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Citv-Sponsored Projects r~ Commissioner Fox wished to discuss buildings, new construction, and renovations that were City-sponsored projects and noted that on recent projects (Firehouse Arts Center, and Delucchi Pazk public restrooms) there was a difference in the quality of the presentation, possibly due to the urgency. She suggested that projects be peer-reviewed before coming to the Commission. Chairperson Arkin noted that there was a certain amount of expense involved and that the applicant usually paid for the peer review. Ms. Decker noted that it was synonymous to the City conditioning itself to build under the Green Building Ordinance. She noted that the City Council had reviewed and provided direction on the recent projects primazily in relation to the budget process along with conceptual designs. She was not aware of any instance where Council had conditioned the City to provide a peer review on the City's own projects. Chairperson Arkin noted that he could support bringing that question forwazd for significant projects in the community paid for with public funds. Ms Decker noted that she would take that question forward and provide a response to the Commission. She noted that would add a required expenditure of City funds, which would likely delay projects because the City Council would need to approve the peer review expenditure. She added that direction from the Planning Director would be required for a policy r^ decision. She believed the Veteran's Building was design-reviewed and went to City Council for final decision; the Delucchi Park public restrooms stopped at the Commission level for final design review approval. Typically, the Firehouse Arts Center would have stopped at the Planning Commission level; however, Council had directed that it wanted to make the actual approval action for that project. Abandoned Vehicles Commissioner Maas wished to address the abandoned vehicles at the terminus of Nevada Street and would like the Code Enforcement Office to be made awaze of the increasing number of vehicles. Desi¢n Review Packet Chairperson Arkin wished to address the design review packet for PDR-510, the Besh residence at 6135 Clubhouse Drive in Maziposa Ranch. He noted that the yellow color seemed very bright. Commissioner Maas noted that with the color boazd colors and the landscaping, it would not be as stark. Commissioner Roberts noted that it was not lemon yellow. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, April 19, 2006 Page 10 of 12