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Home My WebLink AboutItem 3.2 SupplementalY --original Message----- MAY 05 2009 From: Frank Dietrich [mailto: sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 4:54 PM To: Nicole Horvitz TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS Cc: Zsuzsanna Molnar Subject: 11641 Buena Vista Drive Dear Nicole Horvitz, our neighbors Cheryl and Eric Evans have been so kind to show us the proposed plans for their new home at 11641 Buena Vista Drive. we appreciate that they were so considerate to allow us to review them well in advance of the Planning Commission Meeting to be held next week. we have no concerns with the plans and fully support their project. Best regards, Frank Dietrich and Zsuzsanna Molnar MAY 0 5 2009 -----original Message ----- From: [mailto: q�'M1'^C Vf LOS ^C A1T� Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 9:01 AM AL HUS To: Nicole Horvitz Cc: evansconco®aol.com Subject: Re: Evans Hello Nicole, Thanks for your offer to come up to our property. We have been communicating with Eric and Cheryl and have come up with an understanding as outlined in the email I am copying below. They have been very considerate of our needs and those of our neighbors. If you could include conditions in the staff recommendations that reflect the gist of what is outlined below we would be pleased and would be in favor of the project. Thank you, Kent (Tim) and Mary Taylor Copy of email: Hi Tim and Mary, Thank you for the reply and explanation of your concerns. what we would propose for a methodology for the screening is the following: 1) With the story poles up we could meet to talk further about what wall areas/wall finishes/windows are most obtrusive from your views (either from your home or the mailbox/street area, or both), as well as from Lois and Gary's home. 2) We would determine tree/medium-large shrub placement so as to ultimately block those views. This could include clusters of trees staggered with clusters of shrubs so the views of both the lower part of the house and the upper portions are broken up substantially. 3) We have talked to Nicole at the Town and have asked her to include a condition in the staff report for our project that would include planting the screening trees at completion of rough grading (completion of backfilling the foundation in this area so as to get them started growing as soon as possible. 4) We have some more mature trees that could be transplanted to this side of the house from other areas on the lot. They are larger (up to 10" diameter) than the boxed trees we would buy at a nursery; however, generally transplanted trees don't ultimately grow as fast and are more prone to problems than smaller boxed trees whose root systems develop naturally in place. We are open to either option, or a combination of boxed and transplants. 5) There could also be a condition that would require annual fertilization of these trees/shrubs to encourage faster growth. Although, we currently are fertilizing all of the newly planted trees on the site annually anyway and would do the same for these. If you have other ideas, please let us know. I believe Nicole is able to include this type of condition in the staff recommendations so that it will be carried out in a manner that you feel comfortable. Thank you for being willing to work with us on a plan that helps us all achieve something we feel good about. we feel lucky to have so many good neighbors around us. Sincerely, Eric and Cheryl Evans ----------------------------------------- - Hello Mr & Mrs. Taylor, I did not receive a response from you about meeting at your property to look at the project from your prospective. Please let me know when it is convenient for you before next Thursday's Planning Commission meeting. Thank you, Nicole .................................. Nicole Horvitz Assistant Planner Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 650.941.7222 -Phone 650.941.3160 -Fax May 5, 2009 Town of Los Altos Hills Planning Department Nicole Horvitz 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RECEM MAY 0 5 2009 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS RE: LANDS OF EVANS,11641 Buena Vista Drive, File #31-09-ZP-SD-GD Dear Ms. Horvitz, Attached please find letters of support for our project from 15 of our surrounding neighbors. Also enclosed is a color coded plat map indicating where the support letters have come from in relation to our lot We have also listed the comments, concerns, or requests, if any, from our neighbors as we understand them to be. We have exchanged several emails with Tim Taylor and Mary Barnhard regarding their concerns about the east and south east sides of our home. We have installed 12' tall 2x6's vertically to represent a possible "Early Screening Plan' that we would implement at the completion of backfilling the foundation and rough grading. We believe, from the attached email from the Taylor-Barnhard family