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Home My WebLink About2024-11-18 ENR PacketAGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Monday, November 18, 2024 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.September 16, 2024 5.New Business a.New Member Orientation b.Resolution of Appreciation for Emma Broadnax, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission 6.Unfinished Business a.Green Building Code 7.Visitor Presentations 8.Commissioner Presentations 9.Staff Presentations (oral reports) a.Recap of October 22, 2024, Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy Center Tour b.Climate Mitigation Planning Update c.Environmental Education and Outreach Opportunity: 1)Rice-Larpenteur Winter Warm Up – Saturday, December 21 d.Reschedule January and February 2025 ENR Meetings Due to Holidays – Suggested Dates: 1)January - Wednesday, January 22 or Tuesday, January 28, 2025 2)February - Tuesday, February 25 or Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10.Adjourn MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Monday, September 16, 2024 7:00 P.M. 1.CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guell called a meeting of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission to order at 7:05 p.m. 2.ROLL CALL Emma Broadnax, Commissioner Present Rebecca Bryan, Commissioner Absent Nancy Edwards, Commissioner Present Benjamin Guell, Chairperson Present David Lates, Commissioner Present Ted Redmond, Commissioner Absent Staff Present Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner 3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Lates moved to approve the September 16, 2024, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Edwards. Ayes – All The motion passed. 4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES a.August 19, 2024 Commissioner Broadnax moved to approve the August 19, 2024, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner Lates Ayes – All The motion passed. 5.UNFINISHED BUSINESS a.Green Building Code Environmental Planner presented the Green Building Code amendments. Agenda Item 4.a. 2 The Commission had the following feedback: •The electric vehicle definition should include two categories including EV ready and EV installed. The EV capable definition causes confusion. •Review the definition of construction debris in the Green Construction Code to see if it includes new and renovated buildings? •Review the definition of social cost of carbon in SB2030. •Supply examples of the City’s current parking requirements. •Do city-funded buildings that are being renovated have to follow the Green Building Code. The Commission will continue their discussion of the Green Building Code amendments during the next Environmental and Natural Resources Commission meeting. 6.NEW BUSINESS None 7.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None 8.COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS None 9.STAFF PRESENTATIONS Environmental Planner Finwall updated the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission on the following: a.Climate Mitigation Planning Update Chair Guell and Vice-Chair Lates updated the Commission on the Climate Mitigation Team’s work including reviewing strategize that will help the City meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals and ensuring those strategize are obtainable and measurable. The strategize will be finalized during the next team meeting which is scheduled for November 12. b.Trash and Recycling Contract Extension Update Environmental Planner Finwall stated that the Republic Services and Tennis Sanitation residential trash and recycling contract extensions were approved by the City Council on September 9, 2024. The new contract dates run July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. c.Solid Waste Tours 1)Tennis Sanitation Recycling Facility - Wednesday, September 11, 11 a.m. 3 Environmental Planner Finwall gave a recap of the Tennis Sanitation recycling facility tour. The tour was coordinated by Tennis Sanitation as part of their 2025 work plan. 2)Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy Center - Tuesday, October 22, 4 p.m. (in lieu of the October 21 ENR Commission meeting) Environmental Planner Finwall reminded the Commission of the upcoming tour at the R&E Center. The tour is being coordinated by Republic Services as part of their 2025 work plan. d.Environmental Education and Outreach Opportunities 1)Friday Night Fireworks (Touch a Truck) - Hazelwood Park, Friday, September 20, 5 p.m. (fireworks at 8 p.m.) Environmental Planner Finwall discussed the event and the opportunity for outreach on the Climate Mitigation Plan survey. 10.ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Edwards made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Lates. Ayes – All The motion passed. Chairperson Guell adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date November 18, 2024 REPORT TO: REPORT FROM: PRESENTER: AGENDA ITEM: Action Requested: ☐ Motion Discussion ☐ Public Hearing Form of Action: ☐Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation Policy Issue: The new member orientation outlines the objectives, review process, responsibilities, and scope of authority of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission for new members. Recommended Action: No action required. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? ☐ No  Yes, the true or estimated cost is enter amount or $0.00. 