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Mr. Woody Pereira, 43 Golf Road, represented the applicant. Commissioner Arkin stated that he feels the retail use on the first floor is a good idea and asked the applicant what type of tenant use they would like in the building. Mr. Pereira advised that they started the planning process for this project in the winter of last year and they have not actively sought tenants. He noted that the building is designed to accommodate either retail or office, and that they are flexible. He noted that they will not seek tenants until they have an approved project. He also noted that they are not opposed to retail use. The Planning Commission discussed the ability for it to encourage retail only on the first floor. Staff provided an update as to the status of this issue, noting that it is currently being integrated into the Downtown Specific Plan effort, and that one of the obstacles is determining what actually constitutes retail use. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED No one spoke regarding this item. PUBLIC UEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kameny noted that he has no pwblem with the pwposal as presented. Commissioner Sullivan stated that the would support the application, and he supports the modifications requested by the Downtown Specific Plan Committee with regard to the design. He sta~ed that ss an individual he would encourage the applicant to try and find a retail use for the first floor, noting that this is his personal preference and he is not suggesting that this be a condition of approval. He further advised that he supports the conditions regarding the Green Building practices and the modifications staff has made concerning meeting with Alameda County Waste Management. He noted that the U.S. Green Building Council offers training and this information can be found on the Council's web site. He also advised that the City has applied for a Green Building grant that would provide training and encouraged Mr. Huffto contact staff regarding this matter. A motion was made by Commissioner Maas, seconded by Chairperson Roberts, recommending adoption of the Negative Declaration prepared for the project, with the ~nding that the project will have no potential for adverse impact on the site's wildlife. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Arkin, Kameny, Maas, Sullivan, and Roberts None None None Resolution No. PC-2000-50 was entered and adopted as motioned. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 23, 2000 Page 4