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NOV-20-2003 THU 10:24 AM gWOAQ VALLEY AIR DIST FAX NO, 2095576475 P. 04 San Joaquin County November 19, 2003 PA-0300573 (GP) Page 3 emissions. The District will work with applicants to review appropriate methodology for estimating toxic risk. Section 3: mitigation measures. Mitigation measures must be included in the EIR that reduce the emissions of reactive organic gases (ROG), nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and PM-10 to the maximum extent feasible. Site design and building construction measures that would reduce air quality impacts should be included. In addition, measures to reduce vehicle trips, miles traveled, and cold starts should be included in the project. As a result of the Valley's nonattainment status, the District strongly recommends that the project applicant and County implement all feasible mitigation measures to reduce the amount of ozone precursors that will result from the buildout of this project. Please note that some of these measures may already exist as County development standards. The following is a list of potential mitigation measures, the list is not meant to be all inclusive, and the District encourages new innovative ideas. • If fireplaces are proposed, only natural gas fireplaces Conventional open-hearth fireplaces should not be permitted. • 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. • If transit service is available to the project site, improvements should be made to encourage residents to use it. If transit service is not currently available, but is planned for the future, appropriate easements should be reserved to provide for future improvements such as bus turnouts, loading areas, and shelters. Sidewalks and bikepaths should be installed throughout as much of the project as possible and should be connected to any nearby open space areas, parks, schools, commercial areas, etc. Natural gas lines and electrical outlets should be installed in patio areas to encourage the use of gas and/or electric barbecues.