. >> i'm rick crawford of department staff. this is a request for conditional use authorization for a building over 40 feet tall in a residential district. it would add two floors to the existing three-story dwelling creating a 45-foot, two-inch tall building where the height limit is 65 feet. it will increase the number of dwelling units from two to three. the project is within the r.m. 3 and 65a districts. they are reconsidering the plans to better meet light an air requirements. the project sponsor has changed the project, including removing a deck on the third floor of the back so there's no need for the variance previously allowed. he's increased the front setback on the fifth floor, reduced the overall proposal and the neighbors are not happy with the project, it appears they mainly want to have the fifth floor removed and it appears to staff that their concern has something to do with views. the sponsor has modified the project to improve light and air to maybes but wants to keep the fifth floor to provide a dwelling uni