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DRAFT the funding has been worked out. He noted that the driveway will be concurrent with the application process so that the access is provided before the project is built. He added that the details will be worked out in the coming week, and they are confident it will be done before the City Council hearing. Mr. Zahedani closed by stating that it was a pleasure working with the City. He noted that they have come a long way, adding that the affordable housing plan was a big hurdle for them, but staff found a way to get them through two Commission hearings in a very expedited manner. Commissioner Posson commended the applicant for working with staff to incorporate elements of the Climate Action Plan as noted in Condition No. 10 and for coming up with 143 GreenPoints. He asked Mr. Zahedani if they have considered using photovoltaic tiles in the development. Mr. Zahedani replied that they did achieve 143 points, which is the most they have done anywhere and which he believes is the most of any project anywhere in the City. He indicated that they picked the line items that they thought would have the greatest return for the City, the tenants, and the developer, and they will continue to work with staff on the Climate Action Plan elements. He added that they are about 19 points above Title 24, which is quite an achievement when coupled that with the BuildltGreen points. He noted that they outlined costs versus benefit in the process, and they did not see the cost - benefit of incorporating photovoltaics into this project. Commissioner Posson inquired if the cost - benefit analysis has been shared with staff, noting that it would be very helpful. Mr. Zahedani said no but that they would be happy to do so. Commissioner Posson stated that he did not see anything about charging stations for electric vehicles and inquired if they have thought about how that would be incorporated to serve the tenants. Mr. Zahedani replied that they have explored those at length and could incorporate them; however, the neighbors across the street had expressed concern about parking, and incorporating reserved spots for electric- or solar- charging units would use up two or three more parking spaces. He indicated that it would create a problem for the development if there is not sufficient parking available. Chair Blank stated that he can understand the dedicated parking space and inquired if, for example, a tenant wanted to have the garage or carport plumbed with a 220 -volt line for an electric vehicle, if that is something that could be accommodated and how that would work. Mr. Zahedani replied that it is a good idea and would not be a problem. DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 5/8/13 Page 5 of 9