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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> July 19, 2005 <br /> Page 12 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 Chair Stromgren stated that this is something that the Planning Commission could review and <br /> 3 evaluate to determine if it could be included as a specifically listed permitted encroachment into <br /> 4 the setback. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Ms. Moore-Sykes further clarified that this is a process that requires several readings and public <br /> 7 hearings to get the changes adding that if they are planning to build the egress in the next month <br /> 8 or two that they would have enough time to change the ordinance. <br /> 9 <br /> 10 Ms. Steadman clarified that Commission recommends and requires that they get the certificate of <br /> 11 survey before this process could go forward. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 Commissioner Jensen stated that if the outside dimension from the structure to the pin is not five <br /> 14 feet or less it would seem to be able to fit within the spirit of what is intended. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 Chair Stromgren explained that part of the problem with an egress window is that the window <br /> 17 well should be three feet deep and a lot of the common small window wells would be 16, 18 or <br /> 18 20-inches. He stated that the code requirement for the egress is three feet deep so that the <br /> 19 window can swing open. He stated that part of the concern might be that if you only have five <br /> 20 feet and you remove three feet, you are only left with two feet. He stated that if two neighbors <br /> 21 place an egress directly across from each other would only leave four feet between the structures <br /> 22 to walk and get emergency equipment through the area. <br /> 23 <br /> 24 Ms. Steadman clarified her understanding that based on the current ordinance it would be legal <br /> 25 for each house to have two feet each. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Chair Stromgren confirmed stating that based on how the ordinance is currently written they <br /> 28 would not be able to install an egress window well. He stated that there are two options to <br /> 29 consider, the first would be to change the ordinance,noting that the Commission has heard her <br /> 30 concerns adding that the Commission would include this item in their evaluation of the City <br /> 31 ordinances. He stated that the second option would be for them to apply for a variance noting <br /> 32 that it is not a very quick process. He explained that they would need to have the certificate of <br /> 33 survey in order for the Commission to be able to evaluate the request. He stated that this is also <br /> 34 intended to protect the homeowner because if they build something that encroaches their <br /> 35 neighbors' property they could be required to remove it. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 Commissioner Jensen stated that what they might be able to do, if the decide to contact a survey <br /> 38 company, is to specifically describe that side and if they talk with their neighbor on that same <br /> 39 side they might be able to split the costs because it might be a benefit for both of you to resolve <br /> 40 future construction or sale issues. <br /> 41 <br /> 42 Chair Stromgren noted that if they are planning to do any improvements in the future they could <br /> 43 continue to use the survey once a survey has been certified or assigned. <br /> 44 <br />