Ralph Robinson
From: Katherine Doughty 1
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2023 12:10 PN
To: Ralph Robinson
Subject: Re: Opposition to 619 W. 39th Ave.
Dear Ralph Robinson,
On Dec 15, 2023,
Please consider this opposition to the proposed third story addition to 619 W. 39th Ave. in San Mateo, Ca.
A 3 story home is not keeping with the character of the neighborhood.
The proposed 3rd story will invade the privacy of my property creating views into:
the bedroom, the kitchen, the dining room, and backyard.
It is a very windy site the third story will create a wind tunnel effect.
A further concern is the project is being driven by an unlicensed contractor, Luis Miguel Larrazabal who has moved into Margo McCann's home. Margo McCannis an elderly widow who Mr. Larrazabal has started many
businesses: ACL Steel Inc.,ACL Steel Construction, Golden Gate Steel, BLZ Fireplace Install, LB Concrete Construction (probably partnered with Larry James Blankenship who was able to qualify for the bond). Last business was cancelled in 2007. These businesses have a history of lasting 1 year or less. It is Mr. Larrazbal's contact information, not Margo McCann's listed as property owner's contact.
My family are the original owners off I1 grew up there, spent my early married life there, and soon my son will move there as an adult. It is not just a house to me or my family. Please don't compromise my home. There are other building design possibilities for Margo's property that wouldn't create the severe consequences that the third story would produce. Please check for work already done without permit before any permit is approved.
1 Thank you,
Katherine Doughty
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