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• Planning Commission Page 2 4/25/94 b. That the amendment to the variance will not substantially diminish or impair property values or improvements in the area; c. That the amendment to the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights; d. That the amended variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property; e. That the amended variance will not impair the orderly use of the public streets; and f. That the amended variance will not increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety. Seconded by Salzberg and unanimously approved. DISCUSSION OF A STUDY RELATED TO SIZE AND PLACEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL GARAGES. Hoyt walked the commissioners through the current zoning code • regulations for garages reviewing allowable size, height, maximum lot coverage, and required setbacks. She asked the commission determine whether or not certain portions of the code relating to these regulations should be changed or reworded in order to bring the code up-to-date. 1) Placement Requirements for Detached Garages on Allevs. Currently, detached garages on alleys and in the rear 20% of the lot are subject only to a 1' side and rear setback requirement. This rule was intended to allow homes in the northome portion of the city to build a 24' wide garage on the alley. Since this was the original intention, and for the sake of simplicity, staff recommended that this portion of the code be reworded, a structure is located completely in the rear 25 feet of the lot, rather than using the phrase, "rear 20% of the lot". 2) Side Yard Setbacks for Detached Garages not on an alle This portion of the code was discussed with the northeast corner of the city in mind. Existing garages are built 2' to 3' off of the lot lines. Reconstruction of these garages in the existing location requires the issuance of a variance from the five foot setback. Staff talked about changing to allow new garages to be • constructed two feet from sideyard lot line, if the existing garage was two feet from the side lot line.