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than Z000 square feet in size or commercial additions larger than 20,000 <br /> square feet in size) are subject to Pleasanton's Green Building Ordinance. <br /> 4. Amend the Pleasanton Municipal Code to incorporate CALGreen as the <br /> reference standard. <br /> This would eliminate the references to the standards of the Build It Green TM' <br /> Guidelines and the LEEDTM' programs; and requires projects subject to green <br /> building to adhere to only one checklist. However, the proposed amendment <br /> still allows an applicant to use of LEEDT"" or BIGTM' rating programs to meet <br /> the proposed new standard (see number 5 below). <br /> 5. Adopt an alternative compliance option for an applicant to pay a verified third <br /> party rater for LEED /BIG certification (equivalent to or "greener" than <br /> CALGreen Tier 1) and be allowed to pursue the outside certification process <br /> as a substitute to the City's green building plan check review process and <br /> provide the City with proof of completion. <br /> Staff believes that certification through a third party rater (Build It GreenT"' <br /> Guidelines, the LEEDT" programs, or another approved program) would <br /> provide and acceptable level of confidence that the structure is achieving <br /> CALGreen Tier 1 or greener standards. Applicants may choose this option if <br /> they desire a marketable green label, are applying for grant funding of some - <br /> kind that requires the use of a third party rating system, or are in pursuit of <br /> some other form of financial or public recognition with third party rating <br /> system certification requirements. <br /> VI. STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS AND COMMENTS <br /> Planning staff has been coordinating the evaluation of the proposed changes <br /> with the other City Divisions to ensure that the transition is smooth for the public. <br /> Additionally, staff has taken the proposed changes to the local stakeholders for <br /> review and comment. A summary of other stakeholder comments for the <br /> Commissions consideration are in Exhibit A. The comments generally relate to <br /> costs for measures that are above those required by the ordinance that are being <br /> imposed through the discretionary review process, incentives, outreach and <br /> education, and comparison to the surrounding jurisdictions. <br /> 15 Residential additions of any size to a home that was built within the last five (5) years is also subject the current Green <br /> Building Ordinance. <br /> PRZ -55 Planning Commission Work Session <br /> Page - 7 - <br />