my name is ben nahidi. i'm the owner of the business and the apartment building directly across from this project. the corner of the 19 and south vanness. the old gas station site has been vacant for more than ten years, almost 15 years, and we are very happy to see that finally there is a building that is going to this lot. a vacant lot like this creates a very unsafe environment for the neighborhood due to all the criminal activities. for the last 15 years, i have witnessed people going in and out, breaking into this lot, doing drugs, prostitutions. we are just sick of it. i hope this project gets approved, and we will see the end of this eyesore for the neighborhood. 75 units with a retail space on this empty corner will create a vibrant environment that we desperately need. and also, we are very happy to see that 11 affordable units will be given to the community that is desperate for housing. so my request is please approve this project without any delays, as it's really necessary for the community. th