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Staff completed an analysis of how the proposed project is consistent with or implements the applicable measures outlined in the City's CAP 2.0. As a large residential project located near 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 CAP strategies and supporting actions related to water and energy conservation are implemented in the proposed project, including the proposed building would be all electric and not contain any new gas facilities, or are required as conditions of approval. Accessibility and Universal Design Accessibility requirements for private development residential projects are reflected in the California Building Code (CBC), Chapter 11A. Chapter 11A requirements are applicable to apartment buildings with three or more units, or condominiums with four or more units. The proposed project is a "covered project" as defined in Chapter 11A and therefore, required to be designed as 'adaptable,' which is defined in the CBC as "designed with elements and spaces allowing the unit to be adapted or adjusted to accommodate the user." The CBC does not require covered units to be fully accessible to a person with a disability, rather it must be designed in such a manner that it can be easily adapted or modified for a person with a disability requiring accessible features. Although the City does not have an ordinance mandating Universal Design, the City has been successful in negotiating enhanced accessibility features, or universal design features, in apartment projects. Recently approved apartment projects (St. Anton, California Center, BRE Properties and Windstar's PUD extension) were conditioned to provide universal design features for all the required adaptable dwelling units. Staff has included a similar condition of approval for this project that requires all the units to include additional universal design features. In addition, a minimum of one unit for each bedroom type offered and a minimum of five percent of all units required to be adaptable shall provide a roll-in shower. This results in 18 units for this project shall provide a roll-in shower. School Impacts The project developer has been working with the Pleasanton Unified School District to develop an agreement regarding school impact fees. Pursuant to State law, payment of school impact fees set by the state legislature is deemed adequate mitigation for school-related impacts associated with new student generation. Construction will not be allowed to start until Pleasanton Unified School District has advised that such agreement has been finalized with the project developer and required fees paid. Tree Removal and Landscaping A tree report has been prepared that specifies the species, size, health, and value of the existing trees on the site that exceed six inches in diameter. There are approximately Page 37 of 41