i am rachel aspenson, the permit holder. i didn't put in an additional brief. i was completely taken down by flu the day that was due and wasn't for a lack of concern or understanding of importance of this. i just physically could not make it down. so i just want to reiterate the fact that we did in our initial which is that we hired the professionals, the report conclusion hasn't changed. the amount of roots that will be damaged is well within the limits that she recommends being okay and safe. we're committed to making sure the tree is protected throughout the process and the recommendation she gives. and at the end of the day, none of us want this to become a hazard tree, and that is our intent and what we plan and have continued to plan to do. so nothing has changed there. thank you. >> thank you. >> thank you. mr. sanchez. >> thank you. scott sanchez, planning department. a couple of points on the rehearing request. i don't believe that the standards necessary to justify granting a rehearing have been met by the appellant in this case. there were issues ra