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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6.4 Green Building Ord~~~ \ ~- C~, \~:~/ CITY CLERK File#^5^3^^-/^0^ AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 7, 2009 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Green Building Ordinance Report Prepared by Gregory Shreeve, Building Official and John Bakker, City Attorney ATTACHMENTS: 1) Proposed Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 7.94 to the Dublin Municipal Code Relating to Green Building. 2) Excerpts from City of Dublin Housing Element. 3) Build It Green GreenPoints Checklist for New Residential Development. 4) LEEDt"' for Homes Checklist. „nV 5) Staff and Developer Meeting Minutes dated February 11, `~' 2009. ,, ~' 6) Comment letter from Avalon Bay. ( ._.~;~1 7) Home Builders Association Press Release dated January 14, 2009 8) Comparison Table. RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive Staff presentation; 2) Open the Public Hearing; 3) Receive Public Testimony; 4) Close the Public Hearing and deliberate; and 5) Waive the reading and introduce an Ordinance adding a New Chapter 7.94 to the Dublin Municipal Code relating to Green Building. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The proposed Ordinance will have a financial impact on the City due to the increased Staff time required to review the GreenPoints Checklist, plan checking and final documentation review. In addition, there would be increased training costs for Staff. These impacts can be offset by amending the fee schedule. COPY TO: Planning Commission Interested Developers Page 1 of 6 ITEM NO. ~~ G: IAgendas120091green buildinglCCSR Green Building Ordinance.DOC ~~ PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Background: The City of Dublin adopted the Housing Element of the General Plan in 2003. The Housing Element was certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development and contains a policy to promote energy efficiency in new projects. Program B.10.1 of the Housing Element (Attachment 2) states that "the City will promote energy conservation" through a number of programs. One of the programs is to "review proposed developments for solar access, site design techniques, and use of landscaping that can increase energy efficiency and reduce lifetime energy costs without significantly increasing housing production costs." One method of promoting energy conservation is through a Green Building Ordinance. Green building means taking steps to create buildings that are safe and healthy for people and that can protect our environment. For example, proper orientation of homes on a site can reduce the heating and cooling energy that is required year after year. Recycled-content decking, reclaimed lumber and other products put waste to good use, while providing quality and durability that can exceed conventional materials. The use oflow-emitting interior finishes and designing for sufficient ventilation will contribute to better indoor air quality. While specific methods and products may vary from project to project, the basic principles of green building apply to all types of new construction. The City Council listed, as a high priority goal in their Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Goals and Objectives, the preparation of a Green Building Ordinance that would "Enhance residential green building requirements to create a mandatory self-certification program as part of the permitting process." Green Building Rating systems: Staff is recommending the use of the Build It Green and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDtr") as the rating systems used in the City's Green Building Ordinance. Build It Green is a professional non-profit organization whose mission "is to promote health, energy and resource efficient building practices in California." Build It Green has several checklists for new development, including the New Home Construction Green Building Guidelines (Attachment 3), which are based on the Alameda County Waste Management Authority's (ACWMA) New Home Construction Green Building Guidelines which were first developed in 2000. The ACWMA Guidelines were developed through a collaborative process and public-private agency partnership among builders, green building experts, and local government staff in Alameda County, including the City of Dublin. Representatives from major production builders including Centex Homes, Greenbriar Homes, Ponderosa Homes, Pulte Homes, and Toll Brothers, provided input and direction in the development of the original Guidelines. The Build It Green Guidelines have been updated to expand their applicability throughout California, address changes in the State Building and Energy Codes and incorporate measures from other residential green building initiatives, such as the California Green Builder program, the National Association of Home Builders guidelines and the LEEDt"' for Homes Checklist. Build It Green updates follow the tri-annual Building Code updates. In order to be certified as a green building structure by Build It Green, a new residential structure must achieve at least fifty (50) points on the Build It Green GreenPoints checklist, and meet the minimum points per category: Energy (30), Indoor Air Quality/Health (5), Resources (6), and Water (9). 2 of 6 LEEDtm is also anon-profit organization whose mission is "to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life." LEEDtm has developed rating systems and checklists for all types of development, including new and existing commercial buildings, retail spaces, commercial interiors, and residential buildings. The LEEDtm rating systems are developed through a consensus based process led by LEEDtm committees. The committees are composed of a diverse group of practitioners and experts representing a cross section of the building and construction industry. The LEEDtm programs do not have a set update cycle as with the Build It Green program and could be updated on a yearly basis. LEEDtm offers 4 levels of certification: Certified (45 points), Silver (60 points), Gold (75 points), and Platinum (90 points). In order to be certified at the lowest level of LEEDtm, a new residential structure must achieve at least forty five (45) points on the LEEDtm for homes checklist (Attachment 4), and meet the minimum points per category. LEEDtm has 9 categories, ranging from Innovation to Energy and Atmosphere, with zero to 6 points required in each category. The Build It Green GreenPoint checklist and the LEEDtm for homes checklist offer developers flexibility. Rather than telling builders that they shall do "a, b, and c," Staff proposes that the City sets a level of compliance that can be reached in a variety of ways. Which will encourage builders to develop different tools that complement their strengths and business styles. Meeting with the Development Community: On February 11, 2009, Staff presented the draft Ordinance, requiring 50 green points from the Built It Green Program, to the Development Community. The meeting included representatives from Regent Properties, Discovery Builders, Pinn Brothers, Green Building in Alameda County, Toll Brothers, Standard Pacific, Avalon Bay, and MacKay & Somps. The majority of the questions at the meeting were related to "how the .proposed Ordinance would affect the developer's projects" and "what did a particular section mean to a particular project?" (Attachment 5). The development community requested a number of minor clarification changes, which have been incorporated in the draft Ordinance. In addition, the City received a letter from Jeff White of Avalon Bay requesting 2 changes to the draft Ordinance (Attachment 6). The first request is that the Ordinance includes the option of using other generally accepted standards. The draft Ordinance has been amended to include the LEEDtm for Homes rating system and gives the Green Building Official the ability to approve the use of other qualified programs provided that the use of such programs would result in greater green building benefits than would be achieved under the Build It Green and LEEDtm rating systems. Mr. White's second request is that the checklist not be required prior to the building plan check. Staff does not recommend this approach. For a Green Building Program to be successful, green building must be included in the beginning stages of design. Points are awarded for building orientation; this must be done at the beginning of the process. In addition, certain Green Building Standards may affect the exterior appearance of the building, which is reviewed by the Planning Commission. Therefore, Staff did not include this in the draft Ordinance. Staff has also received a copy of the Home Builders Association of Northern California (HBA) press release, dated January 14, 2008, supporting the adoption of Mandatory Green Building Standards in all Bay Area Communities (Attachment 7). 3 of 6 Some developers may assert that their projects are exempt from the new Ordinance based on their Development Agreement with the City. The City Attorney has indicated that this exemption would be determined on a case-by-case basis. Staff estimates there are approximately 3,800 units affected by this exemption review. Proposed Ordinance: Staff proposes to apply the City's Green Building Ordinance to all new residential development in excess of twenty (20) units. Staff is recommending this trigger point for requiring projects to be Green, to be consistent with the City's approach to regulation of other development-related Ordinances. For example, participation in the City's Public Art Ordinance or Universal Design Ordinance is triggered at greater then twenty units. Furthermore, using a requirement of projects exceeding twenty units assists developers in absorbing any costs associated with compliance with the Green Building Ordinance. As proposed, during the Site Development Review (SDR), the Applicant would submit the Green Building Documentation to the Green Building Official. This documentation includes the green building features that are proposed for the project and must be provided to the City in the form of the Build It Green or LEED`"' for Homes checklist. The checklist will be reviewed by the Green Building Official and once the Green Building Documentation is approved by the Green Building Official, the Applicant may complete the design review process as appropriate. Under the proposed Ordinance, the Green Building Official will be a Staff member designated by the City Manager. Each developer would be required to provide evidence of compliance with the Green Building Ordinance. Under this proposed approach, the developer will submit a GreenPoint Checklist to the City's Green Building Official for review during the Site Development Review process. Once the GreenPoint checklist is approved, any changes to the project made during construction that may have an impact on the project's GreenPoint rating must also be submitted to the City's Green Building Official. Upon completion of the project, the developer will submit a final GreenPoint Checklist reflecting the measures incorporated into the dwelling. Alternatively, if a developer's project is certified by Build It Green, the developer can submit evidence of the certification in lieu of a final GreenPoint Checklist. The proposed Ordinance provides for an appeal process to the City Manager, using the City's appeal process set forth in Section 1.04.050 of the Dublin Municipal Code. Threshold for Compliance: As mentioned above, Build It Green requires a project to achieve fifty (50) points on the GreenPoint Checklist in order to be certified as a Green Building project and the LEED`'r' rating systems requires 45 to 90 points to be certified, depending on the level of certification. Builders, contractors and homeowners may contract directly with GreenPoint Raters ("GreenPoint Raters") who conduct verifications and submit results to Build It Green for certification. Build It Green then reviews the verification results, conducts any quality assurance necessary, and issues certificates for qualifying projects. Under the LEEDt"' program, the Applicant would register the building with LEED and submit the final paperwork after completion of the building. As proposed, the Ordinance does not require developers to obtain certification from Build It Green or LEEDtm. A developer may chose to obtain certification for marketing purposes. The GreenPoint thresholds vary throughout the state, as some cities require ten (10) GreenPoints to obtain a Building Permit (Santa Cruz) while others require residential development to obtain fifty (50) GreenPoints from all new residential development (Novato, Albany, Livermore) and some cities require ninety (90) points or greater (Rohnert Park). Cities frequently use the threshold of 50 GreenPoints even 4 of 6 when certification from Build It Green is not mandatory, because this threshold encourages developers to obtain certification from Build It Green, which is a neutral third party rater. Staff has included 50 points for both rating systems as the threshold in the draft Ordinance. However, the City Council could require that projects obtain 25 GreenPoints, which is half-way to certification, or the Council could decide that all projects must obtain 50 GreenPoints. Please note that a threshold that is greater than 50 points might have the effect of imposing requirements on projects that are in conflict with the state building standards, thus rendering the proposed Chapter in conflict with state law. Comparison with Neighboring Cities: Staff compared the draft Ordinance to the City of Livermore and Pleasanton's Ordinances (Attachment 8). Staff found that overall the programs are very similar with differences in the following areas: Scope of the project: Both the Cities of Livermore and Pleasanton's Ordinances include requirements for commercial projects to some extent. In addition, Pleasanton's residential Ordinance is limited to dwellings over 2,000 square feet, new dwellings or additions to existing dwellings. In comparison, the City of Dublin's draft Ordinance is limited to residential projects with greater then 20 units. Acceptable Green Rating S std The Cities of Livermore and Pleasanton accept LEEDt"' for commercial buildings and Build It Green for residential projects exclusively. The City of Dublin's draft Ordinance would permit Build It Green, LEEDt~" for Homes, or a more stringent rating system. Inspections by the Green Building Official or designee: The Cities of Livermore and Pleasanton require inspections by City Staff. The City of Dublin's draft Ordinance requires the developer to perform the inspection and provide certification to the City prior to occupancy. Under this process the City would incur fewer costs. Performance Security: The City of Livermore's program allows the Green Building Compliance Official to require a performance security if the Official believes the building will not meet the minimum standards. This is not included in the Cities of Pleasanton or Dublin's proposed Ordinance. Incentive Pro rg ams: The City of Pleasanton's Ordinance does not offer incentives. The City of Livermore's and the proposed Ordinance for the City of Dublin would allow the Green Building Official to reduce the scope of review if the project is registered with, and obtains certification from, the Build It Green program or LEEDt"'. The reduction in the scope of review should result in less staff time and therefore, result in lower applicable fees, while achieving the City Council desire to require green building elements in residential projects. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The proposed adoption of a Green Building Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act based on the following findings: The Green Building Ordinance is not a "project" within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, because it has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The proposed Ordinance does not, in itself, allow the construction of any building or structure. 5 of 6 CONCLUSION: Jurisdictions throughout Northern California have adopted Green Building regulations over the last few years and the City already has City projects that incorporate green building measures. Staff recommends that the City Council expand to the City's required Green Building measures to residential developments over twenty units. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Receive Staff presentation; 2) Open the Public Hearing; 3) Receive Public Testimony; 4) Close the Public Hearing and deliberate; and 5) Waive reading and introduce the Ordinance adding a New Chapter 7.94 to the Dublin Municipal Code relating to Green Building. 6 of 6 l ~ 3~ ORDINANCE NO. XX - 09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ADDING CHAPTER 7.94 TO THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GREEN BUILDING WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dublin is committed to reducing. the environmental impacts associated with urban development and the City currently has green building standards which are applicable to City construction projects; and WHEREAS, by requiring residential development in the City to be constructed in an environmentally responsible manner, the City of Dublin is participating in the global endeavor to reduce carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and other pollutants in the air; and WHEREAS, green building benefits can be spread throughout the systems and features of a building. Green buildings can include the use of certified sustainable wood products and high- recycled-content products, while the proper orientation and passive solar design of a building reduces demands on heating and cooling systems, thereby decreasing a building's energy requirement. The installation of alternative and renewable energy systems can supplement conventional methods of energy production; and WHEREAS, in recent years, green building design, construction and operational techniques have become increasingly widespread. Many homeowners, businesses, and building professionals have voluntarily sought to incorporate green building techniques into their projects. A number of local and national systems have been developed to serve as guides to green building practices. Build It Green, a California non-profit organization, has documents useful in evaluating residential green building projects and has created construction green building guidelines, including The New Homes Green Point Calculator and the Multi-family Green Points Project Tool. LEEDt"', is a national non-profit organization, which has developed rating systems for all types of development, including new and existing commercial buildings, retail spaces, commercial interiors, and residential buildings; and WHEREAS, it has been shown that the energy costs of residents and tenants of sustainable buildings are considerably reduced, thus promoting and contributing to the economic vitality of the City; and WHEREAS, Chapter 7.94 "Green Building" is intended to encourage construction in the City of Dublin to conserve water and resource conservation, reduce waste generated by construction projects, increase energy efficiency in buildings, provide durable buildings that are efficient and economical to own and operate, and promote the health and productivity of residents, workers and visitors to the City; and Pnge 1 of 9 `~`~'1N ~9 ~-`~ ATTACHMENT 1 ~S WHEREAS, nothing in this ordinance is intended to duplicate, contradict, or enter a field, which has been fully occupied by state law, including the California Building Standards Code. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Chapter 7.94 is hereby added to the Dublin Municipal Code to read as follows: Chapter 7.94 GREEN BUILDING Sections: 7.94010 7.94.020 7.94.030 7.94.040 7.94.050 7.94.060 7.94.070 7.94.080 7.94.090 7.94.100 7.94.110 7.94.120 7.94.010 Purpose. Purpose. Findings. Definitions. Scope and application. Standards for compliance. Submission of Green Building Documentation. Review of documentation. Construction and verification. Infeasibility exemption. Appeals. Enforcement. Conflict with state law. The purpose of the City's Green Building Program is to enhance public health and welfare by encouraging green building measures in the design, construction and maintenance of buildings. The green building practices referenced in this Chapter are intended to achieve the following goals: A. Encourage the conservation of natural resources; B. Increase energy efficiency and lower energy usage; C. Reduce operating and maintenance costs for residential buildings; and D. Promote a healthier indoor environment. 7.94.020 Findings. The City Council of the City of Dublin hereby finds the following: ~~ Page 2 of 9 .33~ A. Green building design, construction and operation can have a significant positive effect on energy resource efficiency, waste and pollution generation, and the health and productivity of building occupants over the life of the building. B. Green building benefits are spread throughout the systems and features of the building. Green buildings may use recycled content building materials, consume less energy and water, have better indoor air quality, and use less wood fiber than conventional buildings. Green construction waste is often recycled and remanufactured into other building products, resulting in reduced landfill impacts. G In recent years, green building design, construction, and operational techniques have become increasingly widespread. Many building professionals and developers have voluntarily sought to incorporate green building into their projects. A number of local and national systems have been developed to serve as guides to green building practices. At the national level, the U.S. Green Building Council developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDtm) program. Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA) has developed green building guidelines and green building rating systems for single-family and multi-family residences following a collaborative process with the development community. D. Health and Safety Code sections 18938 and 17958 provide that the California Building Standards Code establish building standards for all occupancies throughout the state. E. The prerequisites and means of achieving credits under the Build It Green rating system and the LEED`m for Homes rating system do not conflict with areas where state law has established building standards. The City further finds that, for specific projects, the Applicant may believe that achieving the Build It Green or LEED`m for Homes green building ratings required by this chapter could require use of otherwise unauthorized building standards, and accordingly, the City finds that it is appropriate to provide for an exemption from this chapter in cases where the Applicant demonstrates that this is the case to the satisfaction of the Green Building Official. F. Local climatic conditions include a low amount of average yearly rainfall, which tends to be concentrated from October through April. From May through September, a dry period occurs where daily temperatures remain high and there is little measurable precipitation. In addition, the local climate frequently includes high winds, which sweep down through the valley. The high daily temperatures will also increase the strain on electricity supplies necessary to meet the demand for summer air-conditioning during the City's hotter months. 7.94.030 Definitions. The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall be construed as defined in this section: Page 3 of 9 `f 6~ ~ ~ "Build It GreenTM" means the non-profit organization that publishes the New Home Construction Green Building Guidelines, as amended from time to time, the new Home GreenPoints Checklist, the Multi-Family GreenPoints Checklist, and any successor entity that assume responsibility for the programs and operations of Build it GreenTM "Covered Project" means a project that must comply with this Chapter pursuant to Section 7.94.040. "Green Building" means a whole systems approach to the design, construction, location, and operation of buildings and structures that helps mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts of construction, demolition and renovation. Green building practices recognize the relationship between the natural and built environments and seek to minimize the use of energy, water and other natural resources and promote a healthy, productive indoor environment. "Green Building Documentation" means the documentation submitted to the Green Building Official as part of the Site Development Review process. The Green Building Documentation includes, but is not limited to, a copy of the applicable Green Building Program Checklist and any other documentation determined necessary by the Green Building Official. "Green Building Official" means the person designated by the City Manager to enforce this chapter, or his or her designee. "Green Building Program" means either the GreenPoint rating system or the LEEDtm for Homes Green Building Rating System, whichever system is selected by the Applicant. "Green Building Program Checklist" means either the GreenPoint Checklist or the LEEDt"' for Homes Project Checklist, whichever is selected by the Applicant. "Green Building Program Rating" refers to the number of points achieved under either the GreenPoint Checklist or the LEEDtr" for Homes Project Checklist. "GreenPoint Checklist" means the version of the applicable GreenPoint Rated checklist approved by Build It Green and designed for the purpose of calculating a green building rating, in effect at the time of project application for a design review or a City building permit. "GreenPoints" means credits assigned under the applicable GreenPoint Rated Checklist for a covered project. "LEEDtm for Homes Green Building Rating System" means the most recent version of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Home Green Building Rating System, or other related LEEDS"' rating system, approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. As new rating systems are developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, the Green Building Official shall have the authority to specify the applicable LEEDt"' residential green building rating system for a covered project. "LEEDtm for Homes Project Checklist" means the version of the applicable LEEDt"' for Homes Project Checklist approved by the U.S. Green Building Council and designed for the purpose of calculating a green building rating, in effect at the time of project application for a design review or a City building permit. "Residential Development" includes, without limitation, detached single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwelling structures, groups of dwellings, condominium or townhouse developments, cooperative developments, and mixed use developments that include housing units. Page 4 of 9 s~ ~ ~~ 7.94.040 Scope and application. This ordinance shall apply to all new residential development projects in excess of twenty (20) residential units. 