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 New member orientation ensures that all Environmental and Natural Resources Commissioners have a full understanding of their role within the City of Maplewood. Background: The City Council appointed Joanne Cryer and Wes Saunders-Pearce to the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission on November 12, 2024. Commissioners Cryer will be filling the vacancy left by Mollie Miller with a term ending September 30, 2026, and Commissioner Saunders- Pearce will be filling a vacancy left by Emma Broadnax with a term ending September 30, 2027. Attachments: 1.Environmental and Natural Resources Commission New Member Orientation Agenda Item 5.a. 1 Environmental and Natural Resources New Member Orientation Date Revised: November 14, 2024 INTRODUCTION This orientation outlines the objectives, review process, responsibilities, and scope of authority of the Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission. The orientation assists new Commissioners and updates existing Commissioners. ORIENTATION Origination of the ENR Commission In 2004, the Maplewood City Council created the Environmental Committee, formed as an ad-hoc committee responsible for advising the City Council and other Commissions and Boards on matters relevant to the environment. This includes such matters as recycling, solid waste, environmental education, water resources, wetlands, and storm water management. On September 11, 2006, the City Council adopted the committee as a full-fledged Commission when it adopted the ENR Commission ordinance. ENR Commission Purpose/Objective The ENR Commission was formed to establish environmental priorities and to propose new and updated environmental ordinances which ensure that the city’s environmental assets are protected, preserved, and enhanced. ENR Commission Staff Liaison The Parks and Natural Resources Department provides staff liaisons and technical support for two of the City’s citizen advisory Commissions including the ENR Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner, is the staff liaison to the ENR Commission. Contact Information Following is list of staff contacts that serve as technical support to the ENR Commission: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner (651) 249-2304 shann.finwall@maplewoodmn.gov Audra Robbins, Park and Natural Resources Manager (651) 249-2125 Audra.Robbins@maplewoodmn.gov Carole Gernes, Natural Resources Coordinator (651) 249-2416 carole.gernes@maplewoodmn.gov Neil Breneman, Recreation Program Supervisor (651)249-2204 neil.breneman@maplewoodmn.gov Attachment 1 2 Agenda Packets City staff will prepare an ENR Commission agenda packet the week before the scheduled meeting. The packets contain an agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and staff reports for each agenda item. City staff e-mails the packets to the ENR Commissioners so they receive them by Friday before the meeting, or earlier. ENR Commissioner Responsibility Each Commissioner should review the staff reports and visit the properties if applicable to form an opinion of the project and become familiar with the proposal or item before the meeting. Meetings Meeting Dates: The third Monday of each month. Starting Time: 7:00 p.m. Meeting Location: Maplewood City Council Chambers, Maplewood City Hall, 1830 E. County Road B Quorum: A simple majority of the membership of the Commission constitutes a quorum (four Commissioners). Cancellations/ Staff will inform the ENR Commission of meeting cancelations. Meetings Rescheduling: are canceled when we cannot get a quorum or if there are no items to review. The January and February meetings are rescheduled to alternate dates in those months due to holidays that fall on the regularly scheduled meeting dates. Officers: A chairperson and vice chairperson shall be elected by the Commission at the first ENR Commission in January of each year, and will serve until their successors have been elected. City Council The chair or his/her representative will attend the City Council meetings Meetings: where ENR Commission items are on the agenda. The chair or his/her representative will present the Commission’s recommendations and answer questions from the City Council. If the chair is unavailable to attend the City Council meeting, the chair will appoint a representative from the Commission. Rules of Procedure On March 8, 2010, the City Council approved the ENR Commission Rules of Procedures. The Rules of Procedures compliment the ENR Commission Ordinance and guide the Commission in conducting meetings. 3 ENR Annual Report Each year the ENR Commission submits an annual report to the City Council. The annual report includes actions and activities for the previous year and updates our goals for the new year. City Council/Advisory Commissions and Boards Follow the links below to the City Council, Board, and Commission details and memberships. Cablecast of ENR Commission Meetings The City of Maplewood cablecasts ENR Commission meetings. The meetings are aired live and replayed on cable television Channel 16 and the City’s website. City Website The City of Maplewood has a website located at www.maplewoodmn.gov. The website is a good source of information. In addition to current city news and information, the website contains the city code of ordinances, information on upcoming ENR Commission meetings (including packets), and ENR meeting minutes. SUMMARY The City of Maplewood would like to welcome you as a new member of the ENR Commission. We look forward to working with