One, the slope of the property. I hired a surveyor to measure the slope of the property. I hired a surveyor to measure the slope of the property. Its 12 . Additionally, the soil testing. D. P. H. Has looked at this a number, a myriad of ways. The i hired a professional independent soil Testing Company to come out and test the soil in the exact locations in which were doing excavation, so theres a specific reason why they took those samples there because its the area of where the garage expansion is occurring, and its the exact right spot. Theres no disputing. Also, i want to say i do care greatly about his house. Its quite emotional for me to listen to the testimony and feedback from other neighbors. Like, i in no way it bothers me that theyre upset. I wish we could sit down at a table and talk about this and say okay, what more can i do . Like i told you, i spent 1 million in three years and paying the City Planners and staff and city fees and all this. Theres just no more level of re
Leaving open kesser drive. Well provide ultimate transportation to help people in the park get around, including shuttles, bikes, scooter rentals, horse and carriage rides, and more to come. And then in terms of broader transportation planning, we do recognize that this onetime celebration may affect the surrounding neighborhoods, and were working with the neighborhoods to reduce the effects. So some of the measures that were taking right now is working the m. T. A. To provide alternative or increased muni service, to keep kesser and the great highway and cross over drive open, publicizing the event and any traffic changes in event, and well be doing extensive messages about the need for people to take public transportation, and well highlight the limited available parking around the park. And well also work with the m. T. A. To reroute the 44 oshaughnessy, which is the only muni line that would be impacted by the road closures. And i just wanted to add that, as i mentioned, well be do
This block. So this is not a normal air and light situation. This is one where the building was specifically designed with purpose and access. It talks to the design intent and design characteristics that makes coxhead such a significant architect. And i believe that requires more deference, and it disturbs me that i have not heard that addressed in the pmnd as a historic character issue. Its not just the views out, it is how the light comes into the house and plays with the interior design, which was a very purposeful part of the architecture. Thank you. President melgar thank you. Next speaker, please. Honorable commissioners, my father president melgar i think you are youre part of mr. Kaufmans team. Yeah, so i cant speak. President melgar yeah. You can speak during rebuttal. Hes mr. Kaufmans son, but he does not live at the property. Therefore, hes a member of the public living at a separate address. President melgar City Attorney, what do you think . [inaudible] president melgar o
For the meeting to proceed as efficiently as possible. If you like to speak on any item , we request but do not require that you complete a blue card. Each person will have three minutes for Public Comment on each item. Please address your comments to the commission during Public Comment. In order to allow equal time, we will not respond to any questions during Public Comment. The commission may ask questions of staff after Public Comment is closed. If there is an item of interest that is under the subject matter jurisdiction, you may speak under general Public Comment. That is item four. If the fire alarms activate, you must evacuate the building in an orderly fashion. Elevators will immediately return to the first floor and are not available for use. If you need assistance out of the building, please make your way to the closest area of refuge which is directly across the hall in the mens restroom. Theres a speaker box. Prosit and city hall security will answer. Please note the commi
Will not respond to any questions during Public Comment. The commission may ask questions of staff after Public Comment is closed. If there is an item of interest that is under the subject matter jurisdiction, you may speak under general Public Comment. That is item four. If the fire alarms activate, you must evacuate the building in an orderly fashion. Elevators will immediately return to the first floor and are not available for use. If you need assistance out of the building, please make your way to the closest area of refuge which is directly across the hall in the mens restroom. Theres a speaker box. Prosit and city hall security will answer. Please note the commission will be calling item seven and eight together. We are now on item two, president s report. Thank you. I will be very brief. I simply wish to all of the public and all of my fellow commissioners and all of the staff at recreation and park a very happy holiday season. Thank you. Thank you for setting that great exampl