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City of Pleasanton—Villages at the Quarry Project 15183 Consistency Checklist Consistency Checklist 219 As previously discussed, the Housing Element Update FEIR concluded impacts from VMT to be significant and unavoidable. The proposed project would be consistent with the analysis within the Housing Element Update FEIR, resulting in a significant and unavoidable impact. 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. c) Roadway Safety Hazards Would the project: Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Summary of Housing Element Update FEIR The Housing Element Update FEIR indicated that the programs and policies in the Housing Element Update promote safe design and encourage compatible development. Subsequent projects consistent with the Housing Element Update, including any new associated roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure improvements, would be subject to and designed, in accordance with City standards and specifications which would address potential design hazards including sight distance, driveway placement, and signage and striping. Additionally, any new transportation facilities, or improvements to such facilities associated with subsequent projects consistent with the Housing Element Update, would be constructed based on industry design standards and best practices consistent with the Municipal Code and building design and inspection requirements. 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 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 two roadway connections to Busch Road and Valley Avenue. The connection to Busch Road would be 29 feet wide, and the connection to Valley Avenue would be 32 feet wide, compliant with City Code. The proposed internal streets and driveways would also be compliant with the City Code, including width, length, striping, and signage requirements.