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r- In response to Commissioner Arkin's question whether Centex would build more zero energy homes, Ms. Herder replied that the prototype home went on the market earlier in the day. They would continue to test the zero energy homes, and added that they spent between $30,000 and $40,000 in green building products, as well as energy efficient products. Commissioner Roberts thanked Ms. Herder for the invitation to see the zero net energy home. Chairperson Maas stated that she was surprised to see an article in the Pleasanton Weekly regarding the Valley Community Church's plans to build a two story parking facility on Pleasanton High School property. The church planned to spend $2.5 million, and stated that it would not be more visible than a single story home. Mr. Swift noted that it would show up as a project on school property, and that the Planning Commission may have no review of the project. He added that they had been searching for more parking for some time. In response to Chairperson Maas' question regarding the left-turn lanes on Bernal, Mr. Swift replied that there was the potential for three left turn lanes where two now exist. The lanes will be striped for two left-turn lanes, and the center lane will be striped out. He believed that would eliminate the lane change problems. r- Commissioner Arkin inquired about the status of the Santa Rita interchange on 580. Mr. Swift replied that the East Dublin Plan required that the capacity of the overpass be expanded. The overpass would be higher and longer than the old bridge. Commissioner Sullivan agreed with the letter regarding the so-called Las Vegas sign. Mr. Swift advised that Planning staff had already sent a letter to modify the sign so that it would be more compatible with the architecture of the hotel. He noted that unfortunately, the tenant and owner were not in agreement on this issue, and that the tenant owned the sign, and the owner painted the building. He noted that it had been two weeks since the 30 day letter was sent. 8. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW/ACTION a. Future Planning Calendar Mr. Swift advised that if the Commissioners wished for any items to be agendized for the joint workshop with City Council, that they should advise Kathy Ferreira by Tuesday, July 16. Commissioner Kameny inquired about the item on page 2, Livermore Plans for Medium Size Houses. Commissioner Roberts advised that she requested that item. She noted that --- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 10, 2002 Page 23