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ATTACHMENT 5 PAP -151, Kona Susanto and Catherine Pranoto (PADR -2138, Frederic and Yining Leroudier, Applicants) Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval of an Administrative Design Review to install a second -story window on the right (south side) elevation of the existing residence located at 5252 Meadowwood Court. Zoning for the property is R -1 -6,500 (One - Family Residential) District. Commissioner Pearce recused herself from the item, stating that she lives in close proximity to the subject site. Mr. Otto also noted that because Ms. Stern was the Zoning Administrator for the item, he would act on her behalf, and Ms. Amos would provide the presentation. Natalie Amos presented the staff report and described the scope, layout, and key elements of the appeal. Commissioner Blank stated that he would never question the sagacity of the City's Municipal Code, as it is very wise in its foundations. He noted that the Code does not require an egress for a solid wall; however, if a window is installed on that wall, an egress is required, even if they could not get out of the room through that wall before the window was installed or there is a window on the opposite wall. Ms. Amos indicated that the existing window does not meet current Code standards and that the new window would have to meet those standards. Commissioner Blank inquired if installing the proposed window with a higher sill would meet current Code standards. Ms. Amos replied that it would meet current Code standards if the east window were enlarged to meet egress requirements. Commissioner Blank inquired if this is something staff has considered as a possible solution. Ms. Amos replied that while staff has considered this, the solution is more dependent upon what the applicants and appellants are agreeable to. She indicated that the applicant would like to have the window on the southern side; however, the appellants are not interested in having it there, but are agreeable if some mitigation measures are put in place. Commissioner Blank inquired if it would be expensive to make the existing window Code compliant. Ms. Amos replied that it coulld be expensive. Commissioner O'Connor inquired why the wall was opened up today. DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 9, 2011 Page 1 of 8