HomeMy WebLinkAboutDuplicate - can be deleted (3)AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, August 21, 2023 7:00 p.m. Maplewood City Council Chambers
1803 County Road B East
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Approval of Agenda
4.Approval of Minutes:
a.June 22, 2023
b.July 17, 2023
5.Unfinished Business
a.Climate Mitigation Planning
b.Green Building Code
6.New Business
7.Visitor Presentations
8.Commissioner Presentations
9.Staff Presentations (oral reports)
a.August Celebrate Summer – August 23 (Edgerton Park)
10.Adjourn
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MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Thursday, June 22, 2023
7:00 P.M.
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Bryan called a meeting of the Environmental and Natural ResourcesCommission to order at 7:00 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
Emma Broadnax, Commissioner Present Rebecca Bryan, Chairperson Present
Nancy Edwards, Commissioner Present Benjamin Guell, Commissioner Present David Lates, Commissioner Present
Mollie Miller, Commissioner Absent Ted Redmond, Commissioner Absent
Staff Present
Shann Finwall, Environmental PlannerTaylor Mathison, Gold Leaf Intern
3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Guell moved to approve the June 22, 2023, Environmental and NaturalResources Commission agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Edwards Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.April 17, 2023
Commissioner Lates noted two corrections on page one: 1) Roll Call -Commissioner Lates should be marked as present; 2) Approval of Minutes –Commissioner Lates seconded the motion to approve the minutes.
Commissioner Guell moved to approve the April 17, 2023, Environmental andNatural Resources Commission minutes as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Broadnax Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Agenda Item 4.a.
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b. May 15, 2023
Commissioner Lates noted one correction on pages one and two: 1) Call toOrder – Commissioner Redmond called the meeting to order, not ChairpersonBryan who was absent; 2) Adjournment – Commissioner Redmond adjourned themeeting, not Chairperson Bryan who was absent. .
Commissioner Lates moved to approve the May 15, 2023, Environmental andNatural Resources Commission minutes as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Edwards Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5.NEW BUSINESS
a.Gold Leaf Pilot Project Update
Environmental Planner Finwall presented the Gold Leaf Pilot Project update.
Maplewood and ten other cities and tribal governments are participating in the
nine-month pilot project, ending September 2023. Participants commit to working
on and reporting at least two new climate actions. The Environmental and
Natural Resources Commission and the Green Team reviewed the climate
actions and recommend the City focus on Climate Mitigation Planning and Green
Building Code updates.
As part of the pilot project, the City of Maplewood is working with Taylor
Mathison, a University of Minnesota environmental studies undergraduate. Taylor
will serve as an intern to assist the City with its Climate Actions through mid-
August.
1)Climate Mitigation Planning
Taylor Mathison presented the Climate Mitigation Planning outreach and
education opportunities including the Light it Up Event and several other
summer events. Taylor went over the proposed survey designed to
gather feedback from residents on the City’s climate actions and the
proposed Climate Mitigation Planning logo.
The Environmental Commission had the following feedback on the survey
and logo:
•What is the intent of the survey?
•We should offer the survey in other languages?
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•Allow people to choose up to five options, not as many as they want.
•Apartment complexes have to offer recycling, we should change
that question.
•Add a question about business recycling.
•Add a general question about what people are concerned about.
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•It might be beneficial to add household size in the demographics.
•The Commission agreed that Keep Maplewood Cool is a good tag line and logo.
2)Green Building Code
Environmental Planner Finwall presented the history of the GreenBuilding Code, which was adopted in 2013.
Taylor Mathison presented her findings of a comparison of cities withGreen Building Codes.
Environmental Planner stated that additional information and proposedamendments would be presented to the Environmental and NaturalResources Commission at upcoming meetings.
6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
8.COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS
None
9.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Environmental Planner Finwall updated the Environmental and Natural ResourcesCommission on the following:
a.Waterfest Recap
b.July 4 – Light it Up Event
c. July 26 – Celebrate Summer
d.August 1 – National Night Out
10.ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Lates made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Edwards Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Chairperson Bryan adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Monday, July 17, 2023
7:00 P.M.
1.CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chairperson Miller called a meeting of the Environmental and Natural ResourcesCommission to order at 7:02 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
Emma Broadnax, Commissioner Present Rebecca Bryan, Chairperson Absent
Nancy Edwards, Commissioner Absent Benjamin Guell, Commissioner Absent David Lates, Commissioner Present
Mollie Miller, Commissioner Present Ted Redmond, Commissioner Present
Staff Present
Shann Finwall, Environmental PlannerTaylor Mathison, Gold Leaf Intern
3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Redmond moved to approve the July 17, 2023, Environmental andNatural Resources Commission agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Broadnax Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.June 22, 2023
The Commission tabled the June 22, 2023, approval of the minutes to the Julymeeting.
