president miguel: stephen gomez followed by others. >> ladies and gentlemen, stephen gomez, a resident of over 30 years. i am also president of the homeowners' association at california street, which represents 91 apartments, approximately 200 individuals. and also on the board of directors at 1177 california st., which has to wonder 50 apartments and close to 300 residents. -- which has 250 apartments and close to 300 residents. this has been explained to us by folks at the vermont at several occasions. our hoa's realize this is going to be a disruptive event for a number of years, but we think it will advance the quality of life on nob hill. nob hill has become steadily more residential over the past few years, and going to a motel we think will be beneficial. we think the residential presence will also be beneficial to the hill. president miguel: thank you. >> good afternoon, commissioners. my name is stephen captain. i have been a resident of non- hill -- nob hill since 1972. i have lived within a block of the vermont for the last 20 years. we can all agree that the knob hill hotel