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,--. been finalled. If the applicant had completed the certification procedure, they may not need the subsequent reviews. Staff built the flexibility into the Ordinance so the Green Building Compliance Official may reduce or eliminate the documentation requirements. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan regarding page 14, Item 2, Mr. Syphers replied that non-conditioned spaces were exempted from the Ordinance because energy was a major part of LEED. It would be difficult to meet the same standard because so many credits were available for being energy efficient; those credits would be unavailable if there was minimal energy use. Commissioner Sullivan noted that there were many opportunities in lighting and building materials. Chairperson Maas noted that the applicant could use their best efforts to retain the LEED credits. Commissioner Sullivan noted the use of "best efforts" was the basis of the green building concept. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts, Ms. Syphers confirmed that the new temperature-controlled winery building would be a conditioned space. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Iserson noted that borderline I cases would be subject to interpretation. A new building that was being constructed to look like a historic building, or that would use historic materials, would have other opportunities to achieve credits in other design and construction features, siting, and landscaping. Staff would decide whether an exemption or hardship application would be appropriate on a case-by-case basis. Ms. Maier noted that if the Ordinance were adopted, implementation would include staff training regarding the checklists and green building standards. Staff members have already attended several U.S. Green Building Council workshops; staffplarmers and Building Department officials will continue to attend intermediate and advanced level LEED workshops. An implementation strategy would be developed with the Alameda County Waste Management Authority to develop checklists for building inspectors and staff plarmers. Ms. Maier noted that a Green Building Consultant would be retained to answer questions that staff may not be able to answer. The consultant would be a LEED-accredited professional. Education would figure prominently in the efforts to ensure compliance. Free workshops had been hosted by the City and the Alameda County Waste Management Authority, targeted toward architects and property owners to familiarize them with LEED and green building in general. She believed that as the details were defined, more workshops would be held. She noted that a green building display was placed in the lobby of City Hall to familiarize the general public, and that the information .-- would be rotated. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 25, 2002' Page 7