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Mr. Ebrahimi replied that it would be approximately 38 feet high at three stories. He added that the two-story component would be 24 feet high. Commissioner Ritter inquired if the buildings along the Arroyo Mocho would have balconies that face out on the Arroyo or back towards the poolside. Mr. Ebrahimi replied that they have not gotten to the actual design component and that. they have not even designed that building yet. Commissioner Ritter suggested that might be something to consider when they get there. Commissioner Posson noted that they have talked a lot about the design standards for the external portions of the building and inquired how they would approach the inside for the tenants as it relates to energy efficiency and energy self-sufficiency for the project. Mr. Ebrahimi replied that they have an internal task force that looks at what features can be incorporated into each community they build. He indicated that the task force starts its work once a site layout is designated. He added that hopefully, with the comments that they have receive from the Commission tonight, they will know the site plan that is going to work for this site, after which they will engage with that task force. He indicated that they can come back to the Commission with all the recommendations of the things they can provide for this community. Commissioner Posson inquired if they have a sense of a kind of general philosophy as to how they approach energy efficiency. Mr. Ebrahimi replied that as a rule for when it comes to the Build it Green requirements, they try to far exceed the requirements of the jurisdiction they are in. He noted that they are typically over 100 points and that a lot of jurisdictions they have worked in are about 50 to 75 points, with the highest being at 80 points. He indicated that they have gone over the maximum required in almost all the communities they have done, and the individual aspects of it really depend on the design of the project that they wind up with. He added that based on that, they look to see which features they can incorporate into the community. He indicated that they are really excited to look at that and will bring that before the Commission at their next hearing. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Chair Pearce reminded the public that this is a Work Session and that no decision would be made. She then advised that the Commission would now go through the Work Session Discussion Points. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 11, 2013 Page 15 of 24