Good morning Ald. Bob and esteemed Committee Members,

I'm writing for two points, please:

APPROVE the Hotel to proceed

SAVE THE FACADE ONLY of 625 N. Milwaukee

This approach would be a great compromise to both issues, adding badly needed hotel capacity to downtown with new economic development and preserving what is essentially the only salvageable facade of the group of 'old' buildings under consideration. I don't use the term 'historic' lightly and simply don't see sufficient historic architectural character to justify halting this proposed hotel.

I suggest saving the FACADE ONLY of 625 N. Milwaukee due to its historic character and mass, but also recognize that in its current form, configuration and condition, redevelopment may simply not be feasible. The other buildings may be old, even historic, or have historic significance, but are not justified to save due to such small stature in comparison, or are of such numerous renovations and 'remuddleings' that little historic character has been preserved to justify saving.

My background is as a recovering architect, turned developer who LOVES historic preservation but is also prudent enough to realize that not every old timber or brick has sufficient historic significance worthy of preservation. That is precisely what is being dealt with in this situation.

My modest credentials include:

Approving a project of this significance also sends a loud 'Welcome' out to the development community, which is listening intently for your message. This proposal can be delicately implemented, and should be. Respectfully submitted for your consideration and requesting that you please send a loud approval for this hotel proposal.

Have a great new year,

Randy Nass

5th Ward

193 South 2nd Street (c. 1894)

Randall K. Nass, MBA

Managing Partner

Next Development Group, LLC

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