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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: APRIL 1, 2005
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: ORRY P. KORB, TOWN ATTORNEY
MEETING DATE: 4/4/05
ITEM NO. 7
ADDENDUM
SUBJECT: ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1396 AND
ORDINANCE NO. 2092 RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
EXISTING COMMERCIAL PORTION OF THE SITE AND AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP FROM R-1:8:PD TO RM:5-12 PD FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15350 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD
DISCUSSION:
Attached, for your information, is a copy of letter received on 3/28/05 from Kris Linder regarding
this property.
Attachment: March 28, 2005 letter from Kris Linder
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Finance ommunity Development Revised: 411105 10:59 am
Reformatted: 5/30/02
NTERIOR DESIGN SOURCE
To: Planning Commissions and
Mike Wasserman
Diane NcNutt
Steve Glickman
Joe Pirzynski
Barbara Spector
D/ Michael Kane
Thomas O'Donnell
Michael Burke
Morris Trevithick
Philip Micciche
Joanne Talesfore
Lee Quintana
Bud Lortz
Committees
MAR 2 9 2005
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From: Kris Linder - resident Vasona Terrace
Owner: Interior Design Source 22yr. Los Gatos
Re: Villa Felice Project: Santa Clara Development Co.
March 24, 2005
MAR 2 8 2005)
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CLERK DEPARTMENT
I have attended and spoken at the last two council meetings regarding this project and the
removal of the stately Monterey pine trees that line the entry to the north end of our townhouse
development.. Among other concerns regarding this project, this one can make the most difference
estectically .
In reading the report done by the town Arborist, it is clear that these trees have been in a state of
neglect for the past many years, however, it is also clear that with maintenance and some treatment, many
of these trees can go on to live their full life and be the beautiful and architectural accompaniment to our
entry and street on the north.side. It is stated in this report under the heading "fair" condition which trees
can and should be saved.
We appreciate that Santa Clara Development has offered to look at saving a few of the trees, and
to up the size of the replacement trees. We would like this to be part of the approval process that they
make this commitment to replace with 30' trees instead of 15' trees. and that the VITA has the right of
approval as to the type of tree. Right now the existing trees are approximately 50-65' high and canopy out
in a beautiful format that balances the trees on the Vasona Terrace property.
We are, and our value is that we are a mature development, with mature landscaping, we can not
afford to loose that ambiance. The townhouses on the north side will be affected most by this new
development. Our kitchen bedroom windows face the development. We will have noise, dust, dirt, for 2
years. During this time, it may be impossible to sell or rent out our homes for the valued price. In light of
this, we respectfully request that there be no weekend work allowed, and that the weekday work end at
5:00pm and not start until 9:00 a.m.
We are happy to meet with any council /commission member and invite you to do so, to view these issues
on site with us.
Sincerely,
Kris Linder
408-395-4028
114 Royce Avenue, Suite G o Los Gatos, CA 95030 - (408) 395-4028
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