i am john statton, and my partner anne leonard and i are the property owners of 704 wisconsin line 25 feet loot line to lot line and we file this appeal because the proposed hot tub and tempered glass siding is a significant change in the use for the new deck. we have strong concerns over increased loss of privacy, nighttime lighting, loud ongoing noise, increased visual clutter, and potential loss of property values as a result. we respectfully request overturning of the permit. 704 wisconsin is an almost complete rebuild extending the height to the permitted maximum and allowing a roof deck. they built an attractive monster home that dwarfs the one next to it. the prior deck was located substantially downhill as you can see. their new deck is less than 2 feet lower than our bedroom floor and very visible. this raises four concerns. concern number one, the expanded uses and unreasonable invasion of our privacy. the city has been rethinking residential roof deck permitting to try and mitigate impacts to adjacent neighbors including the loss of quality of life from noise and diminished