5.NEW BUSINESS
a.Climate Mitigation Planning
Taylor Mathison presented the Climate Mitigation Planning outreach andeducation opportunities, including the upcoming National Night Out opportunities.
The Environmental Commission gave the following feedback:
Agenda Item 4.b.
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• It would be beneficial to have a postcard or business card with the survey QR code to distribute during events.
• The City should offer prizes to all participants who submit the survey by a certain date.
• The City should consider paid social media on Facebook.
• The outreach should focus on diverse neighborhoods. b. Green Building Code
Taylor Mathison presented her updated findings on cities with EV charging
station ordinances. Environmental Planner Finwall presented a comparison of the 2012 and 2021
International Green Construction Code including updates to the exceptions, EV charging station and renewable energy options.
The Environmental Commission gave the following feedback:
• It is a good start for the City to focus on EV charging station and renewable energy requirements for publically funded buildings. Eventually these regulations could be looked at for all developments, at a minimum requiring EV and renewable energy ready developments.
• The EV charging station requirements in the 2021 International Green Construction Code are not very substantial. The City should look at modifying that section if the code is adopted. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Diana Longrie, 1778 Desoto Street North, Maplewood, MN 55117 Mark Bradley, 2164 Woodlynn Avenue East, Maplewood, MN 55109 Ms. Longrie and Mr. Bradley discussed the Maplewood Mall and how installing solar panels with a battery back-up system could create power for the mall and surrounding properties. The Commission offered feedback on micro grids, which are not currently allowed in Xcel Energy territory, and how the mall could install the solar and offer
subscriptions as part of a community solar agreement. Additionally, there is and will be additional funding for renewable energy projects as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. 8. COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS None 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS Environmental Planner Finwall updated the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission on the following:
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a. July 26 – Celebrate Summer event to be held at Afton Heights Park. The City will have a climate action booth to do outreach on our climate mitigation planning.
b. August 1 – National Night Out which includes neighborhood parties throughout the City. There is an opportunity to do some climate action outreach at a manufactured home park neighborhood party. 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Redmond made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Lates Ayes – All The motion passed. Acting Chairperson Miller adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date August 21, 2023
REPORT TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
REPORT FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
PRESENTER: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Climate Mitigation Planning
Action Requested: ☐ Motion Discussion ☐ Public Hearing
Form of Action: ☐Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
A Climate Mitigation Plan is the critical and final piece needed in the City’s climate resilience
planning, fulfilling the energy resilience-planning goal of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and
addressing a key implementation strategy of the City’s Climate Adaptation Plan. The planning
process will result in strategic goals across multiple sectors with concrete short-, mid-, and long-
term actions to advance climate resilience and capacity.
Recommended Action:
Review the Climate Mitigation Plan outreach and education material, and offer comment and feedback.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No ☐ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0
Financing source(s): ☐ Adopted Budget ☐ Budget Modification ☐ New Revenue Source
☐Use of Reserves ☐ Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Community Inclusiveness Financial & Asset Mgmt Environmental Stewardship
Integrated Communication Operational Effectiveness ☐Targeted Redevelopment
Taking climate actions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help the City become a more climate-resilient community: 1) aligns with the City’s energy and climate goals as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan – Sustainability Chapter and the Climate Adaptation Plan; 2) will involve education and outreach to ensure community inclusiveness and integrated communication; 3) will help the city reduce waste and save money.
Background:
The Climate Mitigation Plan will serve as a compliment to the 2021 Climate Adaptation Plan by guiding the City toward reduced emissions. Phase one of the project includes outreach and
Agenda Item 5.a.
education to be conducted this summer and fall, followed by the creation of a draft plan with Maplewood stakeholders.
