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7_ MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS (continued) Commissioner Sedlak inquired whether the Commission had discussed the building of logs, and the accompanying restrictions within the community- He noted that Emeryville had a large number of lofts, usually 1,200-1,900 square Feet and three stories, and that a lot of units were accommodated in a small area- He noted that those logs were an original build, and that other loft projects were converted from other uses, such as an old school building- He believed that use would be compatible in Pleasanton, and that these high densities in a small area could contain very nice amenities. Mr_ Iserson noted that an applicant proposed alive/work loft use in downtown- Staff had spent a lot of time trying to determine the appropriate standards and the building codes~ Staff had supported the idea, but the applicant withdrew the project for lack of Financing. He noted that aresidential-only loR project would a be considered amulti-family residential use_ Ms_ Nerland noted that she had worked on the Emeryville project, and noted that loft was not a housing type, but was defined as how the housing was arranged. A discussion about the various layouts of loR housing and how they are integrated into the existing neighborhood ensued- Commissioner Sedlak noted that he would share the research he had done on lofts with the Commission_ Commissioner Sedlak wished to restate the electrical transportation option for the golf course, and suggested renting or leasing electrical vehicles. He noted that golf carts were one of the major profit centers for golf courses~ Commissioner Maas would like to see a company take this issue on as a pilot program~ She cited the City of Monterey's use of electric cars for its inspections of City prof ects_ Commissioner Sedlak thanked Commissioner Maas for that suggestion, and would research the companies that provide that service- Commissioner Sullivan noted that the Energy Colzllilittee had discussed the use of electric cars for inspections_ Commissioner Sedlak noted that the water acreage at quarries that could be available for housing in the form of houseboats or cantilevered housing- He noted that there were a lot of problems associated with this idea, but wished to explore the possibility- Commissioner Maas believed that was a creative idea PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 14, 2003 Page 18