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The public hearing was opened. <br />Reverend Will B. King expressed concerns with monetary influence on the project. <br />Thomas Gordin voiced concern with the proximity of the parcel to school and <br />adherence to environmental standards, especially handling of asbestos. <br />The public hearing was closed. <br />C <br />Commissioner Cribb recommended that landscaping be installed on the east <br />elevation if possible. <br />Commissioner Lutz cautioned regarding the landscaping on the eastern elevation <br />and potential hazards associated with landscaping. <br />Commissioner De La Torre suggested further discussions with OCHSA regarding <br />the landscaping. <br />.1 <br />MOTION: <br />1. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2006-06 for the One <br />Broadway Plaza parking structure as conditioned. Commission <br />recommended staff and the applicant meet to consider parking structure <br />landscaping with approval of business owners and Planning Manager. <br />2. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2006-09 for the plaza <br />design of the One Broadway Plaza project as conditioned. <br />MOTION: De La Torre SECOND: Lutz <br />VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (6) <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSTAIN: Betancourt (1) <br />ABSENT: None (0) <br />WORK STUDY SESSION <br />G. DISCUSSION ON GREEN BUILDING DESIGN <br />Planning Manager Karen Haluza introduced Bruce Hostetter, LEED AP, U.S. <br />Green Building Council -Orange County Chapter. Mr. Hostetter provided a <br />discussion on green architecture sustainability. He discussed green building <br />proponent's recognition that the sustainability of a building or home is determined <br />as much by its location as by its design. He emphasized that green building is <br />beauty and aesthetics that are complementary. Mr. Hostetter indicated at this <br />preliminary stage consider the "seeing" aspect with holistic view of the <br />community. <br />Commissioner Lutz inquired about considerations for cities that are built out. Mr. <br />Hostetter indicated the focus would be on existing homes -landscape, water <br />requirements, with implementation savings-by-design programs through <br />Southern California Edison. With regard to repainting, recommended the use of <br />low organic components in paint. <br />~~ <br />Commissioner Betancourt asked Bruce Hostetter to describe the LEED <br />certification program which is a grading system for ecologically <br />sustainable buildin4 practices. <br />Commissioner De La Torre recommended tie-in with water and energy programs <br />to reduce green house emissions. <br />Commissioner Cribb proposed integration with landscaping and green <br />sustainability into commercial projects. There are major scale developments <br />Planning Commission Minutes 3 October 23, 2006 <br />