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City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update <br />CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations <br /> <br /> <br />FirstCarbon Solutions 15 <br />Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx <br />the Pleasanton Garbage Service Transfer Station, and various coffee shops throughout the city that <br />all have the potential to roast coffee beans on-site. As the city is mostly urbanized and built-out, it <br />currently has, and the Housing Element Update would facilitate future development of, sensitive <br />receptors within the identified screening distances of existing odor sources. Public records retrieved <br />from the BAAQMD show that from January 2019 through June 2022, 81 confirmed odor complaints <br />and 24 unconfirmed odor complaints were filed in the city. Among those complaints, Vulcan <br />Materials, which is located at 52 El Charro Road, received 98 complaints (confirmed and <br />unconfirmed) about odors including “burning rubber,” “burning smoke,” and “asphalt.” This facility is <br />located approximately 1.5 miles east of Site 21a and b (Kiewit) and 20 (Boulder Court) and 1 mile <br />north of Site 27 (PUSD-Vineyard). The General Plan, Air Quality and Climate Change Element, <br />Program 8.1 states that continued efforts shall be made to have the asphalt plant relocated away <br />from Vineyard Avenue residents. Program 8.2 states that the City shall continue working with the <br />Dublin-San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) to ensure that odors from the sewage treatment plant <br />are minimized and other air emissions meet all regulatory requirements. In addition, BAAQMD <br />Regulation 7 limits emissions of odorous substances within the SFBAAB and would apply to any <br />future odor source within the city. Therefore, compliance with the applicable regulations in the <br />General Plan, as well applicable BAAQMD rules and regulations, would minimize odor emissions <br />from adversely affecting a substantial number of people within the city (Draft Program EIR, Page <br />3.2-58). <br />1.5.3 - Biological <br />Potential Effect <br />Impact BIO-5: Development consistent with the Housing Element Update, rezonings, and General <br />Plan and Specific Plan Amendments would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances <br />protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance. (Draft Program EIR, <br />Page 3.3-30). <br />Findings: Less than significant impact. <br />Facts in Support of Findings: Development within the potential sites for rezoning could impact <br />Heritage Trees, resulting in conflicts with local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. <br />Heritage Trees are regulated by the City through Chapter 17.16 of the Municipal Code. Removal of <br />any Heritage Trees requires a permit from the Community Development Director (Section <br />17.16.020). New property development may require a tree survey plan or a tree report by a certified <br />consulting arborist, depending on the scope of the development, and at the discretion of the <br />Director (Section 17.16.050). Based on the tree survey or report, the Director would recommend <br />which trees should be preserved, or removed and replaced, in accordance with Section 17.16.020. <br />Future development consistent with the Housing Element Update would be subject to all applicable <br />local policies and regulations related to the protection of biological resources. (Draft Program EIR, <br />Page 3.3-30–31).