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6 - The roof plan shows a proposed flat roof with a 3-foot-high parapet surrounding the building. ○ The parapet is intended to screen mechanical equipment from view at ground level. - Mr. Jarmel explains that the building requires a height variance, but the proposed height is within the 10% threshold that permits the variance to be treated as a C variance. - On drawing SD104, Mr. Jarmel reviews the building elevations along Northfield Avenue: ○ The left side of the elevation is west and the right side is east. ○ The ordinance measures building height from the average grade line, shown in red on the elevation. ○ The average grade elevation is approximately 393.54 feet. ○ The lobby finished floor is at elevation 384, approximately 9.5 feet below average grade. ○ The second-floor elevation reaches approximately 402 feet, or 8.46 feet above average grade. ○ The proposed building height measured from average grade to the roof is 38 feet 6 inches, compared with the permitted 35 feet. ■ Mr. Jarmel explains that this is exactly at the 10% threshold. ○ Rooftop features are permitted to extend beyond the roof height by up to 10 feet. The highest parapet is just under 10 feet above the roof, while most of the parapet is positioned to screen mechanical equipment. ○ One garage entrance is at approximately elevation 389, about 4.5 feet below average grade. ○ Another garage access point on the east side is at elevation 402, about 18 feet above the finished floor and 8.46 feet above average grade. - Mr. Jarmel emphasizes that the changing grade allows the building to appear predominantly three stories from much of the site and become four stories as the elevation drops. ○ The building is intentionally tucked into the existing grade. ○ The grade helps screen the parking, which is largely contained within the site and not visible from outside. ○ A large portion of what appears to be the second-floor frontage is actually parking. ○ Window features similar to those used elsewhere on the building are placed along the parking frontage to visually blend it into the building and screen the parking. - Mr. Jarmel reviews a building-signage detail showing the southwestern façade and lobby area. ○ The proposed building name is “Sofia by Gomes.” ○ The name is displayed on a faux green wall. ○ The total sign area is approximately 120 square feet, which Mr. Jarmel believes complies with

by area. ○ The proposed building name is “Sofia by Gomes.” ○ The name is displayed on a faux green wall. ○ The total sign area is approximately 120 square feet, which Mr. Jarmel believes complies with the ordinance. ○ Approximately 51 square feet consists of backlit lettering. - Mr. Jarmel reviews the Sheridan Avenue elevation: ○ Sheridan Avenue is relatively flat along the western side of the site but becomes very steep farther north ○ The façade includes glass around amenity spaces, a faux wall, metal panels opening into the parking garage, and utility rooms. ○ The east elevation uses similar materials throughout the building. - Because the original submission did not include a rear elevation, Mr. Jarmel introduces Exhibit A3 as a supplemental exhibit, dated April 15, 2026.