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3.Project Description Planning Area The EDZ area(also referred to as the planning area)consists of 12 parcels located at 7106-7315 Johnson Drive and 7080 Commerce Circle,comprising approximately 40 acres and currently containing a mix of land uses, including light industrial, office, retail, and institutional uses. The area is bounded by a fitness center and parking uses on the north; light industrial,wastewater treatment, and Park and Ride uses to the east; Stoneridge Drive and the 1-680 interchange to the south; and 1-680 to the west. The EDZ area currently includes 224,688 square feet of occupied building space. The EDZ area previously included 573,723 square feet of building space; certain unoccupied vacant buildings have recently been demolished, as described below. Figure 3-2 shows the planning area, and Figure 3-3 shows the specific parcels in the planning area. Ongoing Activities Within the EDZ Area On September 23,2014,the City approved a permit for demolition of all structures on Parcel 6 and Parcel 10 within the area of the proposed EDZ. Although all structure demolition has been completed,additional demolition activities are still on-going as of the date of this SEIR. The demolition is associated with ongoing remediation(underground contamination cleanup)activities, is separately permitted,and is outside the scope of the proposed EDZ analyzed in this SEIR. Additionally, due to the nature of the existing uses within the EDZ area,other activities, such as the issuance of routine building permits, may occur on a regular basis within the EDZ area. Such permits are subject to separate review and approval by the City and are considered outside of the scope of the proposed EDZ. D. EDZ Overview The proposed EDZ consists of policies, regulations, and guidelines to allow for and facilitate future development and redevelopment within the EDZ area. As part of the proposed EDZ,the City could also specify fees and fee credits for prospective uses; specify off-site improvements; and execute one or more Development Agreements with identified property owners. A tax incentive or rebate program may also be established. The EDZ would implement a number of existing General Plan goals, policies, and programs including: Land Use Element Special Interest Areas Policy 6: Develop comprehensive planning documents for undeveloped and underutilized areas of Pleasanton that are changing or have the potential to change. In the planning process, identify facility needs,explore opportunities for mixed-use development, and plan for a comprehensive circulation system. Citizen Participation Policy 27: Review and update the Pleasanton General Plan as conditions change. Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone 3-3 ESA/140421 Draft Supplemental EIR September 2015