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r- homes. In response to Chairperson Maas' question, he confirmed that those changes were addressed in their June 7 letter to staff. Mr. Ebrahimi noted that the original grading plan was retained in the package as a point of reference. Alternative A incorporated most of the comments from staff and the study seSSIOns. In response to Commissioner Sullivan's question regarding open space, Mr. Ebrahimi replied that the vineyards could co-exist with the heritage oaks. After working with staff, and after listening to the Planning Commission's comments, they elected to remove them. Mr. Ebrahimi demonstrated the location of the vineyards, and the differences between the original plan and Alternative "A." A discussion of the bioswales and fencing of the cattle pen ensued. Mr. Swift advised that staff did not support the solid wood fence because of its unattractive appearance on the property line along the access road to the Thibault and Madden properties. Staff discussed shrubbery and hedge types with the Foleys for that area. Staff was comfortable with planting trees on top of the berm to screen the taller houses. Mr. Ebrahimi noted that originally, green building was to have been offered as an option. The applicant is now prepared to offer it as a standard on the pre-wire, and on the r- photo voltaic system as an option. In response to Commissioner Arkin's question regarding whole house fans, Mr. Ebrahimi replied that the Night Breeze fan was only installed in three homes in the United States, including the Centex home in Livermore. He added that each unit added an additional $6,000 to what was currently installed in the home, and that a 4,000 square foot home would need two units. The system is an experimental hydronic system that works off the water heater. He added that it did not approach the comfort level of the normal air conditioning system. He added that once the system is developed further, he would re- examine the issue. He noted that they were not included in the plan because standard whole house fans were readily available through home improvement stores. A discussion of whole house fans ensued. c~ Mr. Ebrahimi stated that applicants accepted all staffs conditions with the exception of modifications to two items. He noted that on page 9, condition 15 stated, "The last building permit for the MDR lots shall not be issued until the vineyard plantings with permanent irrigation facilities have been completed." He noted that at the study session, they preferred to install the vineyards at the completion of the project. This community has only 18 homes, and they would be started at the same time. This condition required Greenbriar to install the vineyards before the construction of the community commenced. He noted that would not be practical or cost-effective. They preferred that the vineyards be in place before the acceptance of the tract improvements for the community. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 10, 2002 Page 12