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Shweta Bonn presented the staff report and described the scope, layout, and key elements of the project and the appeal. Commissioner Blank first complimented staff on a well-written staff report and presentation. He then noted that staff mentioned that there are no restrictions on two stories and inquired if there were any viewscape easements on the area. Ms. Bonn replied that there were none. Commissioner Blank further noted that staff had indicated that the windows had been reduced and inquired what the size of the bedroom windows in the bedroom would be. Ms. Bonn replied that Condition No. 5 estimates that the windows would be approximately 12 to 14 inches tall by approximately 24 to 36 inches wide. She added, however, that the size would not be formalized until the drawings are submitted for building permits Commissioner Blank stated that the modified size was for the two second-story bathroom windows; however, Condition No.6 refers to the second-story bedroom window as being reduced in size to the maximum extent feasible. He indicated that this does not specify a size and felt that this was somewhat open-ended. He inquired if the bedroom window would be the same size as the bathroom windows. Ms. Bonn replied that it would not be the same size. She explained that the Building Division has specific requirements for bedroom windows to meet egress purposes. Commissioner Blank inquired if bedroom windows are required to be six square feet in size and three feet off the floor. Ms. Stern indicated that the emergency egress window requirements are that the window be 5.7 square feet with a minimum of 20 inches net clear width when the window is opened. She also noted the window must be a maximum of 44 inches from the floor. Commissioner Blank referred to the vicinity map slide identifying the two-story houses in the area and showing the subject house at the end of Homer Court. He inquired if staff looked farther north to determine if there were any other two-story homes. Ms. Bonn said no. Commissioner Blank stated that reference is made to 2,607 square feet in various correspondence and numbers. He inquired if staff arrived at this number by adding up the first and second floors in the architect’s plans. Ms. Bonn said yes. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 25, 2010 Page 4 of 38