Item 4 - Exhibit 09 - Public Comments received between 1101 am, July 5, 2019 and 1100 am, July 9, 2019From: Eric MacDonald <emacdona@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, July 05, 2019 11:13 AM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Support for The Club At Los Gatos' occupancy of the Annex at 66 East Main Street
To: Jennifer Armer, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, Los Gatos
Dear Ms. Armer,
This letter is to inform you that I strongly support the The Club At Los Gatos' occupancy of the
Annex at 66 East Main Street.
As a long-time resident of Los Gatos, and as a Yoga Instructor at The Club, I feel this will be
good for the community and good for the Town.
Best regards,
Eric MacDonald
emacdona@yahoo.com
EXHIBIT 9
From: Kristeen <dockhall@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, July 05, 2019 11:31 AM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>; Monica Renn <mrenn@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: please support The Club's efforts to maintain health programs
Jennifer Armer
Monica Renn
Community Development Department
Town of Los Gatos
Dear Ms. Renn and Ms. Armer,
As a member of the Los Gatos community and a member of The Club at Los Gatos, I want to
express my strong support for The Club at Los Gatos occupying 66 East Main Street.
The Club’s use of 66 East Main Street is vital to the continuation of our community’s fitness
routines and allows The Club to significantly expedite their long-awaited remodel.
I appreciate your attention to this very important matter.
Sincerely,
Kristeen Pemberton
dockhall@aol.com
From: Tanya Baldwin <tanya_baldwin@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, July 05, 2019 12:44 PM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Support for The Club At Los Gatos' occupancy of the Annex at 66 East Main Street
To: Jennifer Armer, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, Los Gatos
Dear Ms. Armer,
This letter is to inform you that I strongly support The Club At Los Gatos' occupancy of the
Annex at 66 East Main Street.
As a long-time resident of Los Gatos, as well as a Pilates Instructor at The Club, I feel the Annex
will be good for the community and good for the Town.
Sincerely
Tanya Baldwin
From: Wanda Studzinski <wstudzinski@verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, July 05, 2019 1:43 PM
To: Monica Renn <mrenn@losgatosca.gov>; Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Cc: 'Alex Anderson' <alex.anderson@theclublg.com>
Subject: Wanda - The Club Los Gatos
Jennifer Armer
Monica Renn
Community Development Department
Town of Los Gatos
Dear Ms. Renn and Ms. Armer,
As a member of the Los Gatos community and a member of The Club at Los Gatos, I want to
express my strong support for The Club at Los Gatos occupying 66 East Main Street.
The Club’s use of 66 East Main Street is vital to the continuation of our community’s fitness
routines and allows The Club to significantly expedite their long-awaited remodel.
I appreciate your attention to this very important matter.
Sincerely,
Wanda Studzinski
Member of The Club Los Gatos
From: Maria Ristow <ristows@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2019 11:58 AM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>; Monica Renn <mrenn@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: The Annex 66 E. Main Street
Regarding the appeal of the DRC approval of the CUP for The Club of Los Gatos to temporarily move to
The Annex.
I am a downtown resident and a member of The Club of Los Gatos. The Club needs to move to a
temporary location during construction, and The Annex at 66 E. Main Street is an ideal location.
This fitness club is a long-running community asset in Los Gatos, and the outdated building is in
desperate need of major renovation. Approval of the CUP and denial of the appeal is a win-win that will:
• keep The Club up and running in close proximity to the existing structure downtown
• allow The Club to get through the overdue renovation all at once instead of staging it
around active use and dragging the construction (immediately next to LGHS) out for
years
• make use of a commercial building that has only added to the growing list of empty
spaces downtown
• serve the needs of the residents of Los Gatos that belong to, or will join, this club
This use fits the commercial area and it is TEMPORARY. For members, we will lose showers, the pool,
spin classes and more during this transition, but we will retain our community and a number of classes
we presently use. We are grateful we will not be exercising around construction zones. We all look
forward to getting the renovation completed and moving back to the Club ASAP.
My husband and I support the CUP and oppose the appeal. Let's move forward, please.
Thank you,
Maria & Warren Ristow
85 Broadway LG
From: Debbie Coryell <dctennis@verizon.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2019 12:11 PM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: In Support of The Club at Los Gatos' Occupancy
Jennifer Armer
Community Development Department
Town of Los Gatos
Dear Ms. Armer,
As a member of the Los Gatos community and a member of The Club at Los Gatos, I want to express my
strong support for The Club at Los Gatos occupying 66 East Main Street.
The Club’s use of 66 East Main Street is vital to the continuation of our community’s fitness routines and
allows The Club to significantly expedite their long-awaited remodel.
I appreciate your attention to this very important matter.
Sincerely,
Debbie Coryell
From: Rachelle Lopp <rachelle@lopp.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2019 12:31 PM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>; Monica Renn <mrenn@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: The Club at Los Gatos
Jennifer Armer
Monica Renn
Community Development Department
Town of Los Gatos
Dear Ms. Renn and Ms. Armer,
As a Los Gatos resident and a member of The Club at Los Gatos, I want to express my strong
support for The Club at Los Gatos occupying 66 East Main Street.
Please quickly allow The Club’s use of 66 East Main Street. It is only temporary, and vital to
the continuation of our community’s fitness routines.
I appreciate your attention to this very important matter.
Sincerely,
Rachelle Lopp
From: Anita Kropp <akropp64@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2019 5:38 PM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Cc: alex.anderson@theclublg.com
Subject: The Club at Los Gatos
My wife and l are residents of Los Gatos since 1965, and our son, Will, has graduated from St. Mary’s
School and Los Gatos High. We have been active members of the Club @ Los Gatos, formerly Los Gatos
Athletic Club owned by Ed & Shirley Burke, since the nineties.
The club facility at 285 E. Main St. is very convenient for us and conducive to our healthy lifestyle. After
all these years the facility now needs up-grading/remodeling.
In order to do this, the present owners are asking to temporarily use the Annex at 66 E. Main St. while
the construction takes place. As residents of Los Gatos, we are asking for your support and approval in
this matter. We feel strongly this temporary move will make it easier and faster for the remodeling of
the old building.
Thank you for your consideration.
Anita & Myron Kropp
From: B Bates <bbbatesesq@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2019 9:21 PM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>; Monica Renn <mrenn@losgatosca.gov>
Cc: alex.anderson@theclublg.com
Subject: The Club Temporary Location
Dear Ms. Armer and Ms. Renn,
The purpose of this email is to encourage you to move forward with The Annex.
It is absolutely unreasonable for the neighbors of the vacant dealership property, to expect the location
to remain vacant. When the apartment residents moved into their units, they were perfectly aware that
they were moving into a vibrant downtown area (which is why they chose that location). If they had
wanted a location with minimal cars and noise, they should have selected a more distant location from
downtown Los Gatos. All thriving businesses, whether a hair salon, a medical office, or a restaurant,
have cars coming and going during operational hours.
Not only is the neighbors’ efforts a disservice to The Club, but also the owner of the vacant property,
who
needs to keep the location profitable. As a member of The Club, the usage of this fitness club is not
very high (everyone is waiting for the fitness club to be remodeled), and it’s a rather quiet clientele
which attends. The neighbors should consider themselves extremely lucky that the location is not used
for
a sports bar or brew house. Then they would have a real parking and noise problem.
In summary, apartment renters should not be calling the shots on types of nearby businesses, when
they have voluntarily chosen to move into a downtown city environment. I would feel differently if the
property had been repurposed for a usage that attracted vice or unsavory people to the area, but a
fitness club hardly falls into that category.
Unfortunately I won’t be able to attend the July 10 meeting as I will be working out of the area,
therefore please accept my correspondence instead.
Best Regards,
Bonnie Bates
From: Carol Musser <ccmusser@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 11:35 AM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>; Monica Renn <mrenn@losgatosca.gov>
Cc: Laurel Prevetti <LPrevetti@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: The Club occupancy of the Annex at 66 East Main Street
Dear Jennifer and Monica,
Please share my support of the Club's occupancy and temporary use of the annex at 66
East Main St. with the Los Gatos Planning Commission members. It is unfair to deny
the Club the use of this facility based on the arguments of the opponents. They claim
such conditions as parking, noise, traffic, music and inappropriate use near the
Veteran's Memorial. This is all unfounded and lacks validity. The Club athletic facility
has been in existence in close proximity for about 40 years with far more members th an
the current membership and the numbers that will temporarily use the annex.
The same and more parking is now available and many people walk to the Club. Noise
and music are not external issues. The Town now allows Music in the Park, festivals,
special events, senior activities, and public use in the Civic Center with noise levels,
parking, and numbers of participants that far exceed the numbers of members
using the annex.