that something along these lines may help mitigate their concerns about an adequate screening plan actually being installed. We hope to talk further with them before the meeting this Thursday, May 7th. Thank you for all of your work and support in reviewing our project We are looking forward to the planning commission meeting this Thursday. twor- Eric Evans Cheryl BreeEvans Owner Name Property Address APN Letter of Comments we have received Support RE -COVED PINK = WRITTEN SUPPORT FOR PROJECT BLUE = VERBAL SUPPORT FOR PROJECT Frank Dietrich and Susanna Molnar YES none none Screening trees none none none none none MAY 0 5 2009 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS none Requested no weekend work Screening trees on Buena Vista none none View concerns from their mailbox none none Screening trees on Buena Vista none none none none none Verbally YES - no letter Verbally YES - no letter none none none SEE Letter- restricted traffic measures on town pathway none none R\ N om 5to CWO X Zti I \_1 009!7 tlt SIA M r 9 N a i+ CWO X Zti I \_1 6ga wq'S 0 Q ,\ zoo m » \ Sun, May 3, 2009 6:08 PM Subject: 11641 Buena Vista Drive Date: Sunday, May 3, 2009 4:54 PM From: Frank Dietrich < To: Nicole Horvitz <nhorvitz@losaltoshills.ca.gov> Conversation: 11641 Buena Vista Drive Dear Nicole Horvitz, our neighbors Cheryl and Eric Evans have been so kind to show us the proposed plans for their new home at 11641 Buena Vista Drive, we appreciate that they were so considerate to allow us to review them well in advance of the Planning Commission meeting to be held next week. We have no concerns with the plans and fully support their project. Best regards, Frank Dietrich and Zsuzsanna Molnar RECENED MAY 0 5 2009 TOWN Of LOS ALTOS HILLS Page 1 of 1 RECENED MARY 0 5 2009 May 4, 2009 100 OF Los 4Zos ITIS Town of Los Altos Hills Planning Department Attn: Nicole Horvitz 26379 Fremont Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RE: Support of proposed new residence at 11641 Buena Vista Drive Dear Ms. Horvitz, I reside at I have had the opportunity to meet with Eric and Cheryl Evans to review the Evans' proposed plans and story poles for their residence at 11641 Buena Vista. I fully support their development with the condition that they provide some screening trees to help minimize the view of their home. Sincerely, Waidy Lee April 2, 2009 pmtwl) MAY 0 5 2009 Town of Los Altos Hills TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS Planning Department Attention: Nicole Horvitz Dear Nicole, We have had an opportunity to review with Cheryl and Eric Evans the proposed plans for their home at 11641 Buena Vista Drive. We have no concerns with the plans and support their project - Sincerely H.D. Jr.and Nancy Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 MAY 0 5 2009 f TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS RECENED MAY 0 5 2009 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS May 3, 2009 Town of Los Altos Hills Planning Department Attn: Nicole Horvitz 26379 Fremont Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RE: Support of proposed new residence at 11641 Buena Vista Drive Dear Ms. Horvitz, We reside at We have had the opportunity to meet with Eric and Cheryl Evans to review the Evans' proposed plans and story poles for their residence at 11641 Buena Vista We fully support their development. Sincerely, // ' Kit and Tony Alvarez RECENED MAY 0 5 2009 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS Eric and Cheryl Evans April 8, 2009 Dear Cheryl and Eric, We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and seeing the plans for your spectacular new home and, of course, very much appreciate the fact that it's so gracefully designed — thoughtfully sensitive to both the environment and neighbors. We wish you all the best in your building adventure and look forward to officially welcoming you to the neighborhood once you move in. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to assist you during this transition time. I shared the details of our meeting with our neighbors Carol and Peter Thurston. They support you as well and are looking forward to meeting you: With all best wishes – ��,� � Lois Bridges and Gary Davidian cc: Nicole Horvitz April 2, 2009 Town of Los Altos Hills Planning Department Attention: Nicole Horvitz Dear Ms. Horvitz, RECEIVED MAY 0 5 2009 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS We have had an opportunity to review with Cheryl and Eric Evans the proposed plans for their home at 11641 Buena Vista Drive. We have no concerns with the plans and support their project. Sincerely, Margo McCann and Mark McCann April 2, 2009 Town of Los Altos Hills Planning Department Attention: Nicole Horvitz Dear Ms. Horvitz, RECEIVED MAY U 5 2009 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS We have had an opportunity to review with Cheryl and Eric Evans the proposed plans for their home at 11641 Buena Vista Drive. We have no concerns