7.94.050 Standards for Compliance. A. All single-family residential projects shall achieve a minimum Green Building Program Rating of fifty (50) points under the Green Building Program Checklist for single-family housing. All multi-family residential projects shall achieve a "green home" or similarly entitled minimum compliance rating system, which currently requires fifty (50) GreenPoints, or a minimum Green Building Program Rating of fifty (50) points under the Green Building Program Checklist for multi-family housing, unless the Green Building Official determines that the single-family green building rating system is more appropriate for the building, such as for a duplex building that is part of a larger project. Approval of a building permit for new construction shall not be granted unless the Applicant submits a checklist demonstrating the covered project receives the minimum Green Building Program Rating required on the appropriate Green Building Program Checklist. All mixed use projects shall meet the requirements for amulti-family residential project, unless the green building compliance official determines that another rating system is more appropriate. B. In the event that an Applicant wishes to use an alternative green building standards program other than the GreenPoint rating system or the LEED`m for Homes Green Building Rating System, the Applicant may apply to the Green Building Official for approval of the alternative program. The Applicant must submit Green Building Documentation showing that the Applicant's utilization of the alternative program will result in green building benefits that are better than the benefits that would be achieved by obtaining a Green Building Program Rating of fifty (50) points under both the GreenPoint rating system and the LEEDtm for Homes Green Building Rating System. Any proposed alternative green building program must be created by a third-party entity not under the control of the Applicant, and must be sufficiently similar in structure to the GreenPoint rating system and the LEEDt'T' for Homes Green Building Rating System to allow the Green Building Official to administer the requirements of this Chapter to the alternative green building standards program without significant deviation. At a minimum, the alternative green building standards program must utilize a checklist structure similar to the Green Building Program Checklists. No Applicant may utilize an alternative green building standards program unless the Green Building Official gives the Applicant written approval of the Applicant's proposed utilization of the program. Page S of 9 ~~3~ 7.94.060 Submission of Green Building Documentation. A. In conjunction with Site Development Review of any project subject to this Chapter, the Applicant shall submit to the Green Building Official the required Green Building Documentation indicating compliance with this Chapter. The documentation shall indicate the measures to be used to achieve the required Green Building Program Rating and shall include a completed Green Building Program Checklist and any other documentation required by the Green Building Official to determine compliance with this Chapter. B. Applications for residential building permits shall include the approved Green Building Program Checklist with the first building permit plan set submitted. Building plans shall indicate in the general notes or individual detail drawings, where appropriate, the green building measures to be used to attain the required minimum Green Building Program Rating. 7.94.070 Review of Documentation. A. The Green Building Official shall review the documentation to determine if the project achieves the required Green Building Program Rating and shall approve or reject the project. If necessary, the Green Building Official shall schedule a meeting with the Applicant to review and discuss the proposed green building measures incorporated into the project. B. Approved. The Green Building Official shall approve the Green Building Documentation only if it is determined that the project can achieve the applicable compliance standards set forth in this Chapter. If the Green Building Official determines these conditions have been met, the Green Building Documentation, including the Green Building Program Checklist, shall be marked "approved" and returned to the Applicant. A copy of the approved Green Building Documentation shall also be forwarded to the City's Planning Division. A building permit shall not be issued until the Green Building Documentation is approved under this section or an exemption has been granted. C. Not Approved. If the Green Building Official determines that the Green Building Documentation fails to indicate the project will achieve the required Green Building Program Rating, the Green Building Official shall deny the documentation and return the documentation to the Applicant, including a statement of reasons for denial and measures required to conform to the ordinance. D. Resubmittal. If the documentation is returned to the Applicant as not approved, the Applicant may resubmit the documentation with such modifications and additions as maybe required for approval. 7.94.080 Construction and Verification. A. After approval of the Green Building Documentation, any changes to the construction or design that may have an effect on the Green Building Program Rating the project will obtain must be submitted to the Green Building Official. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits, the Applicant must submit a final Green Building Program Checklist to the Green Building Page 6 of 9 J~ Official, verifying installation of the required measures and certifying the building meets the required Green Building Program Rating. If measures have been added or omitted the final checklist must reflect the changes. B. If an Applicant using the GreenPoint rating system voluntarily submits documentation to Build It Green for a GreenPoint Rated Certificate, proof of receipt of the GreenPoint Rated Certificate will be accepted in lieu of a revised Green Building Program Checklist. If an Applicant using the LEEDt"' for Homes Green Building Rating System voluntarily registers his or her project with the U.S. Green Building Council for LEEDt"' certification at the same or higher Green Building Program Rating than required by this chapter, proof of said registration and certification will be accepted in lieu of a revised Green Building Program Checklist. If an Applicant voluntarily obtains and submits certification under either the GreenPoint program or the LEEDt"' for Homes program, then the Green Building Official may reduce the scope of the verification process as appropriate. C. The Green Building Official shall not be responsible for verifying the measures implemented during construction, nor shall the Green Building Official's acceptance of a revised Green Building Program Checklist indicate a building has met the Green Building Program Rating required by the City. 7.94.090 Infeasibility Exemption. A. Application. If an Applicant for a covered project experiences unique circumstances that the Applicant believes make it infeasible to comply with this Chapter, the Applicant may apply for an exemption at the time that he or she submits the Green Building Documentation required under Section 7.94.070 of this Chapter. In applying for an exemption, the burden is on the Applicant to show infeasibility. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to, availability of markets for materials to be recycled, availability of green building materials, technology, and compatibility of green building requirements with other building standards. The Applicant shall include with the Green Building Documentation the Green Building Program Rating he or she believes is feasible and the specific circumstances that he or she believes make it infeasible to comply with this Chapter. The Green Building Official shall review the information provided by the Applicant and may meet with the Applicant to discuss possible ways of complying with the required Green Building Program Rating. B. Granting of Exemption. If the Green Building Official determines it is infeasible for the Applicant to meet the Green Building Program Rating due to unique circumstances described in the exemption application, he or she shall determine the maximum feasible Green Building Program Rating reasonably achievable for the project and shall enter the number of credits on the Green Building Documentation, which shall be marked "Approved with Exemption." C. Denial of Exemption. If the Green Building Official determines that it is possible for the Applicant to meet the requirements of this Chapter, he or she shall so inform the Applicant in writing. The Applicant shall have thirty (30) days to resubmit the required Green Building Page 7 of 9 66~3~i Program Checklist and materials to be in compliance with this Chapter. If the Applicant fails to resubmit the Green Building Documentation, the Green Building Official shall deny the project in accordance with Section 7.94.070.C of this Chapter. 7.94.100 Appeals. An Applicant may appeal the Green Building Official's determination to the City Manager pursuant to Section 1.04.050 of the Dublin Municipal Code. The grounds for appeal shall be limited to the following issues: (1) the granting or denial of an exemption; (2) whether the Applicant has complied with this Chapter. 7.94.110 Enforcement. A. Violation of any provision of this chapter maybe enforced by civil action, including an action for injunctive relief. In any civil enforcement action, administrative or judicial, the City shall be entitled to recover its attorneys' fees and costs from a person who is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have violated this chapter. B. A violation of this chapter is a public nuisance under Dublin Municipal Code and maybe penalized as a misdemeanor under Section 1.04.030 of the Dublin Municipal Code. 7.94.120 Conflict with State Law. Nothing in this ordinance is intended to duplicate, contradict, or enter a field, which has been fully occupied by state law, including the California Building Standards Code. If such a conflict exists between the City's Green Building Ordinance and State Law, State law shall control. Section 2. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if any provision, clause, sentence, word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstances, such illegality, invalidity, unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, sections, words or parts thereof of the ordinance or their applicability to other persons or circumstances. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days following its adoption. Section 4. Posting. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2009. AYES: NOES: Pnge 8 of 9 ~~ ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: City Clerk 1190919.3 Mayor G: IAgendas120091green buildinglDublin Draft Mandatory Green Building Ordinance-S.DOC Page 9 of 9 `~ 3 ~ CITY OF DUBLIN HOUSING ELEMENT (1999-2006) Policy 9: Promote the use of available funds and funding mechanisms in private-sector housing development Program B.9.1 The City will designate the Housing Coordinator/Specialist as the responsible individual for maintaining and updating information on housing assistance programs (local, state, federal, and private), and local policies and regulatory incentives designed to facilitate the construction of affordable housing. Housing program information will be posted on the City's web site and updated as funding becomes available, new programs are established, or program requirements change. The Housing Coordinator/Specialist will also assist developers in applying for funding sources by providing demographic or other background data necessary to complete funding requests, review and comment on funding applications, provide letters of support as appropriate, and recommend City Council actions in support of funding requests. Financing: Minor administrative cost to the City. CDBG funds and Inclusionary Housing Funds to pay for some administrative and informational costs. Implementation Community Development Department Responsibility: Time Frame: Housing Coordinator/Specialist position established in 2001 and continuing thereafter. _ Housing Coordinator/Specialist to provide ongoing technical `~ assistance as needed for funding requests. Policy 10: Promote energy efficiency in new projects Program B.10.1 The City will promote energy conservation through the following actions: • Continue to implement the Waste Managements Authority's model ordinance on recycling of construction waste. • Continue to implement state building standards (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) regarding energy efficiency in residential construction. • Continue to provide on-site training for its City Building and Planning Staff on Green building techniques. • Continue to review proposed developments for solar access, site design techniques, and use of landscaping that can increase energy efficiency and reduce lifetime energy costs without significantly increasing housing production costs. • Provide access to information on energy conservation and financial incentives (tax credit, utility rebates, etc.) through public information to be provided at the City's public counter, on the City's web site, at public libraries and community centers. ~' 3 z ATTACHMENT 2 GreenPoint Rated Checklist: Single Family The GreenPoint Rated checklist tracks green features incorporated into the home. A home is only GreenPoint Rated if all features are verified by a Certified GreenPoint Rater through Build It Green. GreenPoint Rated is provided as a public service by Build It Green, a professional non-profit whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource efficient buildings in California rr,o m~.,~m,~m re„~aremenr< nr areenanlm Rated are as follows: verification of 50 ar more ooints: Earn the .,I I I 3~ - .