Taylor Mathison, Maplewood Gold Leaf Project Intern, is assisting the City with the Climate Mitigation Plan outreach and education. Taylor will be present during the August 21, 2023, ENR
Commission meeting to give an update and take comments on the following:
•Climate Action Surveyoresults to date
o translation to Hmong and Spanish
•Outreach Opportunities
o updates on the July Park and Recreation Commission meeting, July SummerCelebration at Afton Heights Park, and National Night Out at the Rolling HillsManufactured Home Park
o future outreach opportunities including the August Summer Celebration at EdgertonPark
•Newsletter and social media postsopublished to dateofuture publication opportunities
Attachments:
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ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date August 21, 2023
REPORT TO: Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
REPORT FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
PRESENTER: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Green Building Code
Action Requested: ☐ Motion Discussion ☐ Public Hearing
Form of Action: ☐Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
The purpose of the Green Building Code is to safeguard the environment, public health, safety and
general welfare through the establishment of requirements to reduce the negative impacts, and increase the positive impacts, of the built environment on the natural environment and building occupants.
Recommended Action:
Review the Green Building Code research and offer comment and feedback.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No ☐ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0
Financing source(s): ☐ Adopted Budget ☐ Budget Modification ☐ New Revenue Source
☐Use of Reserves ☐ Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
☐Community Inclusiveness ☐Financial & Asset Mgmt Environmental Stewardship
☐Integrated Communication Operational Effectiveness ☐Targeted Redevelopment
The Green Building Code helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s built environment and aligns with the City’s energy and climate goals as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan – Sustainability Chapter and the Climate Adaptation Plan.
Background:
All City-funded buildings must be constructed under the 2013 Green Building Code. It includes additional energy efficiency strategies and other green building elements above the state’s building
code. The base document for the code is the 2012 International Green Construction Code. Any municipality can adopt this code, and sections of the code can be applied or exempt, depending on the municipality’s goals. The Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission will review
the Green Building Code to ensure it is meeting the City’s sustainability goals and review options for charging station requirements and other green building initiatives.
Agenda Item 5.b.
Green Building Code Concerns Based on the City’s review and approval of several buildings under the Green Building Code, the following concerns have identified: 1. Large portions of the green building code are difficult to enforce. 2. There are a variety of requirements for assessments and studies. 3. The building life cycle assessment requirement is confusing. 4. The code is difficult to work with from a design standpoint.
5. Architects are not as familiar with the Green Construction Code as other green codes such as LEED certifications. 6. Developers express concern that building under the code costs more money, so they
ultimately ask for additional public funding or reduce the number of units. 7. Currently multi-family residential buildings of four stories or less are exempt from the code. 8. There are no electric vehicle charging station or renewable energy requirements in the 2012 version of the International Green Construction Code. Green Building Code Assessment The International Green Construction Code has been updated three times since 2012, which lends to some of the confusion as outlined above. While the most recent 2021 version includes electric vehicle charging station and renewable energy requirements, after a review of the overall updates and discussions with the City’s Building Official, it has been determined that the City should review other green building code or policy options rather than updating to the 2021 International Green Construction Code. GreenStep Cities One of the GreenStep Cities best practices includes green building standards as follows:
Require by city policy that new city-owned or funded buildings be built using the SB 2030 energy standard and/or a green building framework. The program outlines one, two, and three-star examples including:
• One Star - include the use of green building standard, certifications, codes, or city-determined list of sustainability features for some, but not all, city-owned or funded buildings;
• Two Stars – require either all city-owned or funded buildings to use a green building framework, or that some buildings be certified/rated under a green building framework;
• Three Stars – Require either the SB 2030 energy standard or that all city-owned or funded buildings be certified/rated under a third-party green building framework. The program lists cities that have adopted green building codes/policies, including the City of Maplewood. After researching the other city codes/policies, staff finds that the cities of St. Paul and Edina have good examples of policies that could be implemented in Maplewood. A copy of the policies are attached and a summary of the codes are found on the research document. Green Building Code and EV Charging Station Research Taylor Mathison, Gold Leaf Pilot Project Intern, updated her research on cities with EV charging stations to include several non-Minnesota city requirements. The updated document is attached
and includes the original research on cities with sustainable building codes or policies, and the
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updated EV charging station information. Taylor will present her findings, as well as details on the Department of Labor and Industry’s new requirements for adding EV charging station requirements in the state building code.
Review
These issues will be reviewed during the August 21, 2023, ENR Commission meeting for discussion.
Attachments:
1.Maplewood Green Building Code2.St. Paul Sustainable Building Policy
3.Edina Sustainable Building Policy4.Green Building Codes and EV Charging Station ResearchLinks:
1.2012 International Green Construction Code: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IgCC2012
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Sec. 12-41. Green building.
