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LEED v2.2 SS
Sustainable Site Summary
Credit | Intent of Credit | Requirements | Strategy | Submittal Documentation | Code or Standard | Submittal Phase |
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SSP1 -ConstructionActivityPollutionPresentation | Reduce pollution from construction sites by controlling soil erosion,waterway sedimentation,airborne dust generation | Provide ESC (Erosion / Sedimentation Control Plan)1 - Prevent loss of soil2 - Prevent sedimentation of storm sewer or streams3 - Prevent air pollution from dust | Sedimentation can be controlled by the following methods:1 - Stabilization (seeding, mulching)2 - Structural (silt fencing, earth diking,sediment trap, sediment basin) | 1 - Copies of the drawings to document erosion / sedimentation control measures2 - Confirmation showing compliance path- NPDES or local3 - Narrative of ESC | 1 - EPA 20032 - NPDES(Nationalpollution discharge) | Construction Decision Making by Design Team and Contractor |
SS c1 - Site Selection | Avoid development of inappropriate sites and reduce the environmental impact from the location of a building on a site. | AVOID:1 - Farmland2 - Previously undeveloped land below 5 ft above 100 year flood3 - Within 100 ft of Wetland4 - Habitat for threatened/endangered species5 - Within 50 ft of lake, sea, river and streams6 - From public parkland | During site selection, give preference to sites that do not include sensitive siteelements and restrictive land types. | 1 - Confirmation does not meet prohibitedcriteria2 - Special circumstances: providenarrative | 1 - USDA (USAgricultural Dept)2 - FEMA3 - CFR (CodeFederal of Regulation)4 - Clean WaterACT | Design Decision Making by Owner |
SS c2 - Density Development and Community Connectivity | Channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect green fields and preserve habiat and natural resources. | OPT 1 - DEVELOPMENT DENSITY1 - Prev developed site 2 - Min density 60K sf/acreOpt 2 - COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY1 - Prev developed site 2 - Within 1/2 mile of residential avg density 10 u/a3 - 10 basic services within 1/2 mile radius | During site selection, give preference to urban sites with pedestrian access to variety of services. | OPT 1 DEVLOP DENSITY1 Site vic plan with density boundary2 Project site and bldg area3 List of site and bldg areas w/in the rad OPT 2 COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY1 Site vic plan with .5mi rad2 Project site and bldg area3 List of services | n/a | Design Decision Making by Owner and Design Team |
SS c3 - Brownfield Redevelopment | Rehabilitate damaged sites where development is complicated by environmental contamination, reducing pressure on undeveloped land. | Develop site documented as contaminated by1 - Phase II or local Voluntary Cleanup Program OR2 - Defined as brownfield by gov agency | During site selection, give prefernce to brownfield sites. Identfy tax incentives and property cost savings. Coordinate development plans with remediation plans. | 1 - Provide confirmation site is brownfield2 - Narrative describing contamination and remediation | ASTM E1903-97Phase IIEPA Brownfieldsdefinition | Design Decision Making by Owner |
SS c4.1 - Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation | Reduce pollution and land development impact from automobile use. | 1 - Locate 1/2 mile of commuter rail OR2 - Located 1/4 of stops for 2 bus lines | Perform a transportation survey of future building occupants to identify transportation needs. Site the building near mass transit. | 1 - Site vicinity drawing showing location of rail or bus stops2 - Listing of rail or bus stops and distance to site | n/a | Design Decision Making by Owner |
SS c4.2 - Alternative Transportation Bike Storage and Changing Rooms | Reduce pollution and landdevelopment impact fromautomobile use. | COMMERCIAL1 Bike racks for 5% of bldg users &2 Shower/changing rooms for .5% of FTE OccupantsRESIDENTIAL1 Covered storage for bikes for 15% of occupants | Design the building with bike racks and shower/changing rooms. | 1 - Provide FTE occupancy and Transient occupancy2 - Provide drawings showing bike storage and showers3 - Calculation of quantity of showers | n/a | Design Decision Making by Design Team |
SS c4.3 - Alternative Transportation Low-Emission & Fuel-Efficient Vehicles | Reduce pollution and land development impact from automobile use. | 1 Provide low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 3% of FTEAND preferred parking OR2 Provide preferred parking for LE/FE vehicles for 5% ofparking capacity3 Install alt-fueling stations for 3% of parking capacity | Provide transportation amenities such as alternative fuel refuling stations. Consider sharing the costs and benefits of refueling stations with neighbors. | 1 - Provide FTE occupancy and parking capacity2 - Provide drawing locating preferred parking spaces3 - Confirm quantity / type FLE/FE car4 - Confirm number preferred spots5 - Confirm alternative fuel type | California Air Resources Board Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV)American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual vehicle rating | Design Decision Making by Owner and Design Team |
SS c4.4 - Alternative Transportation Parking Capacity 1 Point(+ 1 EP) | Reduce pollution and land development impact from single occupancy vehicle use. | OPT 1 NON-RES1 - Prkg cap < zoning req AND2 - Preferred prkg for carpools for 5% of prkg spacesOPT 2 NON-RES1 - Provide prkg for < 5% FTE &2 - Preferred prkg for carpools for 5% of prkg spacesOPT 3 RES1 Prkg cap < min zoning req'mt &2 Prov | Minimize parking lot/garage size. Consider shared parking facilities with adjacent buildings. Consider alternatives that will limt the use of single occupancy vehicles. | 1 - Provide FTE , tot. prkg cap, confirm path of compliance:Opt 1 provide # of prkg spaces per code and # of carpoolspaces Opt 2 provide # of carpool spaces Opt 3 - provide descp of ridesharing infrastruc. programs | n/a | Design Decision Making by Owner and Design Team |
SS c5.1 - Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat 1 Point(+ 1 EP) | Conserve existing naturalareas and restore damagedareas to provide habitat andpromote biodiversity. | Limit site disturbance to 40' outside building perimeter, 10' beyond pavement, 15' roadways, 25' permeable surfaces OR Restore/protect 50% site area with native/adaptive vegetation | Perform site survey to identify site elements and adopt master plan for development of site. Site bldg to minimize disruption, stack bldg program, tuck-under parking, share facilities with neighbors. Plant native/adapted plants. | 1 - Provide project site area, building footprint area, narrative of approach2 - Greenfield sites: site drawing with boundaries of disturbance3 - Developed site: sf of site that is restored and landscape plan | n/a | Construction, Decision Making by Owner, Design Team and Contractor |