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City of Pleasanton—Villages at the Quarry Project Consistency Checklist 15183 Consistency Checklist 220 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, except for driveway lengths. The driveway lengths within the development of approximately 18 feet would not conform to the City’s standard of 22 feet; however, the project applicant has requested and would need to obtain a waiver from the City pursuant to their density bonus application to waive the requirement for 22-foot driveway lengths. Additionally, the proposed project would be subject to approval by the City Engineer to ensure proper drainage or safety for vehicles and pedestrians.36 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 rezoned housing sites would be subject to review by the City and responsible emergency service agencies, thus ensuring projects would be designed to meet all emergency access and design standards. The City also requires the preparation of construction management plans that would minimize temporary obstruction of traffic during site construction. Additional vehicles associated with development at the rezoned housing sites could increase delays for emergency response vehicles during peak commute hours. However, emergency responders maintain response plans which include use of alternate routes, sirens, and other methods to bypass 36 City of Pleasanton. 2023. City of Pleasanton Municipal Code: 19.36.080 Grades, curves and sight distances. Website: https://ecode360.com/43037590#43037590. Accessed July 24, 2024.