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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 23 Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx Corridor Specific Plan, and the Municipal Code intended to conserve and reduce impacts to cultural resources and TCRs as outlined in Impacts CUL-1 through CUL-5. In addition, as discussed under Impacts CUL-1 through CUL-5, as the City receives development applications for subsequent development consistent with the Housing Element Update, those applications would be reviewed by the City for compliance with the policies and programs of the General Plan, the provisions of SB 18 and AB 52, the Municipal Code, and other relevant federal, State, and local regulations that protect cultural resources and TCRs, including Section 15064.5 of the State CEQA Guidelines and Sections 5024.1 and 5097 of the Public Resources Code (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.4-24–25). 1.5.5 - Energy Potential Effect Impact ENER-1: Development consistent with the Housing Element Update, rezonings, and General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments would not result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation. (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.5-22). Findings: Less than significant impact. Facts in Support of Findings: Construction Energy Usage: Future development consistent with the Housing Element Update would consume energy in the form of petroleum fuel for heavy equipment, as well as from worker trips and material delivery trips to construction sites. Temporary electrical grid power may also be provided to construction sites. It is too speculative at this time to calculate energy usage associated with construction activities because the details regarding future construction activities are not known, including phasing, construction duration, and construction equipment. Subsequent environmental review of future development projects would be required to assess potential construction-related energy consumption impacts. During construction, new development would be subject to energy conservation requirements in the California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, California’s Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings), CALGreen (Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations), and Municipal Code Chapter 17.50 Green Building. The Municipal Code also contains rules and regulations to reduce energy usage during construction. Chapter 9.21 Waste Management Plan and Municipal Code 20.26.070, Section 5.408 promote the redirection of recyclable materials generated during construction away from landfills. All project sponsors would be required to complete and submit a recycling management plan to estimate the volume of debris to be generated during construction and the estimated amount of debris that would be sent to the landfill. Future development would be required to comply with standards for new construction established by the State and Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and the development standards in the Municipal Code and other applicable federal, State, and local laws. Operation Energy Usage: Future development would consume natural gas and electricity for building heating and power, lighting, and water conveyance, among other operational requirements. The electrical consumption and natural gas usage associated with the potential development have been calculated in the CalEEMod model. Operation of development consistent with the Housing Element Update is estimated to consume approximately 35,079,950 kWh of electricity, 95,219,790 kBTU of