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1. Description of Request:#1 <br />Construct a 490 S.F. family room addition, replacing existing hardcover surfacing <br />and connecting the existing heme with the detached guest house. <br />The house was designed 25 years ago in 1964 by John Howe, a noted American <br />architect who studied and worked alonpside Frank Lloyd Wright as his closest <br />associate for 27 years unth his death. Wright's influence is evidenced in many <br />of Howe's designs. <br />The home at 755 Tonkawa was originally designed for Mr. and Mrs. George R. <br />Johnson. It was Howe's first project on his own after leaving Taliasen <br />Associates, and was key in bringing him to Minnesota. Not only is it a one-of-a <br />kind unique design, but the construction materials (brick windows, doors, etc.) <br />are all custom made for this project. <br />A major concept of the Wrightian design approach is the marriage of <br />architecture with the site. The location of this home and it's relationship to the <br />surrounding terrain are an important part of the overall design. The existing <br />structures are now part of the site, just like an Oak tree. <br />The family room addition, as well as the guest house, were originally designed <br />as integral parts of the toUl design. The Rogers purchased the home with the <br />understanding that they would work with John Howe to complete this project, <br />his first, and ironically, his last <br />2. Hardship <br />• The location of the existing home and detached guest house dictate the location <br />of the proposed connecting family room addition which was originally designed <br />as part of the home. Respect for the architectural style and existing circulation <br />patterns require this positioning. <br />3. Unusual Prop. Conditions <br />The design, location, and positioning of the proposed addition is in direct <br />relationship to the existing unique design character, the historical architectural <br />elements and how they were sited.