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San Joaquin County October 22, 2002 PA-02-244 (UP) Page 3 • Limit on-site idle time of heavy equipment to 90 minutes. • Encourage employees to rideshare or carpool to job site to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic to and from the project area. • During smog season (May through October), the construction period should be lengthened to minimize the number of vehicles and equipment operating at the same level. • When available, natural gas powered or electric equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline and diesel powered engines. • Energy efficient design including automated control system for heating/air conditioning and energy efficiency beyond Title 24 requirements, lighting controls and energy-efficient lighting in buildings, increased insulation beyond Title 24 requirements, and light colored roof materials to reflect heat. • Planting of deciduous trees on the south and westerly facing sides of buildings. • Provide low nitrogen oxide (NOx) emitting and/or high efficiency water heaters. Fast food restaurants with a drive-through component create "idling" emissions resulting from customers in running vehicles waiting to place or pick up orders. Therefore, the District recommends that the following design features be included for this type of use to reduce "idling" emissions: CA^ __ ery • Provision of two sice indows (a cashier window and a food service window). ------------------------ • Provision of an "escape lane„ to allow customers to pull aside and wait for orders that take an extended time to prepare, thereby allowing other customers to move through the line more quickly.