you on ensuring the City’s environmental assets are protected, preserved, and enhanced. Addendum: 1. ENR Commission Rules of Procedure Links: 1.ENR Commission Ordinance: https://library.municode.com/mn/maplewood/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_ CH2AD_ARTIVBOCOCO_DIV7ENNARECO 2.City Council: https://maplewoodmn.gov/253/City-Council 3.Advisory Boards and Commissions: https://maplewoodmn.gov/1246/Boards-Commissions 4.Government Access Channel 16 Schedule: https://maplewoodmn.gov/555/Channel-16-Schedule 5.Maplewood Meetings Live and Videos on Demand: http://vod.maplewoodmn.gov/CablecastPublicSite/?channel=1 6.City of Maplewood Website: www.maplewoodmn.gov 7.Parks and Natural Resources Department Website: https://maplewoodmn.gov/1988/Parks-Natural-Resources -1- ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE Adopted by Environmental and Natural Resources Commission on October 7, 2008 Amendments made by the commission on December 21, 2009 Adopted by the City Council on March 8, 2010 We, the members of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, created pursuant to Division 4, Sections 18.180 to 18.189 of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances, hereby adopt the following "Rules of Procedure," subject to the provisions of said Article, which is hereby made a part of these Rules: A.APPOINTMENTS The city council shall make appointments to the environmental and natural resources commission by following the current city appointment policy. B. MEETINGS 1.All meetings shall be held in the council chambers in Maplewood City Hall, 1830 E. County Road B, unless otherwise directed by the chairperson or staff, in which case at least 24 hours notice will be given to all commissioners. 2. Regular meetings shall be held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each calendar month, provided that when the meeting falls on a legal holiday, such meeting shall be rescheduled. 3. Special meetings may be held upon call by the chairperson or in his/her absence, by the vice chairperson, or by any other commissioner with the concurrence of a majority of the commissioners with at least 72 hours notice to all commissioners. C.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PARKS DEPARTMENT In addition to carrying out the duties prescribed in city ordinance the environmental planner or a designated replacement shall: 1. Prepare the agenda for each meeting. 2.Act as technical advisor on any matter which comes before the commission. 3. Make written recommendations to the commission on matters referred to the commission. 4. Schedule any matter with the city council that has been reviewed by the commission that requires city council approval. Addendum 1 -2- D. AGENDA 1. Copies of the agenda, together with pertinent staff reports and copies of the minutes of the previous meeting shall be made available to each member of the commission no later than three days prior to the next scheduled meeting. 2. The agenda format shall generally read as follows: a. Call to Order b. Roll Call c. Approval of Agenda d. Approval of Minutes e. Unfinished Business f. New Business g. Visitor Presentations h. Commissioner Presentations i. Staff Presentations j. Adjournment E. QUORUM 1. A simple majority of the current membership of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum. 2. Any action by the commission shall require a majority vote of the members present. F. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A chairperson and vice chairperson shall be elected at the first environmental and natural resources commission in January of each year and will serve until their successors have been elected. Nominations and members interested in serving as the chairperson or vice- chairperson shall be announced at the last meeting of the year. The chairperson will call for further nominations at the first meeting in January each year prior to the election. G.DUTIES OF THE CHAIRPERSON 1. In addition to the duties prescribed in the ordinance, the chair shall represent the commission at each city council meeting where a commission item is on the agenda, to present the commission’s recommendations and to answer questions from the city council regarding the decision. If the chair is unavailable to attend the city council meeting, the chair will appoint a representative from the commission. H. CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON 1. The chairperson, vice chairperson, and such officers as the commission may decide shall be elected and assume duties according to the current ordinance. 2. In the absence of the chairperson, the vice chairperson shall perform all duties required of the chairperson. When both the chairperson and the vice chairperson are absent, the attending members shall elect a chairperson pro tem. -3- 3. If the chairperson resigns from or is otherwise no longer on the commission, the vice chairperson shall become the acting chairperson until the commission can hold an election for new officers. If the vice chairperson resigns or is otherwise no longer on the commission, the commission will elect a new vice chairperson at the next possible commission meeting. I. TEMPORARY COMMITTEES 1. The commission shall elect by a majority vote such standing committees and temporary committees as may be required and such committees will be charged with the duties, examinations, investigations, and inquiries relative to subjects assigned by the chair. 