with the plans and support their project. Sincerely, Rob and Polly Savoie BECENED MAY 0 5 2009 November 13, 2008 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS Town of Los Altos Hills Planning Department 26379 Fremont Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RE: Support of proposed new residence at 11641 Buena Vista Drive Dear Town Staff, We own three vacant lots on Buena Vista Drive adjacent to the Evans' property. We have had the opportunity to meet with Cheryl and Eric Evans on two occasions to review the Evans' proposed plans and story poles for their residence at 11641 Buena Vista. We have no concems about the proposed development and are in complete support of the Evans' project. Sincerely, April 2, 2009 Town of Los Altos Hills Planning Department Attention: Nicole Horvitz Dear Ms. Horvitz, RECEWD MAY 0 5 2009 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS We have had an opportunity to review with Cheryl and Eric Evans the proposed plans for their home at 11641 Buena Vista Drive. We have no concerns with the plans and support their project. Sincerely, Walt and Liz Wilson RECEIVED MAY 0 5 2009 May 3, 2009 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS Town of Los Altos Hills Planning Department Attn: Nicole Horvitz 26379 Fremont Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RE: Support of proposed new residence at 11641 Buena Vista Drive Dear Ms. Horvitz, We reside at We have had the opportunity to meet with Eric and Cheryl Evans to review the Evans' proposed plans and story poles for their residence at 11641 Buena Vista We fully support their development. Sincerely, Chi-kai Chien May 4, 2009 RECEIVED Town of Los Altos Hills MAY 0 5 2009 Planning Department SOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS Attn: Nicole Horvitz 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RE: Support of proposed new residence at 11641 Buena Vista Drive Dear Ms. Horvitz, We reside at We have had the opportunity to meet with Eric and Cheryl Evans to review the Evans' proposed plans for their residence at 11641 Buena Vista. We fully support their development with the addition of three conditions: 1. That the partially -paved pathway running along the western boundary of the Evans property (our eastern boundary) be blocked from regular vehicular use by way of two posts and a chain at each end, or some other method acceptable to the Town. For a formal description of the pathway easement, please see ROS in Book 7451, p. 642. Surveyed by Lawrence A. Palm (LS# 4234) recorded June, 1981. 2. That should the pathway described in item #1 ever be resurfaced, it must be done in a way that prevents storm water from flowing westward towards our property. 3. That construction vehicles and/or traffic related to the Evans project be prohibited on the above-described pathway, either by the installation of posts and chain as noted in item #1 above, or by orange safety cones and signs at each end of the pathway prior to construction permits being issued. Helen Cunningham RECEIVED May 3, 2009 MAY 0 5 2009 ,Lown of Los Atoms Hills TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS Planning Department Attn: Nicole Horvitz 26379 Fremont Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RE: Support of proposed new residence at 11641 Buena Vista Drive Dear Ms. Horvitz, We reside in Los Altos Hills at '. - We We have had the opportunity to meet with Eric and Cheryl Evans to review the Evans' proposed plans and story poles for their residence at 11641 Buena Vista. We fully support their development Sincerely, ) Rt . Buena Vista Drive -Request for help with screening plan RECEIVED From: To: MAY 0 5 2009 Subject: Re: 11641 Buena Vista Drive - Request for help with screening plan Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 9:40 pm _ _ _ _ ___ __. TOS LMAITMILS Hi Eric and Cheryl, Thanks for your email and very kind offer to work with us to establish a detailed landscape screening plan. permit me to give you a little background regarding my note to the Town expressing our concerns. In the past we have experienced some problems with development hearings in that the property changed ownership during the project or we were away and missed notification about a subsequent hearing. We travel for extended periods fairly often and it is not at all unusual for us to be away for far ®re than 10 days. We were advised by the Town some time ago to express our concerns while we had the opportunity and seek a lasting solution. With regard to your project, our neighbors and ourselves do have some concerns regarding screening from what appears to be a sizeable silhouette from our direction. Bs I meetioned when we net, you are welcome to come up the driveway from Moody to the mailboxes at any time and get a sense of what we, and particularly, Gary and Iris see when we look toward Buena Vista. I will also mention that we have never had prospective neighbors or developers who were so