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Exhibit A - Scope oflVork extent to which significant views might be ob- sure that the technical study addresses all structed; well-defined, attractive streetscapes appropriate issues for the environmental docu- might be interrupted; new development might be merit. It is anticipated that Dowlmg Associates out of character with the prevailing development will provide the technical transportation study, pattern; and visually distinctive features such as including the deterrmnation of project impacts significant vegetation or historic structures might and appropriate mitigation measures. All neces- be disphced, sary supporting information will be provided by Dowling Associates, including software data files EIP will suggest opportunities to improve the vis- (travel model and analysis) where appropriate. ual characteristics of proposed new development This information should include the setting, dis- to minimize the visual effects. Suggestions could cussinn of the transportation aspects of the include changing or proposing guidelines for project, summarization of the analysis methodol- building orientation, building massing to minirdze ogy and results, and presentation of impacts and view obstruction, building locations to avoid sce- mitigation measures. The transportation section nic resources, landscaping to help mask scale will need to include a discussion of the existing incompatibil/ties and transition from a built envi- and planned local and regional transportation ronment to a more natural setting, fighting plans network, as well as existing and future traffic con- to avoid spillover onto adjacent properties, and difions, in the area surrounding the proposed new streetscapes to reinforce visual coherence and development and throughout the City. As is typi- continuity, cai at the General Plan level, we will evaluate impacts for the Existing Plus Project condition in Population, Employment and Housing. The General the buildout year. For CEQA purposes, it will be Plan Update is anticipated to identify new growth important to consider the transportation impacts areas, which, when developed, would increase the in light of planned and programmed transporta- City's population and employment base. This tion network improvements versus the long list of growth will affect the demand for housing, includ- improvements planned in the updated Circulation ing affordable housing, and the City's Element. jobs/housing rafin. We will summarize the em- ployment and housing characteristics of the City Because cut-through traffic is of such concern to and region, based on existing documentation, in- the City's residential neighborhoods, it is expected cluding information contained in the previously that this issue will be addressed by the Dowling adopted Housing Element and in the Association Associates' analysis. EIP will coordinate with the of Bay Area Governments' (ABAG) Projections City to ensure that information provided in the 2005. Additionally, EIP will discuss the City's traffic analysis takes into account the separate projected rate of growth in comparison with the planning effort undertaken by the Hacienda Own- rate of growth assumed by ABAG and how both ers Association under their Hacienda Transit- rates of growth relate to the City's imposed hous- Oriented Specific Plan. The traffic section will ing cap. also need to address traffic hazards due to design features, emergency access, transit and pedestrian We will calculate the jobs/housing ratio that and bicycle facilities. It is anticipated that would occur with full buildout of the proposed Dowling Associates will provide link volumes, General Plan Update, anticipated in 2030. The turning movements and trip generation data to jobs/housing ratio will be compared to the exist- EIP's noise consultant and ah: quality analyst. ing ratio, and evaluated for consistency with City policy. We will discuss the anticipated demand for ~tir Q_uali~y. EIP will present the most current affordable housing, based on the population pro- emissions inventory and ambient air quality data jections and the Housing Element. A qualitative from the nearest monitoring station(s) in the area, evaluation of consistency with the City's Housing a description of the Bay Area Air Quality Man- Element will be included, agement Plan, and a discussion on the meteorology and terrain of the Planning Area and Traffic/Circulation. Dowling Associates vail prepare the influence of these factors on the dispersion of the traffic section as consultants to the City. EIP pollutants emitted in and around this area. will work with the City and Dowling staff to en- City of Pleasanton General Plan Update EIR - EIP ~tssodates A4 51782