no supersized buildings in our neighborhoods

IF 2/3 of the proposed building are in accordance with the current zoning regulations, and its a 33k square foot building, doesnt that mean that OVER 11k square feet of the building ISNT in compliance? Assuming they KNEW what the codes were BEFORE they started, wouldnt you think they would design the building according to their own regulations?? The people have made it clear in the past they do NOT want monstrosities in their neighborhoods!!!! Not McMansions, and certainly not oversized public buildings!!!!! Why dont they listen????