
adequate pedestrian way away from proposed construction and traffic on Saratoga Los Gatos Rd. As
Transportation Impact Analysis indicates there are no good bike trail in or out Alberto way for less then
experienced cyclists. This situation will become worse for elementary and middle school students using bikes or
waking to school daily as soon as project will start.
Currently, walkway on Saratoga Los Gatos Rd is very unsafe. The pedestrian side way is very narrow, goes
steep uphill, and too close to car road. Some part of walkway has quite uneven pavement that presents a tripping
hazard. The side way is only on one part of the road and there is neither bike lane nor lawn to separate the
pedestrian part from the car road. The road itself is especially extremely busy at tqe morning hours with all two
lanes of the cars rushing down to HW 17. There is a true danger of getting right on the road in front of the cars
should someone trip. Kids often ride bikes or scooters. They walk this part of the road but they have a bike/scooter to push which
makes narrow and uneven pavement an additional danger to them. During rainy season that gets even worse as th e path becomes quite
slippery and passing by cars make the pools splash to the pavement and pedestrians. Proposed construction will increase dramatically
morning traffic and danger for kids and other pedestrians using this route.
Suggestions to consider:
1 -Down-scaling of proposed construction can help to keep safe or kids and neighbors.
2 -Add safe pedestrian crossing on Alberto way for kids and elder residents before any construction.
3 -Remodel pedestrian side way on Saratoga Los Gatos Rd to make it safe for walking and biking student
residents.
4-Additionally, an alternative path going Alberto Way , Maggi Ct, Bella Vista Ave., Caldwell Ave and then Los Gatos Blvd can
be helpful. Howe ver that route has a piece of the road on Maggi Ct. that is gated and seems to be unavailable for general publi c.
I expect to see your answers regarding proposed project danger for younger and older residents of Alberto way.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and help.
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Sincerely,
Victoriya Rufanova
435 Alberto way, #5
Los Gatos, CA
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Dear Planner,
I live at 420 Alberto Way, Unit 4-directly across the street from the proposed development at 401-409
Alberto Way. I am submitting this letter in opposition of the proposed project for the reasons listed
below:
Size, Location and Mass of proposed buildings:
When attend ing the first open house that was hosted by the developers at the beginning of this year, I
spent over an hour asking detailed questions about the plan and reviewing the story boards that showed
the mockups of the proposed buildings with them. I clearly expressed my concern to them about how
tall the buildings would be, given the main feature that solidified the decision to purchase my condo was
the peaceful patio view of the landmark trees and hills that this town is known for. I was told, and
shown, how the buildings that were being proposed would be constructed within the existing building
locations, that the building on the Hwy 9 side would be raised to match the current height of the
adjacent building in the back of the lot on the Hwy 17 side, and that both buildings would be up to but
not more than a handful of feet taller than the current highest point.
Last month, story poles were constructed to illustrate the size and scope of the project, and this
portrayal was a complete mismatch of what was communicated back in that Open House. The building
that is on the Hwy 9 side is not only towering far into the sky, but it is expanded right all the way out
across the parking lot to approximately triple the current width, hugging the curb along Alberto way.
The result of this, as you can imagine, is that now all of the residents in units located on the Alberto Way
street side and/or upper units of the neighboring complexes are greeted with views of a sea of Orange
from some or all of their windows. In my case , it is all of them, including my once magical mountain and
su nset patio view. I have included pies so you can get a small taste of the looming ugliness that I am
currently forced to wake up to every morning, and go to bed with every night.
I purchased my condo in June of 2011, and for over 5 years I have come home to a serene sunset that
has literally been my fleeting piece of sanity during challenging or stressful times. I have hundreds of
pictures that I have taken of my patio sunset view that have been posted to Social Media and shared
with friends and family over those 5 years, and it is one of the key moments of my day that reminds me
just how blessed I am to live in this gorgeous town. The height, mass and layout of the proposed
development is completely inappropriate and out of line with the values and features that make this
town so unique and attractive to live in. It will negatively impact the value of our homes, taking away
the main selling point for all of us who reside in the front or upper hill-facing sides of the complex. This
is a tiny, quiet cui de sac within a tiny gorgeous mountain town ... that is why we all chose to invest in
building our lives here, and we want to keep it that way.
