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-2- Mr. Matson indicated he had viewed the site and inquired as to whether the maple tree at the northwest corner of the lot would be saved. Mrs. Newman indicated that it would not be; and that, unfortunately, it would not be able to be moved. Mr. Johnson inquired as to why the original house was setback 20.9 feet rather than the required 30 feet. Mr. Dahlgren indicated that the house had been built before the 30 foot set- back requirement had been incorporated into the ordinance. Mr. Johnson noted that the legal rear yard did appear to be more like a side yard and inquired as to the orientation of the house on Dellwood immediately to the north of the applicant's home. Mrs. Newman indicated that that home was also oriented toward Dellwood. Recommendation Mr. Matson moved and Mr. Rukavina seconded, that the John Newman request for variance to floor area ratio and rear and side yard setbacks at 1990 Dellwood be recommended for approval by the City Council. Roll Call, Ayes: Cushing, Dressler, Mastel, Matson, Miller, Rukavina and Johnson. Nays: None. Mr. Rukavina wished it to be noted that he felt the orientation of the house on Dellwood was the main factor in recommendation of approval. Mr. Mastel wished it to be noted that the solar panels on the top of the home were of some concern. Planning File 1315 - William Kugler request for variance to rear yard setback at 1144 Dionne Mr. Dahlgren indicated that the applicant proposed to construct four double garages to serve his existing apartment structure. The buildings would be constructed so as to have a two foot setback at the rear of the garage which is contiguous to an alley serving the rear of the shopping center. He noted that the Planning Commission and City Council had approved a similar variance for a like structure some time in the past. He further indicated that the existing parking capacity is 46 cars and that the addition of the garages would increase the total parking capacity to 49 spaces, which was adequate for the current building. Mr. Dahlgren further indicated that the garages would be constructed of concrete block with brick face on the front. He indicated that in meetings with the applicant, he had discussed the possibility of placing bricks at the ends of the garages as well, but that the applicant did not feel this was necessary. Mr. Dahlgren also indicated that subsequent to preparation of the Planning report, it had come to the staff's attention that there was a 7 foot private easement on the south side of the property that had been granted for alley way purposes to the owner of the shopping center to the south. He indicated that Mr. Kugler had presented the staff with a document that seemed to indicate that the easement had been released by the shopping center. He pointed out to the Commission that since this was a private easement, it really was a private matter between the two parties and that the Commission would consider the var- iance on its merits.