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City of Pleasanton Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0 24 and scenic routes including I-680, I-580, and SR-84.11,12 I-680 is a designated State scenic highway that runs north-south through Pleasanton and offers views of the wooded hillsides and surrounding valleys. I-580, which runs east-west and is located in the northern portion of Pleasanton, is eligible for designation as a State scenic highway.13,14 As a policy document, the CAP 2.0 would not result in impacts related to scenic vistas and scenic highways. However, implementation of some CAP 2.0 strategies may promote infrastructure development and other physical changes through policies and programs. CAP 2.0 Action S3 and P4 promote installation of small-scale solar PV systems and associated battery energy storage systems at existing municipal facilities and in new developments. CAP 2.0 Action P5 encourages the installation of EV charging stations and supporting infrastructure. Additionally, CAP 2.0 Actions P13 and S8 facilitate the expansion of the urban forest and green stormwater management infrastructure within the City. CAP 2.0 projects would generally be limited to the existing developed areas of the City and would be small-scale in nature. Expansion of the urban forest could have a positive effect on scenic vistas, adding new tree cover and enhancing existing natural landscapes. The CAP 2.0 would promote infrastructure development and redevelopment that is complimentary to existing development and land uses. Though the implementation of the CAP 2.0 may result in future development, CAP 2.0-related projects and actions, including those identified above, would be required to adhere to City development zoning and regulations, including Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) Chapter 18.20, Design Review, which establishes the City’s Design Review process, and the Pleasanton Standards and Guidelines, which establish criteria for the aesthetic qualities of new and retrofitted development in the City including design, architecture, lighting, landscaping, and signage.15,16 Compliance with the PMC and Pleasanton Standards and Guidelines would ensure that potential future infrastructure development and redevelopment related to the CAP 2.0 would be carefully integrated with the existing character of the Pleasanton community, minimizing potential aesthetic impacts. In addition, CAP 2.0 projects and actions would be reviewed for consistency with the Pleasanton General Plan policies related to scenic resources prior to approval. As such, the CAP 2.0 would not result in adverse impacts related to scenic vistas or State scenic highways within the City. Therefore, the CAP 2.0 would result in less-than-significant impacts related to scenic vistas and scenic highways. 11 Pleasanton, City of. 2009. 2005-2025 Pleasanton General Plan. Available: <https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cd/planning/general.asp>. Accessed October 15, 2021. 12 Pleasanton, City of. 2008. Pleasanton General Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report. Available: <http://dev.cityofpleasantonca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=23819>. Accessed October 15, 2021. 13 Pleasanton, City of. 2008. Pleasanton General Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report. Available: <http://dev.cityofpleasantonca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=23819>. Accessed October 15, 2021. 14 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). 2021. California State Scenic Highway System Map. Available: < https://caltrans.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=465dfd3d807c46cc8e8057116f1aacaa>. Accessed October 15, 2021. 15 Pleasanton, City of. 2021. Pleasanton Municipal Code Chapter 18.20. Available: <http://qcode.us/codes/pleasanton/?view=desktop&topic=18-18_20-18_20_010>. Accessed October 15, 2021. 16 Pleasanton, City of. 2021. Pleasanton Standards and Guidelines. Available: <https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cd/planning/standards.asp>. Accessed October 15, 2021.