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P23-0332 & P23-0605, 2025 Santa Rita Road Zoning Administrator 12 of 12 the proposed project, has been addressed as a significant effect in the prior EIR, or can be substantially mitigated by the imposition of uniformly applied development policies or standards, then an additional EIR need not be prepared for that project solely on the basis of that impact. As illustrated by the attached Consistency Checklist, the proposed project is found to be in conformance with the analysis and conclusions of the Housing Element Update FEIR. This determination is based on the following criteria: 1. There are no new significant effects peculiar to the proposed project or its site; 2. There are no new significant effects that were not previously evaluated in the Housing Element Update FEIR; 3. There are no new significant off-site or cumulative impacts that were not analyzed in the Element Update FEIR, and 4. There are no adverse impacts that are more severe than those previously identified in the Element Update FEIR. The following mitigation measures identified in the Housing Element Update FEIR are applicable to the proposed project, as described in each environmental topic: • MM AIR-1a • MM AIR-1b • MM BIO-1 • MM GEO-6 • MM HAZ-2 • MM NOI-1 • MM NOI-2 • MM TRANS-2 This evaluation concludes the proposed project qualifies for an exemption from additional environmental review under Section 15183 because it is consistent with the development density and land use characteristics established by the City, as analyzed by the Housing Element Update FEIR. Further, the Housing Element Update FEIR adequately anticipated and described the impacts of the proposed project, identified applicable mitigation measures necessary to reduce project-specific impacts, and the proposed project would implement these mitigation measures (see Exhibit D for MMRP). CONCLUSION Staff finds that the proposed site plan and positioning of the buildings are compliant with the Objective Design Standards. The applicant has included an adequate amount of usable open space and landscaped areas within the project, as well as areas for circulation and gathering. Staff finds the building design to be attractive and the architectural style, finish colors, and materials will complement the surrounding development and conform to the ODS requirements. The project also would provide 42 housing units, which assists the City in meeting its housing goals. Primary Author: Emily Carroll, Associate Planner, 925-931-5608 or ecarroll@cityofpleasantonca.gov. Reviewed/Approved By: Melinda Denis, Planning and Permit Center Manager/Deputy Director of Community Development