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From: Angie <age]eke@ hotm aim >
Sent: M onday, Septem ber 0 6, 2 0 2 1 9:42 PM
To: G bra H roper
Subj ect : Re he#htexem ptiDn request 84b SurEsdde Ave
To the Seal Beach Planning Commission:
The requested height exemption for 84b Surfside Ave. would adversely affect my use and enjoyment of the
property I own and live in in Surfside. My residence is 83b and is directly next door to the property
requesting the exemption.
As a resident and property owner in the community, part of the appeal of Surfside is of course the proximity to
the ocean and the views of the ocean and harbor that we have from our homes. Part of what enables these views
from so many of the homes is compliance with the maximum height rules. Anything exceeding the maximum
height would directly impede both my views of the ocean and of the harbor as well as my daily views of the
sunset. Such an obstruction of a coveted view would thereby significantly lower my property value and my
resell potential.
In addition part of what makes this community so great is that all the homes have to follow the maximum height
requirement, thereby allowing for the majority of the homes to maximize their potential views. Departure from
these rules creates chaos and unnecessary obstructions for all the residents. The maximum height limit is in
place for a reason, and there is no reason to alter that height limit in this case.
Finally , it should be made clear that the map provided with the notice is inaccurate. The numbers are off by
one. In fact the house that the arrow is pointing to is 85. And the numbers should be shifted down the row
accordingly.
As a member of this community I definitely appreciate the effort to beautify and upgrade the existing home at
84B, however that should not be done at the expense of the neighboring properties. Such a dramatic height
addition would not only effect my use and enjoyment as a direct neighbor but also would effect any home that is
already at the maximum allowable height. Any home within the line of sight of 84b that is at the maximum
height and that has a view will no longer have one If this exemption is granted. I'm asking the planning
commission to consider the other residents in the community and deny the exemption request accordingly.
Thank you
Angie Christides
83b Surfside Ave.