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-2- 3. Can the lot be improved with a single family detached dwelling in compliance with all other .applicable building and zoning code provisions? The applicant has submitted a basic plan for the intended house (see attached house plans). All applicable Building and Zoning Code provisions could apparently be met with the exception that the floor area ratio would exceed the .3 maximum permitted in this R-1 district, 4. Can the lot be improved with a single family detached dwelling without the granting of any variances? The plans submitted indicate that a variance from the floor area ratio (F,A,R,) is required, The lot, as noted is 5,040 square feet in area. Using the maximum ,3 F,A,R, would permit a home of 1,512 square feet. The plans submitted indicate that the applicant would like to construct a home of 2,112 square feet or a floor area ratio of .4. 5. Will development of the lot be detrimental to surrounding lands? The development of the lot would provide a new structure that might benerally be expected to en- hance the value of structures in the neighborhood. Construction of new housing on this area would certainly help to maintain the quality of the area and stabalize property values. 6. Is the size of the lot compatible with other lot sizes in the neighborhood. Of the 165 surrounding parcels investigated, we have found that 35 are in the same category as the subject property. That is, they would require Council permission in order to be built on. Most of these lots are presently developed, though there are 3 lots, one immediately across the street and 2 some- what to the south, that are vacant. Of all the remaining lots investigated, the majority would totally meet present Code requirements in terms of width and area, while the rest could be built on without Council permission on the basis that they meet 3/4 of the existing Zoning Code provisions,