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2 across the street at 725 S. Idaho, causing reflected glare, which almost makes entertaining in our living room impossible. Heavy draperies, which could block the glare, are impracti- cal because these windows are the only source of natural light in a paneled room. We want to admit as much light as possible without the glare. The proposed enclosure would achieve this end, making draperies unnecessary. The open area between enclosure wall and roof would act as a giant skylight. The enclosure would provide added security to our home at a time when the neighborhood is rapidly developing, with extensive rental property just across Park Avenue, resulting in increased population density, noise, and traffic. Architecturally, enclosed courtyards are currently in vogue. If we were building our house today, it doubtless would have been incorporated into the original design of the house. The proposed facade would enhance the value of our property, giving it a more modern, contemporary appearance. At the same time, it is a very inexpensive way to add usable living space for relaxing or entertaining. • At present, our open porch is totally exposed to the street with its increasing traffic and noise. The enclosure would allow us to grow tropical plants which would be a visible part of our living area, without fear of them freezing in winter, because they would be protected by the enclosure. The living room is too dark and crowded for such plants to survive indoors. Finally, our large Doberman Pinscher is an indoor pet whose protective instincts extend as.far as her eye.can see. We enjoy having a protective dog, but her natural inclination to bark at pedestrians three blocks away is a nuisance to us as well as to the pedestrians. By shielding our front windows, this nuisance will be eliminated. This is our home and our lifestyle. This simple, com- pletely inoffensive enclosure will allow us to pursue our lifestyle without forcing it upon our friends, our neighbors, or our community. We respectfully request your speedy approval, so that construction may proceed on this project.