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The structure already takes up much of the lot due to variances granted when it was <br /> initially constructed. To make it taller,thereby reducing the amount of natural light <br /> available to the surrounding homes and land is detrimental to their value. Additionally, <br /> an additional level on the building would reduce the amount of privacy afforded to <br /> nearby homes,making them less desirable thereby impacting the value. <br /> As it currently stands,the building is already completely out of character for our <br /> residential neighborhood as the only structure zoned as"Office". To make it a larger, <br /> more obtrusive mixed-use building makes it even more inconsistent with the district and <br /> neighborhood. To allow such a tall,out of place mixed-use structure in the neighborhood <br /> would set a dangerous precedent going forward. <br /> The proposed variances in no way help this building or its land use complement the <br /> surrounding parcels of land,nor would the help the building integrate well with its <br /> surroundings,both of which are requirements of section E of the City's Comprehensive <br /> Plan. The variances only make it a more obtrusive structure, in height and on land,all <br /> around. <br /> We have enjoyed seeing the neighborhood grow and expand into a community we are <br /> proud to be a part of,however we cannot see how these proposed changes to 806 Howard <br /> Street would be beneficial to our community or its development. <br /> Thank you for your consideration and for passing our comments along to the Board. <br /> Sincerely4N. ennif ortener <br /> re Dame venue <br />