301 Shawmut Ave #33
Boston, MA. 02118

617.426.5165

December 7, 2006

Zoning Board of Appeals
Boston City Hall, Room 204
One City Hall Plaza
Boston, Ma. 02201


To Whom it May Concern,

At the December 6, 2006 meeting of the Eight Streets Neighborhood Association, Kim Rosen (7 Dwight Street #3) and Joe Canavan (7 Dwight Street #2), came to ask for neighborhood support to attain approval for adding decks to the back of their units. Ms Rosen and Mr. Canavan presented drawings from their architect that show the proposed decks would measure 20ft in length by 7ft in depth and would be supported from the ground with posts.

During the meeting, Hne Linh Tran and Ai Linh Tran (owners of 7 Dwight #1) expressed concerns because they were not given adequate time to review the proposed decks prior to the ESNA meeting or the appeal scheduled on Dec 12, 2006. The Tran’s concerns are around how it will affect light/shadows in their unit and value of their property moving forward. Ms Rosen and Mr Canavan asked ESNA to proceed with a vote even though they still needed to come to agreement with other owners in their building.

ESNA membership voted to not take a position on the proposal at this time due to the fact that direct abutters have not come to an agreement.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns on this subject.

Thank you.

Regards,

Heather Slaby
Secretary
Eight Streets Neighborhood Association

CC: Ms Kim Rosen, 7 Dwight St #3, Boston, MA 02118; Mr. Joe Canavan, 7 Dwight Street #2, Boston, MA 02118; Hne and Ai Linh Tran, 7 Dwight Street #1, Boston, MA 02118