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Huns net Land Use. Infrastructure. Economic Development: •Ilhe following goals from Pleasanton 2015; .4 Community I'ision arc directly relevant to the Genet al Plan Update, and serve as the foundation for our input. Working families endure longer commutes as they seek affordable housing outside the area, resulting in added congestion and strains to our transportation system. It is important the region provides balanced housing stock, to meet diverse workforce needs, and enhance the qualify of life for working families. Maintain a State Certified General Plan Housing Element Zone property in anticipation of the community's "fair share" of the 'Fri-Valley's housing needs through 202.5; and Provide a balanced housing stock commensurate with the needs of employment and other citywide priorities. In cor sideration of the General Plan 2005-2025 and associated Environmental Impact Report we urge t to City of Pleasanton to incorporate the following, recommendations: Lind Use: 'the Chamber considers land use policies and related regulations and processes to be of particular importance to the economic viability of thc community. Streamlining the 121 building permit review and approval process is critical. The City of Pleasanton should support permitted -use zoning as a crucial element in making the entitlement process more equitable and beneficial to thc community. limsing Element: We understand the Housing Element will be updated as part of a stand- alone process. However, in order to maintain internal consistency throughout the entire 112 .3 General Plan the City should take immediate action to bring its existing Housing Element info compliance with State law. Housing Cap: the City should constructively' engage the community in reconciling the voter approvcd housing cap with both the new Regional Housing Needs Assessment requirements tz.a and future housing needs. In kastructu c: I'hc City of Pleasanton should base its plans for future infrastructure on the ac tin] needs of the community and not on arbitrary growth control measures, 123 Economic Development: The City of Pleasanton should protect and support the right of 112.6 cu-rcnt and potential commercial operations to conduct business in Pleasanton, While not directly related to any single issue or policy discussed in the General Plan. the Cham >er strongly suggests that the City continue to review and approve proposed projects during the General Plan and !lousing Element development and adoption process. Specifically, 12.7 the Ci y should not Ict its efforts related to either the General Man or [lousing Element delay review or approval of housing developments that help Pleasanton meet its housing needs and sustain its economic vitality.