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. . HOME to a reasonably sized 2-story home. He refused. The plans currently with the city and discussed in this letter are Mr. Boyce's revised plans and are actually slightly different than his original plans. The changes in the revised plan reflect very minor changes, but were "tweaked" just enough so that significant potions of his house and garage are no longer "technically" counted as square footage by the City. Additionally, the city and several of the neighbors have asked Mr. Boyce to put up "story polls" (a poll at each corner of the proposed structure that shows the width, height and depth of a proposed home.) These story polls would have outlined the size of the proposed MONSTER HOUSE. After twice committing to do so, Mr. Boyce has now refused. We have told Mr. Boyce that if he were to submit a home proposal that was consistent with the downtown neighborhood we would support that proposal; however, Mr. Boyce seems determined to move forward without any real compromise and with complete disregard for his neighbors' opinions. Mr. Boyce moved into his current home about 2 years ago. Since that time, the zoning and the size of the lot have not changed. He was fully aware of what he was getting when he bought his home. Mr. Boyce is a general contractor who we understand makes his living from buying homes, remodeling, and then selling the homes. We don't know if Mr. Boyce plans to do the same here, but if his past behavior is any indication of his future intentions, we think Mr. Boyce may be long gone soon after he completes the transformation of his modest home into the MONSTER HOUSE and we, the long time residents and future generations of downtown, will be left with the oversized eyesore. If you'd like to see the plans for the MONSTER HOUSE or if you'd like to confirm any of the facts in this letter, please feel free to check the plans at the planning department office in City Hall. Be sure to talk with Leslie Mendez, the head planner for this project. (Please contact Leslie if you wish, but don't forget to sign and return the attached petition.) Leslie can be contacted at: 925-931-5611 direct emaillmendez((ilci.oleasanton.ca.us SO, DEAR NEIGHBOR. WE ASK FOR YOUR HELP. Please help us protect our quaint and charming downtown residential neighborhoods by stopping this MONSTER HOUSE. Please have all adults in your home sign the attached petition and put it in the box on the porch at 4558 Second Street. We will make sure the city knows that you also want to protect our precious downtown residential neighborhoods. Thank you for your help Finlay and Lesley Boag, 4558 Second Street (call if questions 963-6321) Grace Lutman, 4524 Second Street