. >> my name is duncan patterson. i'm a resident at 49 prospect avenue the immediate neighbor. i'm here to support the appeal. i'd like to address the conduct from one of the previous comments, the conduct of the contractor and developer and throughout this whole project has been a willful and complete disregard for the city's building code and processes. there's been no consultation with the neighbors, no information about what's happening w for any of the neighbors and no consideration given for execution of the work. they're incon sit incon -- >> we can't hear you sir. can you speak into the mic. >> this is where the deck is and down to the lowest point of the grade so while it may not be evident from the foundation lines, it has changed significantly here as evidenced by the whole works. another point i'd like to request is they've planted numerous trees in the property line and sprinkler system. i'd like to show this. thises the deck, this is the side of my house, these are trees planted here. to give some idea of what these trees might look like in the future. this is a g