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Mr. Cosmnzo noted he would support including as a condition of approval for the project the Green Building guidelines that G-reenbriar has agreed to in the memorandum. Den Rosenbaum, South Bay Development, provided the Commission with a memorandum outlining the Green Building guidelines that will be utilized in the commercial properties in the Greenbriar development. He provided background information relating to the experience of South Bay Development in utilizing Green Building practices in other developments. Tertyl Lofrand, Architect, noted that the commercial properties will include drought resistant slow water consumption type plenting, drip irrigation and the use of gray water, if possible, pervious pavement, recycled concrete rubble, pre-cast concrete, no creation of casts on site, concrete masonry units, end utilization of low retaining walls. Mr. Lofrand further noted that the roof will be fabricated off site; they will install energy-efficient windows; and carpet and finishing adhesives with a low VOC will be used, when possible. Discussion ensued relating to the mix of outside air end inside air that will be utilized in the commercial building. Mr. Lofrend continued by stating that the commercial building will utilize acoustical ceilings, utilization of recycled products, utilization of linoleum, encouraging tenants to utilize carpet constructed of recycled materials, utilization of low VOC paint, encouraging tenants to utilize low VOC paint, plastic toilet compartments, provision of locations for vehicle charging stations for electric cars, speed bumps made of rubber products, utilization of prefabricated assembly, high efficiency basic mechanical systems end HAP filters, low flow showers, faucets, and toilets, utilization of fluoresceut fixtures, and that utilization of low voltage energy efficient fixtures wilt be pursued. Mr. Lofrend noted there will be a possibility of gym functions in the building and that bike racks will be located near the entrences of all the commercial buildings. He noted that showers are proposed for each building. Mr. Lofrend stated that housing is located adjacent to the commercial buildings to promote less vehicle usage. He provided en overview of the irregular shape of the buildings and the overhangs on the buildings. Discussion ensued relating to the utilization of the awnings on the building end the Leadership and Energy Environmental Design (LEED) scoring, Mr. Lofrend noted that he would be amenable to providing LEED scoring for the project. Mr. Costanzo provided an overview of the alternate site plans which include relocation of housing to the East Parcel in en effort to reduce housing in the Central Parcel end options for distributing affordable housing throughout the project. He noted Greenbriar Development developed a new proposal for including duets on corners in the 5,000- end 6,0000-square-foot lot communities. He noted those duets will be approximately 1350 square feet and three bedroom/two bath units. He noted that the developer has prepared three different alternatives for mix of product. Mr. Costanzo noted that the east side of property has environmental issues and commented on the Army Corps of Engineers permit needed to develop the east side of the property. He noted that the permit depends on how much the project impacts 300 feet of a PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 26, 2000 Page 10