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MODIFICATIC)NS FROM DRIGINAI., DESIGN Trom the onset, the house had problems, which required ad~litiooal structural changes to attempt to mitigate it. 1-Second floor had only three bedrooms. A big solat'~Ltrn size 35x25 onty pat~tialiy cowe~•ed and exposed to elements, was causing leaks to tlae living room on 1'` floor , A previous ow~~cr covered it using a hLtge glass skylight, to stop the leak, Unfortu~~ately tl~e skylight tuti~ed into a heat trap. The next owner a•aised tl~e skylight higher far air~lo~ti~, adding two ventilation ~vindotivs on the 4~falls, which sore be seen from the street. 2~ In 1998 a major remodeling as the orange CaLlnty designer house (charity benefit). The house was completely changed inside, with some exterior feahtres. a- Color change from beige and light brown to black -and white, black awning covered all exterior windows, ot~aittitag soiree roof line tritut~ling eta. b- Changing the location of the pantry and walk~rray in the kitchen area. The maid ~'oom vas remodeled into dining area, windows ~~~ere rt'eplaced etc... c- Replaceme~~t of all the-book shelves by mi~•a•ar's ire the libcat•y and complete refacing of the mantles for three #ireplaces of the house, 2- In .1993 with proper permits fi•am building department; an addition of t.wo bedraotns and one batlu•oanx on second floor, including reintat•cetnents at the foundation and ~ suppoti posts outside, 3- I~z 1997 enclosure of the remaining two east side balconies to prevent leaks. The result -The east elevation of the property is completely altered, Tl~e North and South sides at'e pat•tially changed. -The dome of the huge skylight can be seen on the street side, -sy the bane the hoLrse was cumn~issioned as a historical hoL~se, the living space upstairs has doLtbled in size (2 bedrooms and a bath , and a 775 sclft family room). 1,404 sclh.liave been adclecl in toil ors the 2"`t flour with ofivlo~rs chat`age to the prof le and look of the property. Because of the substantial changes, the "l~istarical'' stt•t~ct~.rt•e has been drastically changed. AlthoLtgh the o~,vners Dave carefitlly matched the style of the house, it no longer meet the required standards, and it ~vauld be deceptive to the public to list it as a Historical douse. Should it be delisted, tive tivould attempt to maintain its elegant style, while proceeding to protect it fraxn ongoing element damages and tendering it more appropriate far living comfort. EXHIBIT 3 Page i ar a