~ Total Points Achieved: 0 ~ GI'8e11~O111t: x ~~ and Water (g); Resources (6) Indoor Air (lualit Mealth (6) E 30) i t , , y egory: nergy ( , nts per ca following minimum po , '' and meet Ne prerequisitesA.3.a (50%wnsWuiian waste diversion), J.1 (Exceed Title 24 by 15%), andN.t orate Green Point Rated checklist in blueprints) r (I . p nco The cdh~ria for the green building practices listed below are described in the GreenPoint Rated Single Family Rating Manual. Far more information please visit www.builditgreen.orglgreenpointrated I ~' $'~ Sin le Famil New Home 3.7 ~ '~ _ - .. .._ A. SITE .., ~:~ Protect Topsoil and Minimize Disruption of Existing Plants 3 Trees 1 9 j m ~ L a¢ ~ c a E i ` E ~ a r; 9 v r5 a z 3 , Possible Pomts I u.l . i NO . a Protect Topsoil from Erosan and Reuse aflar Construction 0 1 ~. 1 __.___ No b, llnnt and Delineate Constructlon Foolpdnl for Maximum Prolecfion 0 .._ ~ 1 ~ __ _.__ NO Deconstruct Instead of Oamollshing Fxistlng Buildings On Site 2 0 ~ ~3 ; _ _ . ]. Recycle Job Slta Construcdon Waste (Including Gmn Waste) ~ _ _ ___ No a Minimum 50% Waste Diversion by Weight (Regding ar Reuse) -Required 0 R ~ No Minimum 65 % Diverson by Welght (Recycling or Reuse) h 0 _ 2 I ' No . c. Minimum 80% Dversion by Welght (Recycling a Reuse) 4. Use Recycled Content Aggregate (Minimum 25%) 0 2 __.Y_~ No a Walkway and Driveway Base 0 ; 1 ' No b. Roadway Base 0 1 ': Total Points Available in Site =12 0 .__. ____ $ O TIO N U]VD _ ~ _ - 1 PomtsAvadabfePerMeasure . ~ 3 N __ _ __. -- _ _ _ ~: . _ _. _ --- -- - -~- ...~- ~ apiece PaNand Cement in Concrete with Recycled Ftyash or Slag Minimum ZO% Flyash a Slag 0 ' 1 , 11 No b. Minimum 25% Flyash or Slag _ ..... .. 0 _ 1 No Use Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation in Cald Areas (C.EC. Climate Zane 16) 2 0 3 , NO . _ 3. Usa Radon Resistant Constructlon I-pants auleanatirally granted when project qualifies la measure J3: ES vnN IAOI 0 1 '. ~ ~-' ; 4. Design and Build SWctural Pest Controls No No a Install Termite Shields 8 Separate P1I Exterior Wood-lo-Concrete Connections hY Metal or Plastic FasfenerslDividers ('Points automatically granted when project qualifies for measure J3: ES with IAQ] b. All New Plants Have Trunk, Base, a Stem Located AI Leasl36 Inches from Foundation 0 0 ', 1 '. ~' 1 I Told Paints Available in Foundation = 8 CLANDSGAPING __ 0 ' PoirdsAvailabtePerMeasure } # - 1. ConsWcl Resource•Efficient Landscapes ( No No Invasive Spedes Listed by Cal-IPC Are Planted a 0 ~ ~ 1 No . h. No Plant Species Will Require Hedging _0 _1 No c. 15% of Plants Me California Natives or Mediterranean Speces or Other Appropdale Species 0 3 No 2. Usa Flre-Safe Landscaping Techniques 3. Minimize Turf Areas In Landscape Installed by Builder 0 1 ~~ ~'. No a. All Turf Will Have a Water Requirement Less Nan or Equal to Tall Fescue (< = 0.8 plant fador) 0 ! ' ~~ 2 NO b. Turf Shall Not Be Installed on Shpes Exceeding 10% a in Areas Less Nan 8 Feet Wide 0 2 NO No a Turf is 533% Of Landscaped Area (fatal 2 points) d. Turf is s10 % of Landscaped Area (total 4 points) 0 ~ 0 ~ ~ 2 ~_,_ ~' ~ € 2 _._._._____ __,_____ ___..~ No No 4. PIaM Shade Trees _ 5. Group Plants by Water Needs (Hydrozoning) 0 0 '--.____._..._._ I ..3 2 _----_...--_-'-_-.._.__.._ 6. Install Hlgh-Efficiency Irrfgatlon Systems No a. System Uses Onty low-Flow Ddp, Buhblars, or Low-flow Sprinklers 0 2 No No b. System Has Smart (WeaNar-Based) Controllers 7. Incorporate Two Inches of Compost In the Top 6 to 121nches of Soll 0 0 _ ! ~ 3 3 ~ No No 6. Mulch All Planting Beds to the Greater of 2lnches or Local Wahr Ordinance Requirement 9. Usa SOX Salvaged or Rerycled-Content Materials for SOX of Nan-Plant Landscape Elements 0 0 ~ ~i 2 1 No 10. Reduce DgM PalluOon by Shielding Flxtures and Dlrectlng Light Downward Total Points Available in Landscaping = 31 0 0 1 ~ ! _ ;DSTRfJCTtiRALFRASIE&BLILDINGENVELOPE - 1. Apply Opdmal Value Engineering ',..!_PointsAvallableP rMeasure f - No a. Place Rafters and Studs a1241nch On Center Framng NO b. Size Door and Window Headers far Load 0 0 - 1 1 _ __ - = y=__=_ ___... No a Use Onty Jade and Cripple Studs Required for Load _ _ _ 2. Usa Engineered Lumber 0 _ _ 1 ~-` .._. No a. Beams and Headers No b. Insulated Engineered Headers 0 0 ' 1 '~ 1 NO a Wacd I-Joists or Wab Trusses for Floors NO d. Wood I-Joists for Roof Rafters 0 0 1 1 No e. Engineered or Flnger-Jointed Studs for Vertcal Applications No L Oriented Strand Board for Subfloor 0 0 ~ ! -': 1 ' 1 No g. Oriented Strand Board for Wall and Roof Sheathing 3. Use ESC-Certified Wood 0 . ~. 1_ u_ __. _ _ ___. . _ ^__ __ _, _._,_____ NO No - a Dimensional Lumber, Studs and Timber. Minimum 40% b. Dimensional Lumber, Sfuefs and Timber: Minimum 10% 0 0 _ ' - 2 2 No NO c. Panel Products: Minimum 40% d. Panel Products: Minimum 70% 0 0 1 1 © Build It Green SF Data Collection Form v.3.7 AltaCllmen 1. 3 sq + ~ _ 4 v ti 1~s7.r~ ~~c~~ ~ ~ ~ , .. -'>.....*ti<i.. ~.. . ~_ .,_ ~~ti.-_•i.=•w Y s,.a.:S.z..,, .. ti-*1 ~. ..~.a ,~ i ~ p '. a ¢ ~ w °u r o e H ~ $ ~ , a. ~ . .' ,,t ci u+ - a ¢ 3 - -~ 4. Use Solid Wall Systems (Includes SIPS, ICFs, 8 Any Norr•Stlck Frame Assembly) NO a Floors 0 2 2 - No b. Walls 0 2 Z --' No c. Rocfs -----------------...------•.- ~---- 0 __. --?~._.~2 5. Reduce Pollutlon Entering the Homa hom the Garage ('Points automatically granted when project qualifies for measure J3: ES with IAq] No a Tightly Seal the Pir Barrier helween Garage and Lving Area 0 1 No b. Install Garage Exhaust Fan OR Build a Detached Garage 0 ~ 1 No 6. Design Energy Haela on Trusses (75X of Attlc Insulatlon Haight al0utside FAga o_f Exterior Wall) ~ - 0 1 No _ 7. Design Roof Trusses to Accommodate 0uclwark _ ____ -- _ _ 0 ___ 1 _ ___- __- No 6. Use Recycled-ConLnt Steal Studs for 90X of Interior Wall Framing 0 1 _ NO 9. Thermal Mass Walla: LB-Inch D II an All Infector Walls or Walls Wei hin more than 401Wcu.(L 0 1 10. Install Overhangs and Gutters ' No a. Minimum 16-Inch Overhangs and Cullers ('Paints aulamafically granted when project qualifies far measure J3: ES with IAq] 0 I No b. Minimum 24-Inch Overhangs and Gutters 0 1 Total Points Available in S WcNral 8uikling Frarne and Ernebpe = 36 ----- --- - - - - 0 - -'- - ---- - ' - E:-EXTERIOR FS.YISH. - -- - Points Availab[ePerMeasure r --, NO 1. lha Recycled•ConGnt (Na Virgin Plastic) ar FSGlwrtlfled Wcod Oacking 0 2 No 2. Install a Rain Scnan Wall System 0 Z No 3. Usa Durable and Non-Combustible Siding Materials 0 1 No 4. Usa Dunbla and Non-Combustble Rcofing Materials 0 z Total Pdnls Available in Exterior Finish = 7 0 F, Iy`7SULATION ___ ~________ _,A --~~~.~ PointsAvalabtc Per Measure ~ . 1.Install Insulatlon with 75X Reryclad Content No a. Walls and Floors 0 _ _ 1 No b. Ceilings..... ...... ....... ....... 2. Install Insulation that Is Low•Emitting (Certified Section 01350) 0 - ,_ .I. No a Walls and Floors Na b. Ceilings No 3.Inspect Quality of Insulatlon Installatlon before Applying Drywall ('Pants automatically granted when protect qualifies for measure J3: ES vnih IAOJ _ Total Points Available in Insulation =5 _ G:.PLUMBING _ 1. Distribute Domestic Hot Water Efficiently (Additive, Maximum T Points) 0 -0 0 p ~ 1 .. : I 1 ouits Available Per Measu2 F ._ -. _.__. .. _..----'----' - --.... No a Insulate Hel Water Pipes from Water Heater fo Kitchen No b. Insulate All Hot Water Pipes 0 0 1 1 1 _ ~- NO c. Use Engineered Parallel Piping NO d. Usa Engineered Parallel Piping with Demand Controlled Circulation Loop 0 0 .. ~ 1 _ . _.. L _ . 1 - ......._._._._.~. .... _...._..._.__......------- No a. Use StrucNred Plumbing with Demand Cantrelled Circulation Loop No L Usa Central Core Plumbing _ NO ` 2_Install Only High Effidency Toilets (Oual_Flush or 51.28 gpf) --__--_.__-_--__._. Total Points Available in Plumbing =Total 11 ~._, ~ 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 ' 1 ': 4 ~ H. HEATING,: VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING NO 1. Design and Instill HVAC System to ACCA Manual J, D, and S Recommendations ('Points automatlcally granted when protect qualifies for measure J3: ES witlr IAO] a___~___.____ ____ ..__ __ _. _ _ 0 _T , :,_PointsAvailahlePerWeasure '~ 4 ' ~._.._. h _ 2. install Sealed Combuatlon Units [joints automatically granted when project qualifies (or measure JS: ES wilt IAq] - - - No a. Fumacas 0 z -- -- ._.i.... .__ --~----- ---- No b. Water Heaters 0 .__. z No 3. Install Zoned, Hydronic Radiant Haatlng ___ _ _ - 0 1 1 _ 4. Install High Efficiency Air Conditioning with Environmentaity Responsible Refrigerants ___ No _ -`- 0 1 5. Design and Install Effective Ductwork ('Sb,d,Be are automatically granted when project qualifies for measure J3: ES with IAq] No a. Install HVAC Unil and Ductwork vnihin Conditioned Spaaa 0 3 ~ - _ - ~-~ - No b. Use Duct Mastic on All Ducl Joints and Seams No c. Install DucNrork under Attic Insulation (buried Ducts) 0 0 _ 1 _ 1 _ _ -. No d. Pressure Relieve the Ductwork System No _a. Protect Ducts during Construction and Clean All Ducts before Occupancy _ _ _ - ~i^--~ ~ _..__u 0 0 _ 1 ~ = 1 _ ~ No 6. Install High Efficienry HVAC Filter (MERV 6+) - ('Prints automatically granted when. protect qualifies for measure J3: ES with IAOJ-__ _-- No 7. Don't Install Fireplaces or Install Sealed Gas Fireplaces with Efficienq Rating NOT lass Than 60X using CSA Standards 0 0 1 _ _ _ ~! __ _ 1 _ ___ ___ __ ____ _ ___ ___ ~ , 6. Install EftecWe FxfNUSt Systems in Bathrooms and Wtchens ('BaBc are automaticaly granted when project qualifies far measure J3: ES witlt IAOj No a Install ENERGY STAR Bathroan Fans Vented to the Outside 0 .. 1 ...... No No b. All BaNroam Fans Are on Timer or Humidistal a Install Kitchen Range Hcod_V_ented to the Outside 0 0 1 1 9.Instali Mechanical Ventllatlon System far Cooling (Max.4 Pointr) No a. Install ENERGY STAR Ceiling Fans 8 Light Kits in Living Ness 8 Bedrooms 0 - - 1 No h. Install Whole House fan with Variable Speeds Na c. Automatically Cantrelied Integrated System Na d. Aulamaticalty Controlled Integrated System vnlh Variable Speed Control 10. Install Mechanical Fresh Air Ventllatlon System (Maximum 3 Points) Nb a. Any Whale House Ventllatlon System Thal Meets ASHR4E 62.2 No b. Install Air-to-Air Heal Exchanger that meets ASHRAE 62.2 [joints aulomaAcally granted when project qualifies for measure J3: ES vnih IAO] NO 11. Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm(s) [joints automaticaly granted when project qualifies for measure J3: ES with IAOJ Total Points Available in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning = 30 0 p p 0 0 0 0 1 ] ~' z ~ j 2 - 1 2 1 , ~. '. iz~3~ © Build It Green SF Data Collection Form v.3.7 Page 2 of 6 „,y s~ m17t ~1' ~ ~'~ ~} 'i~,Yfitl ~ '~ a ~n,~ v,'}'4.t y' a ~ _ f r ,t„ d ~. r a ~ ~ = ,. _ i 7 .1 ,x.,:r 3.,:.._ -... ,>.....-;. ~_ wr...- ... _......._.: ~;.~.-a .,..-,.E'n-, r..~.._w=.._r w:t'_.~..si.._•_. ad ¢ a ~ __,_,_ .. L REiVEWABLE ENERGY _ I a o ._ '.'..P w ~ oints Ava a _ a . ilable Pe ¢ Measu s g 3 e ; z ~. ~, ~) ~~~" F ~{~ __, ., ~ ..#'. yn y-i ' ~ .:. 3~ Na 1. Pra-Plumb for Solar Hot Water Heatlng ,- ~ ~ No 2. Install Solar Water Haahng System No - 3. Install Wrnng Conduit far Futuro Photovoltaic Installation 8 Provide 200 ft of _South-Facing Roof -- i 0 0 0 4 10 _~2 _ _- - - -.-_-,^ -, 4. Install Photavoltalc (PV) Panels NO a. 30% of electric needs OR 1.2 kW (total 6 paints) 0 6 ~ . No b. 60% of electric needsOR 2.4kW (total 12 points) 0 _ 6 . No a 90% of electric need OR 3.6 kW (total 16 points) _ 0 _ . _. - 6 Total Available Points in Renewable Energy = 26 0 - _ J'. B_ UILDIIVG PERFORhL4IYCE-' ' -! 1. Diagnostle Evaluations „TPoints Avalabfe PerMeasu2 r No a House Passes Blower Door Test ('Points automatlcalry granted when project qualifies for measure J3: ES with IAQj 0 1 No b. House Passes Camhusfion Safety BackdraR Tesl 0 ~1 r 2. Daslgn and Build Hlgh Performance Homes -15X above 2005 Title 24 -Required _ ..... .._ ........ ........ .... . ............ ...... _.. __. _ ...... _ _.._--- - - _--.... - 0 --' ~~ 230 ': --~-.....t. - ---- --_._ -...._ _.._..------ No 3. House Obtains ENERGY STAR vnth Indoor Alr Package Grtificafion - Pilot Measure (Tota146 points; read comment) 0 5 2 Total Availahle Points in Building Performanar =39 K.!I+I]NISHESr 0 Poinfs'AvailabfePerMeasure _. -- No 1 Design Entryways to Reduce Tracked In Contaminants ~ 0 1 i 2. Usa Low-VOC or Zero-VOC Paint (Maximum 3 Points) No a Low-VOC Interior WaIVCeiling Paints (c50gpl VOCs (Flat) & <750gp1 VOCs (Non-Flal)) No b. Zero-VOC: Inferior WallrCeiling Paints (c5 gpI VOCs (Flat)) 0 0 _. 1 ' 3 No 7. Usa Low VOC, Water-Based Wood Finishes (<T50 gpI VOCs) No 4. Usa Low-VOC Gulk and ConsWctlon Adhesives (<70 gpI VOCs) for All Adhesives No _ 5. Usa Recycled-Content Paint ~ 6. Use Environmentalry Preferable Materials tar Interior Finish: A) FSC-Certified Wood, B) Reclaimed, C) Rapidly Renewable, D) Recycled-Content or E) FlngerJointed No a. Cahinels (50%Minimum) No b. Interior Trim (50%Minimum) No c. Shelving (50%Minimum) No d. Doors (50%Minimum) No a. Countertops (50%Minimum) ._ -- 7. Reduce Formaldehyde In Interior Finish (CA Sectlon 01350) No a Subfioor 8 Stair Treads (90%Minimum) No b. Cabinets & Countertops (90%Minimum) No aln[eriar Trim (90%Mininum) NO d. Shelving (90%Minimum)..._.. ... __. _.. ... ... _ _...___ ._. .__.... ... y.__._._..-. .Pp. ._.. No 8. After Inshllatlon of Finishes, Test of Indoor Alr Shows Fortnaldeh de Leval <27 b 0 0 0 .__ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~_~ _ 0 ! _ 2 I 2 '. 1 ._. ... .___ ._...-. 3 1 _ 1 1 1 I i 1 1 ' ~ 1 ! 1 ---~---. I ---._-_'-- 3 __..-.__. ~ - ---- ---' _ __ ..___ __ ,_ „_,_,_,,,, _„_,-_,_- ... __._.._. _.--._.. -- _. __.~_ ----------- Total Available Points in Finishes = 21 0 ~. _ _ __ ------- '~' _ L. FLOQRING ~.. PointsAvailabte Per tileasure _ _ ____ _ ___ ___ _ 1. Use Environmentally Preferable Flooring: A) FSC~CerOfied Wood, B) Reclaimed ar Reflnishad, C) Rapidy Renewable, D) Rerycled•ContenL E) Fxposed Concrete. flooring Adhesives Musf Hava <70 gpI VOCs. NO a. Minimum 15% of Flacr Area NO b. Minimum ?0%ot Floor Mee 0 0 ~ 1 . ~; ' ! i . Na c. Minimum 50%of Floe Mae No d. Minimum 75% of Floor Area ,.._ .. 