The building, built in 1994 is currently being renovated using the Commercial Interiors rating system. The building has never been certified under LEED. I am request that consideration be given for Option L - "Other Quantifiable Environmental Performance". My understanding is that this allows credits from other reference guides to be used towards this project for 1/2 point of credit. We request that the project be given consideration for the LEED-NC SS credit 5.2 "Site Development - Maximize Open Space". The existing site is 420,222 SF (which includes a geo-thermal coupled pond). The existing coverage, including buildings, parking and other impervious areas total 113,530 SF and will not be changed as a result of our current project. This calculates to 27% of total lot coverage. The local zoning regulations allow a 70% total lot coverage. In order to exceed the local requirements by 25% we could theoretically be able to cover 52.5% of the lot. We intend to maintain a 27% lot coverage per the above mentioned figures. The actual open space requirement exceeds the local zoning requirement by 51.4% and theoretically apply for exemplary performance - is this a possibility for a total of 1 point?
Yes, the project can achieve a 1/2 point under Option L of this credit by demonstrating that the building selected for tenant space meets the SSc5.2 requirements within the current version of the LEED NC Rating System. An additional 1/2 point can be achieved for exemplary performance by demonstrating that the project has exceeded the credit requirements by doubling the required threshold. To verify credit achievement, the project must include the documentation required by LEED NC SSc5.2. Applicable Internationally.