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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 and that because this was such an old approval that went back to 1967, the City had not previously been aware of any noncompliance with respect to the normal storm runoff plan. With respect to the other complaints regarding oil and grease spills, the City's source control inspectors had visited several times and followed up on those issues. The City was currently working with the owners of the Hap's property to achieve compliance on the required issues, such as installing a covered trash enclosure. Since a complaint was filed about the drainage situation, the City has begun to work with the Hap's owners to correct that situation. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding the location of the kitchen and whether it would be the most likely source of a fire, Mr. Iserson replied that he did not know the exact location of the kitchen and did not have the same statistics as the Fire Department but that fires in restaurants typically occurred in the kitchen. In response to an inquiry by Chair Blank regarding whether there was a hole in the wall before the gate had been installed, Mr. Iserson replied that it had been solid wall and that the wall had later been built around the dumpster. Chair Blank inquired whether he would theoretically be able to build a wall across his neighbor's driveway. Mr. Iserson replied that would be a different situation but agreed that it would not be appropriate. Chair Blank inquired whether the fire truck would be prevented from driving through the parking lot because there were no emergency access easements. Mr. Iserson replied that the fire truck would access the building from the best, most direct, and quickest direction. He added that the easement was in place to ensure that the gate was appropriate for a safe evacuation for the people inside the building and for them to be allowed to go onto the neighboring property once they exit. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 13, 2008 Page 7 of 42