(a)Scope. This ordinance applies to the regulations of "green building" within the City of Maplewood, Ramsey
County, Minnesota. This section focuses on residential, commercial and industrial buildings in the City of
Maplewood. This section applies to City of Maplewood owned and financed buildings as determined by the
city manager and approved by the city council. Other buildings within the City of Maplewood are not subject
to the code provisions of this section unless the building owner or representative accepts these provisions as
a volunteer commitment. The City of Maplewood shall establish an incentive plan for private property
choosing the voluntary commitment.
(b)Purpose and intent. It is the goal of the City of Maplewood to provide green building program provisions
consistent with the scope of a green construction code. This green building program is intended to safeguard
the environment, public health, safety and general welfare through the establishment of requirements to
reduce the negative impacts and increase the positive impacts of the built environment on the natural
environment and building occupants. The green building program is not intended to abridge or supersede
safety, health or environmental requirements under other applicable codes or ordinances.
(c)Base documents.
(1)ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standards. This standard applies to detached one- and two-
family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in
height above grade plane with a separate means of egress, their accessory structures, and the site or
lot upon which these buildings are located. This standard shall also be used for subdivisions, building
sites, alterations, additions, renovations, mixed-use residential buildings, and historic buildings, where
applicable.
(2)2012 International Green Construction Code. The provisions of this code shall apply to the design,
construction, addition, alteration, change of occupancy, relocation, replacement, repair, equipment,
building site, maintenance, removal and demolition, of every building or structure or any
appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures and to the site on which the
building is located.
(3)Requirements determined by the jurisdiction (Maplewood).
TABLE 302.1
Section Section Title or Description and Directives Jurisdictional
Requirements
CHAPTER 1. SCOPE
101.3
Exception
1.1
Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple
single-family dwellings (town-houses) not more than
three stories in height above grade plane with a separate
means of egress, their accessory structures, and the site
or lot upon which these buildings are located, shall
comply with ICC 700.
X Yes □ No
101.3
Exception
1.2
Group R-3 residential buildings, their accessory
structures, and the site or lot upon which these buildings
are located, shall comply with ICC 700.
X Yes □ No
101.3
Exception
1.3
Group R-2 and R-4 residential buildings four stories or
less in height above grade plane, their accessory
□Yes X No
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structures, and the site or lot upon which these buildings
are located, shall comply with ICC 700.
CHAPTER 4. SITE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE
402.2.1 Flood hazard area preservation, general □ Yes X No
402.2.2 Flood hazard area preservation, specific □ Yes X No
402.3 Surface water protection □ Yes X No
402.5 Conservation area □ Yes X No
402.7 Agricultural land □ Yes X No
402.8 Greenfield sites □ Yes X No
407.4.1 High-occupancy vehicle parking □ Yes X No
407.4.2 Low-emission, hybrid and electric vehicle parking □ Yes X No
409.1 Light pollution control □ Yes X No
CHAPTER 5. MATERIAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY
503.1 Minimum percentage of waste material diverted from
landfills
□ 50%
□ 65%
X 75%
CHAPTER 6. ENERGY CONSERVATION, EFFICIENCY AND CO2eEMISSION REDUCTION
302.1,
302.1.1,
602.1
zEPI of Jurisdictional Choice - The jurisdiction shall
indicate a zEPI of 46 or less in each occupancy for which
it intends to require enhanced energy performance.
Occupancy: na
zEPI: na
604.1 Automated demand response infrastructure □ Yes X No
CHAPTER 7. WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION, QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY
702.7 Municipal reclaimed water □ Yes X No
CHAPTER 8. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND COMFORT
804.2 Post-Construction Pre-Occupancy Baseline IAQ Testing □ Yes X No
807.1 Sound Transmission and sound levels □ Yes X No
CHAPTER 10. EXISTING BUILDINGS
1007.2 Evaluation of existing buildings X Yes □ No
1007.3 Post Certificate of Occupancy zEPI, energy demand, and
CO2 e emissions reporting
□ Yes X No
(d) Exceptions and deletions to the base documents.
(1) 2012 International Green Construction Code Section 101.3, exception 4 shall be deleted.
(2) 2012 International Green Construction Code Section 301.1.1 shall be deleted.
(3) 2012 International Green Construction Code Chapter 6 shall be an optional chapter. The 2012
International Energy Conservation Code shall be used, but not both or portions of both.
(e) General section provisions.
(1) Interpretation. In interpreting this section and its application, the provisions of these regulations shall
be held to the minimum requirements for the protecction of public health, safety and general welfare
as determined by the building official.
