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Commissioner Sullivan referred to the executive summary regarding the emissions that was to be r provided this evening, and asked what information is available and what information will be forthcoming. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED Mr. Sage advised that the final executive summary is not available this evening, but the author of the summary is present and can answer questions regarding the process. John Carter, wind engineer consultant, explained the simulation process used to complete the study of the emissions. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Swift advised that the results have not been peer-reviewed, however, staff has met with Fire Department staff who indicated that they would be running their model. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED r- Commissioner Sullivan thanked the applicant for going back and looking at alternatives. He stated that he appreciates the applicant's efforts with the Green Building, LEED, and energy elements for the project. He noted that there is a problem because there was a neighborhood process where neighbors worked with the staff and the developer to try to get a project that would be acceptable to everyone and a win-win for everyone. He stated that, unfortunately, that did not happen. He advised that it is clear to him that the neighbors came out of the process expecting a building that would be 48 feet tall. Commissioner Sullivan stated that in the neighborhood process the onus was on the City staff and the applicant to make the neighbors understand what the actual height of the buildings would be. He commented that this is the major issue for him and he wants to be sure that the City Council hears the message that the City blew it on this process. He noted that the only viable alternative to get the project to what the neighbors thought they agreed to is for the buildings to be 48 feet tall, which would be two-story buildings with this same equipment screen. He stated that he would not support an increase in footprint size as that will just increase the mass ofthe building and the impact on the site and off of the site. Commissioner Sullivan stated that one of the points that came up tonight was that when the PUD was developed the anticipation was that the development would be normal office buildings, but these are not typical office buildings and additional construction requirements are needed. He noted that this is an R and D building, and possibly quasi-industrial, and some different criteria should have been used in determining the size of the buildings and how many square feet are appropriate on this site. He stated that all ofthe trade-offs have been at the expense of the neighbors and there have been no trade-offs at the expense of the developer. He advised that he still has concerns about the emissions information, noting that at the last meeting he requested this data and that it be peer-reviewed prior to approval. He further advised that he feels the community deserves to have full disclosure and understanding of the risks prior to approving the project. Commissioner Kameny stated that he applauds the developer for working with the neighbors and he sympathizes very deeply with the neighbors who thought they were going to have 48-foot tall r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 14,2001 Page 9