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City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update Executive Summary Draft Program EIR ES-6 FirstCarbon Solutions https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/EIR/3 - Draft/21480022 Sec00-03 Executive Summary.docx and instead focus new housing on sites that would result in relatively lower VMT, although some selected, higher VMT sites, including Sites 1 (Lester), 22 (Merritt) and 23 (Sunol Boulevard) were retained in the alternative, either because the City is actively processing development applications for them (Sites 1 [Lester] and 22 [Merritt]) or because the site is necessary to provide adequate sites to meet the RHNA (Site 23 [Sunol]). This alternative would result in a maximum development potential of 5,754 units in addition to the existing residential zoning (2,792 units) for a total of 8,546 units. Alternative 3-Site Rankings Focus Early in the Housing Element process, the City Council approved a list of sites selection criteria to aid in the evaluation of potential sites. The sites were ranked based on: (1) site size and infill criteria, (2) proximity to modes of transportation, (3) proximity to services and amenities, (4) environmental impacts/hazards, (5) impacts to sensitive resources, (6) height and mass compatibility, and (7) interest in site. This was used to create the initial list of sites for consideration for rezoning. In formulating the alternative, and to further refine the list, consideration was also provided as to feasibility, neighborhood compatibility (e.g. adjacency to existing residential uses), and support expressed by the community during the process to develop the Draft Housing Element. For Alternative 3, Site Rankings Focus Alternative, sites that scored lower based on these considerations and resultant site rankings would be removed. This alternative would result in a maximum development potential of 4,917 units in addition to the existing residential zoning (2,792 units) for a total of 7,709 units. Areas of Controversy Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15123(b), a summary section must address areas of controversy known to the lead agency, including issues raised by agencies and the public, and it must also address issues to be resolved, including the choice among alternatives and whether or how to mitigate the significant effects. A Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Housing Element Update was issued on April 6, 2022. The NOP describing the original concept for the Housing Element Update and issues to be addressed in the Draft Program EIR was distributed to the State Clearinghouse, responsible agencies, and other interested parties for a 30-day public review period extending from April 6, 2022, through May 5, 2022. The City received four comments letters on the NOP and no public comments at the Scoping Meeting. Copies of these letters are provided in Appendix A of this Draft Program EIR. Disagreement Among Experts This Draft Program EIR contains substantial evidence to support all the conclusions presented herein. It is possible that there will be disagreement among various parties regarding these conclusions, although the City of Pleasanton is not aware of any disputed conclusions at the time of this writing. Both the CEQA Guidelines and case law clearly provide the standards for treating disagreement among experts. Where evidence and opinions conflict on an issue concerning the environment, and the lead agency knows of these controversies in advance, an EIR must acknowledge the controversies, summarize the conflicting opinions of the experts, and include sufficient information