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Mo Hatef September 11,2008 PA-0500509(SU)&PA-0500844(ZR) Page 3 emissions, and potentially mitigate a portion of those emissions. An application must be filed with the District no later than concurrent with application with a local agency for the final discretionary approval. For more information and instruction, please contact the District's ISR staff by phone at (559) 230-5800 or by email at ISR valle air.or . 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. 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. • 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. Structural soil should be used under paved areas to improve tree growth. For information on Structural Soil see httr)://www.hort.cornell.edu/uhi/outreach/csc/. For information - on Tree Selection see http://www.ufei.org For Urban Forestry see http:l/www.coolcommunities.orq/, http.-//wcufre.ucdavis.edu/and http://www.lgc.orq/bookstore/energyldownIoads/smv treeguidelines.pdf. • Sidewalks and bikeways should be installed throughout as much of the project as possible and should be connected to any nearby existing and planned open space areas, parks, schools, residential areas, commercial areas, etc., to encourage walking and bicycling. Connections to nearby public uses and commercial areas should be made as direct as possible to promote walking for some trips. Pedestrian and bike-oriented design reduces motor vehicle usage and their effects on air quality. Sidewalks and bikeways should be designed to separate pedestrian and bicycle pathways from vehicle paths. Sidewalks and bikeways should be designed to be accommodating and appropriately sized for anticipated future pedestrian and bicycle use. Such pathways should be easy to navigate, designed to facilitate pedestrian movement through the project, and create a safe environment for all potential users (pedestrian, bicycle and disabled)from obstacles and automobiles. Pedestrian walkways should be created to connect all buildings throughout the project. The walkways should create a safe and inviting walking environment for people wishing to walk from one building to another. Walkways should be installed to direct pedestrians from the street sidewalk to the building(s). Safe and convenient pathways should be provided for pedestrian movement in large parking lots. Mid-block paths should be installed to facilitate pedestrian movement through long blocks (over 500' in length) and cul-de-sacs. Sidewalks should be designed for high visibility(brightly painted, different color of concrete, etc.)when ' crossing parking lots, streets and similar vehicle paths. Clearly marked and highly visible pedestrian accesses create a safer environment for both pedestrians and vehicles. Pathways through the project should be built in anticipation of future growth/development. • 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 http://www.energy.ca.gov/titte24/. - Energy efficient widows (double pane and/or Low-E), lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling systems. See http://www.enerqvstar.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.agmd.govlprdas/brochure_s_/paintguide.html High-albedo (reflecting) roofing material. See http://eetd.IbI.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/Projects/Coo_lHouston/_ and http://eande.lbl.g-ov/heatisland/ - Radiant heat barrier. See http://www.eere.ener-gy.gov/consumerinfo/refbriefs/bc7.html 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 i