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RESOLUTION NO,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM Cf^\
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL, PLAN
AMENDMENT RELATED TO REDUCTION OF ENERGY USE IN
THE CITY.
CASE NO. GPA 06-02
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 28th
day of September, 2006, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the above noted
general plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did by
its Resolution No. 2416 recommend approval of said amendment; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the"City of Palm
Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No.
06-78", in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 7 Categorical Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the
following facts and reasons to justify its actions:
1. Adoption of the proposed amendment will allow the City to establish energy
conservation measures needed to achieve the City's goal of reducing energy
use over a five-year period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the City Council in this case.
2. That GPA 06-02 attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved.
PASSED,APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council, held on this 14th day of December , 2006, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, FERGUSON, FINERTY, SPIEGEL, and BELLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Nom
ABSTAIN: NONE
RICHARD S. BELLY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D--KLAS8EN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
of
RESOLUTION NO. _ s
EXHIBIT A
That the Palm Desert General Plan Energy and Minerals Resources Element as approved
March 15, 2004 be and the same is amended as follows:
SECTION 1: At page IV-74, amend as follows:
In existing Policy 2: Relabel Existing Program 2B to 2D and add:
Program 2.13: With the approval of the California Energy Commission, establish a
methodology where photovoltaic solar systems can be quantified and credited as
energy conservation and applied to the minimum energy conservation standards set
forth in the Palm Desert Energy Efficiency Standards.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
Program 2.C: The City shall actively promote the installation of photovoltaic solar
energy systems on all new structures. Therefore, the City shall require all
developers of production homes as defined by local ordinance, to install
photovoltaic solar energy systems on all model homes and offer homebuyer the
option to install a photovoltaic solar energy system on all homes offered for sale.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
SECTION 2: At page IV-75, add:
Goal: Over a period of 5 years reduce, citywide, adjusted for growth, energy usage
by 30%, and reduce the peak demand load 30%.
Policy 1: Target, legislate, and promote energy efficiency programs for all existing
structures and new construction.
Program 1.A: Establish, with approval from the California Energy Commission, a
local energy efficiency ordinance which requires additional energy conservation
above the minimum standards set forth in State law.
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Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
Program 1.B: Establish and promote a program of retirement of old energy
inefficient appliances in existing residential and commercial structures.
Responsible Agency: Office of Energy Management
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Consideration of approval of a general plan amendment to update.the
Energy and Mineral Resources Element to include goals, policies and
programs related to reduction of energy use in the city.
SUBMITTED BY: Steve Smith, Planning Manager
APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert MEETING DATE
CASE NO: GPA 06-02 Ea CONTINUED TO
DATE: September 28, 2006 ❑ PASSED TO 2N0 READING
CONTENTS: *:By Minute Motion, continued t e puRTIT Hearrilrto
the meeting of November 9, 2006,.. 3-0 (Benson ABSENT;
Staff Recommendation
Staff Report
Draft Resolution No.
Legal Notice
Planning Commission Minutes for Case No. GPA 06-02
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2416
Planning Commission Staff Report dated September 5, 2006
Staff Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. approving Case No. GPA
06-02.
Background:
In 2005 the City Council established a policy to reduce, over a period of five years,
citywide energy usage, adjusted for growth, by 30% and reduce the peak demand
load by 30%.
Current Proposal:
At this time we propose to add this policy as a goal with related policies and
programs to the general plan as delineated in the August 10, 2006 memo from Pat
Conlon (attached) and as shown-in Exhibit A to the draft resolution.
Staff Report
Case No. GPA 06-02
Page 2
September 28, 2006
Discussion:
The goal to reduce energy consumption and peak demand load by 30% is a
significant undertaking.The City has established the Office of Energy Management
to pursue achievement of the goal.
Considering the significance of the policy, it needs to be added as a goal to the
Energy and Mineral Resources Element along with related policies and programs
to attain the goal.
Concurrent with this general plan amendment, the Office of Energy Management
has been processing an ordinance to establish local energy efficiency standards
(copy of Draft Ordinance attached).
Planning Commission Action:
The Planning Commission at its September 5, 2006 meeting considered this
request and on a 5-0 vote recommended approval of the general plan amendment.
CEQA Review:
The project has been reviewed for compliance with CEQA. The Director of
Community Development has determined that the project is a Class 7 Categorical
Exemption "Actions for Protection of Natural Resources."
Submitted by: , Department Head:
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Steve Smith Phil Drell
Planning Manager Director of Community Development
Approval: Approval:
Homer Croy ' Carlos L. Od4ga
ACM for Development Services City Manager
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City of Palm Desert/Adopted 3.15.04
Comprehensive General Plan/Energy and Mineral Resources Element
' Program LB
The City shall develop or otherwise make available information to developers on energy efficient
and conserving building design and technologies, addressing enhanced wall and ceiling
' insulation, thermally efficient glazing, and efficient heating and cooling equipment and
household appliances.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Development Department
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
' Program LC
The City shall periodically assess the local transportation system and plan or maintain
improvements that enhance the efficient movement of people and goods through the community.
' Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Development Department
Schedule: Minimum of every 5 years
' Program 1.D
The City shall continue to participate in the transportation planning efforts of SunLine Transit
Authority and shall encourage the expanded use of public transit, vehicles fueled by compressed
' natural gas and hydrogen, buses with bike racks and other system improvements that enhance
overall transportation system operations and energy conservation.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, SunLine Transit Agency; CVAG
' Schedule: Continuous
Program LE
The City shall strive for efficient community land use and transportation planning and design,
and shall assure the provision of convenient neighborhood shopping, medical and other
professional services appropriately located to minimize travel and facilitate the use of alternative
means of transportation.
Responsible Agency: Public Works Department, Community Development Department,
CVAG; Riverside County Transportation Commission(RCTC)
Schedule: Continuous
Policy 2
Promote the integration of alternative energy systems, including but not limited to solar thermal,
photovoltaics and other clean energy systems, directly into building design and construction.
Program 2.A
The City shall collect and make available to residents, businesses, and the building industry
information on commercially available conservation technologies, solar thermal and photovoltaic
energy systems, fuel cell and other alternative energy technology, . Building regulations and
guidelines that provide for the safe and efficient installation of these systems shall also be
provided.
Responsible Agency: Building Department, Community Development Department
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
Energy&Mineral Resources Element
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City of Palm Desert/Adopted 3.15.04
Comprehensive General Plan/Energy and Mineral Resources Element
Program 2.13
The City shall proactively promote and coordinate with CVAG, its member jurisdictions and
others in the holding of workshops on the use of alternative energy and the local development of
associated industries in the Coachella Valley.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, CVAG, Sunline Transit Agency,
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
Schedule: 2004-05; Annually
Policy 3
Proactively support long-term strategies, as well as state and federal legislation and regulations,
that assure affordable and reliable production and delivery of electrical power to the community.
Program IA
The City shall investigate and pursue the various options available to influence or directly
manage the purchasing and/or distribution of electrical power to the various segments of the
community, including regular consultation with SCE and IID, and the possible participation in a
local public power authority.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department; Public Works Department; City
Council
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
Program 3.13
The City shall coordinate with CVAG and member jurisdictions in communicating, to state and
federal legislators and regulators, a mutually agreed upon legislative and regulatory agenda that
addresses the near and long-term energy and associated economic needs of the City and the
Coachella Valley.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department; Public Works Department, City
Council, CVAG, Sunline Transit Agency
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
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Policy 4
Support public and private efforts to develop and operate alternative systems of wind, solar and
other electrical production, which take advantage of local renewable resources.
Program 4.A
Coordinating with CVAG and member jurisdictions, the City shall encourage and support the
expansion and enhancement of the valley's wind farms, and shall support studies, strategies and
technologies that take advantage of the potential for utility-scale electric power production as a I
means of addressing the restoration of the Salton Sea.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Public Works Department, City
Council, CVAG, Salton Sea Authority
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
Energy& Mineral Resources Element
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ORDINANCE NO. 1124
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING LOCAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS COVERED BY THE 2005 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 24.30 be and the same is hereby added to the Code of the
City of Palm Desert, California, as follows:
"Section 24.30.010 Title, Purpose and Intent. This ordinance sets forth minimum
energy efficiency standards within the City of Palm Desert for all new construction,
including remodels, additions, alterations and tenant improvements.
(a) Background. All residential and nonresidential development must meet or exceed
the energy requirements contained in the 2005 California Building Energy Efficiency
Standards, including California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1 and 6 (the
"Standards"). The ordinance codified in this chapter requires the application of the
Standards, including but not limited to the definitions, procedures, forms, manuals and
alternative calculations methods ("ACMs") associated with the Standards. In addition,
this ordinance amends the Standards as described herein.
