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,..- Commissioner Sullivan stated that he feels the applicant will be in a better position to do a better job with the project after the training. He suggested bringing the colors back at the next meeting, adding a condition requiring attendance at the workshop, having staff complete a LEED scorecard to get a certified building, and using the card as a basis of review to see how they can use their best effort to reach these items. He asked if it is possible to grant approval after the colors are reviewed, while requiring them to complete the green building requirements with a report back to the Commission prior to obtaining a building permit. Ms. Seto advised that staff could prepare an informational report that the Planning Commission could review and accept prior to the issuance of a building permit. She noted that it would also be possible to schedule the matter as a public hearing, but the informational report process has worked favorably in the past. Commissioner Arkin asked for a comparison of the LEED score of the proposed building and the Peridot building and a brief summary by staff as to the differences, to be provided at the next meeting. I~ Commissioner Sullivan moved to approve Case PDR-167, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "B," with the additional requirements that: (1) the applicant attend the April 24 workshop; and (2) staff shall complete a LEED score card indicating the items that in their opinion need to be done for a building like this to reach a certified level to use as a standard in conjunction with the workshop to work with the applicant to see what they can do on a "best effort" basis to achieve the green building measures. Commissioner Sullivan stated that he would like to see a focus on what can be done to get the building PV-ready, recognizing that the entire roof does not need to be reinforced. He also stated that he would like to see this information brought back to the Planning Commission for approval at a public hearing prior to the issuance of a building permit. Commissioner Harvey commented that bringing this matter back as a public hearing would probably expedite it, because if it were an information item that is appealed, it would delay final action. Chairperson Maas stated that she wants to be sure that they are not penalizing the applicant for something that is not yet an ordinance. She stated that if they were to approve the project with the condition that the applicant attend the workshop and work with staff to the best of their ability and to their scale to achieve green building measures, she would be satisfied. She further stated that she does not feel it is fair to require them to come back to a public hearing and to have the issuance of a building permit hinge on the outcome of that hearing. Commissioner Roberts commented that she does not see how they could submit plans until after the April 24 workshop and the public hearing, because the structural requirements could change. Commissioner Sullivan stated that he is satisfied with the best effort requirement, noting that it would be nice to bring it back for discussion. r- March 13,2002 Page 7 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES