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<br />B-16 | City of Pleasanton Sites Inventory and Methodology <br />This analysis also included an evaluation of environmental and infrastructure constraints, which <br />are described in Appendix C, Section C.4. All identified sites have access to infrastructure and <br />utilities., and water supply (existing and planned) is sufficient to accommodate the RHNA and <br />development of housing sites with Programs 4.4 and 4.5. Given implementation of the <br />programs in the Housing Element (particularly Programs 4.4 and 4.5), as well as Mitigation <br />Measure HAZ-2 from the Environmental Impact Report (see Appendix C, Section C.4.1) and <br />site-by-site screening assessment, there are no known environmental or, infrastructure, <br />contamination, easement, or property condition constraints to the development of housing on <br />the identified sites in the sites inventory during the planning period. Mitigation Measure HAZ-2 <br />relates to the Rezone Sites 22 (Merritt Property) and 27 (PUSD Vineyard), both of which are <br />identified for above moderate-income housing capacity only. Timing related to development of <br />the Merritt Property is included in Program 1.10. <br />Furthermore, some sites that were screened out of the results (e.g., buildings built after 1980) <br />were determined to be suitable housing sites based on property owner or developer interest or <br />other firsthand experience from City staff. Those sites were added to the inventory with the <br />appropriate income categorization based on allowed density and parcel size. <br />Phase 5: Rezone Sites Selection <br />The preliminary evaluation of existing residential capacity showed the need to identify <br />additional sites to accommodate the RHNA. The City solicited statements of interest from those <br />interested in requesting specific sites or properties be evaluated for inclusion as a rezone site. <br />Based on statements of interest and local knowledge, the City prepared an initial list of potential <br />rezone areas/parcels. These potential areas/parcels were evaluated based on criteria <br />reviewed by the Housing Commission and Planning Commission and approved by the City <br />Council. Criteria included proximity to transit, California Tax Credit Allocation Committee <br />criteria, readiness and suitability for housing (e.g., site size, availability of infrastructure, <br />absence of environmental and other constraints), among others. The potential rezone <br />areas/parcels and associated evaluation were presented and discussed at a Community <br />Meeting and with the Housing Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council. The City <br />Council considered input from the public and Commission before approving the rezone <br />areas/parcels for inclusion in the Housing Element. After potential rezone sites were analyzed <br />pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and further evaluated through <br />public meetings, and in response to public comments and discussions with the California <br />Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the sites were narrowed to those <br />found to be most suitable for housing development based on environmental impact, property <br />owner interest, likelihood of development, and affirmatively furthering fair housing (see <br />Appendix F).