0 0 .._ ........ ....._.. _ _...- _. ' 1 1 No 2. Thermal Mass Floors: Floor Covedny Other than Ca-pr et on 609L or Mora of Concrota Floors No 3. Floorng Meets Sectlon 01350 or CRI Green Label Plus Requiremanb (60% Minimum) oints au[oma8cal ranted when project qualifies far measure J3: ES with IAO _ 0 0 1 ' _' _--__,_-_ ', 2 ___.,_^_-_-__- Total Avalable Points in Flooring = 7 0 __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ M:APPLIANCES':1ND LIGHTING" Points Atiailable Per Measure _ _ __~. 1.Install Watsr and Energy Efficient Dishwasher No a ENERGY STAR (total 1 pant) 0 1 No h. Dishwasher Uses Nc More Nan 6.5 GallonslCyda (total 2 points) 2. Install ENERGY STAR Gothes Washing Machine with Water Factor of 8 or Less 0 ) 1 -- - -- --- - No a Meats Energy filar and CEE Tier 2 requirements (modified energy factor 2.0, Water Fedor 6.0 or less) (total 3 paints) No b. Meets Energy Star and CEE Tier 3 requirements (modified energy factor 2.2, Water Factor 4.5 or less) (total 5 points) 0 0 1 Z 2 '~ 7. Install ENERGY STAR Refrigerator No a. ENERGY STAR Qualified 8 < 25 Cubic Feel Capaary 0 1 - ; No b. ENERGY STPR Qualified & < 20 Cubic Feet Capadty .__.....-----"----'-- -- 4.Install Built-In Recycling Center and Composting Center 0 -. __ _ ...._----- 1-_----'-'-__--'- -.`-'_---- ---.---'-,--"-'---._-- NO a Built-In Reading Cenfar 0 ~ 2 No b. Built-In ComposOng Center 0 1 Total Available Points in Appliances and Lighting = 12 '__ -._--r_-- _..._ _ _-_ N.OTIIER No 1 Incorporate GroenPofnt Rated Checklist In Blueprints - Requred No 2. Cevalop Homeowner Manual of Green FeaturesiBenefita ('Poirls aulomaficaly granted when protect qualifies for measure J3 ES wiN IAQ) _ Total Available Points In ONer=3 __ O:CO~IYILNZTY DE$[GN & PE aNA7'YG ms;t mom ..0 po~~tsm thrs se- ction~_ _ ~_ - r ~ 0 '_"_ 0 0 0 i _-. ._.______ PoirdsAvalablePerMeasure R 1 1 1 __ _ ___ ___Pomts.AvaiWble Per Measure ._..._ -- - - - ----- z ~_ ~_ y -_~_ T _ __ _ _ __ - ~-~ -~ -- 1. Develop Infill Sites No a. Project is Located in a Built Urban SetOng vnN Utilities in Place for FRean Years 0 1 I 1 NO h. Development is Located wiNin 1Y1 Mile of a Major Transit Slop 0 2 I ~3 ~ ~, © Build It Green SF Data Collection Form v.3.7 Page 3 of 6 ~-~ _ ~t0 ~3e ~1 ~ fi~ ~ "L t c Mt'~: < ' rr 1 _~..,,.r.-_-:~~. ~r~ ~. .•.~i, C~ ~~..~ >.(' w'i't ~.,. ~.j-~,~ : v '. ate. a D c°> w w a .~.__ 3 . w~ ~i~ s~ ff J-w~=-+ 2 Cluster Homes 8 Keap Size in Chock ) _+ No a Cluster Homes far Land Preservation 0 1 1 .._._. --- b. Conserve Resources by Inweasing Density (1 pt for every 5 Wa greater Nan 10 Wa] Enter Project Density (In Units Per Acre) 0 _~-T._. 2 '. 2 -'-'- No c. Home Size Effidenq ~. Subdivision Layout 8 Orientatlon to Improve Natural Cooling and Passive Solar Attributes `-- 0 ' 9 '. ~----~ _ _ .~--- `------~~-_ 4. Design for Walking 8 Biryding 0 a Pedestrian Aaess to Neighborhood Services within k Mla: 1) Community CenlenLibrary; 2) Grocery Siwe; 3) School; 4) Day Care; 5) Laundry; 6) Medical; 7) EntertainmanVRedaurants; 8) Posl Office; 9) Place of Worship; 10) Bank: Enter number of services O 2 ', '. ~ h. Development is Connected wiN A Ded~cafed Pedestrian PaNway tc Places of Recraaticnal Interest within t@ mile 0 1 _ _ _ ___ ____ No a At Least Two of the Fallowing Traffic-Calming Strategies: -Designated Bicyde Lanes are Present an Roadways; -Ten-Foal Vehide Travel Lanes; - SUeel Crossings Closest to Silo are Located Less Than 300 Feel Apart; • Streets Have Rumble Strips, Bulhcuts, Rdsed Crosswalks w Refuge Islands -~~-_~--~-- - 0 _ _ _ _ __ _ 2 ____ _ __ _ -_- S. Oeslgn for Safety 8 Social Gathering ^~ ~~~--~--u-_ -~-~~- -- No a. All Home Front Entrances Have Views from Ne Inside to Outside Callers 0 1 _ _ ___ __ No b. Pll Home Front Entrances Can be Seen from Ne Street and/or from ONer Front Doors 0 1 - No a Orient Porches (rrrin. 100sf) to Streets and Public Spaces 0 1 ':. __ { u ~, _ 8. Design far Diverse Households No a All Homes Have at Least One Zero-Step Entrance No b. All Main Floor Interior Doors & Passageways Hava a Minimum 32-Inch Clear Passage Space 0 0 1 ' 1 NO c. Locale at Least aHalf-BaN on Ne Ground Floor wiN Blacking in Walls for Gab Bars No d. Provide Full-Function Independent Rental Unit 0 0 1 ' 1 ~~ Total Achievable Points in Community Design & Planning = 20 __._ _.__..__. _._.- ---.-- -- ---_. ___ P: fIYlVOVA'T~ON ~mazimum 0 ~oin[s Irr rhrs sechau) ~ __ ___ 0 - - ~ _......._. J__. ._..._ Po°Slble Point, _ } ___ __ __..._ __ ____. _.. _ ____ A Site No t. Reduce Heat-Island Eftecf -Install light-colored, high albedo materials (solar reflectance index >= 0.3) for at least 50 %ol site's non-roof impervious surfaces No 2. Build on Designated Brownfield site _~ B. Foundation ('Points aulomaticalty granted when project qualifies for measure J3: ES wiN IAQ) No 1. Install a Foundation Drainage System NO 2 Sealed and MoisNre Contrdled Gawlspace _ 0 0 0 0 i 1 3 _ _V~ ! 2 ____ _ I 2_ -_ _ ~ _ + , _ _^ ' C. Landscaping No 1. Meets Bay-Fnendly landscape Program Requirement (mutualry exclusive wiN P C.2) No 2. Meets California-Fnendry Landscape Program Regmrement 0 0 ~ 4 4 3. Rain Water Harvesting System (t point for <350 gallons, 2 points for > 350 gallons) No a. Less Nan 350 gallon capacity 0 2 1 No b. Geater Nan 350 gallon capadry No 4. Assess Site Climate, Ezposura, Topography, and Drainage 0 -- 0 2 ---_.-.._..._..'-...-----...---'- 1 -...-'---' -'-'----....-------._..._s No 5. Perform a Soil Anarysis No 6. Irrigation System Uses Recycled Wastewater 0 0 1 _ 1 NO 7. FSC Certified, Recycled Plastic or Composite Lumber - Fencing: 70% 0 _ 1 ____ _ __ __ _ ____ _ D. Structural Frame and Building Envelope t. Design, BuiM and Maintain SWCNraI Pest and Rot Contrds No a. Locate All Wood (Siding, Trim, S Wclure) At Least t2' Above Shc __ 0 _____ __ 1 T __ _ ___ _ _ No b. AN Wood Framing 3 Feel from Ne Foundation is Treated wiN 8orales (or Use Fadory-Impregnated Materals) OR Walls are Not Made o(Wood No 2 Use Mdsture Resistant Materals in Wel areas of Kitchen, Bathrooms, UOliry Rooms, and Basements ['Points aulomaticalry granted when project qualifies far measure J3: ES wiN IAO] 0 _ 0 1 ___ _ __ _ _ _ __ ~ rt 1 _ _____ _ _____ 3. Use FSC CeNfied Engineered Lumber (3 points maximum) No a. Beams and Headers ~ 0 1 No b. Insulated Engineered Headers 0 1 No c Woad I-Joists or Web Trusses for Floors 0 _ _ 1 _ ____ _____ No d. Wood I-Joists tw Roof Rafters No e. Engineered or Flnger-Jointed Studs for Vertical Appf~catians 0 0 1 ~ t No L Roof Trusses 100% 0 ~ 1 "-'---------- - 4. FSC Certified Wood -- - --'---'---"-----.. No a. Dimenslonai Lumber Studs and Timber. 100 % No b. Panel Products: 100% 0 0 I ~ 2 i ; 2 E Exterior Finish No 1. Green Roofs (25% of roof area minimum) 0 1 1 No 2 Flashin Installation Techni ues S ecified 9 q P ['Prints aulomaficalry granted when projed qualifies for measure J3: ES wiN IAO) F. Insulation 0 !. 1 _ ! I '. -----'- ~ , '-'-'--. ._.._...._-- G. Plumbing No t. Graywater Pre-plumbing Qncludes washing machine al minimum) 0 ~ ' 1 No 2. Graywater System Operational (includes washing machine at minimum) 0 ~ 2 " NO 3. Innovative Wastewater Technology (ConsWcted Wetland, Sand Filler, Aerobic System) 0 ~ No 4. Composting or Waterless Toilet No 5. Install Drain Water Heal-recovery System 0 0 Q 1 ' 6, Install Water Efiidenl Fixtures No a, Showerheads or Shower Towers Use <2.0 GaOons Per Minute (GPMj Total 0 ' 1 NO b. Faucets -bathrooms <1.5 gpm 0 - ' 1 -- No a Faucets -Kitchen & Utility <Z.0 gpm 0 ___. __..-_' . _....._ ___.__._ H. Heating, Ventilatlon, and Air Conditloning No 1. Humidity Control Systems (onry in Califoma humidlmadne climate zones 1,3,5,6,7) 0 ' 1 ' lp~>P © Build It Green SF Data Collection Form v.3.7 Page 4 of 6 ~r~( J ~.:a~tJ' ~~1~1~ r t '~" ~ i .~ t ~ ~. „zYF ~fi~ ;s w v T m ~ "~~ ~ ~n I. Renewable Energy Nq 1. Extraordinary Passive Solar Desgn (> 50% of load) Thal is Ngl Already Reflected in T-24 Modeling D i 5 J. Building Performance No 1. Test Talal Suppty Air Flow Rates D 1 _,.- 2. Energy Analysis Design Review ___ __ No a Title-24 prepared and signed by CABEC Certified Energy Anatysf 0 1 I _~ _~-- No b. Participation inutility incentive program 0 1 K Flnishes „ ._ 7. Use Emironmenlalty Preferable Materials for Interior Flnishes _ No a Cabinets (SO% minimum) 0 ~ ___ ~._ __ No b. Interior Tdm (80% minimum) ~~ ~-_ ,_ -- - r---; ~ _ -_ . _ Nq c. Shelving (80%minimum) 0 ' ' ! 1 NO d. Doors (80% minimum) 0 ~ No a, Countertops (80% minimum) 0 ~ { I ~ !. ' L Flooring No 7. Flooring Meets Section 01350 or CRI Green Label Plus Raquiremenls (80% Minimum) (points automaticaly granted when proect qualifies for measure J3: ES vnth IAO) M. Appllancas 0 1 ~~ ~ ~ _ _ .________--__- N. Other No 1. Hamebuilder's Management SlafF are Certified Green Building Professionbls 0 1 No No 2 Detailed Durability Plan rPoinls automatically granted when project qualifies for measure J3: ES with IAO) 3. Third-Parry Verification of Implementation of Durability Plan 0 0 2 ~; 2 s 0 4. Materials Sourced, Processed and Manufactured Within a 500 Mile Radius of fhe Hortre 0 1 + ' '. _ No 5. Comprehensive Owners Manual and Homeowner Educational W alklhroughs 0 1 6. Additional Innovations: Points to be assessed bly Buiid Il Green and GreenPoint Rater. No a. Describe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns L-P _ 0 Nq b. Descdbe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns L-P 0 ', ! i No c. Describe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns L-P 0 ,~-" No No d. Descdbe Innovation Hera, and Enter Possible Points in Columns L-P and Enter Possible Paints in C°lumns L-P Describe Innovation Here e D 0 ' ! 1 , _ _ ___ . .,~. -- No L Descdbe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns L-P 0 No g. Dascdbe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns L-P D - No h. Describe Innovatlon Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns L-P D __.-._,.__-.-_.__ Total Achieveahle Paints in Innovation = 20 0 t° ...., ~- , , , . ;_ , ,,. .,-: .;: r v ~ ..::_,~... ~ ,..m, .,...:~.....:,.,_ ~~~ ~ Tglal Available Pomtsm Speafic Categodes _ 32+ 1~~S1+ 103+ 71+ Minimum Points Required in Soedfic Cateoories (' 5 6 9 __ ____ _.^ ____ ._._._ -- ---.- ww- c~- ~ ' r'- Project has not yet met the following recommended minimum requirements: - Total Project Score of At Least 50 Points - Required measures: -A3a: 50% waste diversion by weight -J2: 15% above Title 24 -Nl: Incorporate GreenPoint Rated Checklist into blueprints - Minimum points in specific categories: -Energy (30 points) -IAQ/Health (5 points) -Resources (6 points) -Water (9 points) ~s ~~ 3~ ©Buiid It Green SF Data Collection Fonn v.3.7 Page 5 of 6 ftW ,~- .:; ~ ~ q '~.: { Z d t^ ` n u ds'1 ~ -i '3`'3, ~v `r ~~'^i ~ ~ ~ c t ~ E a i w 3 ~ ~ E t„ s ~' ~~ n ~- o c a m IG d~ 3~ © Build It Green SF Data Collection Form v.3.7 Page 6 of 6 ~? 3~ Multifamily GreenPoint Rated Checklist The GreenPoint Rated checklist tracks green features incorporated into the home. A home is only GreenPoint Rated if all features are verified by a Certified GreenPoint Rater through Build It Green. GreenPoint Rated is provided as a public service by Build It Green, a professional non-profit whose mission is Current Point Total ##~## to promote healthy, energy and resource efficient buildings in California i\Q~ The minimum requirements for a GreenPoint Rated home are: Earn a total of 50 points or more; obtain the following minimum points per category: Community (6), Energy (30), Indoor Air Quality/Health (5), Resources !. -i~\\ . (6), and Water (3); and meet the prerequisites B1a (50% construction waste diversion), A8a. (exceed Title 24 Gree11P~1lit '' ~, _. requirements by 15%), C10a. (3-year subcontractor guarantee and 20-year manufacturer warranty for shingle ,. ,>,;,.,::,;~M,, < :.:::::.:: . :: •,; ; _;.~: roofing), and F1 (Incorporate Green Point Rated checklist in blueprints). The green building practices listed below are described in the GreenPoint Rated Multifamily Rating Manual. For more information please visit www.builditgreen.orglgreenpointrated Miillifamily vorcinn 1 7 Enter Total Conditioned Floor Area of the Project: Enter Total Non-Residential Floor Area of Project: 5,000 Percent of Project Dedicated to Residential Use 0 --- - - ENTER PROJECT NAME ~'~ . Ug-~c-"' '` :t.. ~'S'1'9V'yT 3.1'2=i.~(V"~4'Vi.1.~f F f.^~n - ~ i } t .. 1. Infill Sites v • ~ L = E E ~ jR4~ - L _ C~ _ aNi °w m ~ No a. Project is Located Within an Urban~Growth Boundary & Avoids Environmentally Sensitive Sites 0 1 No b. Project Includes the Redevelopment of At Least One Existing Building 0 1 c. Housing Density of 15 Units Per Acre or More (1 pt for every 5 u/a greater than 15 u/a) Enter Proj Density Number (In Units Per Acre) ct 0 10 , ~ _ No _ d. Locate Within Existing Community that has Sewer Line & Utilities in Place 0 . 