this has to do with item number 7, appeal number 12-171, matthew and christine lefferts, having to dot with the property at 6 07 buena vista avenue. the attorney for the appellants has requested a continuance of this matter and has asked that the continuance be heard in advance of the calendar. >> i'm comfortable with that. >> okay. so, we can give three minutes to each side? >> yes. >> okay. starting with the appellant. >>> good evening president fong and members of the board, i'm susan brand holley representing matthew and christin leffers who are appealing on behalf of the neighborhood. because i haven't appeared before this constituted board before, i have appeared before mr. fung, i'd like to briefly state that i'm an attorney. i've been practicing c-e-q-a, public interest side c-e-q-a excuses for over 30 years. i work in many jurisdictions around the state. i've appeared before this board as well as many times before the planning commission and board of supervisors. and though i'm not acquainted with you, i certainly am acquainted with staff and other planning staff here as well.