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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 69 Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx Goal 6 of the Housing Element Update specifically addresses the intent of the City to plan to ensure new housing is developed in a manner that reduces environmental impacts, keeps pace with available infrastructure and services, and improves quality of life. To accomplish this goal, Policy 6.5 encourages new housing to be located in areas well-served by public transit and the active transportation network. The new programs included in the Housing Element Update would further this goal. For example, Program 6.2 includes improvements to bicycle amenities and increases to transit ridership. Similarly new Program 6.4 promotes more frequent bus and rail services in the city. Development consistent with the Housing Element Update would be required to accommodate the future implementation of improvements identified in the Master Plan, as detailed on Page 3.14-22 of the Draft Program EIR. Development consistent with the Housing Element Update would also comply with Action E6 of the CAP 2.0, which aims to achieve a balance between jobs and housing, increase affordable housing, and encourage new development with accessibility to transit options and employment hubs (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.14-21–23). Potential Effect Impact TRANS-3: Development consistent with the Housing Element Update, rezonings, and General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments would not substantially increase roadway safety hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment). (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.14-26). Findings: Less than significant impact. Facts in Support of Findings: The analysis in the Draft Program EIR does not examine the site-specific effects of individual projects that would directly contribute to roadway safety hazards. The purpose of the Housing Element Update is to ensure that the City's housing needs are met in a safe and cohesive manner. As such, the programs and policies in the Housing Element Update promote safe design and encourage compatible development. Subsequent projects consistent with the Housing Element Update, including any new associated roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure improvements, would be subject to, and designed in, accordance with City standards and specifications which would address potential design hazards including sight distance, driveway placement, and signage and striping. Additionally, any new transportation facilities, or improvements to such facilities associated with subsequent projects consistent with the Housing Element Update, would be constructed based on industry design standards and best practices consistent with the Municipal Code and building design and inspection requirements. The City’s evaluation of individual projects’ access and circulation would incorporate analysis with respect to City standards for vehicular LOS and queueing, as well as for service to pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.14-26). Potential Effect Impact TRANS-4: Development consistent with the Housing Element Update, rezonings, and General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments would not result in inadequate emergency access. (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.14-26–27).