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City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 56 FirstCarbon Solutions Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx 1.5.12 - Population and Housing Potential Effect Impact POP-1: Development consistent with the Housing Element Update, rezonings, and General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments would not induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure). (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.12-15). Findings: Less than significant impact. Facts in Support of Findings: Because the Housing Element Update would provide sufficient sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation for the City, the population growth associated with development of those sites would be consistent with the forecast growth in Plan Bay Area 2050. Pleasanton is part of Superdistrict 15, East Alameda County, which includes Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and the eastern portion of unincorporated Alameda County. This Superdistrict is projected to grow by 60,000 households for a total of 132,000 households by 2050 (interim year forecasts are not provided). The increase of 5,965 units in the RHNA would be well within the forecast total. The Housing Element Update would allow for projected population growth; however, for the reasons discussed throughout this impact analysis, it would not be unplanned. Housing would serve all income levels, including very low-, low-, moderate-, and above-moderate-income residents and special needs residents. The City affords preference in administration of its affordable housing programs to persons living and/or working in Pleasanton, in an effort to provide as many opportunities as possible for residents already living within the city; therefore a significant proportion of the new affordable housing created would house existing versus new residents. The Housing Element Update identifies sites for future residential development based on seven criteria as previously discussed. These criteria assisted the City in identifying the properties most suitable for the potential sites for rezoning. Many of the Housing Element Update’s policies and programs guide population growth within the city through 2031. Development within the potential sites for housing would be required to abide by policies and programs to ensure that new development or redevelopment does not induce substantial additional unanticipated or unplanned population growth, either directly or indirectly. Overall, the Housing Element Update accounts for the 2023-2031 RHNA for Pleasanton as prescribed by ABAG, plus a buffer of additional units. Program 1.1 in the Housing Element Update requires water, sewer, and dry utilities be provided at the potential sites for housing zoned for at least 30 units per acre. Program 1.7 facilitates the development of the large Kiewit (21a and b) and Stoneridge Mall (Site 2) properties which must occur in conjunction with preparation of and adoption of a Specific Plan, Master Plan, Planned Unit Development (PUD) or similar to ensure adequate services are provided to service those developments. Program 1.10 requires the annexation of Sites 1 (Lester) and 22 (Merritt) to the City prior to development of housing. The annexation process would ensure adequate services within the city would be available for future residential development on those sites. Policy 2.5 requires the City to apply for federal, State, and regional grants for mixed-use development near transit centers. Policy 4.2 requires the City to ensure adequate infrastructure is available to support future planned residential growth. Policy 5.1 mandates that the City provide housing in residential, mixed-use and infill areas, especially near high