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City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 14 FirstCarbon Solutions Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx cumulative impact analysis for aesthetics is the immediate vicinity of the identified potential sites for housing, as well as the rest of the City and surrounding cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon and the Town of Danville. Visual Character and Views: The potential sites for housing, the rest of the City, and the surrounding cities are primarily urbanized and built out. Future development in the cumulative context would include predominantly infill residential, commercial, and industrial development consistent with the General Plans of each municipality. The geographic area contains many natural features such as hillsides and ridgelines, as well as extensive open spaces, arroyos, and canals. Future development would be subject to the design review processes of the individual jurisdiction, and the applicable land use plans containing policies and implementing programs to preserve visual character, land use compatibility, and views in those jurisdictions. Future development consistent with the Housing Element Update and cumulative development would be subject to specific regulations and guidelines related to building heights, setbacks, undergrounding of utilities, landscaping, signage, and permitted land uses. These regulations would ensure that visual character and viewsheds are maintained and/or enhanced. Therefore, the Housing Element Update’s contribution would not be cumulatively considerable. Light and Glare: All cumulative development would consist primarily of infill development such as streetlights, exterior lighting, safety lighting, lighting from vehicles, and sources of glare from the buildings and vehicles. Local regulations related to light and glare would be applicable to all cumulative development. Lighting and exterior building materials associated with the Housing Element Update and cumulative development would be subject to administrative design review by the various jurisdictions. This process would ensure appropriate building materials are utilized, building windows are tinted to minimize interior light transmission, and exterior lighting is designed so that it is directed downward and away from adjacent properties. All future development consistent with the Housing Element Update and cumulative development would increase light and glare compared to existing conditions. However, adherence to the administrative design review process and standards of each applicable jurisdiction would minimize the light and glare impacts for the Housing Element Update and cumulative development. Therefore, the Housing Element Update’s contribution would not be cumulatively considerable (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.1-25–27). 1.5.2 - Air Quality Potential Effect Impact AIR-4: Development consistent with the Housing Element Update, rezonings, and General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments would not result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people. (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.2-58). Findings: Less than significant impact. Facts in Support of Findings: As described in the BAAQMD’s 2017 CEQA Air Quality Guidelines, land uses associated with odor complaints typically include agricultural operations, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and certain industrial operations. The city contains several of the land uses listed by the BAAQMD as potential odor sources, such as the Dublin-San Ramon Wastewater Treatment Plant,