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City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 8 FirstCarbon Solutions Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx 1.5 - Potential Environmental Effects Which are Not Significant or Less than Significant The City of Pleasanton has heard, been presented with, reviewed, and considered all of the information and data in the administrative record, including the Draft and Final Program EIR, and all oral and written evidence presented to it during all meetings and hearings. The Program EIR reflects the independent judgment of the City of Pleasanton and is deemed adequate for the purposes of making decisions on the merits of the Housing Element Update. Consistent with Public Resources Code Section 21002.1 and Section 15128 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the Program EIR focused its analysis on potentially significant impacts, and limited discussion of other impacts for which it can be seen with certainty there is no potential for significant adverse environmental impacts. State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 does not require specific findings to address environmental effects that an EIR identifies as “no impact” or a “less than significant” impact and for which no mitigation is necessary. Nevertheless, the City of Pleasanton hereby finds that development consistent with the Housing Element Update would have either no impact or a less than significant impact as described below. Further, it was determined that the Housing Element Update would result in no impact to mineral resources. Therefore, based on its independent judgment and the entire administrative record before it, the City has determined that the following potential environmental effects will not be significant and no mitigation is necessary for the reasons stated below. 1.5.1 - Aesthetics Potential Effect Impact AES-1: Development consistent with the Housing Element Update, rezonings, and General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments would not have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista. (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.1-17.) Findings: Less than significant impact. Facts in Support of Findings: The city is surrounded by various scenic resources, including hillsides, ridge views, vast open spaces, valleys, arroyos, and canals. Many of these resources are visible from the eligible and officially designated State Scenic Highways that have been identified as in or near the city. Views of the scenic resources surrounding the city could be visible from the potential sites for housing. The City has adopted extensive policies and programs that protect scenic vistas and other scenic resources and guide the integration of new development with the natural environment. Consistent with these policies and programs, all future development would be required to undergo review for conformance with Objective Design Standards. As described in the Municipal Code, Chapter 18.20, review for conformance with Objective Design Standards, is intended to preserve and enhance the city’s aesthetic values and to ensure the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare. A design review application is reviewed to ensure it reflects a proper relationship to the site and surrounding areas and consistency with the Municipal Code, approved plans and/or guidelines, and City policies/standards. The City’s review for conformance with Objective Design