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DRAFT additional work that could be done, especially about it being a sustainable project. He noted that there are some areas that he thinks are feasible that should tie included and suggested that photovoltaic (PV) panels as well as the solar water heaters be required to be installed for all the units, and if the applicant comes back and can demonstrate that it is not feasible, then the Director of Community Development Director could have some latitude to modify that requirement. He added that Energy Star appliances and sub-metering for water usage for all the residential units within the development be required as well. He recommended that Condition No. 10 regarding reclaimed water be modified to require the applicant to do the proper plumbing to use the reclaimed water when available. Chair Blank agreed with the suggestions for reclaimed water, sub-metering, and Energy Star appliances when available. He indicated, however, that having done this for a while, he is reluctant to require the installation of PV panels and solar water heaters, knowing that pre-wiring for PV and pre-plumbing for solar water heaters are basically a bolt-on. Commissioner Posson explained that his rationale is that since they are rental units, he does not see what the incentive would be for the building operator to install the solar as a retrofit because they are not going to get any benefit from that, but the residents would in their utility bills. He noted that if they are not installed now, he does not see where the economic incentive would be for them to install it at a later date. He added that if they were condominium or housing units, he would be fine with their meeting Title 24 requirements and installing only the wiring and plumbing to accommodate these and then letting the owner of the property make that determination. Chair Blank noted that was a really good point. Commissioner O'Connor commented that Commissioner Posson's statements make a lot of sense because there is no incentive for the builder to install the PVs and solar water heaters after the fact, and the cost just gets passed onto the renter. As for the rest of the project as he has seen it, he stated that he was pretty impressed with the fantastic job the developer has done and the nice complex they have came up with. He indicated that he understands the whole argument about affordability and that Option 1 would give about 12 to 15 percent, while Option 2 at 15 percent does not give quite as deep an affordability. He noted, however, that 15 percent has been the City's guidelines, and this is really not within the Planning Commission's purview. He stated that in this respect, he thinks the Planning Commission needs to step back from the affordability piece and let the Housing Commission send its recommendation to the Council. Commissioner Narum stated that she really likes the project and after seeing the color board, is happy with the mustard-yellow color, which looks a lot different than what she saw at the Work Session, and prefers it to adding the other color to soften it. With respect to the installation of the PV panels and solar water heater, she indicated that she understands Commissioner Posson's point, but she is trying to figure out where the DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 3/27/2013 Page 17 of 22