(b) Buildings Covered. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to all new residential
construction, remodels, additions and alterations, and to all new nonresidential
construction, remodels, additions, alterations and tenant improvements for which a
building permit has been applied for and accepted as complete by the building
department on or after the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 24.30.015 Enforcement. The Building Official for the City of Palm
Desert shall be charged with enforcing the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 24.30.020 Definitions.
PRODUCTION HOME means a dwelling constructed as part of a residential
development of at least five homes per project that is intended or offered for sale.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT is to include but not be limited to attached and
detached single-family dwellings, condominiums, apartments and time-share dwellings,
and not including hotels and motels as defined in the 2005 California Building Energy
Efficiency Standards.
SOLAR PV ENERGY SYSTEM means a photovoltaic solar collector or other
photovoltaic solar energy device that has a primary purpose of providing for the
collection and distribution of solar energy for the generation of alternating current rated
peak electricity. The installation of any solar PV energy system must meet all
ORDINANCE NO. 11
installation criteria of the current edition of the California Electrical Code, and must
include PV panels and inverters, which are listed by the California Energy Commission.
PV CREDIT is the energy credit applicable to the Proposed Design for a solar PV
energy system that is capable of generating electricity from sunlight and supplying it
directly to the building; and is connected, through a reversible meter, to the utility grid.
For buildings permitted before January 15, 2007: The methodology used to
calculate the PV credit shall be the Clean Power Estimator at http://www.clean-
power.com/cec/default.asp for the 92260 zip code. The Annual Total TDV energy, in
KBtu/sf-yr, shall be the total annual KWh of the solar PV energy system multiplied by
3413 multiplied by 4.22 and divided by the total conditioned floor area of the building.
For buildings permitted on or after January 15, 2007: The amount of PV credit is
defined as the annual total TDV KBtu/sf-yr of the solar PV energy system as calculated
in accordance with the implementation rules and methodology of the California New
Solar Homes Partnership as posted on the Internet web site
http://www.newsolarhomes.ca.gov/; multiplied by 1000 and divided by the total
conditioned floor area of the building. Note: this method of calculating PV credit may be
used whenever it is available on a publicly accessible Internet web site.
REVISED STANDARD DESIGN TOTAL is the performance energy budget, in TDV
KBtu/sf-yr, which this ordinance establishes for all buildings to which it applies. It is
defined as the Standard Design Total (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) from any state-approved
alternative calculation method (ACM) multiplied times the Standard Design Adjustment
Factor listed in Table A.
STANDARD DESIGN ADJUSTMENT FACTOR is the arithmetic factor listed in Table A
which, when multiplied by the standard design energy budget from a state-approved
ACM, produces the Revised Standard Design Total.
Table A.
Standard Design
Building Type: Adjustment Factor
All Nonresidential, High-Rise Residential
and Hotel/Motel Buildings 0.90
All Low-Rise Multi-family Buildings 0.90
All Single Family Homes < or = 4,000 SF 0.90
All Single Family Homes > 4,000 SF 0.85
Section 24.30.030 Mandatory Requirements. All buildings covered by this
ordinance shall include the following mandatory energy measures as applicable and
limited to the permitted scope of work:
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1. Lighting Lighting in all laundry rooms, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, closets
and garages shall be fluorescent and controlled by a Manual-ON, Automatic-OFF
occupancy sensor. All common area landscape lighting shall be fluorescent.
2. Swimminq Pools and Spas. All public and private swimming pools, spas,
fountains and water features shall incorporate the following energy conservation
features:
(a) All pool and spa natural gas heaters shall have a minimum AFUE of 90% or
higher; and,
(b) All circulating pump motors and filtration pump motors with a nominal rating of
0.75 horsepower (i.e., g/ HP) or greater shall be two-speed or variable speed motors.
The installation of all two-speed and variable speed motors shall include the installation
of a controller which shall be time-based and shall be programmed to alternate the
speed of the motor between low and high to make effective use of the energy savings
potential of the unit's multi-speed capability. EXCEPTION: Dedicated pump motors
serving only spa jets.
3. Provisions for Future Solar PV Energy Systems. A 1-inch diameter electrical
conduit shall be provided for installation of future solar PV energy systems. The 1-inch
diameter electrical conduit shall extend from a point on the exterior wall located under
the southern roof exposure, to the exterior wall location adjacent to the main electrical
service panel. At each location, the conduit shall terminate at a two gang exterior wet
location rated electric junction box.
Section 24.30.040 General Compliance Requirements. The following general
compliance requirements shall apply to all new construction and additions which are
500 square feet or larger.
PRESCRIPTIVE APPROACH
NONRESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEUMOTEL OCCUPANCIES
(EXCEPT ADDITIONS < 500 SQ.FT.)
The following additional requirements apply using the Prescriptive Approach to meet the
2005 Standards.
1. ENVELOPE. The Overall Envelope Approach in Section 143(b) of the 2005
Standards shall be used to demonstrate that the overall heat loss of the
proposed building is at least 10.00% less than the overall heat loss of the
standard building; and that the overall heat gain of the proposed building is at
least 10.00% less than the overall heat gain of the standard building.
2. INDOOR LIGHTING. The calculations of actual and allowed indoor lighting
power density (LPD) in Section 145(a) and (b) of the 2005 Standards shall be
used to demonstrate that the Actual LPD is at least 10.00% less than the
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Allowed LPD. Exception: Display lighting installed wattage is exempt from the
calculation which demonstrates compliance with this requirement.
3. MECHANICAL. In addition to meeting all the requirements of Section 144 of
the 2005 Standards, all fan motors and pump motors which are single-speed,
polyphase, 1 to 500 horsepower, 2-, 4-, and 6-pole, squirrel cage induction,
NEMA Design A or B, continuous rated motors must be NEMA Premium
motors by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
PERFORMANCE APPROACH
If the performance approach is used to demonstrate compliance with the 2005
Standards, PV Credit may not be used for the building to meet the Standards.
However, PV Credit may be used to exceed the Standards by the requisite percentage
defined below.
NONRESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCIES
(EXCEPT ADDITIONS < 500 SQ.FT.): PERFORMANCE APPROACH
If a building utilizes the performance approach, the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf must
be at least 10.0% less than the Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr. Additions of 500
square feet or larger may meet this requirement by using the Existing + Addition +
Alteration approach to exceed the Standard Design by the specified percent.
When determining the percent by which the Proposed Design energy performance
exceeds the Standard Design, Process and Receptacle energy use are included in the
ACM simulation but are excluded in calculating the "% Better Than Standard". If lighting
compliance is not a part of the performance analysis, the Lights energy use is also
excluded in calculating the "% Better Than Standard" If domestic (service) hot water is
not a part of the performance analysis, the Domestic Hot Water energy use is excluded
in calculating the "% Better Than Standard".
LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (EXCEPT ADDITIONS LESS THAN 500
SQ.FT. AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > 4,000 SQ.FT.)
The performance approach must be used to meet and exceed the 2005 Standards as
follows: the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf must be at least 10.0% less than the
Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr. Additions of 500 square feet or larger may meet this
requirement by using the Existing + Addition + Alteration approach to exceed the
Standard Design by the specified percent.
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > 4,000 SQ.FT.
The performance approach must be used to meet and exceed the 2005 Standards as
follows: the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf must be at least 15.0% less than the
Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr.
Section 24.30.060 Requirements for Production Homes in Residential
Developments. In addition to the requirements specified in Sections 24.30.020 through
24.30.040 of this ordinance, production homes shall, as applicable, meet the following
additional requirements:
1. Model homes as part of a production homes development shall be equipped with
a Solar PV Energy System with a minimum nominal output of 2.0 kW.
2. A seller of production homes shall offer a solar PV energy system option to all
customers that enter into negotiations to purchase a new production home and disclose
the following:
(a) The total installed cost of the solar PV energy system option; and,
(b) The estimated cost savings associated with the solar energy system option as
determined by current and projected future utility costs.
3. Energy Star Appliances Required. If provided by the developer, all the following
installed appliances shall be Energy Star rated:
(a) Dishwashers
(b) Refrigerators
(c) Clothes Washers
(d) Clothes Dryers (Natural Gas only)
(e) Ceiling fans
(f) Exhaust fans
Section 24.30.070 Effective Date and Expiration Date. This ordinance shall be
and is hereby declared to be in full force and effect 30 days after the second reading
and when the implementation guidelines and calculation method for the California New
Solar Homes Partnership are available to the public on the Internet.
This ordinance shall expire on the date that the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency
Standards take effect."
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published once in the Desert Sun, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the County of Riverside and
circulated within the City of Palm Desert.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, at its regular meeting held this day of by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JIM FERGUSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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Appendix: City of Palm Desert Compliance Forms
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City of Palm Desert Nonresidential Energy Compliance Form 7/26/06
This form must be submitted for energy plan review, along with the normal Title 24 report, for all
new nonresidential, high-rise residential and hotel/motel construction, and additions which are
equal to or greater than 500 sq.ft. to these occupancies.