Traffic and Parking:
Living here on Alberto way, one of the daily plea sures and convenien ces was always having plenty of
options for street parking due to the composition of the street and neighboring complexes. With the
recent redevelopment of the Inn of Los Gatos and the Grill 57 opening, that street parking ha s already
been inhibited by hotel and restaurant employees, forcing those of us who relied on a street spot into
vacant lot spots. While I understand this is not a good solution in itself, since those lots are likely not
going to remain vacant, it is the reality at this point. With the new proposed development at 401-409
now, they are looking to remove most ofthe r emaining street spots and move all of the current business
lot parking into underground parking structures. This will further challenge the reside nts to have options
for where to park , many of which have pets, children or are senior citizens. This will cause more
congestion and potentially more accidents as peop le are trying to maneuver in and out of the driveways
to find scarce parking .
I also find it extremely concerning that during the la st Open House a few weeks ago, the developers
mentioned about 3 times how "not one of their other developments uses more than around half of the ir
allotted parking structures/spaces". This comment was made whi le they were showcasing how they
planned to target "Green" companies who will "bus in" their employees, trying to make a point that it
won't cause as much of a traffic mess if that was accomplished. However, it was on the heels of another
conversation where they had claimed they couldn't put any part of the buildings underground because
this space was all needed for the parking structures. So they can't put a level of the bu i ldings
underground to drop the height of the current proposed structures because they need all of that space
to build underground parking lots that will then only be 50% occupied?!... this is a complete wa ste of
space and contradiction of statements.
Traffic wise, Hwy 9 already gets completely backed up every time there is any tiny hiccup of traffic
anywhere else in the town-it is a domino effect that ripple s from Hwy 9 both directions out to LG Blvd
and University, and then back down to Main Street where they both connect again . In addition , anytime
Southbound Hwy 17 gets backed up (which is all the time), it backs up those trying to get onto the clover
turn entrances, and then backs up all the way up and down Hwy 9, causing the same aforementioned
ripple effect in a circle around downtown. This will al so negatively impact the value of our homes as it
will create a living environment of spiked traffic, daily congestion and parking challenges .
Safety:
Safety wise , to consider constructi ng a 90K + square foot office co m plex and tripli ng the car influx during
peak rush hour times will make th is area on and around Alberto Way a complete danger zone to live in.
The intersection at Alberto Way and Hwy 9 is already dangerous w ith cars flyi ng downhill and often
blowing through the light without looking to rush onto the freeway. Alberto Way is saturated with
families with little children and seniors who walk to downtown or up to Hwy 9 regularly, and this
additional traffic and congestion at the Alberto and 9 intersection will drastically increase the risk of
them be ing hit or injured as a result of speeding, frustrated motori sts .
In terms of emergencies, this huge influx of congestion on and around Alberto way on a daily ba sis will
make it an o bstacle for emergency vehicle s to navigate through sh ould there be a house call that needs
their attention. There have been numerous times when ambulances, fire trucks and pol ice cars have
been called to various re sidences on the street-w ith a Senior complex and a many small ch i ldre n, this i s
not an uncommon occurrence. Wh at will happen wh en emergency vehicles need to get down Alberto
Wa y and people are double parked or backed up around ea ch other tryi ng to get o n or off t he street
during pe ak commute hours? How will the em ergen cy vehicles get to those who are in n eed ? There is
no other entrance or exit onto Alberto way, so the only avenue on or off of it is via Hwy 9 ... this is a
recipe for disaster. It will also negatively impact the value of our homes, creating an unsafe environment
that young families and senior citizens will no longer find appealing.
