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Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears

Are we expecting a Papal Blessing? Are we keeping an eye out for invading hordes?

Are there any good reasons why the Departments of City Planning and Building and Safety are permitting oversized, second-story balconies in Valleyheart Glen?

Rear balcony on 4500 Block of Varna Avenue facing 4500 Block of Nagle Avenue

What’s a Glenner to do when the City grants a permit for a rear, second-story balcony overlooking one’s hitherto private backyard and pool? Smile and appreciate the free life guarding services?

Is the City offering to subsidize gym memberships so middle-aged homeowners can at least get in shape for all that unwanted viewing?

And what of the children? There’s nothing more relaxing than seeing a neighbor hanging over a balcony watching your scantily-clad tikes paddle about.

Do we have to entitle everything “Of Balconies and Bike Lanes” to get the mayor’s attention?

Do we have to sue the City again and again to make the Departments of City Planning and Building and Safety do their jobs? Here’s a micro-clip of a Building and Safety official about to explain to Zoning why his office issued permits.