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City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 60 FirstCarbon Solutions Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx requiring new developments to include necessary water facilities (Program 11.1) and for developments to be provided with sufficient fire-flow facilities (Program 11.2). Other policies and programs would reduce the fire threat to structures and occupants by requiring compliance with fire and building codes, including the installation of fire-detection and sprinkler protection (Policies 12 and 13 and Programs 12.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, and 13.4). Policy 13 also requires development outside the 5-minute travel time and in Special Fire Protection Areas to provide effective fire prevention measures. According to Figure 5-6 of the General Plan, Sites 1 (Lester), 22 (Merritt), and 27 (PUSD- Vineyard) are located in Special Fire Protection Areas and would therefore abide by Policy 13, requiring development to provide effective fire prevention measures including, but not limited to, the installation of building and fire code compliant fire-detection and alarm equipment (Program 13.1); installation of fire sprinkler protection (Program 13.2); installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in new construction (Program 13.3); and the provision of adequate fire equipment access (Program 13.4). Program 13.6 would require development to incorporate wildland interface mitigation measure such as greenbelts, defensible space around structures, and other preventive measures (Program 13.6) and landscaping with fire resistant plant material; compliance with these programs would be confirmed during project approval. The Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan includes certain provisions with respect to sizing of hydrants, and development on Site 27 (PUSD- Vineyard) would comply with these provisions. Chapter 3.22 of the Municipal Code requires that development projects pay a capital facilities fee apportioned to the cost of the necessary public improvements. Chapter 20.24 of the Municipal Code implements the California Fire Code on a local level and Sections 20.24.160-20.24.180 provides a local amendment with respect to fire sprinklers. In accordance with Chapter 20.24, new development projects must meet fire protection and emergency access requirements. In addition, new development projects are required to install fire sprinklers (consistent with Municipal Code Section 20.24.160-20.24.180), fire alarms, and fire extinguishers that are up to current code and appropriately located within proposed buildings or structures. Construction and operation of future new or expanded fire protection facilities would have similar impacts as would construction and operation of other types of new development consistent with the Housing Element Update. As the construction of new or expanded fire protection facilities proceed, those projects will be reviewed by the City for compliance with the policies and actions of the General Plan and the Municipal Code. As the City receives development applications for subsequent development consistent with the Housing Element Update, those applications will be reviewed by the City for compliance with the policies and programs of the General Plan, and Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan to ensure that fire protection services keep pace with new development. In addition, the Municipal Code, which implements the General Plan would be reviewed when development applications are received, including Chapter 3.22, Capital Facilities Fee, and Chapter 20.24, California Fire Code. Through implementation of the capital facilities fee, developers would be responsible for payment of their fair share of any improvements needed, including the need for new facilities, which would effectively mitigate any increased demand for services associated with development consistent with the Housing Element Update (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.13-25–27).