i'm a planning consultant representing susan biryd and mike lambert, who has lived next door for 20 years. it is the white house next to the project site. i'm here on behalf -- on their behalf in support of their neighbor's efforts to make sure that the project complies with ceqa and does not endanger his historic resident. i want to emphasize two key background issues. first, i want to point out the delicate historic context in which the project has been proposed. the lambert-byrd house is an architectural treasure itself. because it's downvoep of the site, it's not in danger of being destabilized, as is mr. kauffman's house, but i cannot emphasize enough how tragic it would be if the project harmed mr. kauffman's home. the dishonest behavior is alarming. theres been four stop work orders already even before the project really has received the permits to begin. we're grateful that neighbors have observed and reported illegal activity and dbi and planning have responded to our complaints before even more of the house was demolished. as tragically has been known to happen. again, i urge th