Noise, Air Quality, and Machinery:
Those of us who have been living here for the past 5 years have spent the majority of that t i me living
through the construction, noise and mess that accompanied the hotel and restaurant remodel-the last
stage of which just finally concluded a mere 3 months ago . To propose another complete overhaul of
demolition, dust, noise, mess, and large equipment barreling in and out of the streets for another 6
months to a year is go i ng to push people to a breaking poi nt . I do believe that the result of the Inn of Los
Gatos hotel and Grill 57 remodels are appropriate, tasteful and add to the beauty of the street and
surroundings, but we just f i nally got our pea ceful quiet street back-we haven't had any time to enjoy it
yet. This project not only will take away from those same qualities, but it will also be another onslaught
of noise and chaos for who knows how long. In addition, many of us work from home part time-several
of which have street side units-and the noise is d istracting and debilitating to our ability to be
productive and get our jobs done effectively when working at home.
I could go on for pages more, but I'm sure there will be plenty of other letters from local residents that
will touch on the other concerns that I have missed or not addressed here. On behalf of the residents of
this beloved town who will be negatively impacted by this project due to the concerns listed in this
letter, I beg you please do not approve the proposed development as submitted at 401-409 Alberto
Way. This is a matter of our safety, our sanity, our peace of mind, and our quality of life. We truly love
the serenity of our homes and the beauty of this town ... please help us keep that feeling alive .
Thank you for taking the time to review this letter of opposition,
Sincerely,
Nichole Anne Rolle
420 Alberto Way, Unit 4
Jennifer Armer
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Nickie Rolle <nickie_rolle@yahoo.com >
Wednesday, August 03, 2016 10:27 PM
Jennifer Armer
Planning
Re: Lette r of Opposition for 401-409 Alberto Way Development Proposal
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Jennifer Armer
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Hi Jennifer,
Susan Cahn <susancahn@earthlink.net>
Thursday, August 04, 2016 2:12 AM
Jennifer Armer
planning@losgatoca.gov; susancahn@earthlink.net
Request for the Los Gatos Planning Department to vote against the 401-405 Alberto
Way -Construction I Development project
I have sent you several emails regarding my opposition to the development and construction project on 401-405 Alberto
Way.
I have been a resident of Los Gatos for over 40+ years. (I don 't want my residence or contact number included in any
public documents. As you know,llive at Las Casitas on Alberto Way.)
I am very tired of all of the increasing traffic and congestion in downtown Los Gatos I HWY 17 Corridor and the many
surrounding streets, and I strongly oppose the newly proposed 401-405 Alberto Way development /construction project.
As a matter of fact, I would like to ask the Los Gatos Planning Department to institute a moratorium on large scale new
construction and development projects on Alberto Way (in general and especially on 401-405), in the surrounding streets
in Los Gatos, in residential areas in Los Gatos, and as well as the North Forty project until the town and the state
government can come up with some suitable solutions to rectify the current traffic pandemonium in Los Gatos , which has
eliminated the enjoyment of living and driving in Los Gatos.
Los Gatos can't survive an increase in traffic and congestion due to the long estimated construction project and the
completed development on 401-405 Alberto Way. I strongly hope the current plan to demolish all existing office units
/buildings and parking and to rebuild from scratch the office units /buildings and a new underground parking structure for
only employees and visitors-383 underground parking spots and 7 surface parking spaces, will not be approved by the
Los Gatos Planning Department on 8/10/16.
My understanding and analysis of the recent discussion (7/25/16) and email exchanges that I had with you indicates that
the traffic and congestion would dramatically increase due to the following:
-There is only one proposed entrance and one proposed exit to the proposed 383 private underground parking spots
increasing from -120 current parking spots .
-The proposed office space would increase from 3 buildings totaling 31,000 sq. ft. to 2 newly constructed buildings total i ng
91 ,965 sq. ft.
Therefore, it is hard to believe that Los Gatos could survive at least 3+ times as much traffic at the center of town and at
the key entrance to HWY 17 and HWY 9 , etc.
The following are some key areas that I believe would definitely be affected by the new construction project and the
completed project at 401-405 Alberto Way:
-The ingress and egress access and parking on a very busy narrow corridor located at the central apex of Los Gatos.