2. No standing or temporary committee shall have the power to commit the commission to the endorsement of any plan or program without the express approval of the commission. J. VACANCIES The environmental and natural resources commission positions shall be vacated or recommended to the city council for vacation according to the current environmental and natural resources ordinances. K.AMENDMENT OR SUSPENSION OF RULES 1. Any of the foregoing rules may be temporarily suspended by a majority vote of the commissioners present. 2.The "Rules of Procedure" may be amended at any regular meeting by a majority vote. L.RULES OF ORDER In all points not covered by these rules, the commission shall be governed in its procedures by Rosenberg’s Rules of Order, Simple Parliamentary Procedures for the 21st Century. ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date November 18, 2024 REPORT TO: REPORT FROM: PRESENTER: AGENDA ITEM: Action Requested:  Motion ☐Discussion ☐ Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation Policy Issue: When citizen members end their time of service on a commission, the City considers adoption of a resolution of appreciation recognizing the individual for their time committed to serving Maplewood. Recommended Action: Motion to approve a Resolution of Appreciation for Emma Broadnax, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission. 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 City appreciates its citizen volunteers and provides recognition for members upon resignation. During her term on the Commission, Emma Broadnax has helped guide environmental policies and ordinances in the City. Agenda Item 5.b. Background: Emma Broadnax resigned as a member of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission on September 30, 2024. Ms. Broadnax served on the Commission for three years, from October 25, 2021 to September 30, 2024. Attachments: 1.Resolution of Appreciation for Emma Broadnax 2 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR EMMA BROADNAX WHEREAS, Emma Broadnax has been a member of the Maplewood Environmental and Natural Resources Commission for three years, serving from October 25, 2021, to September 30, 2024. Ms. Broadnax has served faithfully in those capacities; and WHEREAS, during her term on the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission, Ms. Broadnax helped guide City environmental ordinances and policies including: Green Building Code, Climate Mitigation Planning process, Renewable Energy Ordinance, Climate Adaptation Plan Implementation Strategies, Mississippi River Critical Area Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission and City Council have appreciated her experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Ms. Broadnax has freely given of her time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Ms. Broadnax has shown dedication to her duties and has consistently contributed her leadership and efforts for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Emma Broadnax is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for her dedicated service. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on _________________ _______________________________________ Marylee Abrams, Mayor Attest: ____________________________________________ Andrea Sindt, City Clerk Attachment 1 ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date November 18, 2024 REPORT TO: REPORT FROM: PRESENTER: AGENDA ITEM: 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 green building requirements. The requirements are designed to reduce the negative impacts and increase the positive impacts of the built environment on the natural environment and building occupants. The Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission has been reviewing the code to ensure it is meeting the City’s sustainability goals and make recommendations for additional green building standards. Recommended Action: Review the information supplied in this report and the attachments 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: Green Building Code Background The City adopted the Green Building Code in 2013. The code requires all City owned and funded buildings to be constructed with energy efficient and green building elements above the state’s building code requirements. The base document is the 2012 International Green Construction Agenda Item 6.a. Code. Municipalities throughout the United States can adopt the International Green Construction Code, and sections of the code can be applied or exempt, depending on the City’s goals. The International Green Construction Code has been updated three times since 2012. The most recent 2021 version includes additional green building standards such as electric vehicle charging station and renewable energy. However, the city would have to adopt the full code with only a few exemption options and no opportunity for modifications or additional green building standards. Refer to the attached Green Building Code Background document for detailed information on the ENR Commission’s review of the code and other sustainable building code options to date. In summary, the ENR Commission and the City’s building official are recommending that the City adopt a performance-based codes rather than updating to the 2021 International Green Construction Code. Green Building Rating Systems During the May 20, 2024, ENR Commission meeting the Commission outlined the proposed performance-based code system as follows: New construction or major renovations to which the Green building ordinance