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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 77 Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx Therefore, the Housing Element Update, in conjunction with other cumulative projects, would result in a less than significant cumulative impact. (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.15-45–48). 1.5.16 - Wildfire Potential Effect Impact WILD-1: Development consistent with the Housing Element Update, rezonings, and General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments would not substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.16-16). Findings: Less than significant impact. Facts in Support of Findings: During construction, projects would be required to comply with applicable regulations regarding circulation. Projects would be required to pay all applicable local and regional transportation impact fees to fund the construction of planned roadway improvements. As most of the development consistent with the Housing Element Update would occur as redevelopment within the urbanized areas of the city, outside of an SRA, at operation the development consistent with the Housing Element Update would not materially overburden any designated evacuation routes nor substantially impair any emergency response plans or emergency evacuation plans. Policies and programs contained with the General Plan establish requirements for preventive measures and practices to minimize wildland fire hazards and maintain adequate evacuation and access routes for vehicles in the event of an emergency. Program 8.4 requires the investment in equipment that assists emergency responders in accurately and quickly reaching the scene of an emergency. Policy 13 requires fire mitigation measures in new developments within the Special Fire Protection Areas, and Policy 13.4 requires the provision of adequate fire equipment access to all structures in the city. Policy 23 mandates the preparation of City emergency procedures in the event of a natural or human-caused disaster. Policy 24 promotes public safety through public education programs, and Policy 25 requires the City to partner with business and non-profit communities for emergency preparedness. With respect to Site 27 (PUSD-Vineyard), the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan requires adequate access for emergency vehicle services to all new homes, which would be confirmed during project approval. The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan outlines general procedures in response to emergency crises, such as evacuations. The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan establishes an emergency organization to direct and control operations during a period of emergency by assigning responsibilities to specific personnel, which would not be altered by development consistent with the Housing Element Update. I-680 in the north–south direction and I-580 in the east–west direction would act as the main evacuation routes into and out of the City. With adherence to the procedures of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, development consistent with the Housing Element Update would not conflict with an adopted emergency response plan. All development in the city would be required to demonstrate compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Development consistent with the Housing Element Update would require continued implementation of the Tri-Valley LHMP and the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Further, the California Fire Code establishes requirements for emergency access for fire apparatus. Examples include requirements for multiple