From: 	Liz Monaghan <Liz.Monaghan@rmsmortgage.com>
To:	'Helen Donaldson' <HCD@portlandmaine.gov>
Date: 	10/25/2013 11:10 AM
Subject: 	RE: 123 Newbury Seaport Lofts

Thank you for your thorough reporting of the 113 Newbury project. It is unfortunate that our concerns were not met. I appreciate the scope of the proposed property but regret not being more involved at the early planning stages.  It is my opinion that the lack of communication by the developer, definitely hindered our voice. Whether this was the intent of the developer or not, it would have been a more respectful approach and may have lessoned the approval timeline.
As I stated, I knew that the adjacent property would be developed. We were excited for it and welcomed the idea of development. We hoped that it would be a building that would complement our property and the overall neighborhood. I never thought that the result would be a 44 foot building 5 feet away from ours, with light depriving shadows. It's big box look is uninspiring and certainly does not honor the surrounding neighborhood.  I know that we have no voice in the footprint they consume, but a good design is still a possibility. A possibility that could have a hug,e lasting effect for the whole neighborhood.  I am not alone in saying that the current design is uninspirational and insults the neighboring environment.
Thank you to the Planning Board for requiring a more thoughtful design.  Although it does not help 123's  situation, your suggestions might make 113 a better building.  Ideally, I wish they would create a new design, taking into consideration the historic flavor of the neighborhood and reconsider its negative impact on the surrounding buildings.
To that end, I would like to know what steps I must take to insure that a structural study is performed on 123 Newbury. You indicated that the developer sent an email to the city stating that they would be responsible for having a structural inspection or survey done on our property at 123 Newbury.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to your response.
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From: Helen Donaldson [mailto:HCD@portlandmaine.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 6:08 PM
To: Liz Monaghan
Subject: Re: 123 Newbury Seaport Lofts
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Liz,

The meeting is at 6:30.  Apologies for any confusion.

Nell

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Nell Donaldson
City of Portland Planning Division
389 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
874‑8723
hcd@portlandmaine.gov<mailto:hcd@portlandmaine.gov>
>>> Liz Monaghan <Liz.Monaghan@rmsmortgage.com> 10/22/2013 3:17 PM >>>
Nell, Can you confirm that the meeting is at 7pm this evening?

Liz Monaghan CMC, CMPS
Mortgage Banker
Residential Mortgage Services
207‑761‑0100‑o
207‑831‑1121‑c
207761‑0107‑f
154 York Street
Portland, Me. 04101
nmls# 204682
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