applies are required to be certified under an eligible Green Building Rating System at the listed rating levels. Applicants may choose one Green Building Rating System with which to comply. Applicable versions of Green Building Rating Systems include the most recent or current iteration of a rating system in existence at the time of development application. Green Building Rating Systems mean any of the following: 1.LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations; Certified Silver or higher 2.LEED for Homes; Certified Silver or higher 3.State of Minnesota’s B3 Guidelines; Certified Compliant 4.National Green Building Standard 5.GreenStar Homes; Certified Silver or higher 6.Green Communities Green Building Standards During the September 16, 2024, ENR Commission meeting the Commission reviewed green standards for the new code. The standards recommended are based on the Commission’s research of several other cities’ sustainable building codes, the proposed Department of Labor and Industry EV code changes, and the Minnesota Municipal Sustainable Building Policies Guide. The green building standards include: Electric Vehicle Capacity o Definitions: EV Installed space means a designated automobile parking space that has a dedicated connection for charging an electric vehicle at a minimum Level 2 charging. EV Ready space means a designated automobile parking space that has sufficient electrical capacity installed in the space by means of a branch circuit capable of supporting the installation of an electric vehicle charging station providing at a minimum Level 2 charging. 2 o All new parking facilities with more than:  25 parking spaces must supply at least 2 EV Installed and 1 EV Ready space.  50 spaces must supply at least 3 EV Installed and 2 EV ready spaces.  75 parking spaces must supply at least 4 EV Installed and 3 EV Ready spaces  100 parking spaces must supply at least 6 EV Installed and 5 EV Ready spaces.  150 parking spaces must supply 8 EV Installed and 6 EV Ready spaces.  200 parking spaces must supply 12 EV Installed and 9 EV Ready spaces.  300 parking spaces must supply 15 EV Installed and 11 EV Ready spaces.  400 parking spaces must supply 20 EV Installed 15 EV Ready spaces. Predicted Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Actual Energy Use o Predicted and actual energy use and GHG – meet SB 2030 Energy Standard through design and operation. Utilization of Renewable Energy o Definitions:  Social cost of carbon is an estimate of the cost, in dollars, of the damage done by each additional ton of carbon emissions.  Solar capable is a building that is designed with several key features to facilitate the installation and efficient operation of solar energy systems including roof orientation and angle, roof space, roof strength, conduit and wiring, electrical panel capacity, and designated space for inverters. o Meet 10% of annual energy need on-site through renewables if cost effective through use of social cost of carbon and 15-year simple payback; project must be solar capable. Diversion of Construction Waste o Definition:  Construction debris means waste generated during construction and renovation. These wastes include materials such as concrete, asphalt, bricks, wood products, roofing, drywall, plaster, carpet, plastics, metals and other wastes. o Recycle at least 75% of construction waste. Green Building Standard Research During the September meeting the ENR Commission had the following feedback and questions regarding the proposed green building standards: • The electric vehicle definition should include two categories including EV ready and EV installed. Research the definition of EV capable for clarification and determine if it is needed in the City’s code. • Review the definition of construction debris in the Green Construction Code to see if it includes new and renovated buildings? • Review the definition of social cost of carbon in SB2030 and see if it meets the definition outlined above. 3 •Do city-funded buildings being renovated have to follow the existing Green Building Code and update the proposed code accordingly. Jaylee Cartwright, AMPACT Climate Project Coordinator serving with the Parks and Natural Resources Department until June 2025, researched the information. The attached Green Building Code Research document outlines that research. Summary Based on the new research the draft Green Building Code has been amended for review. Staff will present the amendments during the November meeting for further clarification. The ENR Commission should review the amendments and offer comment and feedback. Attachments: 1.Green Building Code Background 2.Green Building Code Research 3.Draft Green Building Code 4 Green Building Code Background November 14, 2024 Sustainable Building Codes in Minnesota One of the GreenStep Cities best practices includes green building standards as follows: The city should require by 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. There are seven Minnesota cities that have some type of formal sustainable building approach: Duluth, Edina, Maplewood, Rochester, St. Louis Park, and Saint Paul. Minneapolis also has a sustainable building approach but are not part of the GreenStep Cities program due to their size. Maplewood is the only Minnesota city that has adopted the Green Construction Code, with the other cities adopting performance-based policies that use existing green frameworks. Minnesota Municipal Sustainable Building Policies Guide The Minnesota Municipal