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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Executive Summary Draft EIR ES-4 FirstCarbon Solutions https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/EIR/3 - Draft EIR/21480016 Sec00-03 Exec Summary.docx to allow the public and decision-makers to make an informed judgment about the environmental consequences of the proposed project. Potentially Controversial Issues Below is a list of potentially controversial issues that were raised during the NOP public review period and may be reiterated during the public review and hearing process of this Draft EIR: • Aesthetic and visual impacts relating to hillsides and nearby viewpoints. • Loss of agricultural land. • Stormwater management and deficiencies with existing infrastructure and drainage. • Tr ansportation impacts concerning safety and road conditions along Dublin Canyon Road, need for traffic calming measures, and bicyclist and pedestrian safety. • Emergency vehicle access, especially for emergency response and fire evacuation. It is also possible that evidence will be presented during the 45-day, statutory Draft EIR public review period that may create disagreement. Decision-makers would consider this evidence during the public hearing process. In rendering a decision on a project where there is disagreement among experts, the decision- makers are not obligated to select the most environmentally preferable viewpoint. Decision-makers are vested with the ability to choose whatever viewpoint is preferable and need not resolve a dispute among experts. In their proceedings, decision-makers must consider comments received concerning the adequacy of the Draft EIR and address any objections raised in these comments. However, decision-makers are not obligated to follow any directives, recommendations, or suggestions presented in comments on the Draft EIR, and can certify the Final EIR without needing to resolve disagreements among experts. Public Review of the Draft EIR Upon completion of the Draft EIR, the City of Pleasanton filed a Notice of Completion (NOC) with the State Office of Planning and Research to begin the public review period (PRC § 21161). Concurrent with the NOC, this Draft EIR has been distributed to responsible and trustee agencies, other affected agencies, surrounding cities, and interested parties, as well as all parties requesting a copy of the Draft EIR in accordance with Public Resources Code 21092(b)(3). During the public review period, the Draft EIR, including the technical appendices, is available for review at the City of Pleasonton offices and the City of Pleasanton Library. The address for each location is provided below: