Item 5 - Exhibit 13 - Public CommentFrom: Bernard Coullahan <becoul01@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2019 7:59 AM
To: Jennifer Armer <JArmer@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Re: Quail Hill/ Drysdale proposed home planning review
Hi Jennifer;
thanks for the thorough and prompt response to my questions.
Here are the concerns and comments that I would like you to submit to the Planning Commission:
1. Biggest concern for my family and my neighbors is parking during construction. We would like a
restriction placed in the building permit that there to be "NO ON PAYMENT DRYSDALE PARKING" during
construction. There is currently "No Parking" on one side of the street from the bottom of the hill in
front of the proposed home to my driveway but no restriction on the other side. This portion of the road
is steep and the road curves and the road is only wide enough to accommodate one car in each
direction. Any payment parking reduces the road to one lane and with the curve viability is blocked
creating a dangerous situation.
2. I understand that all sidewalks will be removed during the demolition phase, I want assurances that
the staircase going down to the cottage is also removed. This staircase encroaches on my property.
3. Their landscaping show the planting of several California Sycamore trees directly under the power
lines which are fast growing and can reach heights 40 to 100 feet tall. Easy to visualize the ongoing
maintenance problems. In Addition, these tree will significantly block our neighbors view. Suggest that
all selected tree varieties do not extend much higher that the height of the house roof line.
4. If I were building a home of this stature, I certainly would not want high power lines running across
my driveway entrance or across the middle of my property. When finished this should be a beautiful
home that will enhance our neighborhood. I think the owners should consider moving the power lines
along the easterly edge of their property underground including the power line supplying the home on
the adjacent westerly side of the property that goes directly across the middle of their property. (I've
been told this power line is our of compliance with easement guidelines).
I am planning on attending Tuesday's Planning session, and would be available to respond to any
questions or to clarify my comments.
take care, Bernie Coullahan
100 Drysdale Dr.
408-656-2907
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