City of BrisbaneOpen Space & EcologyCommittee

April 27, 2006 Baylands EIR Scoping

“Development decisions are to be analyzed so as not to overwhelm the long-term environment and in a manner that provides for sustainable development.”

General Plan IV.4Environment and Natural Resources

Project Goals Goals will guide the evaluation of the proposed

development or any project alternatives.

Goals will provide a framework for identifying “significant” impacts under CEQA.

Beyond limiting negative impacts, Committee has put forward a positive vision for creating a thriving and sustainable Baylands.

Project Goals

Energy Open Space Green Building Transit Infrastructure Views Local/Regional Environment Global Environment

Energy

The project should be energy neutral

Energy

The development should generate sufficient power from on site renewable sources to be primarily self-sufficient.

The project should be designed to minimize demand for energy and maximize conservation and efficiency.

A comprehensive energy plan should be developed that includes renewable energy sources such as wind, photovoltaic solar electricity, and passive solar design.

EnergyConsider whether project has the potential to generate renewable energy beyond the project’s needs.

Open Space

The project should maximize open space

Open Space Open Space vs. Open Area?

“Open Space” – lands that are essentially unimproved and dedicated or proposed to be dedicated to the public for outdoor recreation and for the preservation of biotic communities.

“Open Area” –parcels primarily in private ownership that serve to soften the impacts of urban development and otherwise provide primarily green areas and a feeling of ‘openness’ to the development pattern.

Open Space Plan

City of Brisbane

August 2001

Figure 8

Priority Resources, Baylands

Open Space Greenways and small nature preserves should be

incorporated throughout the Baylands.

Open space that is designed to undergo natural change over time.

A wetland river park with seasonal flood plain.

Open space linked to San Bruno Mountain and the Bay.

S.F. Bay native plant materials for landscaping.

Green Building

The project should achieve the LEED Silver standard for Green Building

Green Building

Conserves resources

Minimizes waste and pollution

Maximizes energy and resource efficiency

Promotes healthy indoor environments

Green Building

What is LEED? Leadership in Energy &

Environmental Design

The U.S. Green Building Council developed LEED in order to define “green building” by establishing a common standard of measurement.

Proposed LEED Plus Credits Renewable electricity Interior water use reduction Indoor Air Quality Enhanced commissioning Light pollution reduction Parking capacity

Transit

The project should offer a range of transportation choices

TransitLessen dependence on automobiles, decrease congestion and pollution, and reduce the use of fossil fuels through diverse transportation opportunities:

Walking Biking Public transportation

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Views

The project should maintain the quality of Brisbane’s San Francisco Bay views

Minimize light trespass and light pollution

Views

Infrastructure

The project should minimize the impacts of new development on the surrounding existing infrastructure

Infrastructure

New infrastructure should:

protect natural features.

avoid negatively impacting natural areas such as Ice House Hill.

Local/Regional Environment

The project should minimize impacts on the local and regional environment

Local/Regional Environments

Storm water and grey water recycling

Reduce impacts on air quality and traffic

Minimize waste generation

Global Environment

The project should minimize global environmental impacts

Global Environment Conduct climate impact analysis. Minimize greenhouse gases that contribute to

climate change.

Other Issues to be Studied in the EIR

Explore funding mechanisms for maintenance of natural areas.

Evaluate freshwater resources and impacts on the salinity of the Bay.

Evaluate the impact of present industrial operations in the Baylands.

Other Issues to be Studied in the EIR

Remediation Consider remediation of contaminants to the

highest standard possible, regardless of end use.

Study alternative methods for remediation, including capping, hauling away contaminants, and bioremediation.

General Plan Policy 172: “…it is of the highest priority that contaminated lands in Brisbane be remediated.”

A Sustainable Baylands Minimize negative

impacts on the local, regional, and global environment

Maximize renewable energy, open space, green building, and resource conservation