-Increase of trucks and cars to and from the new office complex during the construction and after the project is completed
will definitely prevent a timely access for all Los Gatos residents to downtown Los Gatos and the surrounding streets (i.e.,
Highway 17 corridor , Los Gatos-Saratoga Road , Los Gatos Blvd., University Avenue, North Santa Cru z I Winchester,
Main Street, etc.) and efforts to drive to and from work , to numerous surrounding private and public schools, commercial I
retail shopping , recreation, local dining, etc.
-Potential key revenue loss for local businesses; residents may elect to do errands, shop or dine out, etc .• in other local
towns to avoid traffic delays, loss of time, and frustration .
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-Very big potential safety hazard ; Alberto Way only has one entrance and ex it on Saratoga Sunnyvale Road directly
adjacent to HWY 17 at the East Los Gatos ex it; there is no additional outlet. There are four large key residential
communities on Alberto Way; for example , residents for one of the complexes have to be at least 55 where there are
-110 condos units; these senior residents frequently walk Or:l Alberto Way. In addition, the other 3 residential communities
have numerous residents , families, and children who walk and ride bikes , etc on Alberto way and on HWY 9 and the
surrounding streets . Residents and neighbor~ood dogs on Alberto Way and the surrounding streets in Los Gatos could be
at a much greater risk of being hit by construction trucks and additiona l cars. For example, currently Las Casitas has
families with 21 children. It is very concerning to think that the entrance to the underground parking garage would be
d irectly adjacent and close proximity to the only ex it and entrance at Las Casitas . There would be an e xtreme increase in
traffic, pedestrian and bike accidents. People currently speed every day when I travel on HWY 9 to turn on to Alberto Way
from Los Gatos Blvd . or on Alberto Way. I have to vigilantly look in my rear view mirror every time I drive down HWY 9
before turning onto Alberto Way, and numerous people run the lights at Alberto Way and HWY 9 . I am extremely
concerned about how all of the 390 drivers would safely fit onto Alberto Way and how they would safely merge to make a
left into the parking garage on the property crossing residents on A lberto Way and other drivers who are trying to leave
Alberto Way. The proposals fo r additional turn lanes and /or a light that is triggered by drivers ,won 't provide the solutions
to eliminate the traffic gridlock, long delays or prevent potential accidents that would affect all res idents , business owners
and patrons of Los Gatos. I am very concerned about how residents from Las Casitas and Pueblo de Los Gatos will be
able to safely get out of their driveways because of all of the merging traffic. Residents will have to wait to safely get out of
their driveways , which would also create big t ime delays and loss of revenue for many or emergency situations when
trying to get to the doctor or vet or when there is a serious health emergency.
-There would no longer be a chance for peaceful and qu iet enj oyment for many of ou r town's residents and families for
the local and surrounding Los Gatos residents .
-This project would lower residential property values on Alberto way due to increased traffic and noise from construction ,
height of the structures, loss of privacy, which would affect the values of similar residential properties in general in Los
Gatos PUDs /SFRs, condos , townhouses, retirement condos units, especially within a mile radius (or more) when used for
comparable for appraisals and real estate transactions.
-Would cause an extreme increase in pollution and poor air quality due to the demolition, construction, and increased
traffic. Many residents have allergies and asthma, and all Alberto Way's residents especially the senior citizens at the
Commons health would be very negatively affected. For example, a number of senior residents use additional oxygen or
have to walk on Alberto way for exercise, and many can no longer drive.
-Important street public parking has been proposed to be removed which would negatively affect residents , their guests
and attendees to the restaurant. There is already a shortage of parking on Alberto Way, and the developer has only
designated parking to be private on 401 -405 Alberto Way.
-The local skyline /view of the mountains would be eliminated from many residents and would kill existing trees located
directly next to the property at Las Casitas , if roots were to be damaged due to the proposed demolition and construction .
-The scale and size of the project dramatically goes against the standard look and feel for Los Gatos and for Alberto Way.
The proposed property is so tall that the privacy of adjacent residents at Las Casitas would be eliminated since people in
the office building would be able to look directly into residents at Las Casitas yards, bedrooms, and the parking lot.
