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3 20-0584 Continued Discussion on Planned Project Modification

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    Ken Garber almost 4 years ago

    Thank you for continuing to meet to advance the city's planning and zoning goals. I strongly support the intent of most of the discussion points, and look forward to seeing these fleshed out and codified in UDC section 530.1. Regarding building electrification, you may want to specify the absence of fossil fuel infrastructure in HVAC systems and for water heating, and appliances. (Somewhat redundant, to be sure.) VRF (air source heat pump) systems can be specified as well as geothermal. By the way, efforts are underway to advance an ordinance modifying chapter 100 (building code) of Title VIII (building regulations) of the city code to ban natural gas and fossil fuel infrastructure in all new construction. This would supersede any zoning provision, but it's best to go ahead with the planned project modification in case this ordinance fails to pass, gets watered down, or faces legal challenge. Thanks for considering this comment.