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Mr. O'Callaghan believed that Sentence 3, "Before the issuance of the building permits..." was too restrictive, and did not believe that it reflected the intent of the ordinance- Chairperson Arkin noted that some language changes had been proposed, and inquired whether Mr. O'Callaghan would like to read the updated language and return to the podium. Mr. O'Callaghan agreed to do so. Commissioner Maas noted that the Green Building Ordinance did not pertain to this project because the building was less than 20,000 square feet. Rick Thiele, project designer, 2541 Aranda Drive, San Ramon, noted that he tried to keep the colors consistent with the Winters' house, but not identical. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas, Mr. Thiele noted that the exterior of the window was vinyl, and the interior and a portion of the frame is wood. Commissioner Maas liked the color schemes, but believed that white vinyl was too stark for the windows. Mr. Thiele noted that he would confirm the color. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts, Mr. lserson noted that the vinyl windows are a surprise to him, and believed that the applicant had agreed upon wood windows. Mr. Thiele noted that the windows would have wood detailing, and that the Marvin Windows were designed to look like wood on the outside. Mr_ Thiele noted that the staff report should list Assist Telcom, and not himself, as the applicant. He noted that he was the designer. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Iserson confirmed that the building plans were required to be signed by a licensed architect or a licensed civil engineer. Mr. Thiele noted that he had both signatures on the plans. Mr. Cosetti noted that Marvin or Anderson Wood windows were all vinyl clad on the outside, and that real wood windows often came apart and the homeowners would replace them with aluminum windows. I-Ie noted that the cladding gave the windows a 25 to 30 year life- Mr. O'Callaghan noted that the revised language by staff had addressed some of his concerns- He would like to see a standard condition put into some of the downtown commercial buildings that informs the applicant about the green building practices, and encourages them to work with staff He hoped that kind of condition would provide more education for future applicants. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 26, 2003 Page 9