(2) Conflict. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
specific requirement shall be applicaable. Where, in any specific case, different sections of the code
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specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most practical
requirement to meet the intent of the code shall govern. The provisions of this code shall not be
deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.
(Ord. No. 933, §§ 1—4, 9-23-2013)
City of Saint Paul
Legislation Text
City Hall and Court House
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Phone: 651-266-8560
Establishing sustainable building regulations for buildings owned, operated, or funded by the City.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
Section 1
For the purpose of creating new regulations pertaining to sustainable building, Saint Paul Administrative Code
Chapter 81 is hereby created as follows:
Chapter 81. Sustainable Building.
Sec. 81.01. Declaration of Policy.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for public health and welfare by increasing the environmental and
financial sustainability of future development projects within the City of Saint Paul.
Sec. 81.02. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
(a) City Funding means funds provided for New Construction or Major Renovations provided by agreement
from the City of Saint Paul or the Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), including:
(1)Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
(2)Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
(3)HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
(4)Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds
(5)Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
(6)Any other Federal, State, or Metropolitan Council (Met Council) funding source
(7)Any other City of Saint Paul funding source
(8)Any other HRA funding source
(9)Notwithstanding the above, City Funding does not include the following:
a. Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Cleanup and
Investigation Grants
b.Met Council Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) Contamination Cleanup Grants
c.Met Council TBRA Site Investigation Grants
d.Conduit Bonds issued for the benefit of qualified 501(c)(3) entities
(b) Developer means the entity, whether public or private, that undertakes New Construction or Major
Renovation, and to whom the provisions of this chapter apply.
(c) Director means the Director of the Department of Planning and Economic Development or their
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(c)Director means the Director of the Department of Planning and Economic Development or their
designee.
(d)Major Renovation means renovation work performed on a building or portion thereof consisting of at
least 10,000 square feet,and requiring installation of new mechanical,ventilation,or cooling systems,
or the replacement of such systems.
(e)New Construction means the planning,design,construction and commissioning of a new building,or
an addition to an existing building if such addition requires installation of new mechanical,ventilation,
or cooling systems.
(f)Saint Paul Overlay means specific measurable standards that New Construction and Major
Renovations must meet,and which are to be promulgated by the Director.The Saint Paul Overlay
must include requirements for the following:
(1)Predicted and actual energy use
(2)Predicted greenhouse gas emissions
(3)Predicted and actual use of potable water
(4)Predicted use of water for landscaping
(5)Utilization of renewable energy
(6)Electric vehicle charging capability
(7)Diversion of construction waste from landfills and incinerators
(8)Indoor environmental quality
(9)Stormwater management
(10)Resilient Design
(11)Ongoing monitoring of actual energy and water use
(g) Sustainable Building Standard means any of the following:
(1)For commercial projects:
i.LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation; Certified Silver, Gold or Platinum
ii.State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines; Certified Compliant
iii.Saint Paul Port Authority Green Design Review (if applicable)
(2)For residential projects:
i.LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation; Certified Silver, Gold or Platinum
ii.State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines; Certified Compliant
iii.GreenStar; Certified Silver, Gold or Platinum
iv.Green Communities; Certified
(3)For parking structures:
v.Parksmart; Certified Silver or Gold
In the event that any of the above standards is determined by the Director to be obsolete,equivalent
substitute standards may be utilized at the discretion of the Director until such time as this chapter may
be updated to include new standards.
Sec. 81.03. Applicability.
This chapter applies to:
(a)New Construction or the Major Renovation of facilities owned or operated by the City of Saint Paul or
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(b)New Construction or the Major Renovation of any facilities of which the City or HRA are,or will
become, the sole tenant.
(c)New Construction or Major Renovation of any facilities within the City of Saint Paul receiving more than
$200,000 of City Funding.
Sec. 81.04. Requirements.
(a)New Construction or Major Renovations to which this chapter applies pursuant to Section 81.03 are
required to be certified under an eligible Sustainable Building Standard at the listed rating level,and
must meet the standards set forth in the Saint Paul Overlay.
(b)For any projects to which this chapter applies under Sec.81.03(c),compliance with this chapter must
be a condition of receipt of City Funding.
Sec. 81.05 Waiver.
The requirements of this chapter may be waived,in whole or in part,by the Saint Paul City Council,or,
in the event that the expenditure of City Funds is approved by the HRA, the HRA Board of Commissioners.
Section 2
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on July 1,2018,and apply to all projects for which schematic
design is initiated on or after July 1, 2018.
