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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1978-9416~. / ~ RESOLUTION NO. 9416 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE POLICY FOR THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND WATER WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA resd The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ~lve as follows WHEREAS, pursuant to City Council direction, the Planning Dep rtment, in conjunction with the Department of Building and Hou ing, has prepared the Policy for the Conservation of Energy and Water within the City of Chula Vista, and WHEREAS, a notice of the proposed negative declaration on sai Policy was given in accordance with the Environmental Review Pol cy, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Committee found that sai Policy would have no possible significant impact on the env ronment and forwarded the attached Negative Declaration, IS- 8-58, to the City Council of the City of Chula Vista for their con ideration, and WHEREAS, said Negative Declaration has been available to age Gies having jurisdiction by law, all responsible agencies, and to he public for an adequate period of time for their review and co ent, and WHEREAS, the information contained in said negative declar- ati n has been considered by the City Council of the City of Chula Vis a prior to its action on the discretionary item before the City Cou cil. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista fin s as follows: 1. That the City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopts as ~ts record of this finding of no possible significant impact the Cou cil agenda statement on this agenda item and all of the attach- men s thereto. 2. That the City Council of the City of Chula Vista finds in ccordance with the recommendation of the Environmental Review Co ittee and the attached Negative Declaration that said Policy wit not have any possible significant impact on the environment, and the attached Negative Declaration, incorporated herein by refer- enc as if set forth fully, has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. 3. That the Environmental Review Coordinator is hereby au orized and directed to file said Negative Declaration with the Co ty Clerk of the County of San Diego subsequent to the prepara- tio of a notice of determination on this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Ci of Chula Vista that that certain Policy for the Conservation of nergy and Water within the City of Chula Vista, attached hereto as xhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full, be, and the same is hereby adopted. Pr sented by Approved as to form by ~~ -y-'`''-~` _'~ ,~-~ D. J. Pete n, Director of George DU~Lindberg, City At Pl nninq 7 <i ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA 197 8 AYES NAYES ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ,CALIFORNIA, this 19th day of December by the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillaw COUrICllmen None Councilmen None Councilmen cox City Clerk CALIFORNIA ) SAN DIEGO ) s s . HULA VISTA ) Mayor of the City of Chula Vista ATTEST_ STATE C COUNTY CITY OF DO HERE DATED klb CC-660 I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK of the City of Chula Vista, California, CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of ,and that the same has not been amended or repealed. (seal) City Clerk P P Ji.CT TI'-'LE: Draft Action Program for the Conservation of Energy and Water joct Locatio:~: Not site specific Pr j ec ~ PrcYore.^. `: City of Chul a Vista CA ~ ~:O . I S- 78- 58 DATE : March 23 , 1978 I. Background s The Draft Action Program is oriented towards the physical development of the Chu a Vista Planning Area, and is chiefly concerned with the establishment of state of consistency between this municipality's grotivth policies and its lon -term need for a full commitment to energy and water conservation. While the Action Program is designed, in part, to augment the programs which are Holy being synthesized at the Federal, State, and regional level, it has care- ful y avoided those matters which are beyond local control, and which cannot be esolved on a city-by-city basis. II. set Project Description/Goals & Objectives A. Goal The maintenance of Chula Vista as a viable, economic, and orderly lenient, through energy and water conservation, is the goal of the Action ram . ~~ B. General Objectives 1. The local augmentation of National, State, and regional energy and water conservation goals, objectives and policies. 2. The establishment of a state of consistency between the City's need for growth and development, and its need for energy and water conservation. • `7 3. The elimination of wasteful energy and water consumption practices. 4. The utilization of available energy and water .for essential services. 5. The mitigation of the impact of energy and water conservation upon the order, amenity, and stability of the Chula Vista Planning Area. 6. The promotion of the~use of nondepletable or renewable energy resources. 7. The recycling of materials and water, where such would be consistent with energy conservation. 1916 .