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• C7.2: This mirrors standard B5.3 in the proposed standards for the housing element <br /> site inventory,discussed above.The same objections apply here. <br /> • C7.7: This standard uses the same problematic "high quality materials" language as <br /> C72, and in addition requires these materials to"accentuate architectural massing or <br /> detail." Whether materials in a facade "accentuate" elements of the building's <br /> architecture is a personal judgment,not an objective criterion. <br /> 1 ► <br /> CaIHDF appreciates Pleasanton's efforts to convert its existing design guidelines into <br /> objective standards.We remind the City, however, that it must take care to follow the law in <br /> doing so. The current proposal will not cut the mustard.At its meeting this week,the Council <br /> should take seriously its obligations under CEQA, SB 330,the HAA, and other state law, as <br /> outlined in this letter. This means conducting the required environmental review, rejecting <br /> design standards that would reduce housing development potential in violation of SB 330, <br /> and making sure that any adopted standards are'objective"as the term is defined by SB 330 <br /> and the HAA <br /> Ca1HDF is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose mission includes advocating for increased <br /> access to housing for Californians at all income levels, including low-income households, <br /> You may learn more about Ca1HDF at www.calhdf.org. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> IOW <br /> Dylan felP <br /> Ca1HDF ecutive Director <br /> Courtney ch <br /> Ca1HDF Director of Investigations and Enforcement <br /> 6 of 6 <br />