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P22-1089, PUD-147 and Tract 8522, Merritt Planning Commission 26 of 33 proposed project also maximizes building height at approximately 32 feet where 30 feet is the maximum height of the surrounding neighborhoods. Other standards of the proposed project that are similar to the surrounding neighborhoods are the interior side yard setbacks of 5 feet one side and 10 feet combined, accessory structure heights and setbacks, and ADU standards. Accordingly, staff believes the proposed development standards are generally consistent with other single-family detached zoning district standards found in the City and would compatible/similar to the development standards required for the residential neighborhoods to the north and south. Grading and Drainage Site drainage will be directed towards landscaped bio-retention planters located in various areas of the subject site for retention and treatment before draining into the City’s storm drain system. As conditioned, staff finds the proposed grading and drainage plan to be acceptable and in compliance with applicable stormwater runoff requirements. Site Plan The site plan provides a 50-foot building setback along the north and south property lines providing a generous open space area between the proposed new units and the existing residential neighborhoods to the north and south. These open space areas will be well-landscaped providing a pleasing visual aesthetic and helping to maintain a high level of privacy for both the new residents and existing residents adjacent to the project site. Additionally, all new residential units along the perimeter of the proposed project would be single-story with just a few second-story pop-ups oriented away from the rear of the new residents, further adding to the privacy for the existing adjacent neighborhoods. Lastly, the project would feature a single access point off of Foothill Road and other vehicular access would be limited to emergency vehicle access only to and from access points leading to/from the existing residential neighborhoods to the north and south. Staff finds the site plan is appropriate and supports the overall configuration and site design. Site Plan, Traffic and Circulation The site plan has been designed to allow access solely from Foothill Road to reduce automobile traffic in the existing neighborhoods to the north and south. A primary looped internal street with both small side streets and motor courts off that looped street provide access to all residential units and the clubhouse. Pedestrian access would be provided throughout the project site. The proposed project would include five-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides of all interior streets to ensure that pedestrians have a continuous route throughout the community. Residents would also have pedestrian access to neighboring communities at Fernwood Way, Eastwood Way, and Foothill Knolls via the proposed Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail extension and Foothill Road. The Housing Element Update FEIR indicated that development consistent with the Housing Element Update is not forecasted to generate transit, roadway, bicycle, or pedestrian use that would exceed the capacity of area facilities to serve that demand. The Housing Element Update FEIR concluded that because development consistent with the Housing Element Update would be subject to all applicable State, regional, and City guidelines, standards, and specifications related to service standards, including, but not limited to, those provided in the City of Pleasanton Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and CAP 2.0, it would not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs. Therefore, the Housing Element Update would result in a