the west portal association sent the information to the permit bureau and they gave it to captain osuna. i never saw this information until recently. i didn't realize there was over 80 letters of opposition until monday. so that's why our position changed. >> right. it was after the issuance. i'm sorry to cut you off. i'm trying to follow the timeline. are you saying that the department didn't provide sufficient notice for objection for the 10 day period? how many days notice? >> two days. >> okay. it's the issuance of the permit was defective. okay. i see. thank you. >> i think we should continue. if for nothing else is the fact that the permit holder is not here. >> please don't speak unless you are invited to speak or unless it's your turn. please don't. i don't want to be harsh. i agree with commissioner fun's suggestion here to continue it. in the meantime if we are provided with information that the permit holder is withdrawn and that notice is provided then we don't need to have that hearing. why don't we do it that way? >> [inaudible] >> who are you? >> i'm a member of the publi