ITEM 23 ATTACHMENT 1 - CEQA Checklist

City of Pleasanton—Merritt Property Project Consistency Checklist 15183 Consistency Checklist 182 The Housing Element Update FEIR concluded that the City’s evaluation of an individual project’s access and circulation would incorporate analysis with respect to City standards for vehicular Level of Service (LOS) and queueing, as well as for service to pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. Therefore, development consistent with the Housing Element Update would result in a less than significant impact to roadway safety hazards. Proposed Project Analysis and Conclusion The proposed project would be accessed via a new roadway connection to Foothill Road. The driveway would be 32 feet wide, compliant with the City Code. The proposed internal streets and driveways would also be compliant with the City Code, including width, length, striping, and signage requirements. Furthermore, the proposed project would be subject to and designed in accordance with City standards and specifications, which would address potential design hazards including sight distance, driveway placement, signage, and striping. For example, the proposed project would comply with the requirements set forth in Chapter 19.36.080 of the Municipal Code, which outlines requirements for grades, curves, and sight distances on streets and within developments. Additionally, the proposed project would be subject to approval by the City Engineer to ensure proper drainage or safety for vehicles and pedestrians.30 With incorporation of all industry design standards and best practices consistent with the Municipal Code and building design and inspection requirements, the proposed project would not substantially increase traffic hazards. There are no environmental effects that are peculiar to the proposed project. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe adverse impact that was not previously identified in the Housing Element Update FEIR. d) Emergency Access Would the project: Result in inadequate emergency access? Summary of Housing Element Update FEIR The Housing Element Update FEIR indicated that, pursuant to the Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 19.36, of the Municipal Code, emergency access to the 30 City of Pleasanton. 2023. City of Pleasanton Municipal Code: 19.36.080 Grades, curves and sight distances. Website: https://library.qcode.us/lib/pleasanton_ca/pub/municipal_code/item/title_19-chapter_19_36- 19_36_080. Accessed November 15, 2023.