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STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS OF THE PROPERTY Like many houses with fl ~t roof of the period, including properties designed by famous architect Franklin L ~Tright, these houses are notorious for ceiling leakage and water damages. The house underwent nlaily changes because of the chronic prohlein with Ieakiilg roof 1. iVluch prior to 19$x, the 2"`~ ftoor solarium which was outdoor initially, was covered and enclosed to prey-ent leakii~~ to the li :ling, room on first floor. 2..Subsequent addition oftwo bedrooms and a bath and enclos~~re of both balconies on the East side of the property. ~iVater leakage from balconies to the 11VfTtg T'OOm had caused collapse of '/4 of living room ceiling. 3. The kitchen and garage ceilings have been required major repairs trice and cun•ently another round~of repair is anticipated, after testing durability of the recent repair of two decks. 4. ivluliiple minor ieal~s ongoing around die chinn~ey aild the skylight, It is evident that the roof represents seriorts defects which endanger the total structures underneath and lead to health problems of perpet~lal humidity, molds, dEist,.cold within the house. In 20D3, the propel ~y S,n~as liUted as Historical despite our opposition -~:,7P f°lt a protectiva roof was needed- Since then, we have GvorlLed with rooY~ng contractors costing average of ~25,t100-$3l},000 per repair. Despite wa~•ranty of 5 yea~•s, every 2-3 years pateh~ng is required. 1'Lir~itLE~c, wallpaper, euEiains, cabinets, a. ~ wo~•ks and books have been seriously damaged., some of them irreplaceable. All these problems have made the house a financial liability along our 25 years of ownership. The sti•~,ictllral changes are absolutely necessary to protect the mteai•ity of the ho~ise, red~~ce the health ha?ards to our family grid grandchild, and to mitigate further damages to the content, Borne of it most valuable personal and cultural tre~SUr~S. We ask the historical conanlittee to clecoinl~lission tlZe house for just cause, so we Can 13ave tl~~ p¢ri"t'sit to bLjild a pEtcl3ed 1'00 to p~'eve;~t Gnu of i13~ ~`i1GSt ?~r`t. lual~lA house in Santa A~xa to fall into decay. EXHIBIT 4