Hi Kathy -
You would need to pitch this approach in the review OR in a Project CIR as a potential Alternative Compliance Path, and in doing so demonstrate that the credit intent has been met. Sounds like you'd have a tough time though - it the client might leave after a few years, the intent is not being met.
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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July 27, 2010 - 10:54 pm
Kathy, since the credit requirement calls for a "10-year commitment" I think I would ask whether the tenant is truly committed for 10 years. If they feel like the 10-year lease represents their commitment and the 5-year clause is more of a technicality, perhaps you could make a case for the credit—although I wouldn't count on earning it.
Philip Herriges
PM/PANeumann/Smith Architecture
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July 28, 2010 - 8:13 am
Thanks to both Cara and Tristan for your thoughtful responses! At this time, we're not sure why the 5-year termination clause is being considered and under what conditions it would be exercised...that information will certainly direct how we might approach this credit, if at all, and/or whether we would pursue a formal CIR.