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EXHIB IT "C" CITY COUNCIL CEQA FINDINGS FOR GP-91-03 AND PUD-91-03 CASTLEWOOD HEIGHTS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE For purposes of these findings, the Castlewood Heights Planned Unit Development (PUD) residential project, SCH#91103067 as described in the Final Environmental Impact Report dated March 4, 1992, as amended, is referred to as the "project". The Draft Environmental Impact Report on the project dated January 16, 1992, prepared for the City of Pleasanton (City) by the WPM Planning Team, Inc. is referred to as the "DEIR", and the Final Environmental Impact Report on the project dated March 4, 1992 and prepared for the City by the WPM Planning Team, Inc. is referred to as the "FEIR". The FEIR consists of two documents: the DEIR, as amended (Document 1) and Response to Comments (Document 2). This report presents findings that must be made by the City prior to approval of the project to comply with the requirements of Section 21081 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Sections 15091 and 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines. Under CEQA, the City is required to make written findings explaining how it has dealt with each significant environmental impact and each alternative identified in the environmental impact report (EIR). The City may find: * That changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the project to avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects identified in the EIR; or · that such changes or alterations are within the purview and jurisdiction of another public agency and have been or should be adopted by that agency; or · that specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the EIR. Each of these findings must be supported by substantial evidence in the administrative record. 1