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City of Edina Policy
Sustainable Building Policy
The Edina community is dedicated to building a sustainable environment where current and future generations
benefit from clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, and access to nature, as reflected in City
Council value statements. In particular, the City recognizes the risks of climate change and has set a goal of
reducing greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2025. Since the built environment is a significant contributor to Edina’s
greenhouse gas footprint, it is important that new developments are built to minimize emissions and
environmental impact during construction as well as the operation of buildings. Developments that seek City
funding or land use incentives can join the City in these goals and meet set sustainable building requirements. As
such, the City of Edina adopts the following Sustainable Building Policy:
POLICY REQUIREMENTS
1.New Construction or Major Renovations to which this policy applies are required to be certified under
an eligible Sustainable Building Rating System at the listed rating level, and must meet the standards set
forth in the Edina Overlay. Applicants may choose one Sustainable Building Rating System with which to
comply, and must comply with the full Edina Overlay. Applicable versions of Sustainable Rating Systems
and Overlay standards include the most recent or current iteration of a rating system in existence at the
time of development application.
1.“Sustainable Building Rating System” means any of the following:
i.US Green Building Council’s LEED building construction or operations; Certified Silver,
Gold or Platinum,
1.US Green Building Council’s SITES Certification can be used in tandem with LEED
for suitable public facilities
ii.State of Minnesota’s B3 Guidelines; Certified Compliant
iii.Enterprise’s Green Communities; Certified
iv.Green Business Certification Inc.’s Parksmart; Certified Silver or Gold
b.Equivalent substitute standards may be utilized at the discretion of the Sustainability Division.
2.“Edina Overlay” means specific measurable standards that New Construction and Major Renovations must
meet regardless of sustainable rating system. The Edina Overlay requires:
a.Building greenhouse gas emission predictions using agreed upon methodology
i.Calculate and report to Sustainability Division.
b.Electric vehicle charging capability for at least 15% of parking stalls
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“Level 2” electric vehicle charging capability means chargers with voltage greater than 120
and includes 240.
i. 5% of parking stalls must install Level 2 or higher charging stations at the time of
construction –AND-
ii. Install conduit that allows 10% of spaces dedicated to Level 2 or higher charging
stations, which could be installed at a future date
c. Energy efficiency standard
i. For 1-4 unit residential projects:
1. Follow US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Homes
ii. For all other residential and commercial projects:
1. Follow B3 Sustainable Building 2030 Energy Standard
d. Bird-safe glazing
i. For projects seeking LEED certification:
1. Achieve bird collision deterrence point
ii. For projects seeking all other Sustainable Rating Systems:
1. Follow B3 Guideline S.9: Bird-Safe Building
APPLICABILITY
1. This Policy applies to all of the following New Construction and Major Renovation Projects. For the purpose
of this policy, the definitions of “Major Renovation” and “New Construction” shall be:
a. “Major Renovation” means renovation work performed on an existing building or portion thereof
consisting of at least 10,000 square feet (gross) for non-municipal buildings and 2,500 square feet
(gross) for municipal buildings, and requiring installation of new mechanical, ventilation, or cooling
systems, or the replacement of such systems.
b. “New Construction” means the planning, design, construction and commissioning of a new building, or
an addition of at least 10,000 square feet to an existing building if such addition requires installation of
new mechanical, ventilation, or cooling systems.
2. Public Facilities owned or operated by the City of Edina or the HRA.
3. Facilities of which the City or HRA are, or will become, the sole tenant.
4. Facilities rezoned with Planned Unit Development (PUD) District zoning.
5. Private Facilities receiving Financial Assistance.
a. “Financial Assistance” means funds provided for New Construction or Major Renovations projects
provided by agreement from the City of Edina or the Edina Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(HRA), including:
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i. Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
ii. HRA Funds
iii. Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Grant
iv. Housing Improvement Area
v. Affordable Housing Trust Fund
vi. Conduit Bonds
vii. Land write-downs below market value
viii. Other funds that are available to the City of Edina and Edina HRA
Notwithstanding the above, Financial Assistance does not include environmental remediation funds such as the
following:
i. Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Cleanup and Investigation
Grants
ii. Met Council Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) Contamination Cleanup Grants
iii. Met Council TBRA Site Investigation Grants
COMPLIANCE
1. For any projects to which this policy applies, compliance is a condition of receipt of Financial Assistance or
Planned Unit Development approval.
2. Buildings will demonstrate ongoing compliance with this Policy to advance to the next stage of construction or
operation, including necessary permit issuance.
