mr. omakaro, but many knowledgeable architectings might go to the planning counter at that time if they were trying to get approval for something that might be questionable or sketchy. in fact, this permit authorized construction of a deck that similar mrip can't be approved. it is above the limit set by the special use district. the height limit of the general planning code for residential design is further limited by the special use district and no exception for anything above the 35 foot height limit is granted under that special use district. it's very unfortunate that the project sponsor sought to permit it in this way and frankly, i'm kind of baffled by the argument made by the project sponsor's council saying that the neighborhood discussions were conducting in good faith and that the fact that they didn't abide by those agreements is a civil matter. i've done this kind of negotiation with rubin's office for 27 years and never heard something quite as cynical as that, that people should stand by what they say they're going to do and neighbors fulfill their responsibilities by finding