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Res. No. 77-132 Page Two a. Loss of open space and agricultural land; Incremental increases in air pollution, increases in noise levels in the neighborhood and surface runoff upstream of a flood prone area; c. Increased need for city services, including sewage treatment capacity; d. Substantial use of energy; and During construction there will be increased noise, air pollution and inconvenience to neighboring residents. Section 3. No. 1511, attached hereto as Exhibit A, are herein by reference as mitigation measures, to the following: Specific mitigation measur~ to offset the adverse environmental impacts of the project were identified in Paragraph E.2 of the April 9, 1975 draft environmental impact report. TheSe mitigation measures were considered in evaluating the conditions of approval which would be required of the project should it be approved. The conditions attached to Planning Commission Resolution incorporated in addition a. That the residences be constructed to meet the P.G. & E. Energy Conservation Home Standards (P.G. & E. estimated that their standards could be met for about $100 a home in 1976). b. That notice of the beginning of construction be given to the residents living in homes on Del Valle Parkway one week in advance of the start of earthmoving activities. c. That the haul route to the site be approved by City staff and that a temporary haul road be used on site to mini- mize construction traffic on Del Valle Parkway adjacent to existing residences on that street. Section 4. The facts supporting the conditions and mitigation measures set forth herein are more particularly contained in the April 9, 1975 draft Environmental Report (Volume I of final Environmental Impact Report), Paragraph E.2; Volume II of the final Environmental Impact Report, Paragraph VI; and the Staff Report, with attachments dated May 2, 1977, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. Section 5. In addition to the mitigation measures imposed upon the applicant, the Council believes the project is socially and economically necessary for the community. The construction of this project will provide necessary housing to fill a de- mand existing in Pleasanton and is consistent with the ob- jectives of the general plan; the project will provide a necessary link to the Del Valle Parkway which will eventually allow cross traffic to Main Street from Hopyard Road and diminish the traffic congestion that generally exists on St. Mary's Street; the project has the potential to make