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<br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />David Wong, applicant, noted he had heard the recommendations of the Commission and <br />explained more landscape would be added to the site. He indicated he also supported the <br />fence. He stated he could not put any more solar panels on the roof because it was already <br />maxed out. <br />Chair Nichols-Matkaiti asked if the solar panels should be discussed at this time. Assistant <br />Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated this would be appropriate. <br />Commissioner McQuillan stated the plans were not altered in any manner except for the <br />recommendations the Commission made last month. <br />Commissioner Biedenfeld explained he appreciated the solar efforts from Mr. Wong, but noted <br />the building looked better without the panels on the side of the building. He indicated the City <br />had already made concessions on the plans and he didn’t know if he could support further <br />concessions. <br />Commissioner Frischman asked if solar panels could be installed across the entire front of the <br />building at the top and not have them down lower by the Clock Tower sign. Mr. Wong stated <br />this was considered in the updated plans. <br />Commissioner Biedenfeld asked if the panels could be angled on the north side of the building. <br />Mr. Carpenter did not believe this would work because the angle would not be correct and they <br />would be difficult to support. He commented further on the tie backs that were in place to keep <br />the existing solar panels supported and in place. <br />Commissioner McQuillan asked what the additional eight panels on the front of the structure <br />would provide the building. Mr. Wong estimated this would provide him with 8 to 10 kilowatts. <br />He noted his goal was 40 for the building. <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the size and placement of the solar panels. <br />Commissioner Biedenfeld supported the solar panels being moved to the top of the building. <br />Mr. Carpenter stated he could rework the building renditions for the Commission to review at a <br />future meeting. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained he <br />would like to see this request move on to the City Council and noted the applicant could come <br />forward with a new application for the solar panels. <br />Chair Nichols-Matkaiti recommended that if the proposal were to move forward that Condition <br />3 be amended to state any proposal to add photovoltaic to the building must come through the <br />Site Plan Review process. <br />Commissioner Biedenfeld stated he liked the original false wall plans better than the new plans. <br />He noted he liked the improvements that the applicant came back with for the north and <br />northwest side. He wished the building could have remained as is, but understood this was not <br />going to happen. He reiterated that he appreciated the solar portion of this project and <br />recommended the applicant come back with more detailed plans for the Commission to review.