. >> commissioners good evening rodriguez sanchez for the project, massive, we are talking 240 square feet. quite modest. how high? nine feet from the ground. how far from the property lines? three feet away. do we meet the rear yard requirements, of course, we exceed that. we could have extended the deck we chose not to. my client is not building this to upset anyone. he's building a very modest sized deck. as he is entitled. this deck is designed so that he can enjoy his backyard. he reached out to the neighbors. he bought this house a couple of years ago. his intent is to be a good neighbor. talking about high winds, i happen to be a structural engineer, this deck is designed to withstand it. we are not asking for variances. we are not asking for anything other than what my client is entitled by right. in fact it is more than he did an outreach and talked to the neighbors. and was a little confused and wouldn't use the word annoyed but surprised. when i let my client say a few words about the neighbors and how excited to get your support and get this permit reactivated to start the