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-6- The Council finds, as did the Planning Commission, that: • 1 . The removal of the existing non-conforming free standing sign in front of the building seems to be a good trade-off for granting the variances; 2. The hardship would be to turn down a project such as this one which would be such an asset to the community when compared to the existing structure; 3. Granting these variances could not be expected to be detrimental to abutting properties; and 4. The three conditions which require satisfaction appear to have been met with the proposal as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Bjorklund read the motion recommending Council approval of the lot split and variances necessary to develop two lots on the property owned by Elizabeth Johnson, 3601 Stinson Boulevard. He told. the.Council the only neighbor .present for the hearing had appeared to have left that meeting .satisfied with the type of home Joe Mezzenga had indicated he might build on the new lot. Councilman Ranallo noted that, if this house is built with the garage fronting on the street, it would be similar to another house like it on Edward where he perceives there could be a problem with snow storage. The Councilman was concerned that, with the existing elevations in that neighborhood, there could be some serious water problems as empty lots are developed. Mr. Hamer indicated he also perceives the possibility that smaller backyards could accentuate drainage problems and told the Council he is closely monitoring the grade plans for all new construction in that area. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Ranallo to grant the request from Elizabeth Johnson, 3601 Stinson Boulevard N.E. , for subdivision without platting and a variance to allow the split of an existing 50 X 239.25 foot lot fronting on Stinson Boulevard and Roosevelt Street N.E. , into two lots which would be approximately 50 X 120 feet in size and a total of 6,000 square feet each, where"_the Gity Ordinance requires 75 foot frontage and a total area of 9,000 square feet, for a single family dwelling, which would result in the retention of the existing residence fronting on Stinson Boulevard and the creation of another buildable lot fronting on Roosevelt Street N.E. The Council finds, as did the Planning Commission, that: 1 . Another single family home could be added to the City stock; 2. There have been ample examples of precedents of this type permitting similar size lots to be built in the City, and in that particular neighborhood; 3. There is some indication that historically this property might have been divided into two entities in the past; and 4. All conditions which are required by law to be satisfied affirmatively have • been done so. Motion carried unanimously.