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Page 2 of 18 Under discussion are the following two sites and residential applications made to Alameda County. • Arroyo Lago Project. The 26.56-acre Arroyo Lago site is located immediately east of the City limits. This property is the subject of an active development application with Alameda County by 330 Land Company, for 194 single-family homes and 49 accessory dwelling units. The project is currently undergoing CEQA review, including publication of a Draft EIR on September 9, 2024 (see further discussion, below). • East Lakes Project. The property/project now titled “East Lakes,” is a 61.6-acre property to the east of the Arroyo Lago site. On June 4, 2024, USL Pleasanton Lakes submitted an application to Alameda County under SB 330 and pursuant to the provisions of Government Code 65589.5, more commonly referred to as the “Builders Remedy.” The application included a proposal for up to 569 age-restricted (senior) housing units on approximately 61.6 acres of vacant land, plus related site improvements and amenities. Since then, on October 1, 2024, the applicant submitted a revised SB 330 Preliminary Application to Alameda County, reducing the unit count to 357 single-family, age- restricted homes and 88 age-restricted assisted living units, for a total of 445 units. Since August 2024, the applicants have submitted to the City of Pleasanton modified project concepts for both sites, in response to City staff and neighbor’s comments on the projects. Additional information and discussion of these alternative “City” plans, including requests for City Council direction, is provided later in this report. August 24, 2024 City Council Meeting On August 24, 2024, the City Council received an update on the Arroyo Lago and East Lakes development proposals (see August 24 City Council Agenda Report), including hearing the respective applicants’ interest in potentially considering the two applications for annexation and development in the city of Pleasanton. At this meeting, the City Council directed staff to continue discussions with the applicant, further analyze issues associated with potential annexation of the properties, and explore potential project revisions to the Arroyo Lago application to address concerns raised by residents of the adjacent Village at Ironwood and other nearby neighborhoods. October 23, 2024 Applicant Meeting with Ironwood Community On October 23, 2024, the applicant hosted a meeting with the Ironwood community to discuss the Arroyo Lago project. At this meeting the applicant presented revised project plans and received resident feedback. Arroyo Lago County DEIR and County Public Hearings for Approval As noted, Alameda County published a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Arroyo Lago project on September 9, 2024. This Draft EIR can be viewed at www.acgov.org/cda/planning/landuseprojects/documents/Arroyo-Lago/58240001-County-of- Alameda-Arroyo-Lago-Residential-Project-EIR.pdf The City provided an extensive comment letter on the Draft EIR during the EIR public comment period. Alameda County is currently in the process of reviewing and responding to comments on the Draft EIR. Per County staff, the Final EIR, including a formal response to Page 201 of 749