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e.2. Fact. The parcel is not owned by Sand and Gravel companies. Such companies have indicated to the City that the cost of the land is prohibitively high. e.3. Fact. The only company that could easily gain access to the parcel, Kaiser Sand and Gravel, has not chosen to apply for a mining permit for the parcel and does not include the parcel in its reclamation plan. No other company can mine the site without causing unacceptable traffic impacts. e.4. Fact. The City owns part of the land and has plans underway to use it as a City Corporation Yard within the next two years. e.5. Fact. The development of business parks increases pressure for housing in the City. The development of housing near the subject parcel increases its desirability for residential use and decreases its desirability for sand and gravel harvesting. e.6. Fact. Development of surrounding sensitive land uses makes harvesting this site environmentally damaging. e.7. Finding. The City recognizes the importance of Sand and Gravel harvesting and has measures in its General Plan to protect the industry's resource base. e.8. Fact. 3,119 acres of the 28,000 acre planning area is designated for Sand and Gravel Harvesting. e.9. Fact. All parcels shown on the Division of Mines and Geology Map as Aggregate Resource Sectors are designated for Sand and Gravel Harvesting except the subject parcel. II. Employment/Demographics/Housinq A. Significant Effect. The development of Pleasanton as a regional employment center will increase congestion on regional and local roadways. a.1. Finding. The project contains mitigation measures to lessen the congestion on roadways. a.2. Fact. See Section III (Transportation and Circulation). a.3. Finding. The No Project Alternative (retain the former General Plan) would increase the imbalance of jobs and housing and, therefore, increase the traffic impacts.