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DRAFT <br /> Chair Blank provided some background information for Commissioner Posson and <br /> stated that the Commission has been putting this pre-wiring condition in for projects <br /> probably for seven or eight years now. <br /> Commissioner Posson replied that he is familiar with that background but noted that <br /> Program 6.3 of the General Plan Energy Element talks about requiring Green Building <br /> practices to be used in all projects including those not covered by mandatory Green <br /> Building ordinances if feasible. He questioned why a retrofit later on would be more <br /> economical for the developer than putting those in now. <br /> Mr. Regonini replied that if the structure is designed to support any panels at some point <br /> in the future and if the conduits necessary are installed, the actual PV irstallation at <br /> some point in the future is really not that difficult and would just be a simple economic <br /> question then. <br /> Commissioner Posson asked Mr. Regonini if they would you accept a condition <br /> requiring installation of the PV panels at this point. <br /> Mr. Regonini said no. <br /> Commissioner Posson noted that Condition No. 61 states that energy-efficient lighting <br /> would be installed for the retail buildings and inquired what their intent was for the other <br /> elements of the project. <br /> Mr. Regonini replied that they would be looking at clearly meeting or exceeding Title 24 <br /> standards and that they have not yet begun to do any analyses on Title 24 to see what <br /> type of lighting would be appropriate. He indicated that it makes sense to have as much <br /> energy-efficient lighting as possible. <br /> Commissioner Posson further noted that Condition No. 64 indicates installing a <br /> minimum of one appliance or system in each apartment unit that meets Energy Star <br /> standards and inquired why not have all appliances meet Energy Star standards. <br /> Mr. Regonini replied that some appliances actually do not come with an Energy Star <br /> rating, for example, a gas range. He indicated that he believes only electrical <br /> appliances have Energy Star rating, and therefore, when looking at an Energy Star <br /> kitchen, not every single appliance actually has that rating; it would just be some key <br /> appliances, typically the dishwasher and a refrigerator. <br /> Commissioner Posson inquired if they would be willing to accept a condition that Energy <br /> Star appliances would be installed if available. <br /> Mr. Regonini replied that he thinks that would be appropriate. <br /> DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 3/27/2013 Page 10 of 22 <br />