proactive and understanding as You have been. We would have responded earlier but have been commmicationg with Gary and lels about your email. They and Mary and I would like to take you up on your offer but, unfortunately, our schedules Won't let us do that before the hearing. From our previous conversation and from your recent email, it is clear to us that you are sensitive to our desires and that you will Work with us to set up an effective screening plan with mature plantings and transplants to mitigate the views as quickly as possible. What Would Work for us would he some sort of written commitment that goes with the property development that provides assurance of the type of screening We have been talking about. Flat you mention in your email about your intentions and suggestions and incorporating them into your plan would seen to fit the bill. So if this sounds good to You, could you suggest what works best for you to achieve 1 of 2 5/4/09 11:12 PM ...1 Buena Vista Drive- Request for help with screening plan . what we are discussing, and Mary and I could send a note to the Town, as Gary and Lois have, endorsing your plans. we look forward to having you as our neighbors. It does age me to think that we have been enjoying this lovely setting for going on 40 years. When we meet next I will have to ask you to call me Tim, as all my friends do. xent is the name on official docerents _ and mailings. Enjoy a good weekend. Regards, Tim and Mary Mi Sent and Mary, It was so nice to meet the both of you the other day. A Cheryl and I wanted to ask if you would he willing and available to meet to discuss the details of a screening plan for the south east side of our home. k We would love to cone by your home to first a. Your views of our project and then we could place 2x4's vertically to represent the centerlines of trees that could be incorporated into our plans and approved by the Town. A We have other some older and larger live oaks around our site, a couple of which could be transplanted on this side of the house, or we could also provide larger 36" box trees to start with and plant them after grading for the house in order to more quickly mitigate the views. The height and size of our home are well within the Town limits; however, we would love to help you to feel comfortable with our project by jointly working with you to arrive at a detailed landscape screening plan that could be incorporated into our plan One, or both of us are available Friday, Sunday morning, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. A Please let us know if one of those tines works. Thanks for your support, Eric Evans Big savings on Dell xPS laptops and Desktops[ of 2 5/4/09 11:12 PM From: Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 8:26 PM RECM To: Nicole Horvitz Subject: Fwd: 11641 Buena Vista Drive - Evans home review Hi Nicole, MAY 0 6 2009 Attached is one additional letter from Zamir Zuraek on Page MITI Road. IOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS Thanks, Eric Evans -----Original Message ----- From: Zamir Zuraek < To: Sent: Tue, 5 May 2009 3:25 pm Subject: RE: 11641 Buena Vista Drive - Evans home review Eric: My apologies for not getting this out sooner and hopefully this still works for you, but please find attached .pdf file of the support letter as requested. Please know that I revised the last sentence a bit to reflect the'info/plans reviewed thus far'. Please don't hesitate to contact me at ( should you have any questions or comments. 5/6/2009 Best regards, Zamir Zuraek From: Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 12:17 PM To: Zamir Zumek Subject: Re: 11641 Buena Vista Drive - Evans home review Hi Zamir, Thanks for coming by today to check out the project. My cell phone, unfortunately, does not work well up on Buena Vista, so I had not received your message. I have attached a support letter that reads the same for almost all of the neighbors. If you could print it out and fax it to me or leave it for me to pick up at your house later today that would be fantastic. I am going to bring all of the support letters to the Town tomorrow morning. Sincerely, Eric Evans -----Original Message ----- From: Zamir Zuraek < To: Sent: Sun, 3 May 2009 8:49 am Subject: RE: 11641 Buena Vista Drive - Evans home review Hi Eric: Yes, I do remember you and thanks again for helping out with the horses. Unfortunately, we're out of Town this weekend and can't review your house plans, however do appreciate you reaching out and providing an opportunity for review. I'm not sum ff our properties are within line of sight, however my main concern would be drainage/run-off to surrounding areas. I'll see how my Monday schedule shakes out and call if I can break -away to review the plans Thanks, Zamir Zuraek 5/6/2009 Page 3 of 3 415.285.9011 fax from: Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 2:21 PM To: Zamir Zuraek Subject: 11641 Buena Vista Drive - Evans home review - Hi Zamir, I