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City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 50 FirstCarbon Solutions Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx Facts in Support of Findings: Potential sites for rezoning were chosen by the City based on certain criteria that makes the sites suitable for residential development. These criteria include: (1) site size and infill criteria, (2) proximity to modes of transportation, (3) proximity to services and amenities, (4) environmental impacts/hazards, (5) impacts on sensitive resources, (6) height and mass combability, and (7) interest in the site. As part of this analysis, the City determined potential sites for rezoning that would allow housing developments on locations that would be integrated into, and would not divide, any established neighborhoods within the city. The Dublin-Pleasanton BART station property would include an increase in density, in compliance with AB 2923. The Housing Element Update contains a multitude of policies and actions to require and ensure community connectivity as buildout occurs. Program 1.7 facilitates the development of Site 2 (Stoneridge Shopping Center, Mall) and 21 a and b (Kiewit) and requires the City to adopt a Specific Plan, Master Plan, or PUD plan for each site. The development of these infill sites in conjunction with an overall plan will facilitate the construction of neighborhoods within the existing urban fabric of the city. Policy 4.2 requires the City to ensure adequate infrastructure if available to support future planned residential growth. Policy 6.1 requires high-density housing to be built throughout the community, in areas near public transit, major thoroughfares, shopping, and employment centers, and Policy 6.3 and 6.5 encourage residential infill in areas where public facilities, such as public transit and the active transportation network, are or can be made adequate to support such development where such facilities exist. Therefore, high-density housing would take place within the existing, established community with access to existing public amenities. Program 1.3 requires the City to adopt zoning standards consistent with the BART TOD Place Type: Neighborhood/Town Center for AB 2923-eligible parcels within a half-mile of the West Dublin/Pleasanton and Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations and provides other initiatives regulating the development of that parcel. Program 1.3 would require the logical and orderly development of that parcel in compliance with AB 2923. Furthermore, the Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to the roadway circulation network such that new or expanded roadways are contemplated (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.10-10–11). Potential Effect Impact LAND-2: Development consistent with the Housing Element Update, rezonings, and General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments would not cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.10-11). Findings: Less than significant impact. Facts in Support of Findings: Plan Bay Area 2050-Sustainable Communities Strategy/Regional Transportation Plan Consistency: Consistent with Plan Bay Area 2050, the Housing Element Update includes several policies and programs intended to improve the quality of the housing inventory, conserve existing neighborhoods, increase housing affordability, and remove potential governmental and nongovernmental constraints to housing for lower income households and persons with special needs. For example, Policy 6.1 would increase housing options while preserving existing neighborhoods by dispersing high-density housing throughout the community. Plan Bay Area 2050 also emphasizes opportunities for new housing in aging shopping centers and office complexes;