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City of Pleasanton—Merritt Property Project <br />15183 Consistency Checklist Consistency Checklist <br /> <br /> <br /> 175 <br />Therefore, the Housing Element Update FEIR concluded the physical effects <br />on the environment from the construction of new or expanded parks and <br />recreational facilities would be less than significant. <br />Proposed Project Analysis and Conclusion <br />The development of the proposed project would generate increased <br />demand for parks and recreational facilities. The Housing Element Update <br />assumed up to 93 dwelling units would be constructed on the project site, <br />while the proposed project would result in the construction of 110 new <br />residences and the retention of one existing residence. As such, the <br />proposed project would generate more demand for public services than <br />what was analyzed in the Housing Element Update FEIR. <br />The proposed project does not require plans for expansion or construction of <br />new park facilities, as the City currently maintains an open space ratio of <br />approximately 13 acres per 1,000 residents, which is well above its target ratio <br />of 5 acres per 1,000 residents. The proposed project would be required to <br />pay all applicable capital facilities as required by Municipal Code Chapter <br />3.22 to mitigate impacts of the proposed development on public facilities, <br />including parks and recreation facilities. These funds would be used by the <br />City to help construct any needed park and recreational facilities and <br />improvements in the community and to refurbish and expand existing <br />facilities to maintain adequate levels of service. <br />Additionally, the proposed project would also include construction of a mini <br />park with exercise equipment and a centrally located recreation center <br />encompassing over 5,900 square feet. The recreation center would include a <br />fitness center, pickle ball courts, swimming pool, spa, demonstration kitchen, <br />multi-purpose room, great room, outdoor entertaining area, massage room, <br />and sky bar (Exhibits 4a, 4b, and 5). <br />Therefore, there are no environmental effects that are peculiar to the <br />proposed project. The proposed project would not result in a new or more <br />severe adverse impact that was not previously identified in the Housing <br />Element Update FEIR. <br />Conclusion <br />With regards to Recreation, the Consistency Checklist demonstrates that: