i use thorpe lane daily. appropriate for the site and the neighborhood. the neighborhood has an incredibly broad mix of architectural styles and this proposal, which is tasteful and attractive, is quite similar in style to at least two remodels recently completed. it appears to me the only neighbors who are requesting discretionary review of the project and are frankly agitating many others not really in the neighborhood are those who are concerned with how it will impact their view. while they may claim the proposed structure is inconsistent with others in the neighborhood or that it is too large, their real concern is their view. walk 19th street and you will see the diversity of styles and sizes and the similar structures recently completed. despite the thin veil over their real concerns, carolyn has gone out of her way to work with the neighbors and spent over a year modifying the design. frankly, many other property owners would not have demonstrated carolyn's patience although i am not surprised, i have known carolyn for many years and she is a wond