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r that staff is in the process of developing a Green Building Ordinance that could include provisions to address Commissioner Harvey's concerns. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin as to whether the ordinance addresses debris from reroofing projects, Ms. Maier advised that for those projects that do not meet the thresholds recycling is only encouraged. Commissioner Arkin stated that he would like to see some way to deal with this in the ordinance. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Wendy Sommer, Alameda County Waste Management Authority, 777 Davis Street #100, San Leandro, stated that she is pleased that this matter is being considered by the Planning Commission. She commended staff for crafting an ordinance in light of the constraints of the franchise agreement. She noted that currently there is not a market or facility that accepts and processes roofing materials. She further noted that with regard to Commissioner Harvey's comments, she feels that green building is the way to reduce the amount of waste in building construction. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sullivan, Ms. Sommer advised that it is not likely that a party will come in and purchase the waste materials for recycling. Ms. Sommer provided information regarding the Waste Management Authority incentive. Commissioner Sullivan thanked Ms. Sommer and the Waste Management Authority for the hard r- work on this ordinance and the green building ordinance. Rick Sakuda, P.O. Box 745, Byron CA 94514, complimented staff on the ordinance, noting that he feels it is very well written. He also acknowledged Ms. Sommer for her work. He advised that he is a member of the Home Builders' Association and the Northern California Recyclers Association. He noted that he is the recycling coordinator on eight projects, including the Pulte Homes (Castlewood Heights) project in Pleasanton. He advised that if this ordinance is adopted intact, this would be the only City that he knows of that has a mandatory recycling ordinance and no options for the builders to comply other than one agency. He stated that this takes away the builders' ability to focus on maximizing a project's recycling. He commented on the Castlewood Heights project, noting that he submitted two proposals: one to use PGS with 50% to 60% recycling, and a proposal to recycle 95% of the debris using independent recyclers. He noted that the second proposal was rejected because of the franchise. He reported that a builder will incur a 200% to 300% increase in costs to use PGS's 50% to 60% recycling plan. Mr. Sakuda commented on the problems with a builder having a lack of control over the bins on a project site. He also commented on the value that is added by having independent recyclers on ajob site. Mr. Sakuda advised that the cost of debris removal in a typical home of 2,500-square feet is $1,000 to $1,200 per house, which includes cleaning the job site. He advised that the cost in Pleasanton is two to three times as much. Discussion ensued regarding the potential to renegotiate the franchise as has been done in other cities. r March 27,2002 Page 8 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES