You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important From: Dao, Veronica
To: Kallas, Emily
Subject: FW: April 10, 2024, Agenda Item 3, Report #: 2402-2666 Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:18:46 PM
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RE: 800 San Antonio
He also sent an email to PTC late afternoon before the 4/10 meeting.
Veronica
Veronica Dao
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Planning and Development Department
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Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 4:55 PM
To: Planning Commission <[email protected]> Subject: April 10, 2024, Agenda Item 3, Report #: 2402-2666
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Dear Planning and Transportation Commission members
While the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, reviews compliance of the project plans with various criteria, there appears to be no comparison with the City of Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan. For example, “City of Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan, Policy 6.D. Strive for canopy equity—prioritizing areas in which the UC Davis report indicated a decrease between 1982 and 2010” supported by “Program
6.D.i. Investigate reasons for less canopy in south Palo Alto.” and “Program 6.D.ii. Develop strategies to end the trend of decreasing canopy in South Palo Alto” are not mentioned. Since South Palo Alto is sufficiently below the average canopy coverage of Palo Alto for Canopy to have a tree planting program to improve the canopy coverage, a “no net loss of canopy” requirement seems insufficient.
The canopy coverage target for the project should at least match the goal for South Palo Alto – If not, how will the goal for South Palo Alto be met? Explicit goals and timelines should be set.
Respectfully,
John Petrilla
777 San Antonio Rd
Palo Alto, CA
From: Kallas, Emily
To: Dana Wyse
Subject: RE: 800 San Antonio Rd Project
Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:25:00 AM
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Hi Dana,
Thank you for letting me know, we will keep this in mind and I will include it in public comments for this project.
Thanks,
Emily
Emily Kallas, AICP
Planner
Planning and Development Services Department
(650) 617-3125 | [email protected]
www.cityofpaloalto.org
Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | Planning Forms & Applications | Planning Applications Mapped
From: Dana Wyse <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 9:01 AM
To: Kallas, Emily <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: 800 San Antonio Rd Project
Yes. They used the parking lane the entire project. Many times they also used the right lane.
Dana Wyse
C 650-793-4212
On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 8:58 AM Kallas, Emily <[email protected] > wrote:
Hi Dana,
Thank you for your comment. Lane closures and other related construction logistics are generally addressed during the building permit process, after the planning entitlement has been approved.
We do not know what this project would require yet in that regard, but we will take your comment into consideration. Do you recall if there were lane closures associated with the recently You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important built hotels? If so, I can discuss it with Public Works Engineering and get more information.
Thanks,
Emily
Emily Kallas, AICP
Planner
Planning and Development Services Department
(650) 617-3125 | [email protected]
www.cityofpaloalto.org
Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | Planning Forms & Applications | Planning Applications Mapped
From: Dana Wyse <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 10:20 AM
To: Kallas, Emily <[email protected]>
Subject: 800 San Antonio Rd Project
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Hello Emily,
I own property on Fabian Wy, so I receive the notice of Architectural Review. I have owned the property at 4055-57 for 30 years. Everytime a large project has gone up on San Antonio Rd, the contractor somehow gets the city, usually Mountain View to allow them to use one of the lanes which causes massive congestion for the life of the project. I am not against building more housing but feel any project undertaken should provide an area on the project site for any construction related work. Slightly closer to Charleston the parking lane ends which means if a lane is allowed to be used all cars would be fed into a single lane. At the signal at Charleston and San Antoinio there are 2 left turn lanes and 2 normal lanes. If you step back to 800 San Antonio we are talking about one lane feeding 4 lanes if a closure is allowed. I feel if the project is allowed to go forward all closures should be limited to Leghorn which is the street bordering 788 San Antonio. Please let me know what the city’s plan is regarding the impact on traffic.
Sincerely,
Dana Wyse
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Dana Wyse
C 650-793-4212
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To: Architectural Review Board
Cc: Kallas, Emily
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 800 San Antonio Road [23PLN-00010] Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 11:56:17 PM
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Dear Architectural Review Board
Regarding the ARB Staff Report #: 2312-2392, on Page 36 it’s stated, “Staff also notes that the plans do not currently provide sufficient information to show compliance with the City’s Tree Protection Ordinance and no net loss of canopy requirements.” Since South Palo Alto is sufficiently below the average canopy coverage of Palo Alto for Canopy to have a tree planting program to improve the canopy coverage, “no net loss of canopy requirements” seems insufficient. The canopy coverage target for the project should at least match the goal for South Palo Alto – If not, how will the goal for South Palo Alto be met. Explicit goals and timelines should be set.
Sadly, it seems that other than the front setback areas (which may soon become bike lanes) there’s little natural ground surfaces. Ok, perhaps for downtown areas but disappointing for residential neighborhoods.
Regards,
John Petrilla
777 San Antonio Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
1 Kallas, Emily
From: Joan Larrabee <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2023 1:53 PM
To: Kallas, Emily
Subject: Re: 800 San Antonio Road
Thank you, Emily.
