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feedback from the County Commissioners before they meet with the community and present the conceptual design. Ken Friedlein said that the concept they proposed was far two narrow buildings. The concerns that were expressed were that the building perimeter would add to construction costs and operating casts because of greater opportunity for energy lass between the inside and outside areas. He said that these were understandable concerns but authorities concerned with energy and building performance are now advising that costs associated with a perimeter are more than offset by efficiencies that a perimeter produces in today's high performance buildings. He said that the TJCOG, the U. S. Green Building Council, and the Federal Department of Energy, among others recommend narrow building footprints and extended perimeters as the strategy. He said that they diagrammed an alternate scheme. He summarized the reasons for extending the building perimeter. One of the key reasons is that perimeters facilitate day lighting, which reduces electrical energy costs and cooling energy costs. Second, perimeters put building occupants in close contact with outside areas, allowing for operable windows. He said that the design far the center provides direct use from 96% of the occupied spaces and the alternative building provides use from 56°I° of the occupied spaces. This is well below the 90% goal stated by the Triangle J High Performance Building Guidelines and the national LEED standard. Many studies have documented increases in workforce productivity, reduced absenteeism, and reduced turnover in buildings that have the amenities afforded by generous building perimeters. Commissioner Gordon asked about the construction casts and life cycle casts. Ken Friedlein said that they have not done construction costs at this stage of the design and the life cycle casts are beyond the scope of services for this design. Commissioner Gordon said that Ken Friedlein was needed to provided additional information to answer her questions. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he is comfortable with the original plan and that Ken Friedlein improved the working environment and natural lighting. He said that he is excited about how they will be treating the wastewater. He said that this building will incorporate green building designs. Commissioner Foushee agreed with Commissioner Halkiotis and said that she was ready to move forward with the Manager's recommendation. Commissioner Carey said that he raised concerns about extensive outside walls and life cycle costs of the building and he is not convinced that this is a better design. He suggested taking both designs forward to the public. Ken Freidlein said that the second proposal is only a diagram and does not reflect the level of effort they put into the original plan. Chair Jacobs said that the thrust of the community meeting is to get a response from the Rogers Road area about this building fitting into their community. He said that no one envisioned having a detailed analysis at the community meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to receive the additional information, approve the conceptual facility design, and instruct staff and architects to present the Board's design at a community meeting and report back to the Board on feedback received from the community. VOTE: Ayes, 4; No, 1 (Commissioner Carey} Chair Jacobs asked about the timetable and Rod Visser said that they would like to get the design to a point to put out to bid late summer and they will try and get the community meeting started soon. Chair Jacobs said to look at the Board of County Commissioners' calendar when scheduling the meeting. 8. Public Hearings a. Annual Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan -Section 8 Housing Program