- III Policy Guidelines The City Council should adopt whi h would serve as guidelines for lin departments t~lhich are charged rev ~w of city and building plans. fol o~:ring statements: energy and water conservation policies those commissions, boards, committees, and n'~c Ci1 t<<e a°s~ainistrative and discretionary These policy guidelines should include the A. All buildings should be solar oriented.* The use of solar, wind, or tidal energy in all new and remodeled buildings should be encouraged.** Jon-depletable and renewable energy sources should be favored by this municipality's plan-review agencies, and depletable and non-renewable sources should be discouraged thereby. For example, firewood is a rene:•~able source, and could be plentiful if sufficient trees were planted and scientifically harvested. B. The use of landscape materials which are conducive to energy conservation should be encouraged. These materials include drought- resistant plants, deciduous trees, and trees employed as windbreaks. c. All residential structures should be arranged in a manner which minimizes the impact of wind upon residential comfort. D. l•Jalls and fences which substantially reduce tt~e amount of light and sunshine r~hich ;vould normally reach adjacent buildings should be dis~ couraged. E. Townhouse, patio home, and terrace house projFCts have fewer exterior walls and windows than detached,•single~fam~ily dwelling developments, and consequently experience less heat loss than such, The said projects, therefore, should be promoted. F. The use of energy-efficient appliances. and equipment should be urged. G. Builders should be encouraged to install double pane, opaque windows., skylights, pilotless gas appliances, fluorescent lighting, and roof and wall insulation, where such would be cost effective and could be amortized over a maximum 10 to 15 year period. H. Each resident's right to light and sunshine should be protected, through the orderly arrangement of buildings, and she control of building and fence heights. I. Residential lands situated in close proximity to the urban core should be considered for reclassification to a higher residential density, for the purpose of limiting external growth, and the resultant demand for additional energy. (Much energy would be consumed by the rapid develop ment of Chula Vista's eastern territories. This development would increase travel distances, furthermore, and would therefore increase the demand for those fuels essential to transportation.} * ~'or a discussion on "solar orientation," please see the appendix of the report. **R sidents should be urged to take advantage of State tax incentives for the ins allation of solar space and water heating systems. A State income tax credit for 55~ of the cost of these systems, or a maximum of 33000., is available under Ass mbly Bill ?Jo. 1558, and can be utilized over a three-year period. Federal tax incentives are currently being studied by Congress. 9yi.~ J. The substantial reduction in the size of the "R-1" lot should be studied. Large lots mean extensive landscaping and irrigation; and the inordinate allocation of energy to the pumping of domestic water. ~~~ IV. pro and bui res sit of thr int acc V. K. The utilization of drought-resistant plants, drip irrigation systems, subsurface muitiporous tubing, and moisture sensors should be encouraged. R-- L. The use of deciduous trees, which have a dormancy period, should also be urged. M. The utilization of low-flow shower restrictors, toilet dams, and other water efficient devices and equipment should be promoted. N. The increased use of public transportation should be fostered by the City and its officials, in an effort to conserve depletable, fossil fuels. 0. All external equipment and structures related to energy or water conservation such as solor panels, windmills, skylights, fan housings, and storage tanks, shall meet the preannounced bulk and height standards of the zoning regulations, and shall be governed by the City of Chula Vista's to~,vnscape planning guidelines. P. The municipal officers and agencies charged with the administration and implementation of the Landscape Manual, the Design i~ianuai of the City of Chula Vista, and the Chula Vista Town Centre Design htanual shall consider the importance of energy and water conservation during the course of their review of public or private projects. Q. The dissemination of public information on energy and water conservation technology and issues shall be undertaken by the Department of Building and Housing, Public 4Jorks, and City Planning. Compatibility with Zoning and Plans The Action Program is not submitted as an unmixed benefit. Some of the posed subprograms are in conflict with accepted local goals, objectives, standards. For example, some of the proposed requirements would increase Iding costs, and thereby adversely affect low, moderate, and middle income idents and house buyers. The recommended reductions in the size of building 's, on the other hand, could be erosive to the suburban order and pleasantness :hula Vista. In short, energy and water conservation must be achieved Hugh sacrifice. The Action Program, however, has been prepared with the ant of keeping the sacrifice-benefit ratio within the limits of public ~otance. Finding of .Jo Significant Impact A. Since the project is not site specific, no adverse effect on natural or man made resources is anticipated to occur. B. The Action Program is in general conformance with the intent of the General Plan and assoc fated elements and is designed to achieve long term environmental goals. C. PJo impacts are expected to occur that will interact to cause a substantial adverse effect on the environment due to the conservation program. ." s VI. I ~1~b D~` D. Tire pr•cara;a is not expected to increase noise levels or traffic related emissions. Individuals and CrQanizations Consulted City of Chula 'vista Planning Cepartment -Advance Planning Division Engineering Department - Environmental Review Division Docu:,:znts Draft Action Program for the Conservation of Energy 'and 4later. '_ ~ -..