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office park and requested that the Leed score reach 39, which is the middle score of the range. Further, if the developer cannot reach this score, that an explanation be provided to the Commission. Commissioner Arkin noted he desired additional time to consider Green Building practices that should be utilized on the homes. He suggested that a Green Building proposal be developed that would reduce the power load demand for residential and commercial properties due to the power utilization in the Tri-Valley being at 98 percent capacity. Commissioner Arkin noted he still had inquiries of what the sidewalks will look like, the street trees that will be utilized, the design, material and color of fencing. He requested that color visuals be provided of the alley demonstrating the trees that will be utilized, street material, and whether parking will be allowed in the alley. He further requested that the architectural details of the sides and backs of the elevations be provided. Commissioner Arkin requested that the developer provide how the central area is going to be connected to the business park from a design perspective. Commissioner Kameny commended Greenbriar and staff for the work performed on this project. He commented on the public input that was received and stated there was great diversity in the public's statements. He stated that one of the major concerns is the traffic impacts. Commissioner Kameny stated he would be in favor of developmant on the east side and noted support with Alternative 7a. He noted that Alternative 7a would provide for the most latitude and contiguous property in the central portion of the plan and provision of creative design work. He requested that the architectural details of the sides and rear of elevations be provided. Commissioner Kamany requested that the developer provide the name of a project that utilizes front loading garages and side loading garages. He stated that he liked the architecture of the project and clarified that there are four different commercial buildings in the project. He stated that the west side of the development contains a lot ofdevelopmant. He noted that the preferred plan had higher density on the westerly side and noted a golf course would be desirable on the west side of project. Commissioner Kameny spoke in favor of the central portion having as much open space as possible. He noted he would not support relocating any of the houses closer to Bernal Avenue. He disclosed he viewed the property with Mr. Costanzo. Vice Chairperson Sullivan and Commissioner Arkin disclosed they toured the property with Mr. Costanzo. Vice Chairperson Sullivan noted that his preference is for Alternative 7a. He stated that eventually his hope is to have a transit village on this parcel with the ACE train station. Further, he noted his desire for the Eastern Parcel to have higher density units, 4,000 square foot lots, possibly apartments, and situated to the future ACE station to allow for pedestrian usage. He requested that the developer examine this option. Vice Chairperson Sullivan noted he agreed in concept with the public who spoke in favor of the Tri-Valley Vision 2010 initiative and that this should be transit-oriented; however, he noted he would not support the 1900 units, due to the impacts on the City. He spoke in favor of the number of units presented and stated they should be arranged differently. Vice Chairperson Sullivan requested that the developer examine options for saving the cottonwood grove adjacent to the hill. He noted he would be in favor of adding some of the 5,000-square-foot lot units to the Central Parcel and relocating some of the 4,000- square-foot lot units to the east side of developmant. Vice Chairperson Sullivan noted that the Western Parcel is an environmentally sensitive area and noted he has been lobbying for at least the northern portion of the Western Parcel to be kept as open space; however, he noted he is still PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 26, 2000 Page 14