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Mr. Dolan clarified that the applicant has an approved plan but would have to use a <br />certain construction technique in order to be up to Code. <br />Commissioner O’Connor suggested a fourth alternative, which is to stay with the same <br />roof which would be the outcome if the project were denied by the Commission. <br />Commissioner Blank noted that Option 3 is to require the applicant to use a construction <br />technique to comply with the Building Code. <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED <br />Commissioners Pearce and Narum both disclosed that they met with the applicant at his <br />residence and at the site, as well as with Ms. Krichbaum and members of the <br />Pleasanton Heritage Association (PHA). Commissioner Pentin disclosed that he met <br />with the applicant earlier today. <br />Jon Harvey, applicant, stated that his intention was not to build the heritage replica <br />home with green attributes but rather try to build a green home that would respect and <br />fit into the Downtown neighborhood. He indicated that he did not disagree with the staff <br />report; however, he noted that the report does not mention green building guidelines. <br />He recognized that there is some tension between the green building guidelines and the <br />Downtown design guidelines, and they tried hard to strike a balance to make them work. <br />He noted that there is a house one block away from his lot which is completely roofed <br />with standing seam, which he indicated is allowed for any existing home in the City in an <br />R-1 District. He added that the report also does not mention that page 36 of the <br />Downtown Design Guidelines states that the use of green construction materials is <br />encouraged. He noted that the green building guidelines state that metal is an example <br />of a safe and durable material. He indicated that he agreed in good faith to switch to <br />the metal shingle but ran into a problem with bids from contractors where it requires <br />approval by staff and the Commission. He proposed to use the standing seam in those <br />areas where indicated and where the PV panels will be located. <br />Mr. Harvey stated that in addition to roof costs, he agreed to change the shape of the <br />garage from a shed roof to a gabled roof, requiring more material and resulting in a <br />taller garage. He added that he also agreed to plant 24-gallon trees along the Third <br />Street side to address neighbor concerns, install extra fake rafter tails all the way <br />around the house, and the front door which is subject to the approval of the Director of <br />Community Development. <br />Mr. Harvey stated that the proposed metal roof is a Cool Roof, which is a clean, <br />non-toxic surface. He explained that they will be collecting storm water off of their old <br />roof for irrigation purposes. He added that an integrated mounting mechanism for solar <br />hot water panels and PV panels is also provided, and it is durable and will not be <br />damaged when walking on it while performing maintenance on it. He then presented <br />slides of the approved roof view with three roof panels labeled “A” for the roof plane with <br />the PV panels, “B” for the roof with the solar hot water panels, and “C” for the 20-foot <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, December 8, 2010 Page 12 of 23 <br /> <br />