~_~a! ~tu~;.• :palication ar.c e~~alu,ation ~orr;s docu.~:enti::g tine :::i^~:s c~~ no significant impact are attached. r-~• ~r ~n• ^~ L n~~,I~;•T CCORDI`i~~TOR 3 { rev. 5,/77 ) RESOLUTION N0. PCM-79-6 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOP1MENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE ADOPTION OF A POLICY FOR THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND WATER !~JITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA l-1HEREAS, the conservation of energy and water has become an issue of oncern at national, state and local levels, and 41HEREAS, the Chula Vista City Council requested the prepartion of a olicy for the conservation of energy and water within the City of Chula Vista nd the consideration of such policy by the City Planning Commission, and WHEREAS, an Initial Study, IS-78-58, of possible adverse environmental cts of such policy was conducted on March 23, 1978 and a draft Negative eclaration of adverse impact was issued, and IdHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the tine and place for a public Baring to consider a draft Policy for the Conservation of Energy and Water, and otice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by the publication n a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 10 days prior to the ate of said hearing, and WHEREAS, a hearing was held at said time and place, namely 7:00 p.m., gust 9, 1978 and September 13, 1978 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, before e Planning Commission, and said hearing was thereafter closed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ci~cy Planning Commission finds t in accordance with the findings in the draft Negative Declaration on IS-78-58, proposed conservation policy will not have a significant impact upon the ironment, and certifies that the draft Negative Declaration has been prepared accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Planning Commission recommends to the ity Council the adoption of a Policy for the Conservation of Energy and GJater ithin the City of Chula Vista as attached hereto. ASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA ' his lath day of September, 1978, by the following vote, to-wit: YES: Commissioners Smith, O'Neill, Chandler, G. Johnson, R. Johnson and Pressutti ES: None SENT: None TEST: 9y ~ ~~' ~ a Chairman retary Policy for the Conservation of Energy and Water Within the City of Chula Vista m rn .0 n Cities are delicate devices for regulating energy and putting it to the service of life. - Lewis Mumford The City in History Approved on September 13, 1978 by Planning Commission Resolution PCM-79-6 '6 Policy for the Conservation of Energy and Water Within the City of Chula Vista INTRODUCTION Pursuant to City Council instruction the w th the Department of Building and Housing, C nservation of Energy and Water within the p licy is designed, in part, to augment the a the Federal, State, and regional levels. o Tented towards the physical development of c iefly concerned with the establishment of m nicipality's growth policies and its long e ergy and water conservancy. Planning Department, in conjunction has prepared a Policy for the City of Chula Vista. This local programs which are now being synthesized Plore significantly, the program is the Chula Vista Planning Area, and is a state of consistency between this term need for a full commitment to While the Policy is substantially a conservation plan, it also addresses the a sociated problem of water and energy utilization. Actually, the supply of e ergy and water available to the residents and workers of Chula Vista would be a equate if it weren't diminished by wasteful practices or diverted to nonessen- tial service. The Policy has carefully avoided those matters which are beyond local control. Although the mandatory reduction in the size and horsepower of motor cars and the p ohibition of the manufacture of wasteful appliances would promote conservation, s ch actions are not realistically within the scope of local government. The P licy also avoids matters of great social significance, such as family planning, 1 mitations upon immigration, and the busing of school children, even though their e fect upon conservation and resource utilization is significant. The said matters a e of statewide and national concern and cannot be resolved on a city-by-city b sis. Finally, the program is not submitted as an unmixed benefit. Some of the oposed subprograms are in conflict with accepted local goals, objectives and andards. For example, some of the proposed requirements would increase building sts, and thereby adversely affect low, moderate, and middle income residents d house buyers. The potential reductions in the size of building sites, on e other hand, could be erosive to the suburban order and pleasantness of Chula sta. In short, energy and water conservation must be achieved through sacrifice. e Policy has been prepared with the intent of keeping the sacrifice-benefit d o within the limits of public acceptance. c~ ai tl V' TI r. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES A. Goal The maintenance of Chula Vista as a viable, economic and orderly settlement, rough energy and water conservation, is the goal of the Policy. B. General Objectives 1. The local augmentation of National, State, and regional energy and water conservation goals, objectives and policies. ib 2. 2. The establishment of a state of consistency between the City's need for growth and development and its need for energy and water conservation. 3. The elimination of wasteful energy and water consumption practices. 4. The utilization of available energy and water for essential services. 5. The mitigation of the impact of energy and water conservation upon the order, amenity, and stability of the Chula Vista Planning Area. 6. The promotion of the use of nondepletable or renewable energy resources. 7. The recycling of materials and water where such would be consistent with energy conservation. II II POLICY GUIDELINES The City Council hereby adopts the following energy and water conservation policies to serve as guidelines for those commissions, boards, committees, and li e departments which are charged with the administrative and discretionary re iew of city and building plans. A. All buildings should be solar oriented.* The use of solar, wind, or tidal en rgy in all new and remodeled buildings should be encouraged.** Nondepletable an renewable energy sources should be favored by this municipality's plan reviewing ag ncies, and depletable and nonrenewable sources should be discouraged thereby. B. The use of landscape materials which are conducive to energy and water co nervation should be encouraged. These materials include drought-resistant pl nts, deciduous trees, and trees employed as windbreaks. C. All residential structures should be arranged in a manner which minimizes th impact of wind upon residential comfort. D. 4lalls and fences should be arranged to admit useful light and sunshine and to permit exclusion of detrimental rays. wa qu * ** E. Townhouse, patio home, and terrace house projects have fewer exterior Is and windows than detached single family dwelling developments, and conse- itly experience less heat loss. The said projects, therefore, should be noted. For a discussion on "solar orientation," please see the appendix of this report. Residents should be urged to take advantage of State tax incentives for the installation of solar space and water heating systems. A State income tax deduction for 55% of the cost of these systems, or a maximum of $3,000, is available under Assembly Bill No. 1558, and can be utilized over a three year period. Federal tax incentives are currently being studied by Congress. '/6 3. F. The use of energy-efficient appliances and equipment should be urged. G. Builders should 6e encouraged to install double pane windows, skylights, lotless gas appliances, fluorescent lighting, and roof and wall insulation ere such would 6e cost effective as well as energy conservable. P H. Appropriately located residential lands in close proximity to the urban c re should be considered for reclassification to a higher residential density, f r the purpose of limiting external growth and the resultant demand for addi- t onal energy. (Much energy would be consumed by the rapid development of Chula V sta's exurbs. This development might increase travel distances, furthermore, a d would therefore increase the demand for those fuels essential to transporta- t on.) I. The utilization of drought resistant plants, drip irrigation systems, s bsurface multiporous tubing, and moisture sensors should be encouraged. J. The use of deciduous trees, which have a dormancy period should be e couraged where useful to control exposure to sun. K. The utilization of low-flow shower restrictors, toilet dams, and other w ter efficient devices and equipment should be promoted. L. The increased use of public transportation should be fostered by the C ty and its officials in an effort to conserve depletable fossil fuels. M. All external equipment and structures related to energy or water conser- v tion, such as solar panels, windmills, skylights, fan housings, and storage t nks, shall meet preannounced bulk and height standards of the zoning regulations a d shall be governed by the City of Chula Vista's townscape planning guidelines. E ceptions to bulk and height standards may be allowed to encourage innovation w ere such will not be detrimental to adjacent properties. N. The municipal officers and agencies charged with the administration and i plementation of the Landscape P~anual, the Design Manual of the City of Chula V sta, and the Chula Vista Town Centre Design h9anual shall consider the importance o energy and water conservation during the course of their review of public or p ivate projects. 