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June 1981 PL iNN ING REPORT CASE NUMBER: 1313-81 APPLICANT: John and Esther Newman LOCATION. Northeast corner of Dellwood and Ryan Avenue (one block east of Hamline) ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of Variance to Floor Area Ratio, Rear Yard and side Yard Setback PIANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Attached is a copy of a booklet put together by the N ewma n' s and their architect illustrating their proposed addition to the house, consisting primarily of an indoor swi=ing pool and ancillary facilities. Since our initial discussions with the Newman' s several months ago, they have attempted to reduce the size o f the structure so as to conf arm to the 30 percent floor area ratio required in the single family zone. We believe they have made an honest attempt to reduce the size, but have concluded that a one and one -half percent reduction in f loon area of the total structure would seriously diminish the quality of their overall residential develoent. The ordinance establishes 30 percent as the maximum land coverage, whereas the total coverage on the development as proposed is 31.5 percent. The 30 percent is, of course, an arbitrary figure but is established in the Ordinance so as to limit the construction of very large structures leaving inadequate yard space for recreational and general aesthetic value to the residents on the lot, without public and local goverrffnent review. In this' . case, the expansion represents provisions for a substantial recreational facility so that in effect the objective of maintaining space for such uses are achieved in this design., 2. Another positive aspect of the proposal is the fact that all the affected property owners who would normally have to sign an approval if it were a minor variance have indicated their support. 3. The principal variance involved is that of the rear yard setback which is required to be 30 feet. In this case, the Newman' s will have a ten foot, seven inch setback on their rear ( north) property line. 'the other variance is that of the required setback on the side lot fronting on Dellwood Avenue. In this case, the expansion is set back at the same distance as the existing house which is 20 feet, mine inches. Inasmuch as it conforms to the existing setback of the home (30 feet required) we suggest that this variance is not serious., 4. Another consideration is that of the overall, architectural and aesthetic