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He noted that they outlined costs versus benefit in the process, and they did not see the <br />cost - benefit of incorporating photovoltaics into this project. <br />Commissioner Posson inquired if the cost - benefit analysis has been shared with staff, <br />noting that it would be very helpful. <br />Mr. Zahedani said no but that they would be happy to do so. <br />Commissioner Posson stated that he did not see anything about charging stations for <br />electric vehicles and inquired if they have thought about how that would be incorporated <br />to serve the tenants. <br />Mr. Zahedani replied that they have explored those at length and could incorporate <br />them; however, the neighbors across the street had expressed concern about parking, <br />and incorporating reserved spots for electric- or solar- charging units would use up two <br />or three more parking spaces. He indicated that it would create a problem for the <br />development if there is not sufficient parking available. <br />Chair Blank stated that he can understand the dedicated parking space and inquired if, <br />for example, a tenant wanted to have the garage or carport plumbed with a 220 -volt line <br />for an electric vehicle, if that is something that could be accommodated and how that <br />would work. <br />Mr. Zahedani replied that it is a good idea and would not be a problem. <br />Chair Blank noted that it would probably be done at the tenant's expense and asked <br />Mr. Zahedani if they would be agreeable to work with staff on this. <br />Mr. Zahedani replied that they could explore that before the project goes to Council. <br />Commissioner Posson commented that the demand is not there right now, but with <br />additional younger tenants coming in, there may be a demand, and he wanted to make <br />sure that was considered in the design. <br />Mr. Zahedani commented that this is the wave of the future. He added that he uses a <br />natural gas car that gets him 100 miles to a gallon, the use of the carpool lane, and no <br />tolls. <br />Commissioner Pearce thanked Mr. Zahedani for adding more street entries at the last <br />minute, noting that it was important to her. She asked Mr. Zahedani if they were <br />comfortable with the additional conditions with regard to ValleyCare or if they wanted <br />the financing mechanism memorialized within those conditions. <br />Mr. Zahedani said yes. He stated that the request came in on Thursday, they worked <br />on it over the weekend, costed it out this afternoon on the back of a napkin, made a <br />cellular phone call on the way over, and came up with a framework. He indicated that <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 8, 2013 Page 8 of 25 <br />