0. The dissemination of public information on energy and water conservation hnology and issues shall be undertaken by the Department of Building and sing, Public Works, and Planning. m an ad ar P. A reduction in the size of the R-1 lot should be considered. Large lots extensive landscaping and irrigation, and the excessive allocation of energy water to domestic use. Q. The use of fixed or movable sun control devices, adequate attic ventilation rd appropriate colors should be encouraged. IW CONCLUSION b 0 t This Energy and Water Conservation Policy has been prepared as an initial and .sic plan for energy and water conservation within Chula Vista. The Policy is yen-end in concept and can be readily expanded, contracted, or revised, according ~ the changing magnitude of the need for energy or water conservation. Appendix "9olar Orientation" lar orientation is one of the oldest concepts in city planning. Socrates, istotle, and Xenophon discussed it, and Hippodamus of Miletus and Vitruvius Rome applied it. Medieval, baroque, and modern architects and planners have iversally accepted the basic principles of the concept: 07 ui a. Buildings should be wider than deep. b. Buildings should "face" south (if maximum radiant energy is desirable). c. The southerly exposure should be tree shaded or porched. B~ er bE e~ e> lE he nE the application of the above principles, residents would enjoy an airy, shaded vironment during the summertime and sunshine during the winter months. These nefits could also be enjoyed by the residents of housing with a northern posure, provided that said housing's windows and family rooms had a southerly posure. In short, all housing along an east-west street can achieve a high vel of solar orientation. However, this achievement would require a different using arrangement on the southerly side of the street than it would on the rtherly side thereof. and Unwin, in Town Planning Practice, published in 1909, wrote at length about arrangement of dwellings for solar exposure, and observed: "While, therefore, taking the whole year round, there can be no doubt that an aspect south or slightly west of south may be considered the most desirable for dwelling rooms, it will be found that where dwelling rooms must be placed on both sides of the house, ample sunshine would be secured with an east and west aspect through the greater part of the year, and that during the summer months a considerable amount of sunshine would penetrate windows facing somewhat north of east or west." Af P~ s' ti lar orientation is emphasized in the "FIVE BASIC SOLAR DESIGN PRINCIPLES WHICH Y BUILDER CAN USE," which is a part of the California Solar Information packet epared by the California Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commis- on in August, 1977. The said "Principles" is reproduced on the last page of is appendix. A t p d b though most of the planning texts confine their discussions on solar orienta- on to residential structures, this orientation can also be utilized in the anning of commercial, office, and industrial buildings. The avoidance of the rect, unshaded solar exposure would be essential in the designing of an office ilding. ,_ . i 1. 2. FIVE aASIC SOLAR DESIGN PRINCIPLES WHICH ANY UUILDER CAN USE Irn lementing these five simple principles could save you up to 5U percent of yo r total heating and cooling costs. Insulate and weatherstrip the building thoroughly. California State law requires, at minimum, the. following for new homes: R-11 in the walls; R-19 in the roof. de sure to look at the State Energy Conservation Standards.* Orient the long axis of the building so it faces south. \ ~a ` 3. 4. 5. 50UT~ /IEL~j V~tf?'t-~ SUMMER S~D~Nf~ Place most cf the windows on the south side of the building and provide shading by some method, as for example, Step 4. build an appropriate overnany on the south side to block out the high summer sun yet permi t entrance of winter sun. I-}I Cl ~ SUMMED 5 ury O1~~t2 a~ [-oW N~grat or wiNT~fZ ~: Wrr4Daµ3 `SUN ,._ ~ ~~ Cover the roof with a light color surface material. ~. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. B in. Solar Federal Energy Administration, June, 1976 2. T e California Drou ht-1977 An U date California Department of ~Jater Resources, February, 1977 3. C lifornia Solar Information Packet California Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, August, 1977 4. C mmunit~ tJater Mana ement for the Drou ht and Beyond The Governor's Office of Energy Services (California) May, 1977 5. E era Conservation and Land Develo ment The Urban Land Institute, July, 1977 6. E erg and Natural Resources Polic City of Burbank 7. E era Conservation Performance Standards for Residential C nstruction within the City of Davis 3. E ergy Conservation Program City of Palo Alto, California, April, 1976 9. Ilion & Eisner, The Urban Pattern, Third Edition New York: 1975. D. Van Nostrand Company 10. iorns, Frederick R., Town Building in History London: 1956. George G. Harrap & Company, Ltd. 11. nwin, Raymond, Town Planning in Practice New York: 1971. Benjamin Bfiam, Inc. 9/6