Item 3 - Addendum with Exhibit 10.202 University
PREPARED BY: SEAN MULLIN, AICP
Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Planning Manager and Community Development Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6872
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/14/2022
ITEM NO: 3
ADDENDUM
DATE: December 13, 2022
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Joel Paulson, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Requesting Approval for Construction of an Accessory Structure Requiring
Variances to Accessory Structure Lot Coverage Standards and Side and Rear
Setback Requirements in the University-Edelen Historic District on Property
Zoned R-1D:LHP. Located at 202 University Avenue. APN 529-04-001.
Variance Application V-22-003. Property Owner: Tyler and Kristine Shewey.
Applicant: Jay Plett, Architect.
REMARKS:
Exhibit 11 includes additional public comments received between 11:01 a.m., Friday, December
9, 2022, and 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
EXHIBITS:
Previously received with the December 14, 2022 Staff Report:
1. Location Map
2. Required Findings
3. Recommended Draft Conditions of Approval
4. Planning Commission Staff Report with Exhibits, January 26, 2022
5. Planning Commission Action Letter, January 26, 2022
6. Historic Preservation Committee Action Letter, August 24, 2022
7. Letter of Justification
8. Public comments received by 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 9, 2022
9. Development Plans
Received with this Addendum Report:
10. Public comments received between 11:01 a.m., Friday, December 9, 2022, and 11:00 a.m.,
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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From: Russ Anderson
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2022 2:14 PM
To: Planning <Planning@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: 202 University Variance Application V-22-003
EXTERNAL SENDER
Planning Commision,
Being residents of .for 40 years, we have some concerns with the adjacent
ADU/Garage project at 202 University Ave.
First of all, looking at both West and North Elevations on page A-4 on the provided plans, the structure
which is 24ft.high and 23ft. wide seems to dwarf my 80 year old garage that is 12ft. to the ridge and
12ft. wide. With a 1ft. Setback and 6 windows above the garage looking in on my backyard creates a
privacy issue for us at such a close proximity.
Secondly,The grade at the front of my garage ,which lines up with the West facing elevation of the
ADU/Garage is a foot lower than our neighbors at 202 University, At the back of our property where our
property intersects with our neighbors at and the grade is at least 2 feet below the
grade at 202 University and that runs for most of the grade at . There aren't any engineered
retaining walls but standard fencing. This invites a water removal issue for roof discharge and a
structural issue for a two-story foundation built practically on our property lines which needs to be
discussed and dealt with at some time.
Thirdly, We don't remember seeing any story poles for this structure, which we believe in this situation
would give everyone involved a real visual guide to what the finished product will look like. Finally, after
building and designing for 40 years in this town, Fire codes were always a challenge with variances and
setback issues, though this may be only a Planning commission decision today, we're assuming all
channels of safety issues are being required.
Thank You, Russ and Lois Anderson
EXHIBIT 10
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