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City of Pleasanton Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0 26  Policy 8: Preserve as permanent open space all areas of outstanding scenic qualities or areas which provide extraordinary views of natural and human-made objects.  Policy 12: Preserve heritage trees throughout the Planning Area.19 Subregional Planning Element  Policy 13: Enhance community identity through the protection of community separators, scenic hillsides, and ridgelines.20 The CAP 2.0 would not involve land use or zoning changes but would instead promote sustainable infrastructure development and redevelopment through policies and programs. Implementation of some CAP 2.0 Actions related to transportation, renewable energy, and GHG sequestration may result in physical changes that could impact scenic resources. Specifically, CAP 2.0 Actions 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 Pleasanton. Implementation of small-scale solar panels and battery storage, introduction of EV charging infrastructure, planting additional trees, and developing new green stormwater management infrastructure such as bioswales and retention basins may slightly change the scenic character of the Pleasanton community. However, future CAP 2.0-related projects would be located and designed to be complimentary to existing land uses and would be required to adhere to the City development zoning and regulations described under Responses 1a. and b., above, that seek to preserve the character of Pleasanton and minimize environmental impacts. In addition, CAP 2.0 projects and actions would be reviewed for consistency with the Pleasanton General Plan policies highlighted above and other applicable regulatory land use actions prior to approval. Therefore, the CAP 2.0 would not conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality and would result in a less than significant impact. d. Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the area? The CAP 2.0 would not involve land use or zoning changes. Rather the CAP 2.0 would promote sustainable infrastructure development and redevelopment that is complimentary to existing land uses in the City. As a policy document, the CAP 2.0 would not directly result in impacts related to light and glare. However, implementation of CAP 2.0 Actions S3 and P4 encourage or require the installation of solar panels and battery storage systems at new developments and select existing municipal facilities. Solar panels have the potential to result in new sources of glare within Pleasanton if not thoughtfully designed and located. The design and location of proposed solar infrastructure would be complimentary to existing development in Pleasanton, such as the addition of small-scale rooftop solar panels, in order to reduce potential glare impacts within Pleasanton. Furthermore, CAP 2.0 projects and actions would be reviewed for consistency with the CCR Title 24 lighting standards (CCR Title 24 Part 6) and PMC Section 18.20, Design Review, which includes a 19Pleasanton, City of. 2009. Pleasanton General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element. Available: <https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23910>. Accessed September 15, 2021. 20 Pleasanton, City of. 2009. Pleasanton General Plan Subregional Planning Element. Available: <https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23917>. Accessed September 15, 2021.