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<br />-- <br /> <br />Regarding Question I on page 6, Chairperson Maas favored following the spirit of green <br />building measures, because there was no ordinance specifically directing green measures. <br /> <br />Commissioner Arkin noted that if there were six lots, he would like the green building <br />measures to be tighter. <br /> <br />Chairperson Maas noted that she had spoken with Mr. Pavan regarding Question 2, and <br />that she found it difficult to tell someone how they should site their house to get the best <br />sun exposure. She added that there was no ordinance in place. Mr. Pavan described how a <br />roof could be sloped to take best advantage of the sun, and noted that photovoltaic panels <br />could be installed as well. <br /> <br />Chairperson Maas encouraged the applicant to use photovoltaic panels if it was feasible. <br /> <br />Commissioner Arkin noted that he would condition the house on Lot 6 to have <br />photovoltaic panels on the south side of the roof. Chairperson Maas noted that was not <br />required of any other house in this project. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kameny stated that he could not agree with that condition. <br /> <br />Chairperson Maas advised that there was a 2-1 consensus that photovoltaic panels should <br />be encouraged. <br /> <br />.-- <br /> <br />Regarding Question 1 addressing landscaping and existing trees, the Commission <br />preferred 24-inch box trees. <br /> <br />Regarding Question 2 addressing trees located on private lots, the owner would need to <br />preserve these trees and would be instructed in that practice. The Commission agreed <br />with that requirement. <br /> <br />The Commission concurred with Question 3, regarding funds being paid to the City's <br />Urban Forestry fund. <br /> <br />The Commission concurred with Question 4, regarding native plant species being kept as <br />part of the historical landscape. <br /> <br />Regarding Question 5, the Commission agreed that the Homeowners Association or other <br />mechanism would be required to maintain the common areas. <br /> <br />The Commission concurred with the continued examination of noise issues, as detailed <br />on page 7. <br /> <br />In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Pavan noted that the City <br />Council could make Lot 6 a buildable lot. Council could condition the issuance of the <br /> <br />.- <br /> <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES <br /> <br />August 14,2002 <br /> <br />Page 19 <br />