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Rick Griffin September 14, 2006 PA-0500543(MS) �..o -.i Page 3 possible.) The suggestions listed below should not be considered all-inclusive and remain options that the agency with the land-use authority should consider for incorporation into the project. • Large canopy trees should be carefully selected and located to protect the building(s) from energy consuming environmental conditions, and to shade 50% of paved areas within 15 years. Also, trees should be planted adjacent to all sidewalks thirty foot on center and at a ratio of one tree for each five parking spaces. Structural soil should be used under paved areas to improve tree growth. For information on Structural Soil see http://www.hort.cornell.edu/uhi/outreach/csc/. For information on Tree Selection see http://www.ufei.org/. For Urban Forestry see http://www.coolcommunities.org/, http://wcufre.ucdavis.edu/and htti)://www.lqc.or-q/bookstore/energy/downloads/s'v treeguidelines pdf. • As many energy conserving and emission reducing features as possible should be included in the project. Energy conservation measures include both energy conservation through design and operational energy conservation. Examples include (but are not limited to): - Increased energy efficiency (above California Title 24 Requirements) See htti)://www.enemy.ca.gov/title2 . - Energy efficient widows (double pane and/or Low-E), lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling systems. See http://www.energvstar.gov/ - Programmable thermostats for all heating and cooling systems Use Low and No-VOC coatings and paints. See South Coast's site for No-VOC Coatings at http://www.aqmd.gov/L)rdas/brochures/paintguide.htmi - High-albedo (reflecting)roofing material. See http://eetd.lbi.gov/coolroof/ - Cool Paving. "Heat islands" created by this and similar projects contribute to the reduced air quality in the valley by heating ozone precursors. See http://www.harc.edu/harc/Pro'ects/Cool Houston/and http://eande.ibl.gov/heatisland/ - Radiant heat barrier. See http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/refbriefs/bc7.htm] Features to promote energy self-sufficiency (solar water-heating systems, photovoltaic cells, solar thermal electricity systems, small wind turbines, etc.) Rebate and incentive programs are offered for alternative energy equipment. See h_tt_p://www.dsireusa.org/, http://rredc.nrel.gov/ and http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/ - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows - Porch, patio and walkway overhangs - Ceiling fans, whole house fans - Utilize passive solar cooling and heating designs. (e.g. natural convection, thermal flywheels). See http://www.eere.enemy.gov/RE/solar passive.html - Utilize daylighting (natural lighting) systems such as skylights, light shelves, interior transom windows etc. See http://www.advancedbuildings.org/ - Electrical outlets around the exterior of the unit(s) to encourage use of electric landscape maintenance equipment - Natural gas fireplaces (instead of wood-burning fireplaces or heaters) - Natural gas lines (if available to this area) in backyard or patio areas to encourage the use of gas barbecues - Construct paths to connect the development to nearby bikeways or sidewalks. See http://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm85.htm and http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/ - Pre-wire the unit(s)with high speed modem connections/DSL and extra phone lines Exits to adjoining streets should be designed to reduce time to re-enter traffic from the project site - More information can be found at http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuildinq/, http://www.lgc.org http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/, and http://www.consumerener.qvicenter.orq/index.htmi • The applicant should implement measures to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic to and from the residential area(s) that further reduce air pollution in the valley. This could include providing an information center for residents to coordinate carpooling. Check out the "Spare the Air" section of our website www.vallevair.org