1 No .. . e. Project Redevelops a Brownfield Site or is Designated a Redevelopment Area by a City 0 1 f. Site has Pedestrian Access Within % Mile to Neighborhood Services (1 Pt for 5 Or More, 2 Pts for 0 1) Bank 2) Place of Worship 3) Full Scale Grocery/Superma 4) Day Care 5) Cleaners 6) Fire Station j 7) Hair Care 8) Hardware 9) Laundry 10) Library 11) Medical/Dental 12) Senior Care Facility 13) Public Park 14) Pharmacy 15) Post Office 16) Restaurant 17) School 18) After School Programs 19) Commercial Office 20) Community Center 21) Theater/Entertainment `, 22) Convenience Store Where Meat & Produce are Sold. No . .. ..._ _ 5 or more services within 1/2 0 1 No 10 or more services within 1/2 0 1 No g. Development is Located within 1/2 Mile of a Malor Transit Stop. 0 2 h. Reduced Parking Capacity: No Less than 1.5 Parking Spaces Per Unit 0 1 t . ...... ~> i No Less than 1.0 Parking Spaces Per Unit 0 , 1 1 i i 2. Mixed-Use Developments No a. At least 2% of Development Floorspace Supports Mixed Use (Non-Residential Tenants) 0 1 3 i No b. Half of Above Non-Residential Floorspace is Dedicated to Residents of the Development 0 _ 1 I i 3. Building Placement & Orientation No a. Protect Soil & Existing Plants 8 Trees 0 1 ~ j 4. Design for Walking & Bicycling No a. Sidewalks Are Physically Separated from Roadways & Are 5 Feet Wide 0 1 i 1 No b. Traffic Calming Strategies Are Installed by the Developer 0 1 ~ i t .i No c. ProvideCovered & Secure Bicycle Storage for 15% of Residents 0 . 1 i No d. Provide Secure Bicycle Storage for 5% of Non-Residential Tenant Employees & Visitors 0 1 5. Social Gathering Places No a. Outdoor Gathering Places for Residents (Average of 50 sf Per Unit Or More) 0 1 No b. Outdoor Gathering Places Provide Natural Elements (For compact sites only) 0 1 6. Design for Safety and Natural Surveillance MF GreenPoint Checklist ©Build It Green Page 1 of 6 Igo~3h l ~ ~~ENTER 'PROJECT NAME ~ 'E 9 _ ~ o L a s _+ E d E v w L ~ ¢ N d ~ w y m ~ 3 No a. All Main Entrances to the Building and Site are Prominent and Visible from the Street 0 1 No b. Residence Entries Have Views to Callers (Windows or Double Peep Holes) 8 Can Be Seen By Neig 0 ~ 1 4 7. Landscaping No /s the landscape area <10% of the total site area? (Yes/No,~ Projects with <f 0% landscape area can only get up to 3 points in this section. No a. No Plant Species will Require Shearing 0 ~ 1 No b. No Plantings are Listed on the Invasive Plant Inventory by the California Invasive Plant Council 0 ? '„ 1 `. No _. .v _. _.... ... .. _ . ~.. ._ ....._ ._ c. Specify Drought-tolerant Califomia Natives, Mediterranean or Other Appropriate Species 0 1 d. Create Drought Resistant Soils: No i. Mulch All Planting Beds to a Depth of 2 Inches or Greater as Per Local Ordinance 0 1 _ No ii. Amend Frith 2 Inches of Compost or as per Soil Analysis to Reach 3.5% Soil Organic Matter 0 _ ! ! 1 e. Design 8 Install High-Efficiency Irrigation System No i. Specify Smart (Weather-Based) Irrigation Controllers 0 ~ ~ 1 .. ..., No ii. Specify Drip, Bubblers or Low-Flow Sprinklers 0 j 1 No f. Group Plants by Water Needs (Hydrozones) in Planting Plans 8 Identify Hydrozones on Irrigation Pla 0 1 _. g. Minimize Turf in Landscape Installed by Builder No i. Do Not Specify Turf on Slopes Exceeding 10% or in Areas Less Than 8 Feet Wide 0 _ ~ i ~ 1 No ii. Less Than 33% of All Landscaped Area is Specified as Turf AND All Turf has Water Requirem nt 0 ~ '. ' 1 8. Building Performance Exceeds Title 24 - Enterthe Percent Above title 24 for Residential and Non-Residential Portions of the Project. a. Residences: 2 points for Every 1 % Above 2005 Title 24 (15% Required) 0 0 b. Non- Residential Space: 2 Points for Every 1% Above 2005 Title 24 -Not Requirec ####tf ' ##t##1#` _ v ~~ 9. Cool Site No a. At least 30% of the Site Includes Cool Site Techniques __ __ 0 1 _. 10. Adaptable Buildings a. Include Universal Design Principles in Units No 50% of Units 0 1 No 80% of Units 0 1 No b. Live/Work Units Include A Dedicated Commercial Entrance 0 1 11. Affordability a. A Percentage of Units are Dedicated to Households Making 80% or Less of AMI _ No 10% of All Units 0 1 No 20% 0 1 ? s t - - No 30% 0 ~ 1 _.. _ . _. _._..... _.~ , ...... # .. j ., No 50% or More 0 . _ 1 i ~ No b. Development Includes Multiple Bedroom Units (At least 1 Unit with 3BR or More at or Less Than 80°/ 0 2 MF GreenPoint Checklist ©Build It Green Page 2 of 6 l~ ~ ~~ f ENTER PROJECT NAME '~ ~ .o t _ ~ a ¢ .. E o v ~ ~ w w ~ ¢ 3 o ~ d 3 3. FSC-Certified Wood for Framing Lumber a. FSC-Certified Wood for a Percentage of All Dimensional Studs: No 40% ~ 0 2 No 70% 0 '. _ _~ _~ b. FSC-Certified Panel Products for a Percentage of All Sheathing (OSB & Plywood): _ _. NO 40% 0 _. , . f ...., . No 70% 0 , 1 4. Engineered Lumber or Steel Studs, Joists, Headers & Beams No a. 90% or More of All Floor & Ceiling Joists 0 ? 1 No b. 90% or More of All Studs 0 2 _ ~ No c. 90% or More of All Headers & Beams 0 ~ 2 5. Optimal Value Engineering Framing No a. Studs at 24" Centers on Top Floor Exterior Walls &/or All Interior Walls 0 '_ ~ 1 . . No b. Door ii Window Headers Sized for Load 0 ~ ~ ; 1 ? No c. Use Only Jack 8 Cripple Studs Required for Load 0 1 6. Steel Framing No a. Mitigate Thermal Bridging by Installing Exterior Insulation (At Least 1-Inch of Rigid Foam) 0 2 7. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) Or Other Solid Wall Systems a. SIPS Or Other Solid Wall Systems are Used for 80% of All: + No Floors 0 ~ _ . _ ~ (._. _.? . ~. _.. No Walls 0 2 _ . 2 _.. No Roofs 0 2 2 8. Raised Heel Roof Trusses No a. 75% of All Roof Trusses Have Raised Heels 0 1 9. Insulation No a. All Ceiling, Wall & Floor Insulation is 01350 Certifed OR Contains No Added Formaldehyde 0 1 ' No b. All Ceiling, Wall & Floor Insulation Has a Recycled Content of 75% or More 0 1 10. Durable Roofing Options No a. Required: All Shingle Roofing Has 3-Yr Subcontractor Guarantee & 20-Yr Manufacturer Warranty 0 i R No b. All Sloped Roofing Materials Carry a 40-Year Manufacturer Warranty 0 _ _ 1 11. Moisture Shedding & Mold Avoidance • _ ~ No a. Building(s) Include a Definitive Drainage Plane Under Siding 0 4 ~ No b. ENERGY STAR Bathroom Fans in All Bathrooms, Exhausted to the Outdoors with Controls 0 j 1 , No c. A Minimum of 80% of Kitchen Range Hoods Are Vented to the Exterior 0 ~ 1 12. Green Roofs a. A Portion of the Low-Slope Roof Area is Covered By A Vegetated or "Green" Roof No 25% 0 1 s . __ ~~ € ~. ~ ~~ ~ 1 ~ _. No 50% or More 0 ~ ~ ; i 1 Total Available Points In SWcture: 4 0 I 1. Passive Solar Heating No a. Orientation: At Least 40% of the Units Face Directly South 0 `+ 2 No b. Shading On All South-Facing Windows Allow Sunlight to Penetrate in Winter, Not in Summer 0 1 No c. Thermal Mass: At Least 50% of Floor Area Directly Behind South-Facing Windows is Massive 0 2 ' 2. Radiant Hydronic Space Heating No a. Install Radiant Hydronic Space Heating for IAO purposes (No Forced Air) in All Residences 0 2 3. Solar Water Heating No a. Pre-Plumb for Solar Hot Water 0 1 i , ...,... .. ~ . No b. Install Solar Hot Water System for Preheating DHW 0 I . [ 4 4. Air Conditioning with Advanced Refrigerants No a. Install Air Conditioning with Non-HCFC Refrigerants 0 1 5. Advanced Ventilation Practices Perform the Following Practices in Residences: No a. Infiltration Testing by a C-HERS Rater for Envelope Sealing & Reduced Infiltration 0 2 ^ No b. Operable Windows or Skylights Are Placed To Induce Cross Ventilation (At Least One Room In 80% of Units) 0 1 1 „ , _ ; , _ No c. Ceiling Fans in Every Bedroom & Living Room OR Whole House Fan is Used 0 _ 1 6. Garage Ventilation No a. Garage Ventilation Fans Are Controlled by Carbon Monoxide Sensors (Passive Ventilation Does Not Count 0 1 MF GreenPoint Checklist ©Build It Green Page 3 of 6 ~ ~ ~~ ~ ENTER PROJECT NAME 1 .p C d .o r a Q = _ ~ ~ E U ` ~ W t r 4f O Q N y 7 o H ~ w m 7. Low-Mercury Lamps No a. Low-Mercury Products Are Installed Wherever Linear Fluorescent Lamps Are Used 0 ~ i 1 No b. Low-Mercury Products Are Installed Wherever Compact Fluorescent Lamps Are Used 0 . ,_ i 2 8. Light Pollution Reduction No a. Exterior Luminaires Emit No Light Above Horizontal OR Are Dark Sky Certified 0 1 ~ ` No b. Control light Trespass Onto Neighboring Areas Through Appropriate Fixture Selection 0 1 i 9. Onsite Electricity Generation No a. Pre-Wire for Photovoltaics & Plan for Space (Clear Areas on Roof & in Mechanical Room) 0 ~ 1 b. Install Photovoltaics to Offset a Percent of the Project's Total Estimated Electricity Demand No 10% 0 2 2 ? ( 3 .. ~._..__.-. .... ~. No 20% 0 _ _ . .. _ _ 2. 2 _._ _ i .. ., ..._ ._ . - No 30% or more 0 . . . . ~ ... . 2 2 I . .. . _ . . No c. Educational Display is Provided in a Viewable Public Area 0 _ .... . .. _ 1 I 10. Elevators No a. Gearless Elevators Are Installed 0 1 1 11. ENERGY STAR® Appliances a. Install ENERGY STAR Refrigerators in All Locations No Install ENERGY STAR-Qualified and <25cuft 0 ? 1 I ( i ... No Install ENERGY STAR-Qualified and <20cuft 0 1 i b. Install ENERGY STAR Dishwashers in All Locations No All Dishwashers Are ENERGY STAR-qualified 0 1 No Residential-grade Dishwashers Use No More than 6.5 Gallons Per Cycle 0 1 1 No c. Install ENERGY STAR Clothes Washers In All Locations 0 1 2 No d. Install Ventless Natural Gas Clothes Dryers in Residences 0 ~ 1 12. Central Laundry No a. Central Laundry Facilities Are Provided for All Occupants 0 i 1 13. Water-Efficient Fixtures No a. All 5howerheads Use 2.0 Gallons Per Minute (gpm) or Less 0 1 €, 1 b. High-Efficiency Toilets Use 1.28 gpf or Less or Are Dual Flush No In All Residences 0 ~ ' s~ -~ ~ ' -_2. No In All Non-Residential Areas 0 c. Install High Efficiency Urinals (0.5 gpf or less) or No-Water Urinals Wherever Urinals Are Specifie Np Average flush rate is 0.5 gallons per flush or less - 0 '. 1 .... ~. ....~ .._ .. .. _. No Average flush rate is 0.1 gallons per flush or less _ .. .. , _. _ . .. . .. _ 0 _ L _ i I 1 E . . ... _ . ...,_ ._ ..._. . d. Flow Limiters Or Flow Control Valves Are Installed on All Faucets No Residences: Kitchen - 2.0 gpm or less 0 ; #~q##t i i ##### ~ ..__ .. ... No Non-Residential Areas: Kitchen - 2.0 gpm or less 0 ~ 1 .. , #####, __ , _. , No Residences: Bathroom Faucets- 1.5 gpm or less 0 .. 4.~ _ i ##### No Non-Residential Areas: Bathroom Faucets - 1.5 gpm or less 0 ##~-# i j ##### . . . . _. ; .__ _ .., .. J No e. Non-Residential Areas: Install Pre-Rinse Spray Valves in Commercial Kitchens - 1.6 gpm or less 0 _ _..~ ._.. . ,_. ._. _ _ i I, { 1 14. Source Water Efficiency No a. Use Recycled Water for Landscape Irrigation or to Flush Toilets/Urinals 0 I E ~ 2 No b. Use Captured .Rainwater for Landscape Irrigation or to Flush 5% of Toilets &/or Urinals 0 { ? ~ 4 _ ~ No c. Water is Submetered for Each Residential Unit &Non-Residential Tenant 0 ~ 4 total Available Points In Systems: 7b 0 i ~.; ~ ~ ~ ~t ~~, .> ~ r7 '. .~:,.wT..~TF~}.-.. Av i.I~' ~..k~s~:xY L..~.n~4.ir~ ..~x..L~ 1. Construction Indoor Air Quality Management ,~'~'. t .«~6~WLVYti( ~.Ya. ~. I ~ - • ~ No a. Perform a 2-Week Whole Building Flush-Out Prior to Occupancy p ~ 1 j 2. Entryways No a. Provide Permanent Walk-Off Mats and Shoe Storage at All Home Entrances 0 ~ 1 No b. Permanent Walk-Off Systems Are Provided at All Main Building Entrances 8 In Common Areas 0 .._.. _ .. ~ 1 3. Recycling 8 Waste Collection No a. Residences: Provide Built-In Recycling Center In Each Unit p i 2 ~ MF GreenPoint Checklist ©Build It Green Page 4 of 6 2 ( ~, ~~ ~ ENTER PROJECT NAME ' j ~ .o r _ ° a v a ~~ E ~ ~ ~ ~ w y ~ a o a ~ o 3 4. Use LowlNo-VOC Paints & Coatings a. Low-VOC Interior Paints (<50 gpl VOCs (Flat) and <150 gpl VOCs (Non-Flat)) ~~ No In All Residences 0 {~y.y~y.~y~ ..~~.y~ ~ ~fihfhff'ft'' i No In All Non-Residential Areas: _ _ . 0 ' ####~ "~ b. Zero-VOC: InteriorPaints (<5 gpl VOCs (Flat)) No In All Residences 0 ~ ;#; ~ No In All Non-Residential Areas: 0 ~ ~' ~ °li c. Wood Coatings Meet the Green Seal Standards for Low-VOCs No In All Residences p ',~? { > No In All Non-Residential Areas: - p ...... d. Wood Stains Meet the Green Seal Standards for Low-VOCs No In All Residences 0 ##~## No In All Non-Residential Areas: p ;,~; 5. Use Recycled-Content Exterior Paint No a. Use Recycled Content Paint on 50% of All Exteriors 0 1 6. Low-VOC Construction Adhesives No a. Use Low-VOC Construction Adhesives (<70 gpl VOCs) for All Adhesives 0 1 1 7. Environmentally Preferable Materials for Interior Finish Use Environmentally Preferable Materials for Interior Finish: A) FSC-Certified Wood B) Reclaimed Lumber C) Rapidly Renewable D) Recycled-Content or E) Finger-Jointed ~' j I a. Residences: At Least 50% of Each Material: No i. Cabinets 0 ~ No ii. Interior Trim p ~ No iii. Shelving 0 , #? `, No iv. Doors 0 .. _ No v. Countertops ~ _. w...._... . _ 0 . ~. . b. Non-Residential Areas: At Least 50% of Each Material: No i. Cabinets 0 ~ ~; a No ii. Interior Trim 0 ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NO iii. Shelving p ' i ~' ~ ~ _ .. .a i .~._ .. No iv. Doors 0 . 1 ~' No v. Countertops ........ 8. Reduce Formaldehyde in Interior Finish Materials Reduce Formaldehyde in Interior Finish Materials (Section 01350) for At Least 90% of Each Material Below: a. Residences: No i. Cabinets 0 ###i ~ No ii. Interior Trim ~ No iii. Shelving 0 #` '_ No iv. Subfloor 0 __ . ¥ F ff1##; ~ _ ._. . b. Non-Residential Areas: No i. Cabinets 0 ? # No ii. Interior Trim 0 - ~~; No iii. Shelving p No iv. Subfloor 0 ~ 9. Environmentally Preferable Flooring Use Environmentally Preferable Flooring: A) FSC-Certified or Reclaimed Wood B) Rapidly Renewable Flooring Materials C) Recycled-Content Ceramic Tiles D) Exposed Concrete as Finished Floor or E) Recycled-Content Carpet. Note: Flooring Adhesives Must Have <70 gpl VOCs. a. Residences: No i. Minimum 15% of Floor Area 0 ' ~ #_ ~ _ - No ii. Minimum 30% of Floor Area 0 ~ # ' '~ ~~ No iii. Minimum 50% of Floor Area 0 i _ #t= _ ~ _. _. No iv. Minimum 75% of Floor Area 0 ~ ~ #~## b. Non-Residential Areas: No i. Minimum 15% of Floor Area p # No ii. Minimum 30% of Floor Area 0 No iii. Minimum 50% of Floor Area 0 ~? No iv. Minimum 75% of Floor Area p f 10. Low-Emitting Flooring No a. Residences: Flooring Meets Section 01350 or CRI Green Label Plus Requirements-50% Min. 0 I °, t# 4 MF GreenPoint Checklist ©Build It Green Page 5 of 6 2z ~~~ ~~ ENTER PROJECT NAME ' [ .o "' o = a ~ ¢ ._ ~ v ~ '' _ w L ' ., ~ ~ C7 Q ~ ~ ` H ~ a m ~ No b. Non-Residential Areas: Flooring Meets Section 01350 or CRI Green Label Plus Requirements (50% ~ 0 ! ##1####; ' 11. Durable Cabinets Install Durable Cabinets in All: No a. Residences 0 # ~ No b. Non-Residential Areas 0 ~ ~ l i ~ 12. Furniture 8 Outdoor Play Structures No a. Play Structures & Surfaces Have an Overall Average Recycled Content Greater Than 20% 0 ? ? 