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Commissioner Maas expressed concern with smoking at the entrances to buildings due to odor o and littering and noted that smokers need a designated area to sit down and smoke in order to protect smokers' and non-smokers' rights. Discussion ensued relating to designating an area for smokers and the number of employees in this building. Mr. Plucker noted there is a large pedestrian walkway that goes along the front of the building and that a condition could be included for outdoor seating to be installed at one comer of the building to relocate smokers away from the entrance of the building. He noted this could be incorporated in the design review process. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED. Ms. Maser noted her concurrence with Mr. Plucker's suggestion for a smoking area. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. r- Commissioner Sullivan noted his approval with the design of the building and stated he would be in support of approving the application. He expressed his support for the bicycle racks at the project due to its proximity to BART. He expressed support for a shower being installed in the project to facilitate employees riding bicycles to work, and he requested that a small showerllocker room be provided at the project. He inquired whether there was support from his fellow Commissioners to add a condition for modifying the guidelines to state that the building shall be designed to be energy-efficient and shall generally seek to comply with the energy-efficiency guidelines of the U.S. Green Building Council. He noted that Title 24 is the State-mandated energy-efficiency guidelines; however, other energy-efficiency guidelines could be added. Commissioner Arkin noted his support with Commissioner Sullivan's requested conditions. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, the applicant responded that due to requirements to provide handicapped showers when installing regular showers, there are issues relating to adequate space. She noted that showers are a great idea; however, it would be problematic for the owner to locate space for showers in such a small building. Chairperson Roberts encouraged the applicant to locate a space for showers. Commissioner Maas suggested that the employer consider offering discounts to a health club for employees who bicycle or walk to work. Chairperson Roberts encouraged the applicant to consider the offering the discounts as part of a TSM program. Commissioner Sullivan withdrew his condition to install a shower. r PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 9, 2000 Page 4