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business. He reported that he has operated this business since 1993 and they currently have r approximately 25 employees. He noted that he wants to keep his business in Pleasanton, but they need a larger building to expand. He advised that 60% of his staff is from the local Tri- Valley area and they plan to hire local people to work at the business as they expand. Mr. Lam noted that initially they plan to lease and occupy two-thirds of the building. In response to a question from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Auf der Maur advised there is another available tenant space. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Arkin moved to approve Case PDR-167, subject to Exhibit "B." Commissioner Maas seconded the motion. The Planning Commission agreed that the applicant's color preference, option 1, was acceptable. r- Commissioner Roberts asked Commissioner Sullivan if Condition #24 (regarding LEED scorecard requirements) was acceptable. Commissioner Sullivan thanked the applicant and staff for working on this project, noting that this is a much better approach than what the Commission saw at the last meeting. He noted that at the last meeting he thought that his motion was that the applicant would complete the LEED scorecard and a report would be submitted to the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of the building permit and there would be sufficient time to appeal prior to the actual issuance of the building permit. Commissioner Arkin noted that the project is achieving 27 points, which is LEED certification. Chairperson Maas commented that the Planning Commission is looking for the "best effort" and not LEED certification. Ms. Maier noted that the applicant has tried to work as hard as possible to revise the scorecard now, so that he would not have the issuance of a building permit based on another public hearing. Commissioner Roberts commented that they have never asked another applicant to come back for a public hearing ifthey were dissatisfied with what they were doing with LEED measures. Commissioner Arkin amended the motion to include that if the project reaches 27 credits, the City would present the applicant with a plaque. Commissioner Maas seconded the amended motion. Ms. Maier noted that staff can look into ways to reward developers who are constructing green buildings. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Arkin, Kameny, Maas, Roberts, and Sullivan None None None Resolution No. PC-2002-I9 was entered and adopted as motioned. r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 27, 2002 Page 3