Project Name & Address:
Date of Title 24 Report:
1. Calculation of Revised Standard Design energy budget:
Standard Design Adjustment Revised Standard Design
Total(KBtu/sf--yr) * Factor Total(KBtu/sf--yr)
x 0.90 =
[from Part 2 of 3, PERF-1]
2. Calculation of PV Credit in the Proposed Design:
[This calculation is used only if there is a solar PV energy system receiving credit.]
Annual TDV Energy Total Conditioned Proposed Design
Use (KBtu/sf--yr) Floor Area (sq.ft.) PV Credit (KBtu/sf--yr)
[from NSHP web site**] [from Part 1 of 3, PERF-1]
3. Verification of compliance with City of Palm Desert energy ordinance:
Proposed Design Proposed Design Revised Standard Design
Total(KBtu/sf--yr) * Credit(KBtu/sf--yr) Total(KBtu/sf--yr)
( - ) < or =
[from Part 2 of 3,PERF-1] [from#2] [from#1]
Note: The Proposed Design (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) must always be equal to or less than the
Standard Design Total (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) in the Title 24 CF-1 form, Part 1 of 4.
* In calculating the Standard Design Total and the Proposed Design Total, exclude Process
and Receptacle energy components listed on the PERF-1, Part 2. If lighting compliance is
not a part of the performance analysis, exclude the Lights energy component; if domestic
(service) hot water is not a part of the performance analysis, exclude the Domestic Hot
Water energy component.
** Go to www.newsolarhomes.ca.gov to determine the performance of the solar PV energy
system using the methodology approved by the New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP.
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City of Palm Desert Low-Rise Residential Energy Compliance Form 7/26/06
This form must be submitted for energy plan review, along with the normal Title 24 report, for all
new low-rise residential construction and residential additions equal to or greater than 500
sq.ft.
Project Name &Address:
Date of Title 24 Report:
1. Calculation of Revised Standard Design energy budget:
Standard Design TDV Adjustment Revised Standard Design
Energy(KBtu/sf-yr)* Factor TDV Energy(KB tu/sf-yr)*
x =
[from Part 1 of 4, CF-1RJ [from Table A]
2. Calculation of PV Credit in the Proposed Design:
[This calculation is used only if there is a solar PV energy system receiving credit.]
Total Annual TDV Total Conditioned Proposed Design TDV
Energy(KBtu/sf--yr) Floor Area (sq.ft.) PV Credit(KBtu/sf--yr)
[from NSHP web site"] [from Part 1 of 4, CF-1R]
3. Verification of compliance with City of Palm Desert energy ordinance:
Proposed Design TDV Proposed Design Revised Standard Design
Energy(KBtu/sf-yr)* PV Credit(KBtu/sf-yr) TDV Energy(KBtu/sf-yr)*
( - ) < or =
[from Part 1 of 4, CF-1R] [from#21 [from#1]
Note: The Proposed Desiqn (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) must always be equal to or less than the
Standard Design Total (TDV KBtu/sf- rr) in the Title 24 CF-1 form, Part 1 of 4.
Table A.
Standard Design
Building Type: Adjustment Factor
All Single Family Homes < or = 4,000 SF 0.90
All Single Family Homes > 4,000 SF 0.85
All Low-Rise Multi-family Buildings 0.90
** Go to www.newsolarhomes.ca.gov to determine the performance of the solar PV energy
system using the methodology approved by the New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP.
MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
' MR. BILL HOWARD, 77-682 Robin Road in Palm Dese , thought that
staff pretty much summed it up. He was present o answer any
questions.
Commissioner Tanner asked if the east side neighbor si ,ned the petition in
support.
Mr. Howard said yes, he was 100% in favor. In act, he was also going
to submit plans. He also stated that he went to the neighbors within
300 feet, which is what the mailing labels require, and they went
around and got signatures, 100%, within 300 feet.
Chairperson Lopez asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or
OPPOSITION to the proposed project. There was no one and the public
hearing was closed. Chairperson Lopez asked for Commission comments
or action.
Commissioner Finerty said it was nicely done and moved for approval.
Commissioner Campbell seconded the otion.
Action:
It was moved by Commissioner Finerty, seconded by Commissioner
Campbell, approving the findings as presented by staff. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Commissioner inerty, seconded by Commissioner
Campbell, adopting Planning Comrpission Resolution No. 2415, approving
Case No. CUP 06-08, subject to c nditions. Motion carried 5-0.
D. Case No. GPA 06-0/ah
Y OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Recommendation tCity Council of a general plan
amendment to upd Energy and Mineral Resources
Element to include policies and programs related to
reduction of energyhe city.
Mr. Drell explained that th City Council is processing an ordinance relative
to the City's conservati initiative. Ordinances should be consistent with
General Plans, therefor , they were adding in a general sense some policies
and programs into th General Plan so that the new Energy Ordinance will
be consistent with t e General Plan. He noted that Mr. Pat Conlon was
present to answer any questions.
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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
Chairperson Lopez opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to
address the Commission.
MR. PAT CONLON said the intent of the exercise is to synchronize
the General Plan with the upcoming Energy Ordinance. The Energy
Ordinace would be heard by the California Errgy Commission later
this month and then he would be bringing ifback to City Council for
adoption. He asked for any questions.
Commissioner Finerty asked where it talked about the SEIR rating for air
conditioners.
Mr. Conlon explained that what they did was put together a
performance standard for new cons 'uction. Homes larger than 4,000
square feet 15% better than Titl 24; homes smaller than 4,000
square 10%. They did not put in pecific prescriptive standards. He
noticed that the Ordinance attac ed to the staff report was an earlier
edition of the Ordinance. So e changes were made and the
Ordinance was now a perform nce standard ordinance and they left
the issue of how high of an fficient piece of equipment should be
installed was left up to designers so they could give and take.
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Commissioner Finerty noted that,as long as they meet the 10% or 15%, it
didn't matter how they did it.
Mr. Conlon said that was/exactly right. He noted that the State does
have a minimum 13 SdR for all new equipment, but as they knew,
there were 14, 15 and/ 16 SEIR, but that option was left up to the
designers.
Commissioner Tschopp indicated there was a cost estimate in there for what
it would cost a residential home that ranged from $2,200 to $4,200.
Mr. Conlon explaiNed those were conservative numbers. What they
were doing for the Energy Commission exercise was putting together
a cost effective study, which is required. They were in the process of
doing that and they were modeling two different homes for cost
effectiveness and modeling two different types of commercial
buildings for cost effectiveness. He thought the numbers in the staff
report were a little high, but they would know more once they get
through the California Energy Commission process.
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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
Commissioner Tschopp asked if he had an estimate on how much it would
cost a commercial building.
Mr. Conlon said it depended on how much they needed to do. Some
commercial buildings don't have as uch glass area as some of
these custom homes so it was easie to bring them into compliance.
Again, commercial buildings were o ly 10% above Title 24. So there
were a lot of factors that determi e it, both in terms of commercial
buildings and residential homes. e couldn't give a set answer.
Commissioner Tschopp asked if in is estimate the cost would not be
prohibitive or out of line.
Mr. Conlon said they did some preliminary studies on cost
effectiveness before choo ing to go down this road and he was very
confident they could mee the criteria for the State of California.
Commissioner Tschopp noted that in another area it talked about the
ordinance applying talking to emodels, additions, alterations, and so forth.
Mr. Conlon said for over 500 feet in size.
Commissioner Tschopp asked for confirmation that someone doing
alterations inside their home would not be caught in this program.
Mr. Conlon said that was correct. It applies to additions over 500
square feet in area. If someone does a remodel, the ordinance
requires that they conform to the minimum California standards. If
they put in a new air-conditioning unit it, it had to be a minimum 13
SEIR.
Commissioner Ts opp asked if remodeling applied to home and kitchen
remodels and if th, y would be energy recalculating that new area.
Mr. Conlon said that language is compatible with the state law
language that says the only area of the alteration needs to be
complied with, such as air-conditioners.
Mr. Drell said it was new square footage.
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Mr. Conlon concurred. Additions over 500 square feet in area. So if
it was under 500 square feet in area, they were good to go with the
state code minimum is what they were saying.
Commissioner Tschopp asked where that was loc ted in the documents.
Mr. Conlon said it was clarified in the futu a editions.
Mr. Drell suggested getting the Planning Co mission a new draft at their
next meeting. He explained that what was bef re the Planning Commission
tonight was the General Plan which lists these general goals and objectives.
He thought they should get the new revised ordinance for the next meeting.
Mr. Conlon agreed. He also said that the answer was on page 3 of the
Ordinance Section 22.30.040 General Compliance Requirements.
"The following general complianc requirements shall apply to all new
construction and additions gre er than 500 square feet."
