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City of Pleasanton—Stoneridge Mall Residential Project Section 15183 Checklist/15164 Addendum Introduction FirstCarbon Solutions 5 Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480017/Consistency Checklist/21480017 Stoneridge Mall Residential Project Checklist Addendum_Updated.docx The proposed project would not amend the zoning and would be consistent with the applicable density after the application of the Density Bonus Law (California Government Code 65915), which allows for measured increases in density beyond the allowed limits for development of affordable housing units.2 The Prior EIR is a comprehensive, long-term planning document that specifically includes the project site (and related off-site construction area), which is intended to guide development consistent with the planning policies, requirements and standards of the Housing Element in order to implement the land use vision set forth in the General Plan. The proposed project has been anticipated in City planning documents and regulations and the project site was identified as part of a larger housing opportunity site known as Site 3 in the Prior EIR. As part of the Housing Element, a portion of Site 3 (including the proposed project site) was designated for “Planned Unit Development (PUD) – Mixed-Use,” with a residential density of 40 units/acre (Exhibits 5 and 6). Accordingly, the proposed project meets the requirements of this section. 15183(d)(2): An EIR was certified by the lead agency for the zoning action, the community plan, or the general plan. The Housing Element and rezoning was approved pursuant to the Prior EIR, certified on January 4, 2012. The proposed project is within the scope of and is consistent with the relevant provisions of the adopted Housing Element and the certified Prior EIR, and also is consistent with the General Plan and General Plan EIR. Therefore, for the purposes of this analysis, the certified Prior EIR and General Plan EIR establish the development density and zoning for the project site. Accordingly, the proposed project meets the requirements of this section. 1.4.2 - 15164 Findings: An Addendum is appropriate because none of the conditions requiring a subsequent review have occurred. CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, subd. (a) provides that the lead agency or a responsible agency shall prepare an Addendum to a previously certified Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration (ND) if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR or ND have occurred (CEQA Guidelines § 15164 (a)). It further states, an Addendum need not be circulated for public review but can be included in or attached to the Final EIR or ND (CEQA Guidelines § 15164 (c)). In addition, the decision-making body shall consider the Addendum with the Final EIR prior to making a decision on the proposed project (CEQA Guidelines § 15164 (d)). Finally, an agency must also include a brief explanation of the decision not to prepare a subsequent EIR or ND pursuant to Section 15162 (CEQA Guidelines § 15164 (e)). Consequently, and in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a), once an EIR or ND has been certified for a project, no subsequent EIR or ND is required under CEQA unless, based on substantial evidence, one or more of the following: 2 California Government Code. Title 7. Planning and Land Use [65000-66499.58]. Division 1.Planning and Zoning [65000-66301] Chapter 4.3. Density Bonuses and Other Incentives [65915-65918]. 6