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THE • CROW'S NEST ART GALLERY On Galveston Bay 230 JEFFERSON - LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 - 713/471-4371 ED & FERN YUNG March 21, 1977 Planning and Zoning Commission City of La Porte City Hall La Porte, Texas Dear Sirs: The City Inspector's office tells me any approval for an addition to my business must come from you. I would like you to consider the proposed plans for a vault, which we feel essential to the security of our business. As you undoubtedly know from the cover of your new Clear Lake Area phone directory, among other things, some of our artists • are rapidly gaining fame. That, with the resulting increase in pricb of their art, and the fact that we have the largest selection of aulthentic Indian jewelry in the Houston area, demands that we improve our security. We have decided that a burglar and fire proof vault is essential. This woulq, permit storage of several filing cabinets full of vital records, our jewelry and all of our more expensive paintings; altho-u - the Kroehnke originals are now moderately priced their predicted value will soon be five to ten times the present amount. The vault must be accessible from the gallery, but cannot be constructed inside the gallery since it must have its own heavy foundation, and heavily reinforced concrete walls. It cannot be attached directly since its floor height requirement and vault door design would interfere with floor of existing second floor and ceiling of first floor. The enclosed drawing illustrates our proposed vault which is feasible in all respects, and would satisfy As the drawing illustrates, its nearest proximity to property would be 7 ft. farther from the alley than house - and gallery. Your consideration will be appreciated. . Sincerely, Fern Yung 17 arrangement our needs. adjoining the existing