HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Supplemental (2)Sebastian Thrun <thrun@google.com>
Endorsement for the Thrun Residence Plan
jdai@calmseainc <jdai@calmseainc.com> Tue, May 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM
To: Sebastian Thrun <thrun@stanford.edu>, Petra Dierkes-Thrun <petradt@gmail.com>
Cc: Sophia Yeh <sophiay@yahoo.com>
We, along with many of our neighbors, were invited by the Thruns to their new property at 13818 Page Mill Road,
Los Altos Hills on April 23rd.
We were very impressed by the detailed plan presented by Eli Attia, the architect. This proposed new residence
is not only architecturally elegant but also very environmentally friendly. We love the design of the house as it is
creative, artistic, and functional. We believe it greatly enhances the character of neighborhood.
The Thruns and Mr. Attia also shared with us their overall design philosophy. They wanted a house that is
intimate but not intimidating. Therefore, for a 9 -acre lot, it is a quite small residence. They also designed the
house to be very environmentally friendly. They will use all green materials and energy-efficient features as well
as alternative energy sources such as solar energy. We were particularly please when Mrs. Thruns told us what
they plan to do with their large back yard, which is directly above our property. They plan to leave much of the
yard in its native setting.
All the neighbors we have talked to like the design and the plan. We are all looking forward to seeing the new
residence in the near future.
Jim Dai & Sophia Yeh
Owners
27853 Lupine Rd.
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
(650) 559-0759
Jim Dai
CEO
(650) 430-4391 cell
www.calmseainc.com
RECEIVED
SAY � � 20'I1
,OWN OF LOS Au', HILLS
:0`
Thanks for coming!
CHARLES GARBETT <crgarbett@sbcglobal.net>
To: Sebastian Thrun <thrun@stanford.edu>
To the Town of Los Altos Hills:
Sebastian Thrun <thrun@google.com>
Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 9:53 AM
We have seen the plans for the Thrun's new house, and believe it will be a fine addition to the
landscape. We heartily approve of imaginative alternatives to the many many traditional houses that
populate the area. The new house will sit comfortably on the land, while being largely invisiblr to its
neighbors. It embodies interesting new ideas that should be encouraged.
We hope that the plans will receive approval.
Charles and Elizabeth Garbett
13906 Page Mill Road, LAH
From: Sebastian Thrun <thrun@stanford.edu>
To: Michele Harrison <shelly6198@yahoo.com>; "jdai@calmseainc" <jda[@calmseainc.com>; Alisa
<abredoCabgma[I.com>; Eric Bredo <eric.bredoCa utoronto.ca>; Gwyn Dukes <awyndukes0)g_mail.com>; J. Basiji
<jenbasiji@sbcalobal.net>; Tim Chown <timchown(J'5)gmail.com>; CHARLES.GARBETT
<craarbett(dsbcalobal.net>; Barbara Hardacre <barbh(&silcon.com>
Cc: Petra Dierkes-Thrun <petradt@amail.com>; eli attia <eli()eliattia.com>
Sent: Fri, April 29, 2011 10:02:53 PM
Subject: Thanks for coming!
[Quoted text hidden]
RECEIVE®
MAY 0 5 2011
'OWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS