>> yes, this is a request on the letter or they could file for a new variantce. what you could act upon this evening would be the side decision. >> we will hear from the appellants now. >> good evening. thank you for allowing us to appeal the ruling in march. i would like to explain why we feel that the strict application of the residential design committee is not the best decision for our neighbors. when we purchased our property, we were aware of this at the rear yard of our locked. as the plans of all to the affected unit of the housing, the increase total square footage resulted in pressure on the layout and design. we would like to mention that the house as submitted had the support of many of our neighbors. many of which were against it but we were able to convince them through our neighborhood outreach. the art exit of the house was on the east side but due to the added square footage is no longer possible. we move to the exit to the house. our children are very active for us -- this is very active for us. we need to move the air access to the side of the