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alternative plans that he has developed for the loop road. He clarified that the State is only r allowing the driveway and landscaping to be in the lOO-foot right-of-way for the 60 KV line. Commissioner Maas excused herself from the meeting at 11 :00 a.m. Sandra Lemmons, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services for the Pleasanton Unified School District, advised that the Department of the State Architect is not particularly concerned with parking. She noted that they look at health, safety, handicap access, and structural information. She stated that the Department of Education is probably more concerned about the site layout and the utilization of the land itself. She noted that the architect working with Signature Properties has been working with Mr. Swift, and will continue to work with him. She advised that they are also working with the infrastructure developers as well. She noted that Signature and the infrastructure developers are using the same engineers and are hoping to develop their projects cooperatively. Mr. Swift provided clarification as to the timing of the development of the residential projects. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Jost advised that staff will be working with LA VT A with regard to the location of bus stops. 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS r- Commissioner Harvey asked ifthere is an interest on the part of the Planning Commission in conditioning new buildings to use waterless urinals and whether this should be a standard condition. The Commission supported this recommendation. He noted that there are a number of other Green Building techniques, such as using recycled carpeting, that he would like to have investigated with consideration given to making these requirements standard conditions, rather than bringing these up at each meeting. Commissioner Arkin advised that he would eventually like to have an ordinance regarding Green Building measures. Chairperson Sullivan suggested that the Planning Commission have a workshop on this matter. Commissioner Roberts noted that there is also the issue of affordability and the ability to acquire materials. Mr. Pavan noted that Tricia Maier is working on the next phase of Green Building, which includes another workshop for the Planning Commission. Commissioner Harvey requested that in the meantime he would like staff to investigate the requirement of waterless urinals for new buildings. Chairperson Sullivan advised that the City is considering the development of a power siting ordinance and is looking for recommendations from the Energy Committee. Commissioner Arkin commented on the building on Stoneridge west of Hopyard Road with the big color panels, noting that he would like a workshop on what went wrong with that building. He suggested a workshop that talks about that building and others that did not come out the way the Planning Commission expected. Commissioner Roberts suggested that the Commission decide which buildings they want to look at. It was suggested that they start with the building on Stoneridge west of Hopyard Road. Commissioner Arkin noted that people are asking for low-cost housing so that children who grow up in Pleasanton can afford to live here as adults, he noted a need for young-adult housing such as studio apartments with no children, and possibly a five-year limit of residency. ..- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 11, 2001 Page 13