Commissioner Campbell noted that ' was on the second to the last page.
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Mr. Conlon clarified that was the intent.
r
Chairperson Lopez indicated t at Mr. Conlon wrote a memo on the
suggested wording for the gener I plan amendment and asked if Mr. Conlon
was comfortable with the wordi g on the Exhibit A they had before them.
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Mr. Conlon said yes.
Commissioner Finerty noted a correction on Program 2C of page 2, the last
line should say "homes" not "holes" for sale. The change was noted by staff.
There were no other questions. Chairperson Lopez asked if anyone wished
to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. There was no one and
the public hearing was closed. Chairperson Lopez asked for Commission
comments or action.
Action:
It was moved by Commissioner Finerty, seconded by Commissioner
Campbell, approving the findings as presented by staff. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Commissioner Finerty, seconded by Commissioner
Campbell, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 2416,
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recommending to City Council approval of Case No. GPA 06-02. Motion
carried 5-0.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN
CONSISTENCY FINDING FOR VACATING PUBLIC STREETS
WITHIN RILINGTON COMMUNITIES/DOLCE PROJECT (TRACT
31071) LOCATED AT GERALD ZFOD AND GATEWAY DRIVES.
Mr. Drell explained that the project warently under construction with
public streets. It was his understanding te developer would like to gate
the community and they couldn't gate public streets. So they wanted to be
given back the street and they would be maintained by the homeowners
association.
Referring to the map, Chairperson Lopez asked if the entrances being
referred to were off Gateway where it referred to Lot C and Ortiza Way. Mr.
Drell said yes and indicated that they had to be modified so they could have
gateable entrances.
There were no questions. Chairperson Lopez asked for a motion.
Action:
It was moved by Commissioner Campbell, seconded by Commissioner
Finerty, determining that the vacation of the public streets within the Rilington
Communities/Dolce Project is consistent with the General Plan. Motion
carried 5-0.
X. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
A. ART IN PUBLI� PLACES
Commissioner Campbell reported that there was no meeting.
B. LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE
Commissioner Finerty informed Commission that the meeting was
informational.
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TEL: 760 346—o6ii
FAX: 760 341-7098
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. GPA 06-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City
Council to consider a general plan amendment to expand Energy Conservation Goals,
Policies and programs.
SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
Written comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be
accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project and/or
negative declaration is available for review in the Department of Community Development
at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in
written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Sun RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, City Clerk
September 16, 2006 City of Palm Desert, California
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73-51 o FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE OF ACTION
Date: September 6, 2006
City of Palm Desert
Re: GPA 06-02
The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your request and
taken the following action at its regular meeting of September 5, 2006:
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED TO CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF CASE NO. GPA 06-02 BY ADOPTION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2416. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the City Clerk, City of Palm
Desert, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision.
Philip Drell, Secre ary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2416
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
RELATED TO REDUCTION OF ENERGY USE IN THE CITY.
CASE NO. GPA 06-02
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, did on
the 5th day of September, 2006, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the above
N noted general plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the"City of Palm
Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No.
06-78", in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 7 Categorical Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find
the following facts and reasons to justify its actions:
1. Adoption of the proposed amendment will allow the City to establish energy
conservation measures needed to achieve the City's goal of reducing energy
use over a five-year period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Planning Commission in this case.
2. That GPA 06-02 attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby recommended for
approval to the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of September, 2006, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: CAMPBELL, FINERTY, TANNER, TSCHOPP, LOPEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
JA K. LOPEZ, h ' p rson
TTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, ecretary
Palm Desert Plarining Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2416
EXHIBIT A
That the Palm Desert General Plan Energy and Minerals Resources Element as approved
March 15, 2004 be and the same is amended as follows:
SECTION 1: At page IV-74, amend as follows:
In existing Policy 2: Relabel Existing Program 2B to 2D and add:
Program 2.113: With the approval of the California Energy Commission, establish a
methodology where photovoltaic solar systems can be quantified and credited as
energy conservation and applied to the minimum energy conservation standards set
forth in the Palm Desert Energy Efficiency Standards.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
Program 2.C: The City shall actively promote the installation of photovoltaic solar
energy systems on all new structures. Therefore, the City shall require all
developers of production homes as defined by local ordinance, to install
photovoltaic solar energy systems on all model homes and offer homebuyer the
option to install a photovoltaic solar energy system on all homes offered for sale.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
SECTION 2: At page IV-75, add:
Goal: Over a period of 5 years reduce, citywide, adjusted for growth, energy usage
by 30%, and reduce the peak demand load 30%.
Policy 1: Target, legislate, and promote energy efficiency programs for all existing
structures and new construction.
Program 1.A: Establish, with approval from the California Energy Commission, a
local energy efficiency ordinance which requires additional energy conservation
above the minimum standards set forth in State law.
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MR. BILL HOWARD, 77-682 Robin Road in Palm Desert, thought that
staff pretty much summed it up. He was present to answer any
questions.
Commissioner Tanner asked if the east side neighbor signed the petition in
support.
Mr. Howard said yes, he was 100% in favor. In fact, he was also going
to submit plans. He also stated that he went to the neighbors within
300 feet, which is what the mailing labels require, and they went
around and got signatures, 100%, within 300 feet.
Chairperson Lopez asked if anyone wished to speak in FAVOR or
OPPOSITION to the proposed project. There was no one and the public
hearing was closed. Chairperson Lopez asked for Commission comments
or action.
Commissioner Finerty said the project was nicely done and moved for
approval. Commissioner Campbell seconded the motion.
Action:
It was moved by Commissioner Finerty, seconded by Commissioner
Campbell, approving the findings as presented by staff. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Commissioner Finerty, seconded by Commissioner
Campbell, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 2415, approving
Case No. CUP 06-08, subject to conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
D. Case No. GPA 06-02 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Recommendation to the City Council of a general plan
amendment to update the Energy and Mineral Resources
Element to include a goal, policies and programs related to
reduction of energy use in the city.
Mr. Drell explained that the City Council is processing an ordinance relative
to the City's conservation initiative. Ordinances should be consistent with
general plans, therefore, they were adding in a general sense some policies
and programs into the General Plan so that the new Energy Ordinance will
be consistent with the General Plan. He noted that Mr. Pat Conlon was
present to answer any questions.
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Chairperson Lopez opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to
address the Commission.
MR. PAT CONLON said the intent of the exercise is to synchronize
the General Plan with the upcoming Energy Ordinance. The Energy
Ordinance would be heard by the California Energy Commission later
this month and then he would be bringing it back to City Council for
adoption. He asked for any questions.
Commissioner Finerty asked where it talked about the SEER rating for air
conditioners.
Mr. Conlon explained that what they did was put together a
performance standard for new construction. Homes larger than 4,000
square feet would be 15% better than Title 24; homes smaller than
4,000 square 10%. They did not put in specific prescriptive standards.
He noticed that the Ordinance attached to the staff report was an
earlier edition of the Ordinance. Some changes were made and the
Ordinance was now a performance standard ordinance and they left
the issue of how high of an efficient piece of equipment should be
installed was left up to designers so they could have give and take.
Commissioner Finerty noted that as long as they meet the 10% or 15%, it
didn't matter how they did it.
Mr. Conlon said that was exactly right. He noted that the State does
have a minimum 13 SEER for all new equipment, but as they knew,
there were 14, 15 and 16 SEER, but that option was left up to the
designers.
Commissioner Tschopp indicated there was a cost estimate in there for a
residential home that ranged from $2,200 to $4,200.
Mr. Conlon explained those were conservative numbers. What they
were doing for the Energy Commission exercise was putting together
a cost effective study, which is required. They were in the process of
doing that and they were modeling two different homes for cost
effectiveness and modeling two different types of commercial
buildings for cost effectiveness. He thought the numbers in the staff
report were a little high, but they would know more once they got
through the California Energy Commission process.
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Commissioner Tschopp asked if he had an estimate on how much it would
cost a commercial building.
Mr. Conlon said it depended on how much they needed to do. Some
commercial buildings don't have as much glass area as some of
these custom homes, so it was easier to bring them into compliance.
Again, commercial buildings were only 10% above Title 24. So there
were a lot of factors that determine it, both in terms of commercial
buildings and residential homes. He couldn't give a set answer.
Commissioner Tschopp asked if in his estimate the cost would not be
prohibitive or out of line.
Mr. Conlon said they did some preliminary studies on cost
effectiveness before choosing to go down this road and he was very
confident they could meet the criteria for the State of California.
Commissioner Tschopp noted that in another area it talked about the
ordinance applying to remodels, additions, alterations, and so forth.
Mr. Conlon said for over 500 feet in size.
Commissioner Tschopp asked for confirmation that someone doing
alterations inside their home would not be caught in this program.
