>> scott sanchez, planning department. yes, that is correct. it would be similar to the building application process, or the department of building inspection looks at the technical aspects, and we look at more the qualitative, the setback, the standards, but the department of building inspection is the overseer of the permit process. in this case is the department of public works. as the overseer of the permit process. -- in this case is the department of public works that as the overseer of the permit process. commissioner fung: the write up is quite limited. it's sort of relates to having gone through many years of history with this issue of communication equipment and everything that there are limitations in terms of what planning can or cannot do with respect to the qualitative reviews of these permits? >> that is correct, there are a variety of state and federal regulations that supersede local jurisdiction or limit local jurisdiction. commissioner fung: the letter from your department? the shortness? >> it is to the point. commissioner p

the zoning administrator is scott sanchez. we have great minds to work on this. i would suspect they also think this is a worthwhile project that would add to the value of this house and the enjoyment of your property and the safety of your child. i someone agree that it seems kafkaesque and does not totally make sense. i would favor the suggestion made by commissioner peterson. that is offering you perhaps false hope. sit down and have a conversation. mr. sanchez and mr. sider -- you might walk away with them saying they would love to help you but cannot. that is the sentiment of this board. we would love to help you, but we can't. commissioner fung: the proposal to continue, i will support that. but i will remind everybody he has 8 feet for an elevator. that includes framing and the cab itself. that is not going to get done. if they can find something that turns the language, ok. but i do not see a technical response to this attrition. vice president garcia: i misunderstood. i thought you could not go above 75. commissioner fung: it is 16 feet above the 65 for

we anticipate that the zoning administrator, scott sanchez, will be here shortly. at this time, if we could go over the meeting guidelines and conduct the swearing in process. >> the board requests that you turn off all funds and pagers so they will not disturb the proceedings. please carry on conversations in the hallway. the rules of presentation are as follows -- appellants, permit holders, and department holders -- and apartment representatives have seven minutes to present their cases and three minutes for rebuttal. people affiliated with these parties must be in these times. members of the public or not affiliated with the parties have up to three minutes each to address the board and a rebuttals. members of the public to wish to speak on an item are asked but not required to submit a speaker card or business card to board staff when you come to the podium. speaker card and pans are available on the left side of the podium. the board also recommends your comp -- wellcome share comments and suggestions. at our customer service satisfaction forms. if you have q