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Mr. Buckel requested that the Planning Commission consider a total package that would have a ,.-- net cost to the developer of approximately $100,000 after tax credits and rebates. He noted that this would calculate out to about a 6 Kwh system with a 10 Kwh inverter for each building. Mr. Buckel advised that none of the potential building purchasers were interested in investing in the systems beyond allowing the installation on the roof. He advised that it would be a significant economic hardship to implement staffs recommendation. Mr. Buckel proposed that the applicant provide $35,000 in net funds per building (for a total of about $105,000), that they be allowed to post a bond of approximately $250,000 to cover the cost of the systems, and that they be allowed six months to take advantage of the proposed measures regarding solar panels. He stated that they would like to be able to install as large of a system as possible for these funds and the six-month extension would allow them to do that. He also requested that they be allowed to move forward and allow them to sell the buildings, so that the tenant improvements can begin. Mr. Buckel noted that he and Mr. Best are interested in participating in the City's energy programs and are offering their services in that regard. Chairperson Sullivan announced to the members of the audience that due to the time, Item 6.c., PUD-97-01, would be continued to the June 13,2001 meeting. r- Kevin Best, 3300 Wooden Valley Road, Napa, CA 94558, described the original proposal for the purchase of the solar panels, including Detroit Edison's role in the project. He noted that the panels were purchased by Detroit Edison, but then installed on other buildings because deadlines for the construction of the buildings in Pleasanton were missed. Mr. Buckel noted that the delays were a result of a combination of a number of things, including the necessity of securing another construction loan, financing issues, a five-month plan check process, and weather. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Kameny as to whether the systems could be relocated to the Pleasanton buildings, Mr. Best advised that this would be a default oftheir grant. Chairperson Sullivan asked if it would be possible to go back to a system closer in size to that originally proposed if they are given more time to secure potential future subsidies. Mr. Best advised that he feels Mr. Buckel is making a good-faith effort and he is optimizing the situation with his effort. Mr. Best stated that he feels that by waiting there will be enhanced incentives and it may be possible to increase the size of the system from Mr. Buckel's current proposal. Sam Pulino, 7150 Corte Balboa, advised that he is the co-owner of Pinnacle Document Systems located in Dublin, and he and his partner want to move his business to Pleasanton. He stated that they are in contract to purchase the building at 470 Boulder and that their current lease expires in August. He further advised that they need to close escrow by June 15 in order to complete the tenant improvements by mid-August. He noted that if they do not close by July 15 they will have an approximately $125,000 tax bill. Mr. Pulino advised that currently there is not a building of sufficient size in Pleasanton that will meet their needs. He stated that he views the solar power issue separate from the occupancy issue. He asked that the Planning Commission not delay building occupancy and tenant improvement permits, and that Panattoni be allowed to install a financially viable photovoltaic system. r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 23, 2001 Page 14