Sustainable Building Policies Guide (Center for Energy and Environment 2022) includes best practices and recommendations for creating a framework and implementing a mandatory sustainable building policy. The most common and recommended green building rating systems are performance-based codes such as LEED or B3; not the more restrictive types of codes such as the International Green Construction Code. The performance-based rating systems are familiar to architects and builders and are used throughout the state, creating standardization. Standardization has many benefits including improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the region, facilitating the adoption of sustainable building practices, and reducing competition among cities for development. The guide also outlines additional green standards a city can include in a sustainable building policy including: •EV Charging Capability •Predicted GHG Emissions •Utilization of Renewable Energy •Diversion of Construction Waste from Landfills and Incinerators •Actual GHG Emissions •Predicted and Actual Energy Use Attachment 1 •Predicted and Actual use of Potable Water •Predicted Use of Water for Landscaping •Indoor Environmental quality •Stormwater Management •Resilient Design Maplewood’s Green Building Code The City adopted the Green Building Code in 2013. The code requires all City owned and funded buildings to be constructed with energy efficient and green building elements above the state’s building code requirements. The base document is the 2012 International Green Construction Code. Municipalities throughout the United States can adopt the International Green Construction Code, and sections of the code can be applied or exempt, depending on the city’s goals. Green Building Code Permits Since the adoption of the Green Building Code in 2013, the City has reviewed the following buildings under the code: 1.City of Maplewood North Fire Station 2.City of Maplewood Wakefield Community Building 3.City of Maplewood South Fire Station 4.Frost/English Village Multi-Unit Building 5.Frost/English Silver Multi-Unit Building 6.150 Multi-Unit Building Located at 1136/1130 Frost Avenue 7.65 Multi-Unit Building Located at 1310 Frost Avenue 8.251 Multi-Unit Building Located at 3090 Southlawn Drive Green Building Code Concerns Based on the review and approval of several buildings under the Green Building Code, the following concerns have been identified by the City’s building official: 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 requirement for a building life cycle assessment is confusing. 4.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 three stores or less are exempt from the 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. The most recent 2021 version includes additional green building standards such as electric vehicle charging station and renewable 2 energy requirements, however, the city would have to adopt the full ordinance with only a few exemption options with no room for modifications based on Minnesota building conditions. Therefore, the ENR Commission and the City’s building official are recommending that the City review other green building code or policy options rather than updating to the 2021 International Green Construction Code. 3 Green Building Code Research for 11-18-24 ENR Commission Meeting Jaylee Cartwright, AMPACT Climate Project Coordinator 1.Diﬀerence between the EV deﬁnitions? EV capable- means that there is a parking space available that is capable of the energy needed to supply a level 2 electrical vehicle supply equipment (equipment dedicated to EV charging), and it will be installed. This space should have portions of raceways, cables, conduits, and a panelboard or other electrical distribution space, but not the entire installation, necessary for the future installation of a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station. EV ready- means there is a designated parking spot with the necessary electrical capacity installed, it should be capable of supporting the installation of a level 2 electric vehicle charging station. EV installed- a parking space that has EVSE equipment that supports a minimum of level 2 electric vehicle charging 9.14.23 EV Charging Facilities TAG Handout (mn.gov) 2.Does the construction debris code include new and renovated or just new buildings? “This standard shall also be used for subdivisions, building sites, alterations, additions, renovations, mixed-use residential buildings, and historic buildings, where applicable.” (This is seen under Sec 12-41. -Green building, under subsection C part 1). The chapter about construction waste does not include any speciﬁcations on what these apply towards as that is the city’s decision and so the above quote is directly from the link of the sections Maplewood was implementing. So, the simple answer is yes the code includes both new and renovated buildings. ARTICLE II. - BUILDING CODE | Code of Ordinances | Maplewood, MN | Municode Library 3.Does SB 2030 require a certain percentage of annual energy be met by renewables and a deﬁnition of the social cost of carbon? Projects starting in 2020 and 2025 must reduce EUI by 80 percent; and projects starting design between 2025 and 2030 must reduce EUI by 90 percent (EUI means energy-use intensity which is a measurement of how much energy a building uses, measured by thousand British thermal units (kBtu) per square foot per year (kBtu/ft2/year). These numbers can be achieved by combining energy eﬃciency and onsite