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City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations FirstCarbon Solutions 3 Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx Amendments to the Hacienda Planned Unit Development (PUD) Development Plan and the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan may be necessary and are addressed programmatically in the Draft Program EIR. To present a conservative analysis of potential environmental impacts, the Draft Program EIR assumes a maximum of 7,787 net new dwelling units. Refer to Chapter 2, Project Description, for a complete description of the Housing Element Update. 1.3.2 - Project Objectives State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15124(b), requires that the project description in a Draft Program EIR include “a statement of the objectives sought by the proposed project,” which should include “the underlying purpose of the project.” The underlying purpose of the Housing Element Update is to accommodate the RHNA and increase the inventory of land available for the development of housing compliant with State law and consistent with the General Plan. The following are the primary project objectives for the Housing Element Update: • Provide a vision for housing through 2031. • Maintain the existing housing inventory to serve housing needs. • Meet the City’s fair share of the regional housing need to accommodate projected population growth and meet existing housing needs within the City. • Ensure capacity for development of new housing to meet the RHNA at all income levels. • Encourage housing development where supported by existing or planned infrastructure while maintaining existing neighborhood character. • Encourage, develop, and maintain programs and policies to meet existing projected affordable housing needs, including for special needs populations such as persons with disabilities, seniors, the unhoused, and larger households. • Develop a vision for Pleasanton that supports sustainable local, regional, and State housing and environmental goals. • Provide new housing communities with substantial amenities to provide a high quality of life for residents. • Adopt a housing element that complies with California Housing Element Law and can be certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). 1.3.3 - Required Approvals The City of Pleasanton City Council, as the legislative body, is the approving authority for the Housing Element Update. As part of the approval, the City Council will consider the following discretionary actions: • Adoption of the City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update. • Certify the City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update Program EIR.