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Environmental Checklist <br />Cultural Resources <br /> <br />Final Initial Study – Negative Declaration 41 <br />identified.45 Hence, there is a possibility for archaeological sites not previously recorded to be <br />present in areas where CAP 2.0 projects could occur. In particular, CAP 2.0 Actions P2, S2, S3, P5, <br />P13, and S8 would result in small-scale construction that may expose previously undiscovered <br />archaeological resources during ground disturbing activities. The CAP 2.0 projects would be located <br />and designed strategically to reduce ground disturbance to the maximum extent possible. In <br />addition, CAP 2.0 projects and actions would be reviewed for consistency with applicable local, <br />regional, and State archeological regulations prior to final siting and construction and would be <br />required to implement BMPs in accordance with the Pleasanton General Plan Conservation and <br />Open Space Element Goal 4 and its associated policies and programs, including the Pleasanton <br />Standard Specifications and Details.46,47 These policies include a standard requirement during all <br />ground disturbing activities that if potential archaeological resources are unearthed, construction <br />must be halted, the City must be contacted, and a qualified professional must be hired to <br />investigate and make recommendations. As such, archeological resources would be protected prior <br />to and/or upon discovery and, thus, impacts would be reduced to a minimal level. Therefore, the <br />CAP 2.0 would result in a less-than-significant impact related to archaeological resources. <br />c. Would the project disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal <br />cemeteries? <br />There is a possibility of encountering unknown buried human remains throughout the City where <br />CAP 2.0 project could occur. In particular, CAP 2.0 Actions P2, S2, S3, P5, P13, P15, and S8 would <br />result in small-scale construction that may expose unknown human burial sites ground disturbing <br />activities. CAP 2.0 projects and actions would be reviewed for compliance with applicable local, <br />regional, and State regulations regarding cultural resources and human remains to avoid impacts <br />related to unknown human interments. In addition, CAP 2.0 projects would be required to comply <br />with State coroner requirements related to burial findings, including assessment and mitigation <br />incorporation once project details and locations are known. Therefore, the CAP 2.0 would result in a <br />less-than-significant impact related to human remains. <br />Cumulative Impacts <br />The cumulative projects scenario is overall General Plan buildout for Pleasanton in 2025 plus <br />Pleasanton population projections through 2045. Implementation of the CAP 2.0 projects, in <br />combination with other cumulative projects anticipated under Pleasanton General Plan buildout, <br />would include infrastructure that could have an impact on cultural resources during construction. <br />Impacts to historic and archaeological resources are generally site-specific. Additionally, there is a <br />possibility of encountering buried archaeological deposits and human remains throughout the City. <br />Accordingly, potential impacts associated with cumulative developments would be addressed on a <br />case-by-case basis. In addition, future projects in the City, including those associated with <br />implementation of the CAP 2.0, would be required to comply with the Pleasanton General Plan <br />Conservation and Open Space Element policies and programs that require the identification and <br />protection of sites and structures of architectural, historical, archaeological, and cultural significance <br /> <br />45 Pleasanton, City of. 2009. Pleasanton General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element. Available: <br /><https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23910>. Accessed October 7, 2021. <br />46 Ibid. <br />47 Pleasanton, City of. 2016. Pleasanton Standard Specifications and Details. Available: <br /><http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=28996>. Accessed October 13, 2021.