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Concern: Mixed-use(i.e. office &residential) is not compatible with the neighborhood (there are none in the <br /> neighborhood that we are aware of,until the Eddy commercial corridor). More importantly, non-primary <br /> residence apartment units are not compatible with the neighborhood and have been actively opposed by NENC, <br /> ND, and neighbors for years. It is not clear how the residential unit located above the office floors would be <br /> used. As a place to stay for game weekends only? Why should there be height requirements for homes built in <br /> the area,while Alliance Architects would be allowed to build way higher, creating a penthouse like dwelling <br /> with a view of the Golden Dome? <br /> 3. s."The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values <br /> therein." <br /> Concern: Consider how a 10-15 feet taller structure at 806 Howard Street will make neighboring houses look in <br /> comparison. Consider also the effect on the skyline of the neighborhood, as the building will become visible not <br /> just to immediate neighbors, but to the entire surrounding area. It may be difficult to estimate how exactly this <br /> office/home building would negatively affect area property values,but surely common sense tell us that <br /> building one taller(office)structure in a residential area does not look good,and will not improve the value of <br /> the neighboring properties. <br /> 4. a."The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses <br /> authorized therein." <br /> Concern: Obviously, there are no other retailers or mixed-use or office/residential buildings in the immediate <br /> neighborhood of 806 Howard, so how the proposed use will be consistent with the current character of the <br /> district is baffling. <br /> In short, if an office/residential building must be constructed at 806 Howard Street,the architects and builders <br /> should be required to strictly adhere to the current zoning laws, and not be permitted any variances, nor be <br /> allowed to add residential use to the structure. <br /> We thank you in advance for sharing our concerns with the Board. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Liesbeth&Martijn Cremers <br /> 2 <br />