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�J July 29, 2005 Ms. Gillian Page 2 PA-0500435 4 { Rule 4901 (Wood Burning Fireplaces and Wood Burning Heaters) limits PM10 and PM2.5 emissions from residential development. Construction plans for residential developments may be affected by section 5.3, specifically: §5.3 Limitations on Wood Burning Fireplaces or Wood Burning Heaters in New Residential Developments. Beginning January 1, 2004, 5.3.1 No person shall install a wood burning fireplace in a new residential development with a density greater than two(2)dwelling units per acre. 5.3.2 No person shall install more than two (2)EPA Phase ll Certified wood burning heaters per acre in any new residential development with a density equal to or greater than three (3)dwelling units per acre. 5.3.3 No person shall install more than one (1)wood burning fireplace or wood burning heater per dwelling unit in any new residential development with a density equal to or less than two (2)dwelling units per acre. i More information about Rule 4901 can be found-at our website- www.valleyair.orr . For compliance assistance, please contact Mr. Wayne Clarke, Air Quality Compliance Manager, at 230-5968. Rule 4902 (Residential Water Heaters) limits emission of NOx from residential developments 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 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: • Trees should be carefully.selected and located to protect the building(s) 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. Structural soil should be used under paved areas to improve tree growth. A brochure has been included for the applicant. ' For Structural Soil see http://www.hort.cornell.edu/uhi/outreach/GSC/ For Tree Selection see http://www.ufei.org/ For Urban Forestry see htt :Ilwww-coolcommunities.or ' http://wcufre.ucdavis.edu http://www.lgc.org/bookstore/energy/downloads/siv treeguidelines.pdf • If transit service is available to the project site, improvements should be made to encourage its use. 1f transit service is not currentlyavailable, but'is planned for she area in the future, easements should be reserved to provide for future improvements such as bus turnouts, loading areas, route signs and shade structures. Appropriations made to facilitate public or mass transit will help mitigate trips generated by the project. a ca • 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. 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.