-Many residents on Alberto Way are raising families and /or work from their homes so the noise from the construction and
the additional noise from the cars and parking garage would be extremely negative and destroy the tranquil enjoyment
that residents can have in their homes . I have been telecommuting /working from home for many years so I may have to
move or find an office space, wh ich I don't think I could afford .
-Possible rodent and termite infestations/displacement in neighboring residences.
-It appears that the traffic report/ analysis posted on 401 Alberto Way.com was grossly understated and must not account
for the current resident ial and freeway traffic in Los Gatos.
-It appears that the developer has dramatically overestimated the amount of space that most companies allocate today to
each worker since many companies employ bullpen environments where employees typically work very closely together.
Therefore, there is a great poss ibility that a lot more people would be hired and attempt to get 390 parking spots and bike
parking , which could create a lot of additional traffic when the parking garage is full especially during prime commuting or
lunch hours , etc . Additionally I think it is unaccepta ble for location to bus people in like they do at companies like Google ,
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Intel , etc., again creating additional traffic jams, delays and accidents, etc.
-There would most likely be an increase of crime with the influx of workers, employees, and people with the construction
and completed project to Alberto Way.
Residents of Alberto Way bought their homes and have been renting on Alberto Way to enjoy the quiet family and
neighborly environment. We did not decide to move to Alberto Way to live in the midst of a large commercial development
that would block traffic, create an extreme potential for accidents and safety hazards, and dramatically affect traffic for all
of Los Gatos residents . I think it is unacceptable to destroy the quality of life for all Los Gatos residents for the profit of one
developer to increase office space for the town , when the town already has sufficient office space available , and I don't
believe the town can afford to pay a lot of money to try to make room for this project.
I sincerely thank you and the Planning Department for your time, help, and consideration.
Best regards,
Susan Cahn
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Jennifer Armer
Subject: RE: 401 -409 Alberto Way Development
From: Brian Wynn [mailto :brian .wvnn83@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 9:55 PM
To: Planning
Subject: 401-409 Alberto Way Development
My name is Brian Wynn, and I'm a resident ofthe Pueblo de Los Gatos complex located at 420 Alberto Way.
I wanted to write to you in regards to the proposed construction across the street from my home. I understand
that many of the impacts have been laid out in the Environmental Impacts
document: http://www.losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenterN iew/1 5661, however, many of the concerns of the
local residents along our small residential street are not effectively construed in this evaluation.
I'm interested in expressing my concern for the residents of our neighborhood, because that's exactly what this
street is when you drive down here. We are a neighborhood flanked by commercial developments along HWY 9
and the business complexes that are down at the end of Alberto Way. This is a neighborhood, or at least, it sure
seems like it considering all of the people living here. My concern is for the safety and the long term impacts
that having a construction crew work on this site for the duration of the proposed 18 month development. I'm
worried about the increased traffic on our small, residential street-during construction and after. We have a lot
of young families living on thi s street, with children frequently out playing in common areas. There are pets, a
senior living facility. This is a small community that we have nestled down Alberto Way. What considerations
have been taken for us?
How will this proposed building and it's construction not have a direct impact on the residents here ? What will
happen to the property values along our street as commercial buildings go up and more construction takes
place? Do you think they will go up? What are future plans for our neighborhood? Further commercial
development? What is this part of town going to be zoned as? Because right now, the infrastructure currently in
place sure seems to be designed as a residential zone, yet commercial development (first with the motel lot's
expansion, also on the comer of HWY 9) continues.
Needless to say, I am not in support of this proposed development. From the details laid out in the
Environmental Impact report , and from our recent experience with the expansion of the motel, this development
doesn 't make sense for our neighborhood. Los Gatos is a small town.
Regards,
Brian Wynn
brian. w ynn83 @gmail.com
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Jennifer Armer
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Jennifer,
Lewis Darrow <arlxd777@gmail.com>
Thursday, August 04, 2016 9:57 AM
Jennifer Armer
Lewis Darrow
401-405 Alberto Way Planning Comments
Thank you for the planning information.
Questions and concerns for the Planning Meeting on August 10,2016.
Concern: The site and limited access to and from Alberto Way-Highway 9.