am one of your neighbors up on Buena Vista Drive. I helped Harry and Helen bring your horses in one day a couple months ago when they had broken through the gate and run up to our property. I also met you once down on Central Drive when you were talking with Helen and Chi-kai. We are going to the planning commission this upcoming Thursday for review of our house plans and wanted to see if you would like an opportunity to view the plans and let us know of any concerns you might have with the project. I am available Saturday morning from 8-10 am, Sunday morning from 10:30 to 12:00, or Monday from 10:30 am on. I don't think you can see our project for your home, so if you don't have any concerns, would you mind signing a general letter of support? You are one of the neighbors within the 500' radius that the town sends notices to and asks for input from. Thank you, Eric Evans ( MAY 0 6 2009 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS May 3, 2009 Town of Los Altos Hills Planning Department Attn: Nicole Horvitz 26379 Fremont Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RE: Support of proposed new residence at 11641 Buena Vista Drive Dear Ms. Horvitz, We reside in Los Altos Hills on Page Mill Road near the Evans' property. We have had the opportunity to meet with Eric and Cheryl Evans to review the Evans' proposed plans and story poles for their residence at 11641 Buena Vista. We fully support their development based on the information reviewed to date. Sin elyfl/��/,/J / Pamir 4haek To: Nicole Horvitz MAY Cc: dee mdaren; Shawn Mclaren 2009 Subject: Eric Evans Project on Buena Vista Nicole, TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HUS My very long term clients and good friends, William and Dorene Mclaren live at 27570 Altamont Road and asked me to forward this letter cited below to you. I seem to remember that our conditions for approval on the La Vida Real Project included construction hours only Monday thru Friday 8 to 5. They are hoping that the conditions for approval on Buena Vista might be able to be structured the same way. They work very hard as we all do during the week and look for a little peace and quiet on the weekends.... and any noise from the Buena Vista residences echoes across the valley and vibrates the terrace at their Altamont home where they have been residents for nearly twenty years. Below you will find the email that they asked me to forward. I am copying them on this email as well. "Dear M/s Horvitz This is in regard to evening meeting for Mr Eric Evans project on Buena Vista We reside at which lies directly below his hill top parcel. Having met Mr Evans on his invitation with his Architect and found them to be very pleasant. We were very impressed with the rendering for his new home and feel confident that all is professional. We are concerned however with the hours of construction having endured painful years from our neighbour Frank Dietrich with on and off renovation, surely there must be a time restriction for a home remodel and especially for weekend work. We would be very obliged for any good news in this regard. I understand that the conditions for approval on some projects has included "work time" restrictions and this would certainly be appropriate with the close proximity of Eric Evans proposed residence and the Page 2 of 2 rules of dynamic sound wave movement. Sincerely William and Dorene Mclaren." Please include in your planning hearing for this evening. Give a call if you have any questions. P.s. will be dropping by the Malavalli revisions tomorrow for the screening hearing. Best Regards, Jarrod Jarrod Ryan Baumann Owner / Principal Residential Designer Zeterre Landscape Architecture RECEIVE® PAPP 0 1 2009 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS May 6, 2009 Town of Los Altos Hills Planning Department Attn: Nicole Horvitz 26379 Fremont Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RE: Support of proposed new residence at 11641 Buena Vista Drive Dear Ms. Horvitz, We reside at We have had the opportunity to meet with Eric and Cheryl Evans to review the Evans' proposed plans for their residence at 11641 Buena Vista Dr. We support thew development plan. Sincerely, Peggy and Pedro Lizaur From: beverly brockway [mailto: Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 12:26 AM To: Richard Chiu; Debbie Pedro Subject: Eric Evans project on Buena Vista Richard & Debbie, I would like it on the record and at least a discussion of the fact that sewers are available for the Evans project. They would connect through my property to Page Mill Road, along Altamont to Briones. There is extra capacity both in the line I put in and the Briones line according to Able Construction who did the installation. Mr. Evans would simply have to pay his fair share of the costs per the normal Los Altos Hills reimbursement policy. Sincerely, WCOM Beverly Brockway MAY 0 7 2009 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 5/7/2009