May 31, 2018 Dear Members of the Menlo Park City Council, I am writing in support of the appeal by residents in the 700 block of Gilbert regarding the permit to construct a new 2-story house on the substandard lot at 752 Gilbert. I understand that, in addition to being on a substandard lot, the scale of the proposed new house is not compatible with the neighborhood, being almost twice the height of most houses on that block, which would create a sense of bulk and disharmony in an otherwise pleasant neighborhood. I urge you to seriously consider the input from concerned neighbors, and reject the Planning Commission’s decision on this matter, and require a maximum height for the new building that is more harmonious with the surroundings. Sincerely, Anne K. Kanerva 377 Santa Margarita Ave. Menlo Park CA 94025 Received on Thu May 31 2018 - 09:42:21 PDT
