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<br />environmentally friendly structure - a "green building." Despite the increased awareness <br />and popularity, it is easier said than done. For example, we are using "RASTRA" for our <br />exterior support walls, a system similar to IcF filled with concrete. This product uses <br />recycled, plastic two liter soda bottles instead of foam and requires 50% less concrete <br />while retaining the same strength as traditional ICF - very impressive and good for the <br />environment. Also, we are using a passive solar design and making provisions for "off- <br />grid" solar powered office operation. In short, this structure will be a show piece for <br />energy efficiency and "green building" here in Santa Ana. Unfortunately, finding <br />designers and construction companies willing to undertake such a project has been a <br />challenge. <br /> <br />Finally, we had our meeting to submit our detailed building plans on June 23, 2005. We <br />believed we had ample time for the initial submission as well as time to make corrections <br />with a resubmission of our plans for final approval. At the meeting June 23rd, you <br />suggested I prepare a letter to request an extension of time for starting our project - even <br />though our deadline was 5 months away. At the time I thought it would not be necessary, <br />but it has been three (3) months and we still have not had our first review completed. I'm <br />sure we will need at least one set of corrections and I understand "re-checks" are running <br />in excess of two months. Whenever we receive our final plan approval, we are ready to <br />"pull permits" and begin demolition, grading and construction. <br /> <br />Please support our request for an extension so we can complete our project. This will be a <br />terrific project that will be both a showcase of efficient, environmental building <br />techniques and the start of development along West Santa Ana Boulevard - the gateway <br />to Santa Ana. <br /> <br />Thank you. If you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at (714) 547-7138. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />)//"\ ~ . <br />l I, (~{,,( <br /> <br />John R. Drake <br /> <br />L <br /> <br />Enclosure: City of Santa Ana Miscellaneous Receipt (copy) <br />cc: Robert Stern, Stern Architects, Inc. <br /> <br />31A-8 <br />