renewable energy generated. White-Paper-SB-2030-Moving-to-80.pdf (b3mn.org) Attachment 2 Sustainable Building 2030-fact sheet-2 column (b3mn.org) B3 Guidelines Tracking Tool (b2clogin.com) The Social Cost of Carbon is a way to measure the monetized value of the damage to society caused by increased metric tons of CO2 emissions. Essentially, it is a way to put a monetary value on greenhouse gas emissions. $185 per tonne (metric ton) of CO2. Comprehensive evidence implies a higher social cost of CO2 | Nature 4.Do new and renovated city funded buildings follow the green codes? Again, as in answer 2, the city states that the code should be applied to “subdivisions, building sites, alterations, additions, renovations, mixed-use residential buildings, and historic buildings, where applicable.” (This is seen under Sec 12-41. -Green building, under subsection C part 1). ARTICLE II. - BUILDING CODE | Code of Ordinances | Maplewood, MN | Municode Library 2 Created: 2024‐01‐10 15:55:17 [EST] (Supp. No. 9) Page 1 of 4 Draft Green Building Code 11-14-24 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. Financed buildings is derived from the following sources: City of Maplewood, Community Development Block Grants, Bonds, Tax Increment Financing, HOME Investment Partnership Program, Housing Redevelopment Authority Funds, Land Write-Downs, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, or any other federal, state, regional or City funding source. 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 ordinance regulations 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 regulations that will 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 ordinance program is not intended to abridge or supersede safety, health or environmental requirements under other applicable codes or ordinances. (c) Definitions (1) Construction debris means waste generated during construction and renovation. These wastes include materials such as concrete, asphalt, bricks, wood products, roofing, drywall, plaster, carpet, plastics, metals and other wastes. (2) EV Installed space means a designated automobile parking space that has a dedicated connection for charging an electric vehicle at a minimum Level 2 charging. (3) EV Ready space means a designated automobile parking space that has sufficient electrical capacity installed in the space by means of a branch circuit capable of supporting the installation of an electric vehicle charging station providing at a minimum Level 2 charging. (4) Social cost of carbon means an estimate of the cost, in dollars, of the damage done by each additional ton of carbon emissions. (5) Solar capable means a building that is designed with several key features to facilitate the installation and efficient operation of solar energy systems including roof orientation and angle, roof space, roof strength, conduit and wiring, electrical panel capacity, and designated space for inverters. (dc) Green Building Rating SystemsBase documents New construction or major renovations to which the Green building ordinance applies are required to be certified under an eligible Green Building Rating System at the listed rating levels. Applicants may choose one Green Building Rating System with which to comply. Applicable versions of Green Building Rating Systems include the most recent or current iteration of a rating system in existence at the time of development application. Green Building Rating Systems mean any of the following: (1) LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations; Certified Silver or higher (2) LEED for Homes; Certified Silver or higher Attachment 3 Created: 2024‐01‐10 15:55:17 [EST] (Supp. No. 9) Page 2 of 4 (3)State of Minnesota’s B3 Guidelines; Certified Compliant (4)National Green Building Standard (5)GreenStar Homes; Certified Silver or higher (6)Green Communities (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 structures, and the site or lot upon which these buildings are located, shall comply with ICC 700. □Yes X No 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 Created: 2024‐01‐10 15:55:17 [EST] (Supp. No. 9) Page 3 of 4 402.5 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) Other Green Building Standards (1) Diversion of Construction Waste: Recycle at least 75% of construction waste. (2) Electric Vehicle Capacity: All new parking facilities with more than:  25 parking spaces must supply at least 2 EV Installed and 1 EV Ready space.  50 spaces must supply at least 3 EV Installed and 2 EV ready spaces.  75 parking spaces must supply at least 4 EV Installed and 3 EV Ready spaces  100 parking spaces must supply at least 6 EV Installed and 5 EV Ready spaces.  150 parking spaces must supply 8 EV Installed and 6 EV Ready spaces.  200 parking spaces must supply 12 EV Installed and 9 EV Ready spaces.  300 parking spaces must supply 15 EV Installed and 11 EV Ready spaces.  400 parking spaces must supply 20 EV Installed 15 EV Ready spaces. Created: 2024‐01‐10 15:55:17 [EST] (Supp. No. 9) Page 4 of 4 (3) Predicted Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Actual Energy Use: Predicted and actual energy use and GHG – meet SB 2030 Energy Standard through design and operation. (4) Utilization of Renewable Energy: Meet 10% of annual energy need on-site through renewables if cost effective through use of social cost of carbon and 15-year simple payback; project must be solar capable. 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 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)