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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05_24-25_2017 PC Correspondence - San Luis Ranch (Veium) 2RECEIVED Meeting: PC K -11 -15- W14- CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO n From: Eric Veium < (tern: \ AM, 1Aui5 /Y1 j Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 1:22 PM COMMUNITY DPVELOPMENT To: Johnson, Derek; Codron, Michael; Carloni, Marcus; Advisory Bodies; E-mail Co ci1..WuLy Cc: Eric Meyer; Barry Rands; Bill Bradlee; Gina Mori; Lauren Rueda; Kristen Hazard; M Boswell; Dove Daniel; Grant Helete; June Cochran; Ray Weymann; Nancy J. Cole; Mladen Bandov; Amy; Sean Armstrong; Bob Wolf, John Ashbaugh; Sam Blakeslee; Samson Blackwell; Scott Secrest; Mary Ciesinski; Ken Haggard; Christopher Gray; Neil Bulger; Chad Worth Subject: Fwd: San Luis Ranch Specific Plan Language Honorable Planning Commissioners: Below is the current San Luis Ranch Specific Plan Language related to building energy and EV charging. I read the existing policy to already encompass our Zero Carbon Home proposal and have drafted some proposed policy language to further clarify the intent of the current language. We request your unanimous support to incorporate this language into the San Luis Ranch Specific Plan for your recommendation for City Council approval. We will also reach out to the applicant to discuss the proposed language. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you. Eric Veium On Behalf of the Climate Action Working Group San Luis Obispo resident PROPOSED SPECIFIC PLAN POLICY All energy using equipment in residential units shall be energy efficient electric with the exception of cooking appliances. Garages, multifamily parking, and bicycle parking/storage areas shall have appropriately placed and sized power outlets for the charging of electric vehicles and electric bicycles. Current Specific Plan Language Building Energy Conservation Development of the San Luis Ranch Specific Plan Area shall strive to meet leading technology standards in building design and construction. New structures, renovated buildings, and new infrastructure facilities will be designed to minimize energy consumption and maximize renewable energy generation in order to reduce GHG emissions, save costs, and promote the conservation of natural resources. Energy conservation construction techniques include: Meeting or exceeding Title 24 Standards Natural Lighting and Ventilation High R -Value Insulation Energy Efficient HVAC Systems and Appliances Noice Reduction Water Usage Reduction Net Zero Energy Consumption Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Some parking spaces in San Luis Ranch will be outfitted with electric vehicle charging stations. These parking spaces will be reserved for electric vehicles, along with the area's Multimodal transportation network, to encourage energy conscience transportation. San Luis Ranch is committed to doing its part to reduce our carbon footprint via support for electric vehicles, and enabling and encouraging Multimodal transportation to reduce VMT, benefiting the whole community. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Johnson, Derek <d'ohnson sloci .or > Date: Thu, May 25, 2017 at 11:04 AM Subject: RE: San Luis Ranch Specific Plan Language To: " < , Eric Meyer < Cc: "Codron, Michael" <mcodron sIocity.org> Eric, Good morning, I would recommend forwarding the language as is to the PC as I suspect the discussion will come up at tonight's meeting. Thanks for being active during this phase of the project and looking forward to tonight's conversation. Thanks Derek From: Eric Veium [mailto: Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 10:12 AM To: Eric Meyer < ; Johnson, Derek <diohnson@slocity.org> Subject: San Luis Ranch Specific Plan Language Derek, Below is the current San Luis Ranch Specific Plan Language related to building energy and EV charging. I read the existing policy to encompass our proposal and have drafted some proposed policy language to further clarify the intent of the current language. Please provide guidance on this approach and feedback on the draft language. Our intention would be to make a request to the Planning Commission to recommend incorporating this language into the specific plan for council approval. Please advise. Thank you. Eric PROPOSED SPECIFIC PLAN POLICY All energy using equipment in residential units shall be energy efficient electric with the exception of cooking appliances. Garages, multifamily parking, and bicycle parking/storage areas shall have appropriately placed and sized power outlets for the charging of electric vehicles and electric bicycles. Current Specific Plan Language Building Energy Conservation Development of the San Luis Ranch Specific Plan Area shall strive to meet leading technology standards in building design and construction. New structures, renovated buildings, and new infrastructure facilities will be designed to minimize energy consumption and maximize renewable energy generation in order to reduce GHG emissions, save costs, and promote the conservation of natural resources. Energy conservation construction techniques include: Meeting or exceeding Title 24 Standards Natural Lighting and Ventilation High R -Value Insulation Energy Efficient HVAC Systems and Appliances Noice Reduction Water Usage Reduction Net Zero Energy Consumption Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Some parking spaces in San Luis Ranch will be outfitted with electric vehicle charging stations. These parking spaces will be reserved for electric vehicles, along with the area's Multimodal transportation network, to encourage energy conscience transportation. San Luis Ranch is committed to doing its part to reduce our carbon footprint via support for electric vehicles, and enabling and encouraging Multimodal transportation to reduce VMT, benefitting the whole community.