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Figure 2: Window Locations Neighbors Horse Zoning Administrator Hearings A Zoning Administrator hearing was conducted on December 21 and December 22, 2010. During the December 21, 2010, Zoning Administrator hearing, staff noted that the two existing east elevation bedroom windows did not meet current building code standards for egress; however, the installation of a new window was not required. If a new window were to be installed, it would have to meet the 2010 California Code requirements, which requires a 5.7 square -foot openable area with a minimum 20 -inch clear width, a minimum 24 -inch clear height, and a maximum window sill height of 44- inches from the finished floor (Please refer to the Building and Safety Division's Egress Window Requirements handout in Attachment 6, Exhibit I). Given these egress requirements, it would riot be possible for the proposed window to have a higher window sill unless the eas: elevation windows were modified to meet current egress standards. Mr. Susanto and Ms. Pranoto requested that Leroudiers modify their existing windows and install a window on the south elevation that has a higher window sill so that there would not be a direct line of sight onto their property. The Leroudiers did not agree to this request because they wanted as much southern light exposure as possible for the room. Given the location of existing second -floor windows and the orientation of the two lots, the Zoning Administrator ncted that both parties currently have views onto each other's properties and, therefore, the Zoning Administrator approved the Leroudiers' request as proposed. For the Council's consideration, the Zoning Administrator meeting minutes can be found in Attachment 6, Exhibit G. Page 3 of 8