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Although the traffic study concluded th6t all of the study intersections would operate at the same acceptable Levels of Service with the addition of project-generated traffic, the Planning Commission discussed the potential impacts that alternative developments (i e a commercial development) may have on the subject site if the proposed project is not approved To address these questions, staff included a Traffic and Project Alternative section within the Planning Commission staff report included in Attachment 9 Housing Element Compliance All California cities and counties are required to have a certified Housing Element included in their General Plan which establishes housing objectives, policies and programs in response to community housing conditions and needs The policies contained in this Housing Element are an expression of the housing goal of "attaining decent housing and a suitable living environment for every California family," as well as a reflection of the unique concerns of the community In addition to the certified Housing Element, the State requires the City to file an annual report addressing the status of the General Plan Housing Element and progress made toward implementing its goals and policies As described below, the proposal will further the following General Plan Housing Element goals, policies, and programs assisting in meeting State Annual Progress Report (APR) requirements Goal 1 Attain a variety of housing sizes, types, densities, designs, and prices which meet the existing and projected needs of all economic segments of the community Policy 9 Support the development of housing for persons with special needs Goal 14 Provide adequate locations for housing of all types and in sufficient quantities to meet Pleasanton's housing needs The subject properties are not currently included in the 2015-2023 Housing Element Housing Sites Inventory, which identifies sites available for future residential development and the adequacy of these sites to address Pleasanton's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) needs for the current RHNA cycle The Housing Sites Inventory only includes sites that are already zoned to accommodate residential development Although the project site was not included within the inventory, any affordable housing units constructed during this RHNA cycle, including the units proposed as part of this project, would still be counted toward implementing our goals and policies with the APR including meeting RHNA requirements as stated in Policy 12 of the Housing Element Policy 12 Strive toward meeting Pleasanton's share of regional housing needs, as defined by the Regional Housing Needs Determination (RHND) Although the addition of more market rate housing helps with meeting the City's total housing needs and achieving reportable APR goals, policies and programs, rezoning Page 11 of 20