1 No b. Environmentally Preferable Exterior Site Furnishings 0 ~ = S .. 1 No c. At Least 25% of All newly Supplied Interior Fumiture has Environmentally Preferable Attributes 0 i .. 1 13. Vandalism Deterrence No a. Project Includes Vandalism Resistant Finishes and Strategies 0 1 i i oral Avanaoie Noin~s in Fmisnes ann ~umicninns• av n a ~_ u. . ~,. ~u-rs . 1. Incorporate GreenPoint Checklist in Blueprints No a. Required: Incorporate GreenPoint Checklist in Blueprints 0 R € i 2. Operations ~ Maintenance Manuals No a. Provide O&M Manual to Building Maintenance Staff 0 1 € ~ No b. Provide O8M Manual to Occupants 0 1 1 3. Transit Options No a. Residents Are Offered Free or Discounted Transit Passes p 2 a 4. Educational Signage No a. Educational Signage Highlighting & Explaining the Project's Green Features is Included ~ 5. Vandalism Management Plan 0 1 No a. Project Includes a Vandalism Management Plan for Dealing with Disturbances Post-Occupancy 0 1 i 6. Innovation: List innovative measures that meet the green building objectives. Enter up to a 4 Points each category. Points will be evaluated by Build It Green and the GreenPoint Rater. an No a. Describe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns P-T 0 ~~ No b. Describe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns P-T p No c. Describe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns P-T 0 No d. Describe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns P-T p No e. Describe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns P-T ~ p No f. Describe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns P-T ~ 0 No g. Describe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns P-T p No h. Describe Innovation Here, and Enter Possible Points in Columns P-T 0 ~ E _ _ I Dial Avatlaele Points In Innovation: 7~ 0 Summary _ -- ._ ._ ._.. ---- _- _ _-- - - - --..~ 3 ~-,.~ a~-~~ Points Achieved from Specific Categones ~t ~ ~' ~~ .. .., E :,d~ ~..:: .~S aG Current Point Total~~` y, ~ ?~~ ~" ~~~~ .. #### #### #1# - Required measures A.Ba, 8.1a, C.10a, and/or F.1 a - Enter Total Conditioned F1oorArea and Non-Residential Floor Area of the Project at the Top of this Checklist MF GreenPoint Checklist ©Build It Green Page 6 of 6 fof• Homes -,EED Project Description: Building type: # of bedrooms: 0 ~r~ LEED for Homes Simplified Project Checkli ~ -; 3uilder Name: 'roject Team Leader (if different): come Address (Street/City/State): Adjusted Certification Thresholds Project type: Certified: 45.0 Gold: 75.0 Floor area: 0 Silver: 60.0 Platinum: 90.0 Min. Point Thresholds Nof Met for Prelim. OR Fittal Rating date last updated : Max Project Points last undated by : Points Preliminary Final innovation and Desi n Process tD (No Minimum Points Required} Max YiPts Maybe No Y/Pts 1. Integrated Project Planning i.i Preliminary Rating Prereq ~.z Integrated Project Team 1 0 0 0 1.3 Professional Credentialed with Respect to LEED for Homes 1 0 0 0 i.a Design Charrette 1 0 0 0 i s Building Orientation for Solar Design 1 0 0 0 2. Durability Management z.i Durability Planning Prereq Process 2.2 Durability Management Prereq z.3 Third-Party Durability Management Verification 3 0 0 0 3.Innovative or Regional zs 3.1 Innovation #1 1 0 0 0 Design 2s 3.2 Innovation #2 1 0 0 0 2s 3.3 Innovation #3 1 0 0 0 ~ 3.a Innovation #4 1 0 0 0 Sub-Total for ID Category: 11 0 0 0 Location and Linka es LL (No Minimum Points Required} OR Max r~Pis Maybe No Y1Pts 1. LEED ND i LEED for Neighborhood Development LL2-6 10 0 0 0 2. Site Selection ~ z Site Selection 2 0 0 0 3. Preferred Locations 3.1 Edge Development LL 3.2 1 0 0 0 3.z Infill 2 0 0 0 3.3 Previously Developed 1 0 0 0 4. Infrastructure a Existing Infrastructure 1 0 0 0 5. Community Resources/ s.i Basic Community Resources /Transit LL 5.2, 5.3 1 0 0 0 Transit s.z Extensive Community Resources /Transit LL 5.3 2 0 0 0 s.3 Outstanding Community Resources /Transit 3 0 0 0 6. Access to O en S ace s Access to O en S ace 1 0 0 0 Sub-Total for LL Category: 10 0 0 0 Sustainable Sites (S5) (Minimum of 5 SS Points Required) OR ~ Hoax YrPrs Maybe No v~Pa 1. Site Stewardship i.i Erosion Controls During Construction Prereq ~.z Minimize Disturbed Area of Site 1 0 0 0 2. Landscaping ~ 2.i No Invasive Plants Prereq z~ 2.z Basic Landscape Design SS 2.5 2 0 0 0 ~ 2.3 Limit Conventional Turf SS 2.5 3 0 0 0 zy 2.a Drought Tolerant Plants SS 2.5 2 0 0 0 zs z.s Reduce Overall Irrigation Demand by at Least 20% 6 0 0 0 3. Local Heat Island Effects ~ 3 Reduce Local Heat Island Effects 1 0 0 0 4. Surface Water z~ a.i Permeable Lot 4 0 0 0 Management a.z Permanent Erosion Controls 1 0 0 0 ~ a.3 Management of Run-off from Roof 2 0 0 0 5. ontoxic est ontro s est ontro ternatives 0 0 0 6. Compact Development s.i Moderate Density SS 6.2, 6.3 2 0 0 0 s.z High Density SS 6.3 3 0 0 0 s.3 Ve Hi h Densit 4 0 0 0 Sub-Total for SS Category: 22 0 0 0 Attachment 4 U.S. Green Building Council Page 1 of 3 ,,a„ LEED for Homes Simplified Project Checklist (continued) Max a~ ~ ~~ Pro ect Poin{S 1 romcs rreummarY Flnal Water EffiClenC WE (Minimum of 3 WE Points Required) OR Max viers Maybe No viPis 1. Water Reuse i.i Rainwater Harvesting System WE 1.3 4 0 0 0 i.z Graywater Reuse System WE 1.3 1 0 0 0 i.s Use of Municipal Recycled Water System 3 0 0 0 2. Irrigation System zs 2.1 High Efficiency Irrigation System WE 2.3 3 0 0 0 22 Third Party Inspection WE 2.3 1 0 0 0 ~ 2.s Reduce Overall Irrigation Demand by at Least 45% 4 0 0 0 3. Indoor Water Use s.~ High-Efficiency Fixtures and Fittings 3 0 0 0 3.z Ve Hi h Efficient Fixtures and Fittin s 6 0 0 0 Sub-Total for WE Category: 15 0 0 0 Ener and Atmos here EA (Minimum of 0 EA Points Required) OR Max Y/Pts Maybe No viers 1. Optimize Energy Performance i.i Performance of ENERGY STAR for Homes Prereq t.z Exceptional Energy Performance 34 0 0 0 7. Water Heating ~. ~.~ Efficient Hot Water Distribution 2 0 0 0 72 Pipe Insulation 1 0 0 0 11. Residential Refrigerant ti.i Refrigerant Charge Test Prereq Mana ement i~.z A ro riate HVAC Refri erants 1 0 0 0 Sub-Total for EA Category: 38 0 0 0 Materials and Resources MR (Minimum of 2 MR Points Required) OR Max yiPts Maybe No vlets 1. Material-Efficient Framing i.i Framing Order Waste Factor Limit Prereq i.z Detailed Framing Documents MR 1.5 1 0 0 0 i.s Detailed Cut List and Lumber Order MR 1.5 1 0 0 0 ~.a Framing Efficiencies MR 1.5 3 0 0 D i.s Off-site Fabrication 4 0 0 0 2. Environmentally Preferable ~. z.t FSC Certified Tropical Wood Prereq Products ~ z.z Environmentally Preferable Products 8 0 0 0 3. Waste Management 3.~ Construction Waste Management Planning Prereq s2 Construction Waste Reduction 3 0 0 0 Sub-Total for MR Category: 16 0 0 0 .Indoor Environmental Quatity tEQI (Minimum of 6 Efl Points Reauiredl OR Max vmra Mavha Nn YfPtc 1. ENERGY STAR with IAP i ENERGY STAR with Indoor Air Package 13 0 0 0 2. Combustion Venting z.i Basic Combustion Venting Measures EQ 1 Prereq z.z Enhanced Combustion Venting Measures EQ 1 2 0 0 0 3. Moisture Control s Moisture Load Control EQ 1 1 0 0 0 4. Outdoor Air Ventilation ~ a.t Basic Outdoor Air Ventilation EQ 1 Prereq ~ a.z Enhanced Outdoor Air Ventilation 2 0 0 0 a.s Third-Party Performance Testing EQ 1 1 0 0 0 5. Local Exhaust z~ 5.1 Basic Local Exhaust EQ 1 Prereq 5.2 Enhanced Local Exhaust 1 0 0 0 s.s Third-Party Performance Testing 1 0 0 0 6. Distribution of Space z~ s.i Room-by-Room Load Calculations EQ 1 Prereq Heating and Cooling s2 Return Air Flow /Room by Room Controls EQ 1 1 0 0 0 s.s Third-Party Performance Test /Multiple Zones EQ 1 2 0 0 0 7. Air Filtering ~.t Good Filters EQ 1 Prereq 7.2 Better Filters EQ 7.3 1 0 0 0 ~.s Best Filters 2 0 0 0 8. Contaminant Control is a.i Indoor Contaminant Control during Construction EQ 1 1 0 0 0 a.z Indoor Contaminant Control 2 0 0 0 ~ a.s Preoccupancy Flush EQ 1 1 0 0 0 9. Radon Protection ~ s.i Radon-Resistant Construction in High-Risk Areas EQ 1 Prereq ~ s.2 Radon-Resistant Construction in Moderate-Risk Areas EQ 1 1 0 0 0 10. Garage Pollutant Protection io.i No HVAC in Garage EQ 1 Prereq ioz Minimize Pollutants from Garage EQ 1, 10.4 2 0 0 0 io.s Exhaust Fan in Garage EQ 1, 10.4 1 0 0 0 to.a Detached Gara a or No Gara a EQ 1 3 0 0 0 Sub-Total for EQ Category: 21 0 0 0 Awareness and Education AE) (Minimum of 0 AE Points Required) Max wets Maybe No vrPts 1. Education of the ~ ~.~ Basic Operations Training Prereq Homeowner or Tenant zs t.z Enhanced Training 1 0 0 0 1.3 Public Awareness 1 0 0 0 2. Education of Building Manager ~ z Education of Building Manager 1 0 0 0 Sub-Total for AE Category: 3 0 0 0 U.S. Green Building Council Page 2 of 3 January 14, 2009 aS ~ 3~ for Homes LEED LEED for Homes Simplified Project Checklist Addendum: Prescriptive Approach for Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Credits Max Project Points Points cannot be earned in both the Prescriptive (below) and the Performance Approach (pg 2) of the EA section. Points Preliminary Final Ener and Atmos here EA (No Minimum Points Required) OR Max vlPts maybe No viPiS 2. Insulation z.i Basic Insulation Prereq 2.z Enhanced Insulation 2 0 0 0 3. Air Infiltration s.~ Reduced Envelope Leakage Prereq 0 s.z Greatly Reduced Envelope Leakage 2 0 0 0 3.s Minimal Envelope Leakage EA 3.2 3 0 0 0 4. Windows a.i Good Windows Prereq az Enhanced Windows 2 0 0 0 a.s Exceptional Windows EA 4.2 3 0 0 0 5. Heating and Cooling s.i Reduced Distribution Losses Prereq Distribution System s.z Greatly Reduced Distribution Losses 2 0 0 0 s.s Minimal Distribution Losses EA 5.2 3 0 0 0 6. Space Heating and Cooling zs s.~ Good HVAC Design and Installation Prereq Equipment sz High-Efficiency HVAC 2 0 0 0 s.3 Very High Efficiency HVAC EA 6.2 4 0 0 0 7. Water Heating za ~.t Efficient Hot Water Distribution 2 0 0 0 ~.z Pipe Insulation 1 0 0 0 ~.s Efficient Domestic Hot Water Equipment 3 0 0 0 8. Lighting 8.1 ENERGY STAR Lights Prereq a.z Improved Lighting 2 0 0 0 a.3 Advanced Lighting Package EA 8.2 3 0 0 0 9. Appliances s.~ High-Efficiency Appliances 2 0 0 0 s.z Water-Efficient Clothes Washer 1 0 0 0 10. Renewable Energy ~ io Renewable Energy System 10 0 0 0 11. Residential Refrigerant i~.~ Refrigerant Charge Test Prereq Mana ement ii.z A ro riate HVAC Refri erants 1 0 0 0 Sub-Total for EA Category: 38 0 0 0 U.S. Green Building Council Page 3 of 3 January 14, 2009 a~~~G GREEN BUILDING ORDINANCE Gregory Shreeve, Building Official City of Dublin Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Regional Meeting Room MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Gregory Shreeve at 2:00 p.m. Attendees: Gregory Shreeve, Building Official; Erica Fraser, Senior Planner; Debra LeClair, Recording Secretary; Mark Lander, City Engineer; Jim Kern, Regent Properties; Dana Owyoung, Discovery Builders, Inc.; Dale Garren, Pinn Brothers; Karen Kho, Green Building in Alameda County; Chuck Templeton, Toll Brothers; Aaron Ross-Swain, Standard Pacific; Jeff White, Avalon Bay; and Connie Goldade, Mackay & Somps. Gregory Shreeve gave a background of the Green Building Ordinance project. He stated that the City passed an ordinance requiring all City projects that are $3 Million or greater to be LEED Silver certified. He stated the City is finishing the first project under that ordinance and the City Council has directed that any City project not meeting the $3 Million level be designed and constructed using green practices but not necessarily certified and to adopt "Best Practices" for all other items. He stated that in the FY 08-09 Goals and Objectives the City Council directed Staff to study aself-certification program for residential builders. Mr. Shreeve stated that he has worked with the City Attorney's office to develop a draft ordinance which is based on the "Build it Green" program or an equivalent. He stated it is not designed for the City to certify the project, but as a "Self-Certification" Program. Staff wanted to meet with the development community to get their input prior to finalizing the Ordinance and taking it to the City Council for approval. Mr. Shreeve explained that the developer could submit the checklist either at the beginning of the process with the SDR application or it could be submitted prior to the permit application. The developer would indicate how the project would be built and how they would obtain the 50 points needed for certification.. He stated the developer would meet with the Green Building Official (GBO) to work out the details and then the GBO will approve the checklist. The checklist would then be incorporated into the plans and will be plan-checked to ensure that all green building checklist items are included in the plans. Prior to the final inspection, the developer would be required to verify the construction to the checklist, certify the checklist and submit the signed checklist to the GBO for approval for each lot or unit prior to occupancy. That would complete the process. The City would not perform inspections to verify the checklist under the current draft of the Ordinance. 