ITEM 23 ATTACHMENT 7 - PC Agenda Report

P22-1089, PUD-147 and Tract 8522, Merritt Planning Commission 28 of 33 Architecture and Design The various house plans and clubhouse design offer significant detailing and articulation, and the form/shape of the building is visually interesting. The materials and colors are attractive and will blend in well with the surrounding developments based on similar finish schemes found on other existing residences in the vicinity. Overall, staff supports the architectural design, massing and detailing of the proposed residences and clubhouse. Green Building As required by the City’s Green Building Ordinance (PMC Ch. 17.50), the proposed project is required to meet at least a “Green Home” or a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) “Certified”. Some of the proposed green building measures include: employ strategies that use less water and improve energy performance for the building; reduce potable water consumption for irrigation on the subject site as a whole; utilize materials with recycled content; utilize FSC-certified wood in construction materials; and utilize low-VOC (volatile organic compound) emitting flooring, paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. The applicant will meet all Green Building Ordinance requirements which will be verified at time of building permit issuance. Therefore, staff supports the applicant’s green building measures in the project. Climate Action Plan In 2022, the City adopted 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 the CAP will occur over several years. The CAP 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 proposed project is consistent with or implements the applicable measures outlined in the City of Pleasanton’s CAP. As a large senior residential project located within the vicinity of a commuter bus line, 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. In addition, several Strategies and Supporting Actions related to water and energy conservation from the CAP are implemented in the proposed project, including that new units would be all electric and not contain any new gas facilities, or are required as conditions of approval. Universal Design Universal Design is a design principle that addresses the needs of people with reduced mobility, agility, and/or strength such as the elderly and persons with disabilities. It is usually applied to residential development types not normally covered by the ADA requirements of the California Building Code (CBC) such as single-family homes. The City’s Housing Element contains Program 5.4, which promotes the installation of enhanced accessibility features in a proportion of units. In response, the proposed is providing enhanced accessibility design solutions in all new units to meet the current and future needs of an age restricted population, which will allow the residents to age in place and continue to enjoy the benefits of living in the community as they continue to age. These elements are included in Exhibit B and are summarized as follows: