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