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PUD-136, Mall Residential Project Planning Commission 30 of 34 Green Building As required by the City’s Green Building Ordinance (PMC Ch. 17.50), the proposed project is required to meet at least a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) “Certified” level, which is equal to a score of 40 or more credit points on the LEED Green Building Checklist for New Construction and Major Renovations. The project intends to meet a minimum score of 50 points. Some of the proposed green building measures include: employ strategies that use less water and improve energy performance for the building; reduce potable water consumption for irrigation on the subject site as a whole; utilize materials with recycled content; utilize FSC-certified wood in construction materials; and utilize low-VOC (volatile organic compound) emitting flooring, paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants . Staff supports the applicant’s green building measures in the project. Climate Action Plan In 2022, the City adopted Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2.0. The CAP 2.0 was reviewed by the Bay Area Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and was deemed a “Qualified Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy” in accordance with the District’s CEQA guidelines . Implementation of the CAP will occur over several years. The CAP consists of amendments to regulations and policies related to Land Use and Transportation, Energy, Solid Waste, and Water and Wastewater, which result in reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in compliance with the targets set by AB 32, California’s Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. Staff completed an analysis of how the proposed project is consistent with or implements the applicable measures outlined in the City of Pleasanton’s CAP. As a large residential project located immediately adjacent to a BART station and several commuter bus lines, the proposed project is consistent with Land Use Goal 1 of the CAP: to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) through infill and higher density development. The project will also incorporate bicycle racks/storage for residents that utilize alternative commutes and will provide alternative vehicle parking spaces including some with electric vehicle charging stations. In addition, several Strategies and Supporting Actions related to water and energy conservation from the CAP are implemented in the proposed project, including that the proposed building would be all electric and not contain any new gas facilities, or are required as conditions of approval. Universal Design Universal Design is a design principle that addresses the needs of people with reduced mobility, agility, and/or strength such as the elderly and persons with disabilities. It is usually applied to residential development types not normally covered by the ADA requirements of the California Building Code (CBC) such as single-family homes. Although the City does not have an ordinance mandating Universal Design, the Housing Element contains a program (Program 41.8), which states: “Require some units to include Universal Design and visitability features for all new residential projects receiving governmental assistance, including tax credits, land grants, fee waivers, or other financial assistance. Consider requiring some units to include Universal Design and visitability features in all other new residential projects to improve the safety and utility of housing for all people, including home accessibility for people aging in place and for people with disabilities.”