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PlanningBoard | 2007-07-23 | 2 | President Cook noted that page 7, should be changed to read, "She was concerned about the area around Wells Fargo, and did not feel comfortable making findings 4 and 10 which addressed whether the project would have negative impacts on the adjacent uses." Board member McNamara moved approval of the minutes as amended. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, with the following voice vote - 6. Absent - 1 (Cunningham). The motion passed. 5. AGENDA CHANGES AND DISCUSSION: None. 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: a. Future Agendas Mr. Thomas provided an update on future agenda items. In response to an inquiry by Board member Ezzy Ashcraft whether the September 10, 2007, meeting would address green building codes during the review of the local action plan for the Climate Protection Task Force, Mr. Thomas replied that draft green building codes will not be available for review at that time. Staff anticipated laying out a "game plan" for getting to those codes, and has drafted a Request for Qualifications for qualified consultants. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why this was such a complicated process, and noted that only Alameda and Piedmont were the only cities in Alameda County that have not enacted a green building ordinance. Mr. Thomas replied that staff resources and prioritization of time was a major factor in what projects staff is able to accomplish. He added that the Board may look at the work program on August 28, 2007. Vice President Kohlstrand recalled that Councilmember Matarrese stated that the Planning Department and Planning Board should make some specific recommendations to come to the City Council. Board member Lynch recalled Board member Ezzy Ashcraft's original statement about the green building ordinance and its complexities, and believed he heard a certain amount of frustration about the process. He suggested that the frustration should not be directed at staff, given the workload and staffing levels. He noted that he was involved with two projects in jurisdictions that did not have green building ordinances, but were part of the City's development guidelines. He noted that even if discussion of the ordinance were to begin at this meeting, it would not be completed for 2007. He suggested that a policy paper be produced stating that individuals submitting applications to the Planning Department should do their best to incorporate green building principles and guidelines. He suggested that relevant websites be included, and did not think those individuals or companies should not move to the head of the line. Page 2 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2007-07-23.pdf |