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DRAFT Code, Mr. Thomas replied that he had not looked at the overall occupancy load but that 500 occupants were required before three exits were required. Because the occupancy load was more than 50 people, two exits were required. He noted that the arrangement of exits required one off the back; the exits could not be close enough so that one fire or other event would block both exits. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding egress through the pinch point between the dumpster and the black container, Mr. Thomas replied that the gate as constructed was approximately six feet wide. He believed that Hap's had rolling dumpsters on the other side of the wall and that one may be black. He noted that the dumpsters were movable and that they may be in the exit path. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding whether this property's dumpster was required to have a fire sprinkler, Mr. Thomas replied that if the building was required to be sprinklered, the accessory buildings must be sprinklered according to City ordinance. The building at 55 West Angela was not required to be sprinklered, and he did not believe the dumpster enclosure must be sprinklered in this case. Mr. Roush inquired whether the enclosure must be sprinklered if Hap's was required to build a structure to house its dumpster. Mr. Thomas replied that he did not know at this time whether Hap's was sprinklered, based on its age. If it were afire-sprinklered building and the current requirements were applied, he anticipated that the owners would also want to install sprinklers in accessory buildings, including the enclosure. Commissioner Narum noted that one of the exit routes that had been discussed was out the door, to the west, along the back side of the building that contained windows that could blow out in a fire. Mr. Thomas noted that could be an issue. Commissioner Narum noted that the three exit routes were across the back to the west, towards Neal Street on the east side, and the exit through the gate. She inquired which of the three exit routes would be the safest. Mr. Thomas replied that the staff report reflected the Building and Safety Division's preference that the closest, clearest, most unobstructed exit would be through the gate. The alternative exit to the west would also potentially require additional exit signs against the wall to direct the patrons towards the exit. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner O'Connor regarding whether the easements must be granted as a condition of approval, Mr. Iserson replied that the easements would be mandatory. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Narum regarding the consequence if the easements were required and the 30-day window passed without the easements being done, Mr. Iserson replied that it would be a Code Enforcement issue. The City would then follow its normal enforcement procedures. Commissioner Fox inquired whether the building owners had ever received a letter of deficiency with respect to the conditions of approval and whether they had received any letters stating they were out of compliance with drainage. Mr. Iserson replied that a specific letter had not been sent DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 2-13-08 Page 4 of 13