Mr. Conlon said that was correct. It applies to additions over 500
square feet in area. If someone does a remodel, the ordinance
requires that they conform to the minimum California standards. If
they put in a new air-conditioning unit, it had to be a minimum 13
SEER.
Commissioner Tschopp asked if remodeling applied to home and kitchen
remodels and if they would be energy recalculating that new area.
Mr. Conlon said that language is compatible with the state law
language that says the only area of the alteration needs to be
complied with, such as air-conditioners.
Mr. Drell said it was new square footage.
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Mr. Conlon concurred. Additions over 500 square feet in area. So if
it was under 500 square feet in area, they were good to go with the
state code minimum is what they were saying.
Commissioner Tschopp asked where that was located in the documents.
Mr. Conlon said it was clarified in the future edition.
Mr. Drell suggested getting the Planning Commission a new draft at their
next meeting. He explained that what was before the Planning Commission
tonight was the General Plan which lists these general goals and objectives.
He thought they should get the new revised ordinance for the next meeting.
Mr. Conlon agreed. He also said that the answer was on page 3 of the
Ordinance, Section 22.30.040 General Compliance Requirements.
"The following general compliance requirements shall apply to all new
construction and additions greater than 500 square feet." Mr. Conlon
clarified that was the intent.
Commissioner Campbell noted that it was on the second to the last page.
Chairperson Lopez indicated that Mr. Conlon wrote a memo on the
suggested wording for the general plan amendment and asked if Mr. Conlon
was comfortable with the wording on the Exhibit A they had before them.
Mr. Conlon said yes.
Commissioner Finerty noted a correction on Program 2C of page 2, the last
line should say "homes" not "holes" for sale. The change was noted by staff.
There were no other questions. Chairperson Lopez asked if anyone wished
to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposal. There was no one and
the public hearing was closed. Chairperson Lopez asked for Commission
comments or action.
Action:
It was moved by Commissioner Finerty, seconded by Commissioner
Campbell, approving the findings as presented by staff. Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Commissioner Finerty, seconded by Commissioner
Campbell, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 2416,
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recommending to City Council approval of Case No. GPA 06-02. Motion
carried 5-0.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN
CONSISTENCY FINDING FOR VACATING PUBLIC STREETS
WITHIN RILINGTON COMMUNITIES/DOLCE PROJECT (TRACT
31071) LOCATED AT GERALD FORD AND GATEWAY DRIVES.
Mr. Drell explained that the project was currently under construction with
public streets. It was his understanding that the developer would like to gate
the community and they couldn't gate public streets. So they wanted to be
given back the streets and then they would be maintained by the
homeowners association.
Referring to the map, Chairperson Lopez asked if the entrances being
referred to were off of Gateway where it referred to Lot C and at the back,
Ortiza Way. Mr. Drell said yes and indicated that they had to be modified so
they could have gateable entrances.
There were no other questions and Chairperson Lopez asked for a motion.
Action:
It was moved by Commissioner Campbell, seconded by Commissioner
Finerty, determining that the vacation of the public streets within the Rilington
Communities/Dolce Project is consistent with the General Plan. Motion
carried 5-0.
X. COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES
A. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
Commissioner Campbell reported that there was no meeting.
B. LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE
Commissioner Finerty informed Commission that the meeting was
informational.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: September 5, 2006
CASE NO: GPA 06-02
REQUEST: Recommendation to the City Council of a general plan amendment to
update the Energy and Mineral Resources Element to include a goal,
policies and programs related to reduction of energy use in the city.
APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
I. BACKGROUND:
In 2005 the City Council established a policy to reduce, over a period of five years,
citywide energy usage, adjusted for growth, by 30% and reduce the peak demand
load by 30%.
II. CURRENT PROPOSAL:
At this time we propose to add this policy as a goal with related policies and
programs to the general plan as delineated in the August 10, 2006 memo from Pat
Conlon (attached) and as shown in Exhibit A to the draft resolution.
III. DISCUSSION:
The goal to reduce energy consumption and peak demand load by 30% is a
significant undertaking. The City has established the Office of Energy Management
to pursue achievement of the goal.
Considering the significance of the policy, it needs to be added as a goal to the
Energy and Mineral Resources Element along with related policies and programs
to attain the goal.
Concurrent with this general plan amendment, the Office of Energy Management
.has been processing an ordinance to establish local energy efficiency standards
(copy of Draft Ordinance attached).
Mr. Conlon, Director of Office of Energy Management, will be in attendance at the
hearing to respond to questions.
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO. GPA 06-02
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
IV. CEQA REVIEW:
The project has been reviewed for compliance with CEQA. The Director of
Community Development has determined that the project is a Class 7 Categorical
Exemption "Actions for Protection of Natural Resources."
V. RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a general
plan amendment adding a goal, policies and programs related to the reduction of
energy use in the city.
VI. ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft resolution
B. Legal notice
C. Comments from city departments and other agencies
D. Plans and exhibits
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved by:
Stev Smith Phil Drell
Planning Manager Director of Community Development
Review d Con
Homer Croy
ACM for Deve ment Services
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
RELATED TO REDUCTION OF ENERGY USE IN THE CITY.
CASE NO. GPA 06-02
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on
the 5th day of September, 2006, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the above
noted general plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the"City of Palm
Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No.
06-78", in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the project
is a Class 7 Categorical Exemption; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find
the following facts and reasons to justify its actions:
1. Adoption of the proposed amendment will allow the City to establish energy
conservation measures needed to achieve the City's goal of reducing energy
use over a five-year period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Planning Commission in this case.
2. That GPA 06-02 attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby recommended for
approval to the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 5th, day of September, 2006, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAMES K. LOPEZ, Chairperson
ATTEST:
PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT A
That the Palm Desert General Plan Energy and Minerals Resources Element as approved
March 15, 2004 be and the same is amended as follows:
SECTION 1: At page IV-74, amend as follows:
In existing Policy 2: Relabel Existing Program 2B to 2D and add:
Program 2.13: With the approval of the California Energy Commission, establish a
methodology where photovoltaic solar systems can be quantified and credited as
energy conservation and applied to the minimum energy conservation standards set
forth in the Palm Desert Energy Efficiency Standards.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
Program 2.C: The City shall actively promote the installation of photovoltaic solar
energy systems on all new structures. Therefore, the City shall require all
developers of production homes as defined by local ordinance, to install
photovoltaic solar energy systems on all model homes and offer homebuyer the
.option to install a photovoltaic solar energy system on all holes offered for sale.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
SECTION 2: At page IV-75, add:
Goal: Over a period of 5 years reduce, citywide, adjusted for growth, energy usage
by 30%, and reduce the peak demand load 30%.
Policy 1: Target, legislate, and promote energy efficiency programs for all existing
structures and new construction.
Program 1.A: Establish, with approval from the California Energy Commission, a
local energy efficiency ordinance which requires additional energy conservation
above the minimum standards set forth in State law.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
Program 1.13: Establish and promote a program of retirement of old energy
inefficient appliances in existing residential and commercial structures.
Responsible Agency: Office of Energy Management
Schedule: 2006 - continuous.
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OFFICE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Smith
FROM: Pat Conlon
DATE: August 10, 2006
SUBJECT: Suggested wording on General Plan Amendment for Palm Desert's
Energy Conservation Goals.
Starting on page IV-72 "Goals, Policies, and Programs", amend as follows:
Goal: Over a period of 5 years reduce, citywide, adjusted for growth, energy usage by
30%, and reduce the peak demand load 30%.
Policy 1: Target, legislate, and promote energy efficiency programs for all existing
structures and new construction.
Program 1A: Establish, with approval from the California Energy Commission, a local
energy efficiency ordinance which requires additional energy conservation above the
minimum standards set forth in State law.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 —continuous.
Program 1 B: Establish and promote a program of retirement of old energy inefficient
appliances in existing residential and commercial structures.
Responsible Agency: Office of Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006— continuous.
General Plan Amendrit VWO
August 10, 2006
Page 2 of 2
Policy 2: Move Program 2B to 2D.
Add Program 2B as follows:
With the approval of the California Energy Commission, establish a methodology where
photovoltaic solar systems can be quantified and credited as energy conservation and
applied to the minimum energy conservation standards set forth in the Palm Desert
Energy Efficiency Standards.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 —present.
Add Program 2C as follows:
The City shall actively promote the installation of photovoltaic solar energy systems on
all new structures. Therefore, the City shall require all developers of production homes
as defined by local ordinance, to install photovoltaic solar energy systems on all model
homes and offer homebuyers the option to install a photovoltaic solar energy system on
all homes offered for sale.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department and Community Services.
Schedule: 2006— present.
Pal Conlon, Director
Office of Energy Management
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. GPA 06-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning
Commission to consider a general plan amendment to expand Energy Conservation Goals,
Policies and programs.
SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
Written comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be
accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project and/or
negative declaration is available for review in the Department of Community Development
at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in
written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public
hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Sun PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
August 24, 2006 Palm Desert Planning Commission
City of Palm Desert/Adopted 3.15.04 1400 1
Comprehensive General Plan/Energy and Mineral Resources Element
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Since the onset of the industrial revolution, energy and mineral resource production and use have
become essential components of infrastructure and technology development, and have greatly
enhanced our quality of life. Retrieving, harnessing and using these resources have also been one
of the major causes of environmental degradation, impacting wildlife habitat, affecting water and
air quality, and being directly and indirectly associated with a wide range of adverse public
health effects.
The economic and environmental costs associated with conventional and frequently
indiscriminate mineral and energy production and use are forcing communities and countries to
develop new policies and programs. The various constraints that have emerged can also be
viewed as opportunities for economic and environmental enhancement. Materials recycling, and
lowering or shifting energy demand will help to control costs and require mineral and energy
providers to operate more efficiently and to price their products more competitively.
Encouraging conservation and the development and use of alternative and renewable energy will
also expand economic opportunity. Issues of local and national economic security will also be
addressed by the development and implementation of enlightened energy policies. Developing
energy policies with an emphasis on conservation, local control, greater use of renewable
resources and community-scale technologies, will help assure a secure and environmentally
friendly energy future.
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GOALS, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS I
Goal
Efficient, sustainable and environmentally appropriate use and management of energy and I
mineral resources, assuring their long-term availability and affordability.
Policy 1
Promote energy conservation throughout all areas of the community and sectors of the local I
economy, including the planning and construction of urban uses and in City and regional
transportation systems.
Program LA
The City shall strictly and consistently enforce all state mandated energy-conserving I
development and building codes/regulations, and shall investigate and report on the
appropriateness of developing more stringent local energy performance standards.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Development Department I
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
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' Program 1.13
The City shall develop or otherwise make available information to developers on energy efficient
and conserving building design and technologies, addressing enhanced wall and ceiling
' insulation, thermally efficient glazing, and efficient heating and cooling equipment and
household appliances.
' Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Development Department
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
' Program 1.0
The City shall periodically assess the local transportation system and plan or maintain
improvements that enhance the efficient movement of people and goods through the community.
' Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Development Department
Schedule: Minimum of every 5 years
t Program 1.D
The City shall continue to participate in the transportation planning efforts of SunLine Transit
Authority and shall encourage the expanded use of public transit, vehicles fueled by compressed
' natural gas and hydrogen, buses with bike racks and other system improvements that enhance
overall transportation system operations and energy conservation.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, SunLine Transit Agency; CVAG
Schedule: Continuous
Program LE
The City shall strive for efficient community land use and transportation planning and design,
and shall assure the provision of convenient neighborhood shopping, medical and other
professional services appropriately located to minimize travel and facilitate the use of alternative
means of transportation.
Responsible Agency: Public Works Department, Community Development Department,
CVAG; Riverside County Transportation Commission(RCTC)
Schedule: Continuous
Policy 2
Promote the integration of alternative energy systems, including but not limited to solar thermal,
photovoltaics and other clean energy systems, directly into building design and construction.
Program 2.A
The City shall collect and make available to residents, businesses, and the building industry
information on commercially available conservation technologies, solar thermal and photovoltaic
energy systems, fuel cell and other alternative energy technology, . Building regulations and
guidelines that provide for the safe and efficient installation of these systems shall also be
provided.
Responsible Agency: Building Department, Community Development Department
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
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Program 2.13
The City shall proactively promote and coordinate with CVAG, its member jurisdictions and
others in the holding of workshops on the use of alternative energy and the local development of
associated industries in the Coachella Valley.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, CVAG, Sunline Transit Agency,
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
Schedule: 2004-05; Annually
Policy 3
Proactively support long-term strategies, as well as state and federal legislation and regulations,
that assure affordable and reliable production and delivery of electrical power to the community.
Program IA
The City shall investigate and pursue the various options available to influence or directly
manage the purchasing and/or distribution of electrical power to the various segments of the
community, including regular consultation with SCE and IID, and the possible participation in a
local public power authority.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department; Public Works Department; City r
Council
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
Program 3.13
The City shall coordinate with CVAG and member jurisdictions in communicating, to state and
federal legislators and regulators, a mutually agreed upon legislative and regulatory agenda that
addresses the near and long-term energy and associated economic needs of the City and the
Coachella Valley.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department; Public Works Department, City
Council, CVAG, Sunline Transit Agency
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous ,
Policy 4
Support public and private efforts to develop and operate alternative systems of wind, solar and
other electrical production, which take advantage of local renewable resources.
Program 4.A
Coordinating with CVAG and member jurisdictions, the City shall encourage and support the
expansion and enhancement of the valley's wind farms, and shall support studies, strategies and
technologies that take advantage of the potential for utility-scale electric power production as a
means of addressing the restoration of the Salton Sea.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Public Works Department, City
Council, CVAG, Salton Sea Authority
Schedule: 2004-05; Continuous
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CITY MANAGER
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: ENERGY CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
CONSTRUCTION
SUBMITTED BY: Patrick Conlon, Director of Office of Energy Management
DATE: July 13, 2006
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Ordinance No. 1124
RECOMMENDATION
By Minute Motion:
Pass Ordinance No. 1124 to second reading at a future date,
which will occur after the review and approval by the California Energy
Commission.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This proposed Energy Conservation Ordinance affects all new residential and
commercial buildings in the City of Palm Desert. This Ordinance will result in an energy
savings of at least 10% above the minimum State standards, with large homes (over
4,000 square feet) attaining energy savings of at least 15%. The cost to developers for
implementing these requirements range from approximately $2,200 to $4,200 per home,
depending on design and the options selected by the designer. The exception to this
cost would be on model homes where a small 2kW photovoltaic (PV) solar system is
mandatory for each model. The cost for this photovoltaic (PV) system would be
approximately$8,000 to $9,000 per model, after California and Federal rebates.
As required by State law, this Ordinance will appear before the California Energy
Commission for review and approval in July and August. Staff will bring this Ordinance
back to the City Council for the second reading after this process is completed.
DISCUSSION
The intent behind this proposed Ordinance is to get all new construction in compliance
with Palm Desert's stated energy conservation goals of 30% reduction citywide,
adjusted for growth, and 30% reduction of our on-peak demand loads within 5 years. To
measure our achievement, the base year for our citywide energy usage was established
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in 2005. Effective November of 2005, the State of California adopted more stringent
energy conservation standards for new construction. These new State energy standards
increased efficiency requirements by 12% to 15% in all new construction.
This proposed Ordinance before you tonight will raise that standard by an additional
10% to 15% above the new 2005 California Energy Standards, thus meeting the City's
energy goals. It is designed to be flexible in allowing the designer to choose two paths
to compliance: prescriptive or performance, with the exception of the mandatory
requirements set forth in Section 22.30.030.
The prescriptive approach is simple and easy: incorporate the six items listed in Section
22.30.040 into the building design, along with the other requirements currently listed the
State law, and the building is deemed to be in compliance with this Ordinance.
If the building designer does not want to incorporate all of the six prescriptive
requirements, they may computer model the building using the performance approach.
However, the computer model must show that the building's energy budget exceeds the
minimum 2005 California Energy Standards by 10%.
For large homes over 4,000 square feet in conditioned area, the building must
incorporate all of the prescriptive requirements and exceed the 2005 California Energy
Standards by a minimum of 15%.
If the designer cannot get the large home to exceed the 2005 California Energy
Standards by 15%, then the large home must use a photovoltaic (P1) solar system,
sized per Table A in Section 22.30,050, along with the prescriptive requirements in this
proposed Ordinance.
Why are large homes treated differently? Large homes are allowed by the 2005
California Energy Standards to use more energy than smaller homes. The State allows
a higher Energy Budget in cases equivalent to several smaller homes.
The effective date shown in Section 22.30.070 for this Ordinance is approximate. It is
unknown exactly when the California Energy Commission (CEC) will review and
approve this Ordinance for local adoption. The day that happens, staff will schedule the
second reading of this Ordinance for the next City Council meeting. The effective date
of this ordinance will be, as customary, 30 days after the second reading. It is the
recommendation of the City Attorney that, after the CEC actions, we bring to the Council
a second identical ordinance which will be adopted on an urgency basis and thus will be
effective immediately.
The California Energy Commission requires that this local Ordinance have an expiration
date, which is the same date that the new 2008 California Energy Standards become
effective statewide, tentatively scheduled for November 2008. At that time, staff will
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review the new 2008 State Standards and bring back to the City Council via the Energy
Commission a new Palm Desert Ordinance with new energy efficiency goals more
stringent than the proposed 2008 minimum energy standards established by the State.
