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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Draft EIR Executive Summary FirstCarbon Solutions ES-3 https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/EIR/3 - Draft EIR/21480016 Sec00-03 Exec Summary.docx Alternative 3–Alternative Site The Alternative Site Alternative (Alternative 3) would utilize a different project site based on the sites identified in the Site Inventory created for the City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 Housing Element. Alternative 3 would include construction of 28 new detached single-family residential units, which is the same amount of housing units as the proposed project, and project operations are assumed to be consistent with those of the proposed project. Based on the proposed unit count, Site 26 – St. Augustine (Site 26) from the City’s Site Inventory was selected as the alternative site due to its potential to accommodate the proposed density and the absence of any other entitlement applications submitted for the alternative site. Re-zoning of Site 26 would be required. Because of its location, Alternative 3 would not implement a new public trailhead, traffic signal, water pump, and road improvements. Additionally, this alternative would not include redevelopment of the two existing two single-family homes located on the northeastern portion of the project site, annexation of the 2.5-acre church site, or improvements to parking and access to the church site. Areas of Controversy Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15123(b), a summary section must address areas of controversy known to the lead agency, including issues raised by agencies and the public, and it must also address issues to be resolved, including the choice among alternatives and whether or how to mitigate the significant effects. A Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the proposed project was issued on August 28, 2019. The NOP describing the original concept for the project and issues to be addressed in the EIR was distributed to the State Clearinghouse, responsible agencies, and other interested parties for a 30-day public review period extending from August 28, 2019, through September 26, 2019. The NOP identified the potential for significant impacts on the environment related to the following topical areas: • Aesthetics • Air Quality • Biological Resources • Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources • Energy • Geology and Soils • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Hazards and Hazardous Materials • Hydrology and Water Quality • Land Use and Planning • Noise • Public Services • Recreation • Transportation • Utilities and Service Systems • Wildfire Disagreement Among Experts This Draft EIR contains substantial evidence to support all the conclusions presented herein. It is possible that there will be disagreement among various parties regarding these conclusions, although the City of Pleasanton is not aware of any disputed conclusions at the time of this writing. Both the CEQA Guidelines and case law clearly provide the standards for treating disagreement among experts. Where evidence and opinions conflict on an issue concerning the environment, and the lead agency knows of these controversies in advance, the EIR must acknowledge the controversies, summarize the conflicting opinions of the experts, and include sufficient information