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From: Ryan H all< rch-U91@ gm ailzom >
Sent: Tuesday,Septem ber07,2021 8:06 AM
To: Gbi�a Harper
Subj ect : 84B Su3fsiie Plannhg Com m isshn
To the seal beach planning
commission:
I'm writing to state that the requested use permit to exceed the maximum roof
height by 4'6" for 84B Surfside Ave would adversely affect my use and
enjoyment of the property I own and live in Surfside. My residence is 82B and is
two away from the requested permit.
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 resale 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 the community I definitely appreciate the effort to beautify and
upgrade the existing home at 8413, 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 that is at the maximum height 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
Ryan 82 B
Ryan C. Hill
15209 Springdale Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Cell: (714) 785 3333
Fax: (714) 8917338
Email: rchill9l(&gmail.com