Item 24 - Public Hearing for Amendments to the Transit Zoning Code

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MM4.13-18 Applicants for Multi-family/Industrial/Commercial projects shall consider providing preferential parking spaces for ultra -low emission vehicles and alternative fueled vehicles to encourage the use of alternative fuels and ultra -low emission vehicles. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-19 Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed Multi -family/ Industrial/Commercial uses building or structure designs incorporate exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste and adequate recycling containers located in public/common areas pursuant to the adopted standards. Documentation of compliance with this measure shall be provided to the Planning and Building Agency for review and approval. Installation of the identified design features or equipment will be confirmed by the City Building Official prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-20 All common area irrigation areas for Multi-family/Industrial/Commercial projects shall consider systems that are capable of being operated by a computerized irrigation system which includes an onsite weather station/ET gage capable of reading current weather data and making automatic adjustments to independent run times for each irrigation valve based on changes in temperature, solar radiation, relative humidity, rain, and wind. In addition, the computerized irrigation system shall also consider the ability to be equipped with flow -sensing capabilities, thus automatically shutting down the irrigation system in the event of a mainline break or broken head. These features will assist in conserving water, eliminating the potential of slope failure due to mainline breaks, and eliminating over -watering and flooding due to pipe and/or head breaks. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-21 Consideration of installation of solar roofs on homes and businesses to offset the increasing demand for energy and natural gas. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-22 Project applicants shall, where feasible, incorporate passive solar design features into the buildings, which may include roof overhangs or canopies that block summer shade, but that allow winter sun, from penetrating south facing windows. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-23 Use Energy Efficient Roofing Materials. All roofing materials used in commercial/retail buildings at the Mixed -Use Retail Development shall be Energy Star® certified. All roof products shall also be certified to meet American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) high emissivity requirements. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-24 All commercial/industrial projects shall, where feasible, include up to 10% renewable energy sources within the project. (Impact 4.3-1) MM4.13-1 through MM4.13-24 would also apply to this impact. (Impact 4.3-2) Project Analysis and Conclusion The City determined that long-term development related to localized air quality impacts from operational emissions (Impact 4.13-1) and operational emissions due to the size of the TZC area with the potential to conflict with AB 32 (Impact 4.13-2) were found to be significant and unavoidable and that specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible additional mitigation. Specifically, no additional feasible mitigation measures exist that would avoid or substantially reduce these impacts. Any future development within the TZC area requiring discretionary action would continue to be subject to a project -level CEQA review at the time an application is filed for an individual project Mitigation measures MM 4.13-1 through MM4.13.24 would continue to apply. January 2025 53 Environmental Analysis