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~.,. ':.'''W~1s.~~~, . '>>'...e"'....,,,....>"-, "-.. J::,riet background: In the initial design phase we reviewed a series ot options with the city, neighborhood association, and the tire department. Some ot the options tor this large property included a )to + lot subdivision or a large estate style residence. L ventually, we presented preliminary designs tor the estate in the summer ot 2005. Given the privacy ot the entry at the end ot D'ariu5 Way, and the potential tor an elegant estate, we designed a home that set well below the ridge to the north and stepped back trom the homes to the south. Caretul consideration was given to insure that no views were blocked and that privacy was insured tor all neighbors. The home is stepped in and up the hill to turther minimize the height and excavation, and extensive landscaping will help drasticall!:} improve what is now a barren hillside. Over the course of the last J 5 months, we have worked in good Faith to address all reasonable concerns. Adjustments and concessions were made during the process to address the variety ot factors and to bring the estate to its current torm. An extensive soils report with 8 borings and detailed anal!:}sis was performed which clearl'y states that the proposed home ma'y be constructed as planned, and a detailed photo stud'y of the stor!) poles clearly indicates that no views are blocked. Further concerns over the size of the home have also been addressed with over 1000 st in reduced area. In light ot our good faith efforts and our extensive accommodations, we ask that the appeal be denied so that we can finalize our building permit drawings and proceed with the construction at our home. Thank 'you tor 'your consideration Guita l)oostani and Stephen Glaudemans Architects Cc: Mike Luong - Appeallresponse 11 0606 E>OOST ANI- GLAUDE.MANS AR.CHITECT5 155 tilbert street, ste 2;+, Oakland, Ca. 9+607; rh. (510)520-1988 Fx.(510)76;-0+76 boostani.com