3. The requirements of this Policy may be waived, in whole or in part, by the City Council after consideration of
the advantages and disadvantages of a waiver, and upon demonstration by the Sustainability Division of a
compelling public purpose. Applicable portions of this Policy are contingent upon availability of programs at
participating utility companies. This Policy may be amended or discontinued without prior notice.
Effective date: April 1, 2022
Originally adopted: November 16, 2021
Green Building Codes
Saint Paul: Sustainable Building Policy which affects municipal,
commercial, multifamily, single family, industrial, and parking developments.
Planning, design, construction, and commissioning of new buildings or additions if
they include installation of new mechanical, ventilation, or cooling systems.
Required park smart minimum silver certification. For projects receiving
>$200,000 in financial assistance or if the sole tenant is the city or HRA.
St Louis Park: Green Building Policy affects municipal (>15,000 sq ft),
commercial (>15,000 sq ft), multifamily, single family, and industrial (>15,000 sq
ft). Renovations of municipal, commercial, and industrial buildings larger than
50,000 sq ft. For private developments with financial assistance of >$200,000.
Rochester: Sustainable Building Guidelines affect municipal, commercial,
multifamily, single family, and industrial buildings. For all projects that are tax
increment funded.
Duluth: Sustainability Standards, affecting municipal (>10,000 sq ft),
commercial (>10,000 sq ft), multifamily (>3 units), single family, and industrial
(>10,000 sq ft). For projects of a specified size.
Edina: Sustainable Building Policy affects municipal, commercial,
multifamily, single family, industrial, and parking developments. Additions of
>10,000 sq ft for non-municipal and >2,500 sq ft for municipal, as well as
requiring the installation or replacement of HVAC systems must follow the code.
Required park smart minimum silver certification. Projects receiving funding from
the city or HRA, requesting Planned Unit Development approval, or if the sole
tenant will be the city or HRA.
Northfield: Sustainable Building Policy affects municipal, commercial,
multifamily, single family, industrial, and parking developments. Additions of
>10,000 sq ft for non-municipal and >2,500 sq ft for municipal, as well as
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requiring the installation or replacement of HVAC systems must follow the code.
Required park smart minimum silver certification. City, EDA, or HRA funded
projects, projects with >$300,000 in public financial assistance, or if the sole tenant
will be the city or HRA. Projects receiving $150,000-299,999 either need to
comply or prove they cannot.
Most require LEED certifications, Minneapolis residential 1-3 and
multifamily along with Maplewood being the only ones not to.
Electric Vehicle and Renewable Energy Requirements
Saint Paul’s sustainable building policy requires both the utilization of
renewable energy and electric vehicle charging capability in construction and
major renovation projects.
St. Louis Park requires all new/reconstructed parking areas with more than
15 spaces to install electric vehicle charging stations, with certain requirements
depending on the size of the lot/ramp:
b.All new or reconstructed parking structures or lots with at least 15 but no more than 49 spacesor expanded parking structures or lots that result in a parking lot with 15 to 49 parking spaces, shall install EVSE as required below. 1. Multiple-family residential land uses shall have 5% of required parking as Level 1 stations forresident parking. At least one handicapped accessible parking space shall have access to an EVCS. 2. Non-residential land uses with parking spaces available for use by the general public shall haveone Level 2 station. At least one handicapped accessible parking space shall have access to an EVCS. c.All new or reconstructed parking structures or lots with at least 50 parking spaces or expandedparking structures or lots that result in a parking lot with 50 or more parking spaces, shall install EVSE as required below.
1. Multiple-family residential land uses shall have 10% of required parking as Level 1 stations forresident parking, and one Level 2 station for guest parking. At least one handicapped accessible parking space shall have access to an EVCS.
2. Non-residential land uses with parking spaces available for use by the general public shall haveat least 1% of required parking as Level 2 stations with a minimum of two spaces served by Level 2 charging, with at least one station adjacent to an accessible parking space. In non-residential zoned
districts, DC charging stations may be installed to satisfy the EVCS requirements described above on a one-for-one basis.
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Rochester – can’t seem to find the actual policy for this one, but they
apparently plan to use 100% renewable energy by 2030… so most likely do have
some requirements when it comes to new developments and reconstructions.