Problem: Congestion during commute hours and lunch .
Major additional truck traffic to build and provide ongoing building support and services .
Addition of 300 plus underground parking adds a pinch point to an already bad traffic situation which will create
delay.
Potentially 2 narrow lanes turning right onto highway 9 with merge and back up problems for Alberto way.
Problem: Access and stacking on Alberto way
How is traffic controlled going into and out of the underground parking. Where do trucks go.
Problem: Large truck traffic during construction and ongoing building support.
Concern: Construction site acce ss not large enough or layed out to support excavation, soils off hauls and concrete pours for
two story underground parking.
Cranes & concrete trucks, dirt, noise , dust, heavy equipment, vibrations, street damaage, parking elimination just
for the new construction will create a constant problem for residents creating a dangerous pedestrian and vehicular
condition, major traffic delays and problem to an already limited access street.
There is one access point to Alberto Way. This major construction project at the access point will gridlock the traffic
creating
a congested and dangerous merge point.
Pede strians on the sidewalk in front of the building at peak merge times will have difficulty safely crossing the path of
300 plus cars and service vechicles entering and exiting the building.
Sincerely,
Lewis Darrow
Owner and resident at 449 Alberto Way.
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Jennifer Armer
To: J Scott
Subject: RE: Keep our SMALL TOWN CHARM-Say no to 401-409 Alberto Way
From: J Scott <gatosbella@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 10:58 AM
Subject: Keep our SMALL TOWN CHARM-Say no to 401 -409 Alberto Way
To: JAnner@ losgatosca.gov
Cc: J annette Scott <gatosbella@me.com>
Dear Planning Commission;
I respectuflly request you de
ny
the proposal/ application to demolish a 33,000 sq ft office building, and replace it with 90,000+ sq ft office building
at the comer of Los Gatos Saratoga Rd (Highway 9) & 401 -409 Alberto Way . Our little street/ neighborhood just
lived through 5+ years of construction at the Best Western and adjoining office space, and then Grill 57. We have
seen our street overun with constructio n traffic (d elaying our traveling to dropping children at school or traveling to
and from work), contrucition noise( di sruptive to those who have home offices or animals and children at home), I
have lived on Alberto Way for 20 years and have been concerned with the speed of traffic and amount o f cars on
this curvy, narrow, dead end street. Much of the speeding traffic is heading t o and from work in the office complex
at the end of Alberto Way, but we also have several teenagers who like to u se the stret as a race track. Through the
years the neighborhoo d has grown to include many families with children who use the sidewalks and grassy areas in
front of our complex to ride their bikes, walk their dogs or just run around o n the grass and be kids. Furthermore,
we have a huge 55+ community called the Los Gatos Commons and who for some a walk to the stop light at
comer( of where this project sits),is their only o uting of the day. They chose Los Gatos as theri place t o retire
b ec asue o f our small town charm. Please don't take this from them.
Reasons to d eny 401 -409 Alberto Way:
1. Size, Mass & Orientation; not conducive to neighborhood. Robs neighbood of sunlight, view. safety &
small town charm.
2. Safety-Alberto Way is full with Children, Seniors & Animals. I fear for their safety with increased traffic &
impact on our air quality.
3. Traffic-Alberto way is a narrow, curvy, dead end street that simply can't handle more traffic. As it i s, we
need speed bumps to slow the traffic entering Alberto at LG/Saratoga Road (downhill slope)
4 . Noise;: Many o f us have home o ffices and the noise will impact our ability to conduct normal business
5. Red Light Violaters: Traffic traveling west on LG /Saratoga Road from LG Blvd, are traveling at downhill
speed and often, very often can't brake quick enough when light turns ye llow, so they jus t pass through the
red light hoping no one notices . Many of u s w h o have witnessed accidents through the year s are wise to this
so we're extra vigilent wh en trying to exit Alberto Way. A dding any amounts of cars to this location , even
with a dedicated tum lane , will add traffic and pedestrian safety issues.
T hank you for you con sideration.
]annette Scott
420 Alberto Way #1 8
Los Gatos, CA 95032
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