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B. Three options: <br /> All options are measured from grade to the peak, which is the easiest <br /> and most accurate way to measure these structures. <br /> 1. A 15 foot maximum height but not higher than the principal <br /> structure. This captures most standard garages and some <br /> additional space. A "standard" 24 foot by 24 foot garage is <br /> typically 12 to 15 feet high. <br /> 2. An 18 foot maximum height but NOT higher than the principal <br /> structure. This permits a story and a half garage that is still 7 feet <br /> shorter than a two story, 25 foot house. <br /> Using a different measure, the grade to midpoint between peak <br /> and eave measure is about 13 or 14 feet. Most cities surveyed <br /> use a 16 foot grade to midpoint between peak and eave so this is <br /> consistent. (Attachment 2) <br /> There are currently two new garages being constructed at heights <br /> of 16 feet 7 inches at 1357 California and 17 feet 4 inches at <br /> 1804 Tatum. <br /> 3. Maintain the existing code of no higher than the principal structure <br /> as the maximum height. <br /> Note: The zoning code does not permit occupancy of a detached <br /> accessory structure. <br /> C. Staff recommends that current zoning standards be changed to allow a <br /> detached garage height of 18 feet but NOT higher than the principal <br /> structure. This would eliminate the possibility of a detached 25 foot <br /> high garage, while allowing the 15 foot to 18 foot garages that have <br /> been permitted in the past. If the commission feels that 18 feet is <br /> excessively high, the number could be reduced to 16 feet. Any number <br /> lower than 16 feet will likely result in an increase in the number of <br /> variance requests brought before the commission. <br /> IV. Maximum detached garage size <br /> Proposed addition: <br /> Keep the same criteria (40% of the required rear yard) but add that a detached <br /> garage cannot he larnpr in rea'than the e the principal stri icture. <br />