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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Draft EIR Executive Summary FirstCarbon Solutions ES-1 https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/EIR/3 - Draft EIR/21480016 Sec00-03 Exec Summary.docx EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose This Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) is prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project (proposed project) (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2019080461). This document is prepared in conformance with CEQA (Public Resources Code [PRC] § 21000, et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations [CCR], Title 14, § 15000, et seq.). The purpose of this Draft EIR is to inform decision-makers, representatives of affected and responsible agencies, the public, and other interested parties of the potential environmental effects that may result from implementation of the proposed project. This Draft EIR describes potential impacts relating to a wide variety of environmental issues and methods by which these impacts can be mitigated or avoided. Project Summary Project Location The project site is located in the northwestern portion of the City of Pleasanton. The project site consists of five Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 941-2500-002, 941-2500-003, 941-2600-002-6, and 941-2700-2, as well as the Oak Hills Congregation Church Site (APN 941-2700-1). The proposed project site is within the City’s General Plan area and is also located partially within the northwest portion of the City’s Urban Growth Boundary. The project site is roughly bounded by Dublin Canyon Road to the north; Devany Canyon and Creek and the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) land to the west and south; and agricultural lands to the west. Project Description The project sponsor, Ponderosa Homes III, Inc., proposes to build 28 new detached single-family residential units and roadways on approximately 23.89 acres of an approximately 130.98-acre project site within the City of Pleasanton. Project implementation would also include the demolition and reconstruction of two existing single-family homes located in the northeastern portion of the development site, dedication of open space, and annexation of a portion of the project site, including the existing Oak Hills Congregation Church Site, into the City of Pleasanton to ensure a logical reorganization of City boundaries. Project Objectives The objectives of the proposed project are to: • Provide a well-designed residential neighborhood with a strong sense of community and connection with adjacent open space;