When will this project go to City Council?
Joan Larrabee
> On Aug 21, 2023, at 11:50 AM, Kallas, Emily <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Hi Joan,
>
> Thank you for your questions. My responses are as follows:
> 1. This is proposed to be a condominium
ownership project.
> 2. Typically the schools are not a part of the Planning Entitlement phase of a project. School fees are paid at the time of Building Permits. However, we understand your concerns regarding Safe Routes to Schools and are considering it in the project review.
> 3. Bike parking is a zoning code requirement for all housing units, regardless of location. >
> Thanks,
> Emily
>
> Emily Kallas, AICP
> Planner
> Planning and Development Services Department
> (650) 617‐3125 | [email protected]
> www.cityofpaloalto.org
>
>
> ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐
> From: Joan Larrabee <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:17 PM
> To: Kallas, Emily <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: 800 San Antonio Road
>
> Thank you, Emily,
> Questions the public asked during previous hearings still not answered:
> Since these are to be rentals, will there be an on‐site manager? > Which school district will students attend? Mountain View or Palo Alto? It seems the boundary goes through the property.
> Why all the bike parking spaces when there are no bike lanes? > Joan Larrabee
>
>> On Aug 16, 2023, at 4:39 PM, Kallas, Emily <[email protected]> wrote:
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2 >> Hi Joan,
>>
>> The Staff Report is available here:
>> https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning‐Development‐Servi >> c es/Architectural‐Review‐Board‐ARB/Current‐ARB‐Agendas‐Minutes >> The Plans are downloadable from this webpage:
>> https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning‐Development‐Servi >> c es/Current‐Planning/Projects/800‐San‐Antonio‐Road
>>
>> Please let me know if you have any questions or comments about the project. >>
>> Thanks,
>> Emily
>>
>>
>> Emily Kallas, AICP
>> Planner
>> Planning and Development Services Department
>> (650) 617‐3125 | [email protected]
>> www.cityofpaloalto.org
>>
>>
>>
>> Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | >> Planning Forms & Applications | Planning Applications Mapped >>
>> ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐
>> From: Joan Larrabee <[email protected]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 4:27 PM
>> To: Kallas, Emily <[email protected]>
>> Subject: 800 San Antonio Road
>>
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>> Good Afternoon, Emily,
>> Please forward to me the staff report and plans for the proposal for 800 San Antonio Road, I am i able to open any materials at the address provided on the postcard mailed to me. >> I would like to attend the meeting tomorrow morning. >> Joan Larrabee
>> 777‐16 San Antonio Road
>> Palo Alto
1 Kallas, Emily
From: MGA Properties <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 10:19 AM
To: Kallas, Emily
Subject: Re: 788 San Antonio Road project
10:00 am is good.
Okay, I guess I read the wrong address.
We’re across the street anyway but wanted to see how it is going to affect us.
Thanks,
Janelle
On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 12:16 PM Kallas, Emily <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Janelle,
I can do 10 am, or any time after 1:30 pm.
Additionally, I noticed your email subject line says 788 San Antonio. The meeting on the 17th was for 800‐814 San Antonio next door.
Thanks,
Emily
Emily Kallas, AICP
Planner
Planning and Development Services Department
(650) 617‐3125 | [email protected]
www.cityofpaloalto.org
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From: MGA Properties <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 10:09 AM
To: Kallas, Emily <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: 788 San Antonio Road project
Thank you Emily for getting back to me.
A phone call would be fine.
What time tomorrow would work for you?
Thanks,
Janelle
On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 11:54 AM Kallas, Emily <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Janelle,
I am happy to answer any of your questions, either via email or with a call/virtual meeting. Which would you prefer? For a longer call, I have a full schedule today but am open most of the day tomorrow, or Wednesday afternoon.
Thanks,
Emily
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important 3 Emily Kallas, AICP
Planner
Planning and Development Services Department
(650) 617‐3125 | [email protected]
www.cityofpaloalto.org
Parcel Report | Palo Alto Zoning Code | Online Permitting System | Planning Forms & Applications | Planning Applications Mapped
From: MGA Properties <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 9:50 AM
To: Kallas, Emily <[email protected]>
Subject: 788 San Antonio Road project
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Hello Emily,
We received your notice in the mail.
Unfortunately, we missed the meeting.
I am the owner of a building across the street.
I wanted to discuss the project and it’s affect on the neighborhood with you.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience.
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important 4 Thanks,
Janelle
(650)464‐5209
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Manager
MGA Properties, Inc
125 E Sunnyoaks Avenue Suite 201
Campbell, CA 95008
Ph:(408)871‐5914
Fax:(408)871‐5911
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Manager
MGA Properties, Inc
125 E Sunnyoaks Avenue Suite 201
Campbell, CA 95008
Ph:(408)871‐5914
Fax:(408)871‐5911