Ss Sustainable Sites

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SS Prerequisite 1 (SSp1) Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Intent

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Reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust generation.

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SS Credit 1 (SSc1) Site Selection Intent

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Channel development to urban area with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields and preserve habitat and natural resources.

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SS Prerequisite 1 (SSp1) Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Requirements

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Design and implement a site specific erosion and sediment control (ESC) plan which conforms to the 2003 (EPA) Environmental Protection Construction General Permit or conforms to the local erosion codes, whichever is more stringent. 1.) Prevent loss of soil during construction resulting from wind erosion and/or stormwater runoff, including stockpiling topsoil for reuse. 2.) Prevent sedimentation of storm sewer or receiving streams. 3.) Prevent polluting the air with dust and particulate matter.

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SS Credit 1 (SSc1) Site Selection Requirement

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NO BUILDING DEVELOPMENT, ROADS, OR PARKING AREAS ON PORTIONS OF SITE THAT MEET ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 1.) Prime Farmland. 2.) Land which has an elevation lower than 5 feet above the elevation of the 100-year flood mark. 3.) Land specially identified as habitat for any on Federal or State threatened or endangered lists. 4.) Within 100 feet of any water including wetlands. 5.) Previously undeveloped land that is within 50 feet of a water body, defined as seas, lakes, rivers, streams and tributaries. 6.) Land in which prior to acquisition for the project was public parkland, unless land of equal or greater value as parkland is accepted in trade by the public landowner (Park Authority Projects are exempt)

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SS Prerequisite 1 (SSp1) Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Submittals

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1.) Provide copies of the project drawings to document the erosion and sedimentation control measures implemented on site. 2.) Provide confirmation regarding the compliance path taken. 3.) Provide a narrative to describe the Erosion and Sediment control measures implemented on the project.

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SS Credit 1 (SSc1) Site Selection Submittals

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Provide LEED letter template, signed by the civil engineer or responsible party, declaring that the project site meets the credit requirements.

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SS Credit 2 (SSc2) Development Density & Community Connectivity Intent

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Focus development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields, and preserve habitats and natural resources.

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SS Credit 3 (SSc3) Brownfield Redevelopment Intent

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Rehabilitate damaged sites in which development is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination, reducing pressure on undeveloped land.

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SS Credit 2 (SSc2) Development Density & Community Connectivity Requirements

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1.) Increase localized density to conform to existing or desired density goals by utilizing sites located within an existing minimum development density of 60,000 square feet per acre (two story downtown development). 2.) Construction or renovate building on a previously developed site AND within 1/2 mile of a residential zone or neighborhood with an average density of 10 units per acre net AND within 1/2 mile of at least 10 Basic Services AND with pedestrian access between the buildings and services.

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SS Credit 3 (SSc3) Brownfield Redevelopment Requirements

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Develop a site documented as contaminated (by means of ASTME 1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment) or on a site classified as a brownfield by local, State or Federal Government Agencies. 1.) Effectively remedy the sites conditions.

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SS Credit 2 (SSc2) Development Density & Community Connectivity Submittals

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1.) Provide LEED letter template. 2.) Provide an area plan with the project location highlighted. 3.) Project site and building area. 4.) Provide a listing of site and building areas for all surrounding sites within the density radius. OR

1. ) Provide a site vicinity drawing highlighting the projects site, the 1/2 mile community radius and locations of community services surrounding the project. 2.) Project site and SF. 3.) Listing of all community services within 1/2 mile radius (business name and type).

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SS Credit 3 (SSc3) Brownfield Redevelopment Submittals

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1.) Provide the LEED letter template. 2.) Provide confirmation whether the project site was determined contaminated by means of an ASTME 1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment or the site was defined as a brownfield by local, state or federal agency.

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SS Credit 4.1 (SSc4.1) Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access Intent

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Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.

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SS Credit 4.2 (SSc4.2) Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms Intent

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Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.

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SS Credit 4.1 (SSc4.1) Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access Requirements

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Locate project within 1/2 mile of an existing or planned and funded commuter rail, light rail or subway station.OR

Locate project with 1/4 mile of one or more stops for two or more public or campus bus lines usable by building occupants.

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SS Credit 4.2 (SSc4.2) Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms Requirements

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For commercial or institutional buildings, provide secure bicycle racks and/ or storage (within 200 yards of a building entrance) for 5% or more of all building users (measured at peak periods). AND, provide showers and changing facilities in the building, or with 200 yards of a building entrance, for 0.5% of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) occupants. OR

For residential buildings, provide covered storage facilities for securing bicycles for 15% or more of building occupants in lieu of changing/shower facilities.

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SS Credit 4.1 (SSc4.1) Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access Submittals

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1.) Provide site vicinity drawing showing the project site and the location of all (existing/proposed) fixed rail stations with 1/2 mile of the site. 2.) A listing of each fixed rail station and the distance from the station to the project site (miles). OR

1.) Provide site vicinity drawing showing the project site and the location of all (existing/proposed) bus stops within 1/4 mile of the site.2.) A listing of each bus stop and the distance from the station to the project site

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SS Credit 4.2 (SSc4.2) Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms Submittals

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1.) LEED Letter Template. 2.) Provide FTE occupancy for the project. 3.) Provide project drawings to show the locations of the secure bicycle storage areas and shower/changing facilities. 4) Confirm the quantity of shower/changing facilities provided and their distance from the building entry.

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SS Credit 4.3 (SSc4.3) Alternative Transportation: Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles Intent

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Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.

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SS Credit 4.4 (SSc4.4) Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity Intent

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Reduce pollution and land development impacts from single occupancy vehicle use.

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SS Credit 4.3 (SSc4.3) Alternative Transportation: Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles Requirements

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1.) Provide low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 3% of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupants AND provide preferred parking for these vehicles. OR

2.) Provide preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel -efficient vehicles for 5% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the site. OR

3.) Install alternative-fuel refueling stations for 3% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the site (liquid or gaseous fueling facilities must be separately ventilated or located outdoors.)

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SS Credit 4.4 (SSc4.4) Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity Requirement

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1.) Size parking capacity to not exceed minimum local zoning requirements, AND, provide preferred parking for carpools or vanpools for 5% of the total provided parking spaces. OR

2.) (RES) size the parking capacity not to exceed minimum local zoning requirements, AND, provide infrastructure and support programs to facilitate shared vehicle usage. Designate parking for these vehicles. OR

3.) Provide no new parking.

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SS Credit 4.3 (SSc4.3) Alternative Transportation: Alternative Fuel and Fuel Efficient Vehicles Submittals

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1.) LEED Letter Template. 2.) Provide FTE occupancy for the project. 3.) Provide total parking capacity of the site. 4.) Provide drawings to show the locations of the preferred spaces for low-emitting/fuel efficient vehicles and locations of refueling stations. 5.) Confirm the quantity of low-emitting/fuel efficient vehicles and provide make and model. 6.) Confirm if vehicle is zero emission or it ACEEE vehicles score.

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SS Credit 4.4 (SSc4.4) Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity Submittals

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1.) LEED Letter Template. 2.) Provide FTE occupancy for the project. 3.) Provide total parking capacity of the site. 4.) Confirm the appropriate project compliance path. Option 1: 5.) Number of parking spaces required by local codes. 6.) number of van or car-pool spaces that are on site. Option 2: 7.) Provide number of van/carpool spaces on-site. 8.) Provide a description of the infrastructure/programs that are in place to support and promote ridesharing.

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SS Credit 5.1(SSc5.1) Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat Intent

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Conserve Existing natural areas and restore damaged

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SS Credit 5.2 (SSc5.2) Site Development: Maximum Open Space Intent

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Provide a high ratio of open space to develop footprint to promote biodiversity.

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SS Credit 5.1(SSc5.1) Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat Requirements

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On greenfield sites, limit site disturbance to 40 feet beyond the building perimeter; 10 ft beyond the walkways; 15ft beyond primary road way curbs and main utility branch trenches; 25ft beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces. OR

On previously developed land, restore or protect 50% of the site area (excluding the building footprint) with native vegetation. Projects earning SSc2 and using vegetative roof surface can count the roof. In this case the requirement is 20% of the total site area including building footprint.

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SS Credit 5.2 (SSc5.2) Site Development: Maximum Open Space Requirements

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Option 1: Reduce the development footprint and or provide vegetated open space within the project boundary to exceed the local zoning's open space requirement of 25%.

Option 2: For buildings with no local zoning, provide vegetated spaces to match the size of the footprint.

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SS Credit 5.1(SSc5.1) Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat Submittals

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Provide project site area, building footprint area and a narrative describing the projects approach to this credit

Greenfield - provide a copy of the project's site/grading drawings highlighting the designated site disturbance boundaries.

Previously Developed/Graded Sites - Provide a copy of the projects site/landscape plan that provides information regarding the restored site area and the planting materials.

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SS Credit 5.2 (SSc5.2) Site Development: Maximum Open Space Submittals

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Provide project site area, building footprint area, a copy of the project's site/ landscape drawings highlighting the dedicated vegetated open space and an optional narrative.