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City of Pleasanton Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0 50 e. Would the project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? The CAP 2.0 would not involve the development of habitable structures and, thus, no use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems. Therefore, no impact would occur related to soil capability support of alternative wastewater disposal systems. f. Would the project directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? The CAP 2.0 would not involve land use or zoning changes that would encourage new development but would instead promote infrastructure development and redevelopment. As a policy document, the CAP 2.0 would not directly result in impacts related to paleontological resources or unique geologic features. CAP 2.0 policies that would involve construction activities, such as the policies related to building energy-efficiency and renewable energy retrofits and EV charging infrastructure, would involve work within existing, previously graded and disturbed areas where the likelihood of encountering intact and previously undiscovered paleontological resources would be minimal. Nonetheless, there is a possibility that these small-scale construction projects may expose paleontological resources during ground disturbing activities. To reduce such risks, CAP 2.0 projects and actions would be reviewed for consistency with geotechnical and paleontological regulations prior to final siting and construction. CAP 2.0 projects would be required to implement BMPs in accordance with the Pleasanton General Plan, including Conservation and Open Space Program 5.3 that requires implementation of best practices when previously undiscovered historic and prehistoric resources are unearthed during project construction, and the Pleasanton Standard Specifications and Details.61,62 In addition, the CAP 2.0 projects would be located and designed strategically to reduce ground disturbance to the maximum extent possible. Therefore, the CAP 2.0 would result in a less-than-significant impact related to paleontological resources and unique geologic features. Cumulative Impacts The cumulative projects scenario is overall General Plan buildout for Pleasanton in 2025 plus Pleasanton population projections through 2045. CAP 2.0 projects, in combination with other cumulative projects anticipated under General Plan buildout, could expose additional people and property to the low to moderate seismic and geologic hazards that are present in the region. The magnitude of geologic hazards for individual projects, including those associated with implementation of the CAP 2.0, would depend upon the location, type, and size of development and the specific hazards associated with individual sites. Specific geologic hazards associated with individual project sites would be limited to those sites without affecting other areas. Similarly, potential impacts to paleontological resources associated with each individual site would be limited to that site without affecting other areas, and impacts related to these resources would be minimized on a case-by-case basis. Compliance with existing regulations, including CBC requirements, City-issued permit requirements, the Pleasanton General Plan, the Pleasanton Standard Specifications and Details, and/or Construction General Permit requirements, would 61 Pleasanton, City of. 2009. Pleasanton General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element. Available: <https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23910>. Accessed October 14, 2021. 62 Pleasanton, City of. 2016. Pleasanton Standard Specifications and Details. Available: <http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=28996>. Accessed October 13, 2021.