Duluth requires at least 2% of parking spaces be reserved for hybrid,
electric, or low energy vehicles, and that these spaces are near the main entrance of
the building. Development needs at least 15% of the needed electricity to be from
renewable sources. At least 15% of one-family homes, two-family homes, or
townhouses need to have solar panels installed. At least 10% of residential
dwellings must be pre-wired for solar panels. Solar panels must be installed on at
least 50% of buildings in a multi-building complex. Duluth also takes passive solar
into account, where at least 20% of residential buildings must be oriented within
20% of east-west for the best exposure to the sun. At least 20% of non-residential
buildings must have one longer axis oriented east-west for maximum exposure.
Edina requires at least 15% of parking spaces to have electric vehicle
charging capability. Level 2 or higher charging stations must make up 5% of
parking stalls or a conduit should be installed so that at least 10% of spaces are
able to have stations installed later.
Northfield has no electric vehicle standards but does include a renewable
energy standard. The requirements include evaluating the possibility of providing
2% of the energy load of a building with on-site renewables specifically.
Minneapolis requires buildings with 3-9 residential units to have enclosed
spaces supporting L1 charging and at least one L2 level ready space, no charging
stations are required. Buildings with 10 or more residential units must have 10% of
parking spaces capable of L2 charging, but stations do not need to be installed
where there are fewer than 10 parking spaces. Another 20% of L2 ready charging
is required as well. Hotels and offices must have 10% of spaces with L2 stations,
and 20% capable of supporting L2 charging. Any other non-residential, off-street
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parking with more than 20 spaces must provide 5% of spaces with L2 charging
stations, and another 5% need to be capable of L2 charging.
Non-Minnesota Electric Vehicle Requirements
Issaquah, Washington requires residential, specifically multifamily,
infrastructure to have charging stations in at least 10% of total spaces, with 30%
EV ready in new buildings, and 20% in existing buildings undergoing substantial
improvement. Nonresidential infrastructure must have charging stations in 5% of
parking spaces, and EV ready spaces must make up 10%.
Madison, Wisconsin is drafting their ordinance to require 50% of both
commercial and residential parking to be electric vehicle capable. Residential
parking would need to have at least level 2 charging stations for 10% of spaces,
and commercial would need 5% of spaces. There are also requirements for a
certain number of spaces to be both electric vehicle charging and accessible, 1 per
3-50 stations, 2 per 51-100, and an additional 1 per each 50 after.
Menlo Park, California’s ordinance requires new construction of 10,000 sq ft
and greater to have 15% of spaces be EV ready, and 10% have EVSE installed.
Additions and alterations must have EV ready spaces for 5% of parking spaces for
10,000-25,000 sq ft projects, and 10% for 25,000 sq ft and greater.
Mountain Lake Terrace, Washington’s requirements are a bit more
straightforward, with multi-household residential buildings required to have
charging stations for 10% of spaces. Lodging, office/medical, and
institutional/municipal infrastructure must have charging stations for 3% of spaces.
Retail/eating/drinking, industrial, and recreational/entertainment/cultural buildings
only need to have 1% of spaces with charging stations. These requirements also
include requirements for accessible spaces to have stations, with a minimum of one
accessible EV charging station per 50 parking spaces.
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St Louis, Missouri currently requires 1 EV ready space per dwelling unit in
single family buildings. In multi-family residential dwellings and non-residential
parking, the city requires parking structures of 5-20 spaces to have 1 EV ready
space and 0 EVSE installed spaces. Parking of 21-49 spaces need to have 2 EV
ready spaces and 1 EVSE installed space. 50+ spaces need 5% EV ready spaces,
2% EVSE installed spaces.
Seattle, Washington requires residential private parking to have at least one
EV ready spot/area. Multi-family residences with surface parking made up of 1-6
spots must all be EV ready, 7-25 spaces must have at least 6 EV ready spaces, and
20% of spaces being EV ready is required in lots of 25 or more, multi-residence
parking garages, and other residential uses. Non-residential parking structures must
have at least 10% of spaces being EV ready. Where EV ready spaces are provided
as well as accessible parking, at least one space must serve both.
New Jersey requires dwellings of five or more units to have a minimum of
15% of off-street parking be EV ready, and install EVSE in at least 5% of that
15%, within 3 years another 5% must be installed, and within 6 years the final 5%
must be installed. Throughout this installation, at least 5% must be in accessible
parking spaces. Any dwellings that are not five or more units must have EV ready
spaces as follows: at least 1 per 50 or fewer spaces, 2 per 51-75 spaces, 3 per 76-
100 spaces, and 4 per 101-150 spaces with at least one accessible as well.
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