> The commission, which was recently in the news for the role it played in preserving a Dutch Colonial mansion in City Park, said it appreciated the church's ef

> The commission, which was recently in the news for the role it played in preserving a Dutch Colonial mansion in City Park, said it appreciated the church's effort to build affordable housing, but that mission could not factor into its consideration. > "It's noble, but it's not really an issue for us," concluded one commissioner. Talk about being out of touch. Especially considering that concerns regarding the buildings appearance and height are often about keeping surrounding property values high.