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;:^ Chairperson Sullivan noted that he agrees with Commissioner Kameny's comments, and that he will support the motion in the interest of trying to make the project work. He advised that, in general, he does not like making these modifications, and the applicant should go into a project with its eyes wide open. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Arkin, Kameny, Roberts, and Sullivan Commissioner Maas None None Resolution No. PC-2001-09 was entered and adopted as motioned. Commissioner Maas advised that she could not support the motion because she is opposed to placing building requirements that would result in a financial strain on small businesses. h. Work Session ree;ardine; Photovoltaics Robin Eisenwinter presented the staff report. She noted that the City does have an opportunity to join with other agencies and businesses to provide photovoltaics at a lower cost. She advised that staff feels there is a three-fold purpose for this workshop. One is to listen to public comment about photovoltaics. The second is to have the Planning Commission ask questions about photovoltaics. She noted that she will research the answers to those questions for which she does /~ not have the answers, and provide them at the next Planning Commission meeting. She advised that the third purpose is to begin the discussion as to whether the City should encourage or require photovoltaics (PV); how the City should process approvals for installation of photovoltaic systems; and whether the City should consider purchasing systems in bulk, with or without other agencies, and consider other types of financial incentives. She noted that a Green Building workshop is scheduled for the March 14 Planning Commission meeting, and since photovoltaics is a part of Green Building, this discussion could be continued over to that meeting. Commissioner Kameny stated that while he concurs with the use of photovoltaic systems, given the variety of systems that are available, he doesn't see the City becoming involved in purchasing and providing photovoltaics for resale. Ms. Eisenwinter advised that when SMUD partners with other cities, SMUD purchases one standard panel in bulk, and provides it for resale. Chairperson Sullivan advised that there are lots of different programs that the City could be involved in other than just purchasing the systems in bulk. Commissioner Roberts asked about the weight limit that is allowed on a roof, noting that these issues need to be considered. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED ?- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 28, 2001 Page 6