If you have any questions, please contact Pat Conlon.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
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Director of Office of Energy Management City Attorney
Approved by:
Carlos Orte
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 1124
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING LOCAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS COVERED BY THE 2005 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 24.30 be and the same is hereby added to the Code of the
City of Palm Desert, California, as follows:
"Section 24.30.010 Title, Purpose and Intent. This ordinance sets forth minimum
energy efficiency standards within the City of Palm Desert for all new construction,
including remodels, additions, alterations and tenant improvements.
(a) Background. All residential and nonresidential development must meet or exceed
the energy requirements contained in the 2005 California Building Energy Efficiency
Standards, including California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1 and 6 (the
"Standards"). The ordinance codified in this chapter requires the application of the
Standards, including but not limited to the definitions, procedures, forms, manuals and
alternative calculations methods ("ACMs") associated with the Standards. In addition,
this ordinance amends the Standards as described herein.
(b) Buildings Covered. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to all new residential
construction, remodels, additions and alterations, and to all new nonresidential
construction, remodels, additions, alterations and tenant improvements for which a
building permit has been applied for and accepted as complete by the building
department on or after the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 24.30.015 Enforcement. The Building Official for the City of Palm
Desert shall be charged with enforcing the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 24.30.020 Definitions.
PRODUCTION HOME means a dwelling constructed as part of a residential
development of at least five homes per project that is intended or offered for sale.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT is to include but not be limited to attached and
detached single-family dwellings, condominiums, apartments and time-share dwellings,
and not including hotels and motels as defined in the 2005 California Building Energy
Efficiency Standards.
SOLAR PV ENERGY SYSTEM means a photovoltaic solar collector or other
photovoltaic solar energy device that has a primary purpose of providing for the
collection and distribution of solar energy for the generation of alternating current rated
peak electricity. The installation of any solar PV energy system must meet all
ORDINANCE NO. 11
installation criteria of the current edition of the California Electrical Code, and must
include PV panels and inverters, which are listed by the California Energy Commission.
PV CREDIT is the energy credit applicable to the Proposed Design for a solar PV
energy system that is capable of generating electricity from sunlight and supplying it
directly to the building; and is connected, through a reversible meter, to the utility grid.
For buildings permitted before January 15, 2007: The methodology used to
calculate the PV credit shall be the Clean Power Estimator at http://www.clean-
power.com/cec/default.asp for the 92260 zip code. The Annual Total TDV energy, in
KBtu/sf-yr, shall be the total annual KWh of the solar PV energy system multiplied by
3413 multiplied by 4.22 and divided by the total conditioned floor area of the building.
For buildings permitted on or after January 15, 2007: The amount of PV credit is
defined as the annual total TDV KBtu/sf-yr of the solar PV energy system as calculated
in accordance with the implementation rules and methodology of the California New
Solar Homes Partnership as posted on the Internet web site
http://www.newsolarhomes.ca.gov/; multiplied by 1000 and divided by the total
conditioned floor area of the building. Note: this method of calculating PV credit may be
used whenever it is available on a publicly accessible Internet web site.
REVISED STANDARD DESIGN TOTAL is the performance energy budget, in TDV
KBtu/sf-yr, which this ordinance establishes for all buildings to which it applies. It is
defined as the Standard Design Total (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) from any state-approved
alternative calculation method (ACM) multiplied times the Standard Design Adjustment
Factor listed in Table A.
STANDARD DESIGN ADJUSTMENT FACTOR is the arithmetic factor listed in Table A
which, when multiplied by the standard design energy budget from a state-approved
ACM, produces the Revised Standard Design Total.
Table A.
Standard Design
Building Type: Adjustment Factor
All Nonresidential, High-Rise Residential
and Hotel/Motel Buildings 0.90
All Low-Rise Multi-family Buildings 0.90
All Single Family Homes < or = 4,000 SF 0.90
All Single Family Homes > 4,000 SF 0.85
Section 24.30.030 Mandatory Requirements. All buildings covered by this
ordinance shall include the following mandatory energy measures as applicable and
limited to the permitted scope of work:
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1. Lighting. Lighting in all laundry rooms, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, closets
and garages shall be fluorescent and controlled by a Manual-ON, Automatic-OFF
occupancy sensor. All common area landscape lighting shall be fluorescent.
2. Swimming Pools and Spas. All public and private swimming pools, spas,
fountains and water features shall incorporate the following energy conservation
features:
(a) All pool and spa natural gas heaters shall have a minimum AFUE of 90% or
higher; and,
(b) All circulating pump motors and filtration pump motors with a nominal rating of
0.75 horsepower (i.e., g/ HP) or greater shall be two-speed or variable speed motors.
The installation of all two-speed and variable speed motors shall include the installation
of a controller which shall be time-based and shall be programmed to alternate the
speed of the motor between low and high to make effective use of the energy savings
potential of the unit's multi-speed capability. EXCEPTION: Dedicated pump motors
serving only spa jets.
3. Provisions for Future Solar PV Energy Systems. A 1-inch diameter electrical
conduit shall be provided for installation of future solar PV energy systems. The 1-inch
diameter electrical conduit shall extend from a point on the exterior wall located under
the southern roof exposure, to the exterior wall location adjacent to the main electrical
service panel. At each location, the conduit shall terminate at a two gang exterior wet
location rated electric junction box.
Section 24.30.040 General Compliance Requirements. The following general
compliance requirements shall apply to all new construction and additions which are
500 square feet or larger.
PRESCRIPTIVE APPROACH
NONRESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCIES
(EXCEPT ADDITIONS < 500 SQ.FT.)
The following additional requirements apply using the Prescriptive Approach to meet the
2005 Standards.
1. ENVELOPE. The Overall Envelope Approach in Section 143(b) of the 2005
Standards shall be used to demonstrate that the overall heat loss of the
proposed building is at least 10.00% less than the overall heat loss of the
standard building; and that the overall heat gain of the proposed building is at
least 10.00% less than the overall heat gain of the standard building.
2. INDOOR LIGHTING. The calculations of actual and allowed indoor lighting
power density (LPD) in Section 145(a) and (b) of the 2005 Standards shall be
used to demonstrate that the Actual LPD is at least 10.00% less than the
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Allowed LPD. Exception: Display lighting installed wattage is exempt from the
calculation which demonstrates compliance with this requirement.
3. MECHANICAL. In addition to meeting all the requirements of Section 144 of
the 2005 Standards, all fan motors and pump motors which are single-speed,
polyphase, 1 to 500 horsepower, 2-, 4-, and 6-pole, squirrel cage induction,
NEMA Design A or B, continuous rated motors must be NEMA Premium
motors by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
PERFORMANCE APPROACH
If the performance approach is used to demonstrate compliance with the 2005
Standards, PV Credit may not be used for the building to meet the Standards.
However, PV Credit may be used to exceed the Standards by the requisite percentage
defined below.
NONRESIDENTIAL, HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCIES
(EXCEPT ADDITIONS < 500 SQ.FT.): PERFORMANCE APPROACH
If a building utilizes the performance approach, the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf must
be at least 10.0% less than the Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr. Additions of 500
square feet or larger may meet this requirement by using the Existing + Addition +
Alteration approach to exceed the Standard Design by the specified percent.
When determining the percent by which the Proposed Design energy performance
exceeds the Standard Design, Process and Receptacle energy use are included in the
ACM simulation but are excluded in calculating the "% Better Than Standard" If lighting
compliance is not a part of the performance analysis, the Lights energy use is also
excluded in calculating the "% Better Than Standard" If domestic (service) hot water is
not a part of the performance analysis, the Domestic Hot Water energy use is excluded
in calculating the "% Better Than Standard"
LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (EXCEPT ADDITIONS LESS THAN 500
SQ.FT. AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > 4,000 SQ.FT.)
The performance approach must be used to meet and exceed the 2005 Standards as
follows: the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf must be at least 10.0% less than the
Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr. Additions of 500 square feet or larger may meet this
requirement by using the Existing + Addition + Alteration approach to exceed the
Standard Design by the specified percent.
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > 4,000 SQ.FT.
The performance approach must be used to meet and exceed the 2005 Standards as
follows: the Proposed Design TDV KBtu/sf must be at least 15.0% less than the
Standard Design TDV KBtu/sf-yr.
Section 24.30.060 Requirements for Production Homes in Residential
Developments. In addition to the requirements specified in Sections 24.30.020 through
24.30.040 of this ordinance, production homes shall, as applicable, meet the following
additional requirements:
1. Model homes as part of a production homes development shall be equipped with
a Solar PV Energy System with a minimum nominal output of 2.0 kW.
2. A seller of production homes shall offer a solar PV energy system option to all
customers that enter into negotiations to purchase a new production home and disclose
the following:
(a) The total installed cost of the solar PV energy system option; and,
(b) The estimated cost savings associated with the solar energy system option as
determined by current and projected future utility costs.
