EXT Notam
Can understand the reasons for it (just), but if the idea is to protect the housing on 08, why is it recommended to keep the full circuit pattern.
All that it means is you still cross the houses as before but at a higher level. Also means you hit them harder as gravity works it's magic.
Would speed things up though if there was a southside loop to the east end of 26, but I suppose if they are unwilling to spend to buy up the house, they aren't exactly going to want to spend on a new taxiway