1 Attachment 5 a~ ~ 3~ DEVELOPER QUESTION: At what point would the City approve the project? STAFF'S RESPONSE: The City's review, in the current draft, requires review and approval of the checklist prior to Site Development Review or permit application, review of the City-approved checklist to the plans and prior to final. The Green Building Inspection is the responsibility of the developer to certify the project themselves by either assigning the inspection/review to a site superintendent or by hiring a Green Building rater. Prior to the final inspection, the developer shall submit the completed green building checklist to the GBO for review and approval. DEVELOPER QUESTION: How many points would be required under the Build It Green program? STAFF'S RESONSE: Current draft is 50 points. The final number of required points will be up to the City Council. DEVELOPER QUESTION: Does the ordinance offer incentives for installing more then the required amount of points? Such as; 1) Refund of plan check fees; 2) Expedited plan review; 3} Reduced parking; or 4) Increased density. STAFF'S RESPONSE: No. First, this is aself-certification process and not verified by an outside source. Second, if incentives are given and the project does not meet the agreed upon points what recourse would the City have? DEVELOPER QUESTION: Projects that are in Planning entitlement stages or have already received approval, would these projects be required to build green? STAFF'S RESPONSE: It depends on the situation. If the project has already submitted for "Master Plan Check" approval with the City, the project would not be required to meet the new standards. If the project did not have SDR approval, yes, it would be required to meet the new standards. If the project had an SDR approval but the "Master Plan Check" has not been submitted, the Development Agreement will need to be reviewed by the City Attorney for an opinion on if the project is required to meet the green standards. 2 a ~ ~3s~ DEVELOPER QUESTION: Are projects required to be certified by Build It Green? STAFF'S RESPONSE: No. DEVELOPER QUESTION: Would an equivalent type of standard be accepted and could they be listed in the ordinance such as EnergyStar, LEED for Homes, etc.? STAFF'S RESPONSE: The Current draft ordinance does allow the GBO to accept other programs, Staff will review the possibility of listing other Green Building Rating systems. DEVELOPER QUESTION: Have residential projects built green before in the City? STAFF'S RESPONSE: Yes, all residential projects in the last 8 years have been required to include green building into their projects by the .Conditions of Approval. All but one project has obtained the 50 points during the plan check stage. However, no verification was performed. DEVELOPER QUESTION: What happens if Building Codes or State law changes? STAFF'S RESPONSE: The Build It Green program is updated with every building code cycle. The current draft ordinance requires the developer to use the most current version of the checklist. After approval of the checklist if the Building Code or State law was amended to be more restrictive then the City Ordinance, State law would supersede. DEVELOPER QUESTION: Will the green building program add more plan review time? STAFF'S RESPONSE: No. The City's internal goal date would not be changed. DEVELOPER QUESTION: Are the Planning Commissioners and City Councilmembers receiving training in Green Building? 3 ~~ ~~ STAFF'S RESPONSE: The City's elected officials and commissions are supportive of green building. The City already subsidizes solar system permit fees and the City recently joined the Solar Cities Program. This program was explained to the group. DEVELOPER QUESTION: What is the purpose of the ordinance, why is it being done? STAFF'S RESPONSE: This is a City Council high priority Goal and Objective. DEVELOPER QUESTION: What would happen if a project exceeds the 50 points? Would approval from City Council be required? What would happen if the project proposes greater than 50 points in plan. check but obtains less than the checklist but greater than the 50 points at the final? STAFF'S RESPONSE: The 50 points is the minimum required to meet the ordinance. No special approval would be required to exceed the minimum amount. If the final document should be greater than 50 points this would meet the requirement for green building. If the project failed to meet the minimum 50 points, the GBO would be required to review for mitigation measures that may be required and this may hold up occupancy until it was rectified. DEVELOPER QUESTION: Would it be possible to modify the document submittal time to "Final Occupancy" allowing apartment projects the ability to move in a number of units prior to filing the checklist? STAFF'S RESPONSE: As written, this could be reviewed during the phased occupancy plan. The GBO could allow temporary occupancy but is more likely to require a checklist on a unit-by-unit basis. This could be worked out within the policy of the program. Mr. Shreeve stated that the Staff Report and draft ordinance will go to the City Council soon and the attendees will be sent a notice. He also stated that if the meeting attendees would like to send him additional comments they could send them by email or letter and he will incorporate them into the Staff Report to City Council as an attachment. The meeting was ad 3:00 p.m. 4 3 a a~ 3~ Building Official G: (green builclingl GREEN B UILDING ORDINANCE MINUTES 2.1 l.09.doc 31 r~ 3~ Green Building Meeting February 11, 2009 Name Company Contact Information Optional 1 ~~ -~ k ~l2 ~ ~~~r~r ~~c~'~crrss ~~,~ s ~.~ ~~,~~~.,~ ~ ~ .v . ~~ r,~,,,. r 3 - ~~'-~- ~ v , 4 c ~ c 6 Yl1 ~ a u i L ml./ZXS ` 8 ~~~~`~ ~D~d ~~ ~~ tr~ ,~- g //~ ~'~ L~~~ l f a ~~/I 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ~C ~ AvalonBa y COMMUNITIES,iNC. 3a~ 3~ 400 Race Street, Suite 200 ~ San Jose, CA 95126 ~ TeI (408) 983-1500 ~ Fax (408) 287-9167 ~~~~o~~~ FEB 2 5 2009 CITY OF DUBLIN BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION February 23, 2009 Gregory Shreeve, Sr. Building Official City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Re: Draft Green Building Ordinance Dear Gregory, This letter is in follow-up to the discussion at the February 11, 2009 meeting concerning the draft Green Building Ordinance. My comments are as follows: 1. In addition to the GreenPoint Checklist, the ordinance should provide the option of using other generally accepted standard such those issued by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and the National Association of Home Builders. 2. Approval of the applicable checklist for a particular project should be done as part of the plan check process, not prior to the building permit application. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Sincerely, Je ite '',Sr elopment Director Attachment 6 33 ~ Immediate Release January 14, 2008 Contact: Rufus Jeffris Cell: 415-994-0604 HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR MANDATORY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS IN ALL BAY AREA COMMUNITIES HBANC also announces aggressive new goals for reducing energy consumption in all new home construction SAN RAMON-The Home Builders Association of Northern California today announced its support for mandatory sustainable green building standards in all Bay Area cities and counties, making it the first major building association in the state and possibly the nation to embrace strong mandatory standards. HBANC President Joseph Perkins also announced aggressive new goals for reducing overall energy consumption in all new homes that its member builders construct by 50 percent from 1990 levels by the year 2020 and to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent from 1990 levels in the same timeframe. Again, the goals make HBANC the first building association in California and possibly the nation to voluntarily commit to such standards. "HBANC believes that making sustainable green building standards mandatory is not only good for the environment and our planet, but is good for business, good for consumers, good for our growing clean tech economy and is the right thing to do," Perkins said. HBANC will partner with the independent, Berkeley-based Build It Green (~_«~~y_hu_il~it,gree~c~z~g) organization, whose fast-growing Green Point Rated program ATTACHMENT 7 3~~~~ provides the green building standards that the HBANC will work to make mandatory in cities and counties. "We are very excited to be partnering with HBANC in expanding the Green Point Rated program," said Brian Gitt, executive director of Build It Green. "Together, we can help the Bay Area and California reach the broader goals of dramatically reducing our energy consumption, lowering our carbon emissions and growing our clean tech economy." "Of the 101 cities and counties in the nine-county region, 15 have so far adopted Build It Green's Green Point Rated standards as mandatory and we intend to help push that number significantly higher," Perkins said. "Build It Green's program exceeds the state's current standards for energy-efficient construction, is compatible with other national green building programs and is specifically tailored to address the Bay Area's unique housing marketplace. We are excited about our relationship with Build It Green." Perkins made the announcement during Advancing the New Energy Economy, a conference hosted by the California Public Utilities Commission focused on growing California's green energy economy and preparing the workforce that will be needed to drive the state's burgeoning clean tech industry. Perkins said the two organizations expect to announce more details about their partnership, including how HBANC's energy reduction goals will be supported by the Green Point Rated program and a strategy for expanding mandatory adoption of the program, in the next 60 days. HBANC's decision comes after considerable research into growing consumer demand for homes built using green building practices and the various programs "Consumers want new homes that reduce energy costs, provide a healthy living environment and still feature the amenities they need at a price that is affordable," Perkins said. "And we believe the Green Point Rated program is the best fit for California and for the Bay Area." The Home Builders Association of Northern California is a professional, non profit association committed to promoting housing for people of all income levels and the production of quality homes. HBANC's membership comprises about 1, 000 home builders, trade contractors, suppliers and industry professionals in the Bay Area. ### Comparison of Green Building Ordinance of the Tri-Valley Cities Livermore Pleasanton Dublin (Proposed) Reason for difference Green Building Compliance Official Green building compliance Green building compliance Green Building Official (GBCO) is already used in chapter 5.61 Position Title official official (GBO) for City Projects with a different definition Director of planning and Person designated by the Community development community development or City Manager or their Who holds the position director of designee designee designee New Commercial and Residential, reconstruction of 50% or more if SDR, City Projects, Commercial CUP, downtown specific over 20,000 sq ft (new or plan (secondary dwelling exterior T.I.), Dwellings over All new dwelling projects units exempt). Includes 2,000 sq ft (new or with over 20 units. Includes mixed use. Separate Ord for additions), this includes SF SF & MF. Separate Ord for Scope of Ordinance City Projects & MF. City Projects. Same as Universal Design Residential -Build It Green, G~mmercial -LEED / Commercial -LEED / LEED for Homes or higher Would allow GBO Ability to accept a What Program Residential -Build It Green Residential -Build It Green program different recognized program. None -However, City Attorney will be required to Normal procedure is that if the project review all projects with has an Master Plan Check on file with existing DA's to determine if the City -the project is exempt since it is Exempt Projects N/A N/A the DA exempts the project. already applied for building permits. Should be completed during the SDR With SDR /CUP -must be Stage - easier to design at the beginning Submission of Pre- approved before hearing or With SDR -must be With SDR -must be then after the fact. Also the "approved" ,permitting Documentation a bond posted approved before hearing approved before hearing checklist must be included in the plans. GBO required to review GBO required to review G.B required to review plans I plans for conformance to the plans for conformance to the for conformance to the Pre- 'Building Plan Checks Pre- Permitting approval Pre- Permitting approval Permitting approval City Inspections Visual inspections Visual inspections No Designed as Self Certified ti Y n z y ~ J:\green building\table of compaison 3/11/2009 5:27 PM U~ Comparison of Green Building Ordinance of the Tri-Valley Cities Documentation - finaled Required Required Required Certified by Outside Agency Accepted -not required Accepted -not required Accepted -not required Final building approval or Prior to issuance of an issuance of a final certificate Prior to issuance of Final Approval occupancy permit of occupancy occupancy permit Stop Work Order if not following Ord Yes Yes Yes GBO has authority to require 1 year and 5 year compliance information - detailing operation, efficiency After Occupancy and conservation relating to Documentation Not required credits Not required Can be required by the GBO - Res $3,000 to $10,000 and Com $10,000 to$100,000 - required if during any part of process it appears that building will not meet Performance Security requirements None None Appeal To CM then to CC To CM then to CC To CM then to CC granting /denial; of granting /denial; of compliance with the ord and exception or compliance with exception or compliance with Appeal limited to mitigation measures the chapter the chapter If project is voluntarily If project is voluntarily registers with UCGBC or registers with UCGBC or Build It Green - GBO MAY Build It Green - GBO MAY reduce the scope of review reduce the scope of review Incentive program and applicable fees None and applicable fees J:\green building\table of compaison 3/11/2009 5:27 PM