I am a committee member of the Veteran's Memorial and Support Foundation an d they
are expressing their opposition to the Club's use. I do not agree with them and am
disappointed in their stance. The Foundation went to the community to ask their
support to build the Memorial with many negative conditions they faced. The
community and Town supported them and gave them a chance. It is wrong and unfair
for the Foundation to now take the unwarranted position to deny the Club. The
Foundation should welcome this use and appreciate the additional exposure and
potential donors they need to support the memorial.
The Club athletic facility has been a successful long time community serving business
and have earned and deserve the support to succeed. They have gone through hoops
to comply and make the necessary required changes. Give them their fair chance with
your support.
Thank you.
Kindly
Carol Musser
Long time resident and supportive community volunteer
From: Raegan Kail <rookail@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 3:53 PM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>; Monica Renn <mrenn@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: The Club at Los Gatos
Dear Ms. Renn and Ms. Armer,
I have been a member of The Club at Los Gatos for six years and I want to express my strong
support for The Club at Los Gatos occupying 66 East Main Street.
After a YEARS long approval process for a much needed remodel, the Club's temporary use of
66 East Main Street will allow devoted members of the club to maintain their memberships and
continue to patronize a Los Gatos business without further delay.
It is my hope, and the hope of many of the Club's members, that the Planning Commission will
approve of the occupancy of the temporary facility so the Club can expedite the long awaited
remodel.
Sincerely,
Raegan Kail
From: Raymond Kaleda <nuance41@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 4:44 PM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Wednesday's Town Meeting
As a 40 year plus resident of Los Gatos and a long time member of the "The Club" please support the use
of the old car dealership as a place where we can a work out and stay healthy until our club is
rebuilt. We have been members of the club from the time Ed Burke owned it(hammer thrower
Olympian). He still comes to the club. Our membership is small, mostly Los Gatos residents. I know we
will have much less impact then a running car dealership.
Thanks
RAy Kaleda
408.354.8687
From: Sbterrill <sbterrill@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 5:01 PM
To: Monica Renn <mrenn@losgatosca.gov>; Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Cc: lszterrill@gmail.com
Subject: In Support of The Club at Los Gatos' Occupancy of 66 East Main Street
Jennifer Armer
Monica Renn
Community Development Department
Town of Los Gatos
Dear Ms. Renn and Ms. Armer,
As Los Gatos residents and members of the club since 1997 (when it was the Los Gatos Athletic Club)
we want to express our strong support for The Club at Los Gatos temporarily occupying 66 East Main
Street while the club undergoes its remodel. It is difficult for us to understand why using this space, which
is just down the street from the Club at Los Gatos, for exercise might represent an issue.
We appreciate your allowing us to express our support.
Sincerely,
Scott and Linda Terrill
From: swan41@comcast.net <swan41@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 10:14 PM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>; Monica Renn <mrenn@losgatosca.gov>
Cc: alex.anderson@theclublg.com
Subject: The Club at Los Gatos permit to use old car dealership on a temporary basis
Hello,
I’m a long term member of the Club and its predecessors (from the Ed and Shirley Burke
ownership even). When the Club announced that they had obtained temporary space at the old
dealership we thought this was a good workaround for the major overhaul of the current
facility. It’s not perfect, but it ‘s better than any other option of us to continue our exercise
needs.
The current use of the Club doesn’t generate any noticeable noise outside the Club — not that
we’ve noticed from our 5x a week transit of the parking lot over the years. The Club continues to
be in general the place for serious, straightforward workouts.
We’d really appreciate the Club’s ability to move forward with its improvements without further
delays.
Thank you for your attention to this email.
With best regards,
Laurel Kaleda
Los Gatos, CA
From: Paula Lacey <placey63@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 8:34 AM
To: Monica Renn <mrenn@losgatosca.gov>; Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: The Club of Los Gatos
Planning Commissioners:
We have been members of the The Club at Los Gatos (The Club) for 10 years and ask you to affirm the
Development Review Committee’s approval of the Conditional Use Permit application for 66 East Main
Street.
The Club’s use of 66 East Main Street is vital to the continuation of our community’s fitness routines and
allows The Club to significantly expedite their long-awaited remodel.
We appreciate your consideration of this very important matter.
Sincerely,
Paula and Patrick Lacey
From: Lee Quintana <leeandpaul@earthlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 9:43 AM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Planning Commission Agenda Item #4 July 10, 2019
To the Planning Commission
From Lee Quintana
Comments on Agenda Item #4 of the July 10, 2019 Planning Commission
Subject Request for a CUP at 66 E. Main St.
I am neither a member of The Club, nor do I live or work within 300 feet of its proposed
temporary location during the period that The Club at 285 E Main is being renovated.
