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__ Commissioner Sullivan advised that he feels if someone buys a house in a neighborhood like this that carries historical significance it carries additional responsibilities to maintain it. He noted that he does not feel it is too late to preserve these homes. Commissioner Roberts stated that she agrees with Commissioner Sullivan to a certain extent, and while she would like to preserve this house, she knows that by the time they try to rebuild it, they will be basically tearing it down. She noted that she understands the reason for enlarging the house to accommodate commercial office space. She stated that she supports staff s recommendation that there should be a shared parking lot. Commissioner Harvey noted that the project is conditioned to have a reciprocal easement, but that they heard the applicant say that as a practical matter they would not support it and that none of the other property and business owners will support it or honor it, so it seems to him that it will not work, even if it is conditioned that way. Commissioner Maas moved to make the certificate of appropriateness findings required for demolition and approve Case PDR-121, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "B," adding a condition that the color board be reviewed by Heidi Kline to assure that the color board reflects the direction of the Planning Commission and is in keeping with the flavor of the neighborhood. Commissioner Arkin seconded the motion. Chairperson Maas stated that she supports staff s position with regard to the parking and the windows. r- Commissioner Arkin asked about applying green building measures to this project. Commissioner Roberts advised the condition requires the applicant to work with staff on this matter. Commissioner Arkin questioned whether it would be possible to make the building LEED certified, in that this will be a commercial building, in addition to maintaining the exterior of the building in keeping with the neighborhood. Commissioner Sullivan stated that the building is basically a house that will have a business operation, and the Alameda County Waste Management residential guidelines are more appropriate for this structure. He suggested that the applicant work with staff on the residential guidelines. Commissioner Harvey stated that he feels that the energy efficiency of the new construction will be a big step above the existing residence, and that this is only one structure. He commented that from the construction waste perspective he would like to see that wording strengthened and included as a condition. Commissioner Roberts advised that she would like the applicant to work with staff and the Alameda County Waste Management toward the residential guidelines, and not just attempt to achieve their best effort. r-- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 13,2002 Page 12