3. Energy Star Appliances Required. If provided by the developer, all the following
installed appliances shall be Energy Star rated:
(a) Dishwashers
(b) Refrigerators
(c) Clothes Washers
(d) Clothes Dryers (Natural Gas only)
(e) Ceiling fans
(f) Exhaust fans
Section 24.30.070 Effective Date and Expiration Date. This ordinance shall be
and is hereby declared to be in full force and effect 30 days after the second reading
and when the implementation guidelines and calculation method for the California New
Solar Homes Partnership are available to the public on the Internet.
This ordinance shall expire on the date that the 2008 Building Energy Efficiency
Standards take effect."
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published once in the Desert Sun, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the County of Riverside and
circulated within the City of Palm Desert.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, at its regular meeting held this day of by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JIM FERGUSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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Appendix: City of Palm Desert Compliance Forms
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- ORDINANCE NO. 11
City of Palm Desert Nonresidential Energy Compliance Form 7/26/06
This form must be submitted for energy plan review, along with the normal Title 24 report, for all
new nonresidential, high-rise residential and hotel/motel construction, and additions which are
equal to or greater than 500 sq.ft. to these occupancies.
Project Name & Address:
Date of Title 24 Report:
1. Calculation of Revised Standard Design energy budget:
Standard Design Adjustment Revised Standard Design
Total(KBtu/sf--yr) * Factor Total(KBtu/sf--yr)
x 0.90 =
[from Part 2 of 3, PERF-11
2. Calculation of PV Credit in the Proposed Design:
[This calculation is used only if there is a solar PV energy system receiving credit.]
Annual TDV Energy Total Conditioned Proposed Design
Use (KBtu/sf--yr) Floor Area (sq.ft.) PV Credit (KBtu/sf--yr)
[from NSHP web site"] [from Part 1 of 3, PERF-1]
3. Verification of compliance with City of Palm Desert energy ordinance:
Proposed Design Proposed Design Revised Standard Design
Total(KBtu/sf--yr) * Credit(KBtu/sf--yr) Total(KBtu/sf--yr)
( - ) < or =
[from Part 2 of 3,PERF-1] (from#21 from#1]
Note: The Proposed Design (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) must always be equal to or less than the
Standard Design Total (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) in the Title 24 CF-1 form, Part 1 of 4.
* In calculating the Standard Design Total and the Proposed Design Total, exclude Process
and Receptacle energy components listed on the PERF-1, Part 2. If lighting compliance is
not a part of the performance analysis, exclude the Lights energy component; if domestic
(service) hot water is not a part of the performance analysis, exclude the Domestic Hot
Water energy component.
** Go to www.newso/arhomes.ca.gov to determine the performance of the solar PV energy
system using the methodology approved by the New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP.
• ORDINANCE NO. 11
City of Palm Desert Low-Rise Residential Energy Compliance Form 7/26/06
This form must be submitted for energy plan review, along with the normal Title 24 report, for all
new low-rise residential construction and residential additions equal to or greater than 500
sq.ft.
Project Name & Address:
Date of Title 24 Report:
1. Calculation of Revised Standard Design energy budget:
Standard Design TDV Adjustment Revised Standard Design
Energy(KBtu/sf-yr)* Factor TDV Energy(KB tu/sf-yr)*
x =
[from Part 1 of 4, CF-1 R] [from Table A]
2. Calculation of PV Credit in the Proposed Design:
[This calculation is used only if there is a solar PV energy system receiving credit.]
Total Annual TDV Total Conditioned Proposed Design TDV
Energy(KBtu/sf--yr) F/oorArea (sq.ft.) PV Credit (KBtu/sf-yr)
[from NSHP web site"] [from Part 1 of 4, CF-1R]
3. Verification of compliance with City of Palm Desert energy ordinance:
Proposed Design TDV Proposed Design Revised Standard Design
Energy(KBtu/sf--yr)* PV Credit (KBtu/sf--yr) TDV Energy(KB tu/sf--yr)*
( - ) < or=
[from Part 1 of 4, CF-1 R] from#2] from#1]
Note: The Proposed Design (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) must always be equal to or less than the
Standard Design Total (TDV KBtu/sf-yr) in the Title 24 CF-1 form, Part 1 of 4.
Table A.
Standard Design
Building Type: Adjustment Factor
All Single Family Homes < or = 4,000 SF 0.90
All Single Family Homes > 4,000 SF 0.85
All Low-Rise Multi-family Buildings 0.90
` Go to www.newsolarhomes.ca.gov to determine the performance of the solar PV energy
system using the methodology approved by the New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP.
RE ;EIVED
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
PALM DESERT, CA
PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space for County Clerk's Filing Stamp
(2015.5.C.C.P) 2006 AUG 25 PM 2. +3
RECEIVED
AUG 2 8 2006
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Development Services
County of Riverside City o Palm Desert
City
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I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of
the County aforesaid; 1 am over the age of eighteen --------------------------------------------
years,and not a party to or interested in the
above-entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of a
printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING
COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation,
printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, No. 2690
County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been CITY OF PALM DESERT
adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the LEGAL NOTICE
Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of CASE NO. GPA 06-02
California under the date of March 24, 1988.Case N011TICE IS before tGI EN thatDesert Pi earn
Public hearing
Number 191236;that the notice,of which the Commission to consider a general Ian amen g
merit to expand Energy Conservatio nGoals, Poli-
annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller cies and programs.
than non pariel,has been published in each regular SeptemberAI Public,e s gat will held on Tuesday,
and entire issue of said newspaper and not in anp m. in the council
Y Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, conch supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at
which time and place all interested persons are
invited to attend and be heard.Written comments
�h concerning all items covered b this public hear-
August 24 ,2006 ing notice shall be accepted UP to the date of the
heJring, Information concerng the pro osed
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pro ect and/or negative declaration is available for
review in the Department of Community Develop-
ment at the above address between th
______ ______ _ __________________________________________ 8:00 a.m. and 5.00f
P.M.pm Monda e hours
All in the ear 2006 I ou mao hallenge the proposed a through Frrrs ctions in court,
y be limited to raising only those issues
YOU or someone else raised at the public hearing
dence described in this notice, or in written correspon-
I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the or prior u the Planning commission at,
p public hearing.
foregoing is true and correct.
Palm DesertlPlanningLComm ss on
Dated at Palm Springs,California this----241h,----day PUBLISHED: Desert Sun Augu
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73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578
TEL: 760 346—o6ii
FAX: 760 341-7098
info@palm-desert.org
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. GPA 06-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert Planning
Commission to consider a general plan amendment to expand Energy Conservation Goals,
Policies and programs.
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SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert,
California, at which time and place all interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
Written comments concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be
accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the proposed project and/or
negative declaration is available for review in the Department of Community Development
at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in
written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public
hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Sun PHILIP DRELL, Secretary
August 24, 2006 Palm Desert Planning Commission
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Comprehensive General Plan/Energy and Mineral Resources Element
Program 4.B
Support and facilitate the integration of co-generation and other on-site energy production and
management systems into larger industrial, commercial and institutional operations in the City to
enhance operational efficiencies, reliability, and to provide additional opportunities for local
power production.
Responsible Agency: Public Works Department; Community Development Department;
Building Department; SCE and IID; SCG
Schedule: Continuous.
Policy 5
Assure the long-term availability of local mineral resources, especially those of low unit value,to
assure a reliable and affordable supply of materials for the construction of buildings, roads, flood
control facilities and other necessary improvements.
Program 5.A
To the extent practical, the City shall cooperate with CVAG and its member jurisdictions in
monitoring and regulating the safe and environmentally responsible extraction and recycling of
significant mineral resources located within the planning area and the region.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Public Works Department,
CVAG
Schedule: Continuous.
Program 5.13
To the greatest extent practical, the City shall require or encourage the recycling of mineral-
based construction materials, including asphalt, concrete, gypsum and similar materials, as well
as the facilities to assure their efficient recycling
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Public Works Department,
CVAG
Schedule: Continuous. [� 11
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Policy 2: Move Program 2B to 2D.
Add Program 2B as follows:
With the approval of the California Energy Commission, establish a methodology where
photovoltaic solar systems can be quantified and credited as energy conservation and
applied to the minimum energy conservation standards set forth in the Palm Desert
Energy Efficiency Standards.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department, Community Services, and Office of
Energy Management.
Schedule: 2006 — present.
Add Program 2C as follows:
The City shall actively promote the installation of photovoltaic solar energy systems on
all new structures. Therefore, the City shall require all developers of production homes
as defined by local ordinance, to install photovoltaic solar energy systems on all model
homes and offer homebuyers the option to install a photovoltaic solar energy system on
all homes offered for sale.
Responsible Agencies: Building Department and Community Services.
Schedule: 2006 — present.
Pal Conlon, Director
Office of Energy Management
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