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P24-0596, 0 Vineyard Avenue Zoning Administrator 8 of 14 Zoning and Specific Plan Conformance The subject site is zoned Planned Unit Development – Elementary School (PUD-Elementary School), with a Housing Opportunity Zone (HOZ) overlay, which references the Housing Element as to allowable density for this and other Housing Element sites. The site is also within the VACSP area. The specific plan designation for the site is Elementary School. In addition to the uses permitted pursuant to the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan, housing is also allowed as a permitted use pursuant to the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The project is consistent with the zoning and VACSP, since it proposes residential uses, in conformance with the Housing Element’s allowable density for the site. Grading and Drainage The subject site is relatively level, sloping down on the southwest corner of the site. The applicant is proposing to cut approximately 19,668 cubic acres and fill approximately 19, 668 cubic acres on site. The applicant proposes to create 3 foot retaining walls between lots 2 through 9, 12 through 18, 20 through 21 and an approximately 5 foot retaining wall between lots 26 and 27. Site drainage will be directed towards landscaped bio-retention planters located in the park/open space area at the north of the site retention and treatment before draining into the City’s storm drain system. As conditioned, staff finds the proposed grading and drainage plan to be acceptable and in compliance with applicable grading and stormwater runoff requirements. Climate Action Plan 2.0 In 2022, the City adopted Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2.0. The CAP 2.0 was reviewed by the Bay Area Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and was deemed a “Qualified Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy” in accordance with the District’s CEQA guidelines. Implementation of the CAP will occur over several years. The CAP consists of amendments to regulations and policies related to Land Use and Transportation, Energy, Solid Waste, and Water and Wastewater, which result in reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in compliance with the targets set by AB 32, California’s Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. Staff completed an analysis of how the proposed project is consistent with or implements the applicable measures outlined in the City of Pleasanton’s CAP. The project will provide EV ready parking spaces. In addition, several Strategies and Supporting Actions related to water and energy conservation from the CAP are implemented in the proposed project, including that the proposed homes would be all electric and not contain any new gas facilities. Traffic Several residents have expressed concerns about traffic safety along Vineyard Avenue, particularly at the intersections of Thiessen Street and Manoir Lane. A traffic analysis conducted for the project determined that the addition of 27 new homes, and traffic conditions along Vineyard Avenue do not meet the criteria for a traffic signal at either location, since the signal warrants were not met (see Appendix H in Exhibit C). Since the criteria are not met, the City cannot require the project install a traffic signal. However, as part of the project, and shown in Figure 4, Vineyard Avenue will be re-striped in accordance with the Pleasanton Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. These improvements will include narrower travel lanes, buffered bike lanes, and shared bike-and-right-turn pockets with green pavement markings in advance of Thiessen Street and Manoir Lane. These enhancements aim to improve accessibility for all road users.