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- the no-cost increment measures for the basic homes and offer options such as solaz panels for additional cost. Commissioner Maas believed that immediate cost savings would be more attractive. Ms. Sommer noted that it was mentioned at ACWMA's meeting that they would develop a cost-estimate of how much the points would cost. She noted that she would not be able to disclose particular costs but added that one builder at the meeting noted that the green building measures saved money in the construction of the home. Commissioner Fox noted that developers would be able to buy green building items in bulk at a cost savings and expressed concern that individual homebuilders may not be able to afford some of those items. Ms. Sommer noted that points would be offered if the item were to be installed, not just if it was offered as an option. Commissioner Sullivan advised that the options were not mandatory; the list was a menu of choices that the homeowner may select to achieve 50 points. Commissioner Fox proposed lowering the threshold to 30 points for individual homeowners who did not have the ability to spread the cost of the materials over a development. She believed that the 50-point threshold would be cost prohibitive for these homeowners. Chairperson Roberts commented that there were very few single lots in Pleasanton, and they were generally high-end properties. Commissioner Fox believed that rebuilding an older home on a small lot may be financially infeasible to attain 50 points. She believed that anowner-developed single-family house under a certain squaze footage should be exempt from the 50-point minimum. She suggested houses under 2,500 square feet. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan whether developers generally bought into this concept, Ms. Nerland advised that they would ideally prefer no regulation and that market forces drive the decision. She noted that they expressed a reluctant acceptance of such an ordinance. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Vanessa Kawaihu, 871 Sycamore Road, noted that she hoped to be a future homebuilder and added that her biggest hurdle would be the fees associated with building new in the County and/or City. She noted that most homebuilders employed architects that welcomed the organic nature of designing an individual home and meeting the challenge of meeting green building requirements because it was different. She believed the menu PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 14, 2004 Page 10 of 24