Based on the Staff report its attachments I have the following comments:
The request for the temporary use of 66 E.Main for group classes benefits the town by filling a
currently vacant store front. It also benefit the members of The Club by provided continuing
services during the renovation of The Club’s current facilities.
However, I find the concerns raised by community members and nearby residents are also
valid, and support their request for more specific Conditions of Approval to address those
concerns.
Please consider adding the following Conditions of Approval:
• Requiring valet parking on site during high use periods.
• Require regular monitoring of the maximum capacity and a mechanism for enforcement
should the numbers exceed the maximum allowed
• Add a condition that clarifies the allowed use of the outdoor area and add it to the
plans, i.e provide a site plan which the entire site, not just the indoor spaces.
• Expand the condition for compliance with the Town’s noise regulations.
• Require classes are not scheduled back to back, i.e. require some time between classes
(I believe this was required in the CUP for Soul Cycle)
• Any additional conditions that will further address concerns raised regarding nose,
maximum capacity, parking
The Findings and the Project Summary both state the CUP is being requested for the temporary
use of 66 E Main during the renovation of an existing sports recreation club. Please consider the
following modifications to Conditions 1-3 to reflect the temporary nature of the requested use.
1. APPROVAL:This application is for a temporary use. 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 shall be approved
by the Community Development Director, DRC or the Planning Commission depending
on the scope of the changes.
1. 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. Once vested
the CUP will be valid for the time necessary to complete the approved
construction/remodeling of The Club at 258 E. Main Street. Once the
construction is completed the CUP will expire.
1. 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.
Thank you for your consideration.
Lee Quintana
From: Coral Rose <coral.rose@theclublg.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 9:46 AM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>; Monica Renn <mrenn@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: The Club at Los Gatos
Jennifer Armer
Monica Renn
Community Development Department
Town of Los Gatos
Dear Ms. Renn and Ms. Armer,
This email is to show my support for our temporary usage of 66 E Main St while we complete
our remodel. As the General Manager, it is essential to not only my livelihood but also to all of
my staff that The Club remain open during the remodel.
I understand that The Club has crafted our model and occupancy around the town code and we
are not asking for any variances. Please uphold the decision of the Design Review Committee.
Sincerely,
Coral Lloyd
--
Coral Lloyd
General Manager
(408) 354-5808
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From: betscw@gmail.com <betscw@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 10:54 AM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>; mrenn@losgatos.gov
Subject: In Support of The Club at Los Gatos' Occupancy
Please grant the use permit for the club at Los Gatos. The club has always been a good citizen, Besides
the health benefits, belonging here keeps me off Los Gatos Boulevard going towards JCC or court side in
the morning.
Club members are very responsible people and will respect and try to manage parking issues. This is a
temporary situation which will restore activity in a landmark empty building unused the past years. I
believe that the granting of the petition is for the greater good of many residents and will be a win-win
fo all.
Thank you,
Betsy white
16350 Hilow Rd.
From: Sascha Lale <sascha@chelseacourtdesigns.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 10:57 AM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: The Club at Los Gatos
Importance: High
Hello Jennifer,
I’m writing in support of Alex Andersons efforts to uplift The Club at Los Gatos and bring this wonderful new healt h
club to life! We’ve worked alongside Alex for many years of careful research and design development to help bring
his vision to life and are so proud of all he has achieved so far and how graciously he’s handled each hurdle along his
way.
I myself was a member at the club before Alex purchased the location with a dream to elevate it to something truly
special for the town of Los Gatos. A center to meet, encourage health and social interaction that is so important
these days, especially in a town where locals are so bright, creative, and hardworking, this facility is much needed by
so many here. It’s location in the heart of downtown is a reflection of how these type services are becoming so
critical in urban town planning as they nurture community and interaction in the most healthy way, such a great
example to even the High School located next door.
Their plans to relocate the club temporarily to the old dealership just a few doors away downtown gives them the
most important opportunity now to retain their loyal members, and at last launch this exciting project we will all
benefit from for many years to come. With all the recent huge successes of downtown Spin Studios, Bar Studios,
Yoga studios, residents are finding more easy opportunities to look after their wellness at any time of day now to
work with our modern and flexible work schedules, this especially is why I’m thrilled The Club at Los Gatos will be an
available option for me personally as I work in Los Gatos.
I hope the town of Los Gatos too can be a real advocate for such a great venture here in the heart of our town and
grant them the ability to relocate short term while they create something amazing for all of our long term use!
Warm regards, Sascha Lale
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