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P23-0177 & Tract 8672, 3200 Hopyard Road Planning Commission 4 of 12 The project utilizes Santa Barbara Mission-style architecture, characterized by concrete tile sloped roofs, stucco, prefabricated pipes, and arch details. The project would also include approximately 38,648 square feet of common open space, two private streets and six surface guest parking spaces. Additionally, the project includes the removal of 27 of the 33 on-site trees, where six of the 27 on-site trees proposed for removal are considered Heritage Trees. 115 new trees would be planted as part of the project landscaping, as shown in the conceptual landscape plan. Please see Exhibit B for full project details. ANALYSIS General Plan Conformance The project site has a General Plan designation of High Density Residential which assigns a density range of greater than eight dwelling units per acre (du/ac). The project proposes a density of 19 du/ac; thus, the project would be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation and prescribed density. Below are some of the General Plan Goals, Programs, and Policies the project is consistent with or would promote: Sustainability • Program 2.1: Reduce the need for vehicular traffic by locating employment, residential, and service activities close together, and plan development so it is easily accessible by transit, bicycle, and on foot. • Program 2.6: Require design features in new development and redeveloped areas to encourage transit, bicycle, and pedestrian access, such as connections between activity centers and residential areas, and road design that accommodates transit vehicles, where feasible. Overall Community Development • Policy 4: Allow development consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map. Special Interest Areas • Program 8.1: Enforce the provisions of the City’s Zoning Ordinance and related planning ordinances to maintain the character of existing residential neighborhoods. Climate Action Plan 2.0 (CAP 2.0) In 2022, the City adopted the 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 CAP 2.0 will occur over several years. The CAP 2.0 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 project is consistent with or implements the applicable measures outlined in the CAP 2.0. As a residential project located near the Pleasanton Canal Trail and a bus line, as well as within a short distance of schools, parks, shopping and services, the project is consistent with Transportation & Land Use Strategy 2 and 3 of the CAP 2.0: to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) through infill and higher density development and integrating accessible infrastructure that accommodates multiple modes of transportation. The