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Ms. Lein —i November 17,2005 PA-0500708(SA) Page 2 non-agricultural purposes (e.g., commercial, industrial, institutional, or residential uses). Section 5.1 of this rule prohibits the burning of trees and other vegetative (non-agricultural) material whenever the land is being developed for non-agricultural purposes. In the event that the project applicant burned or burns agricultural material, it would be in violation of Rule 4103 and be subject to District enforcement action. Rule 4601 (Architectural Coatings) limits volatile organic compounds from architectural coatings. This rule specifies architectural coatings storage, clean up and labeling requirements. Rule 4641 (Cutback, Slow Cure, and Emulsified Asphalt, Paving and Maintenance Operations). If asphalt paving will be used, then paving operations of this project will be subject to Rule 4641. This rule applies to the manufacture and use of cutback asphalt, slow cure asphalt and emulsified asphalt for paving and maintenance operations. The District encourages innovation in measures to reduce air quality impacts. There are a number of features that could be incorporated into the design/operation of this project to provide additional reductions of the overall level of emissions. (Note: Some of the measures may already exist as San Joaquin County development standards. Any measure selected should be implemented to the fullest extent 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. • Trees should be carefully selected and located to protect the buildings from energy consuming environmental conditions, and to shade paved areas. Trees should be selected to shade paved areas that will shade 50% of the area within 15 years. Also, large canopy shade 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. A brochure has been included for the applicant. For more information on structural soil see http://www.hort.cornell.edu/uhi/outreach/csc/. For more information on tree selection see http://www.ufei.org/. For more information on urban forestry see http://www.coolcommunities.org, http://wcufre.ucdavis.edu and http://www.lgc.org/bookstore/energy/downloads/siv tree quidelines.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. For more information see http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24 . - Energy efficient widows (double pane and/or Low-E) - Use Low and No-VOC coatings and paints. For more information visit the South Coast's site for No- VOC Coatings at http://www.aclmd.gov/prdas/brochures/paintguide.html. - High-albedo(reflecting) roofing material. Please see http://eetd.lbi.gov/coolroof/. - Energy efficient lighting, appliances, heating and cooling systems. See http://www.energystar.goy/. - Install solar water-heating systems - Programmable thermostats for all heating and cooling systems - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows - Porch, patio and walkway overhangs - Utilize passive solar cooling and heating designs. (e.g. natural convection, thermal flywheels) See http://www.eere.energy.goy/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 - More information can be found at: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/, http://www.lgc.org, http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/, and http://www.consumerenernycenter.org/index.htm]