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San Joaquin County September 17, 2003 <br /> PA-0200631 (SU) Revision Page 2 <br /> • Energy efficient design including automated control system for heating/air <br /> conditioning and energy efficiency beyond Title 24 requirements, lighting controls <br /> and energy-efficient lighting in buildings, increased insulation beyond Title 24 <br /> requirements, and light colored roof materials to reflect heat. <br /> • If fireplaces are proposed, only natural gas fireplaces should be installed. <br /> Conventional open-hearth fireplaces should not be permitted. <br /> • Provide low nitrogen oxide (NOx) emitting and/or high efficiency water heaters. <br /> • If transit service is available to the project site, improvements should be made to <br /> encourage residents to use it. If transit service is not currently available, but is <br /> planned for the future, appropriate easements should be reserved to provide for <br /> future improvements such as bus turnouts, loading areas, and shelters. <br /> • Sidewalks and bikepaths should be installed throughout as much of the project <br /> as possible and should be connected to any nearby open space areas, parks, <br /> schools, commercial areas, etc. <br /> • Natural gas lines and electrical outlets should be installed in patio areas to <br /> encourage the use of gas and/or electric barbecues. <br /> • All housing units should include as part of the purchase an electric lawn mower <br /> and an electric edger. <br /> Finally, one of the issues that will arise in conjunction with any proposed <br /> renovation/demolition of existing building in the project area is compliance with the <br /> National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS). Specifically, the <br /> primary air pollutant of concern is asbestos. To ascertain whether this project is subject <br /> to NESHAPS, the project applicant is advised to review the enclosed Asbestos - <br /> Compliance Assistance Bulletin, dated December 1994. Brian Dodds is the Northern <br /> Region's District contact for the program and is available should you need further <br /> assistance. <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If you have any questions, please feel free <br /> to contact me at (209) 557-6400. <br /> Sinc rel <br /> f <br /> y-- John Cadrett <br /> Environmental Planner APCD REF#20030481 <br /> Northern Region <br />