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P23-0480 & Tract 8680, 3300 Busch Road Planning Commission 14 of 29 ▪ Policy 11: Residential density is determined by the General Plan density range or applicable specific plan. Housing Element ▪ Policy 1.1: The City will identify and rezone sites as needed to allow for residential development at appropriate densities and meet the assigned Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 5,965 units for the 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Cycle. ▪ Policy 1.4: Support the development of sites designated for residential use, particularly sites zoned for higher density and lower- and moderate-income housing. Actively pursuing partnerships and other opportunities for the development of projects with a high proportion of affordable housing units on these sites. ▪ Policy 1.5: For phased residential developments, ensure that the majority of units affordable to very low- and low-income households are not postponed until the final stages of development. ▪ Program 1.1: Maintain zoning/rezone appropriate sites to accommodate Pleasanton’s share of the regional housing need for all income levels. ▪ Policy 2.3: In conformance with the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, require each residential and non‑residential development to which the Ordinance applies, to include its pro‑rata share of housing needs for lower- and moderate-income households or, if the Ordinance criteria are met, to contribute to the Lower Income Housing Fund or propose alternative methods to facilitate the construction of housing affordable to these groups. It is strongly encouraged that the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance requirements be met by building housing affordable to lower- and moderate-income households. The City will continue to offer incentives to encourage and facilitate the production of affordable inclusionary units, as a component of the Ordinance. ▪ Policy 2.7: Encourage the use of density bonuses in residential projects that include housing units affordable to extremely low-, very low‑, low‑, and moderate-income households. Sustainability ▪ Program 2.6: Require design features in new development and redevelopment areas to encourage transit, bicycle, and pedestrian access, such as connections between activity centers and residential areas, and road design that accommodates transit vehicles, where feasible. Climate Action Plan 2.0 (CAP 2.0) In 2022, the City adopted the Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2.0. The CAP 2.0 was reviewed by the Bay Area Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and deemed a “Qualified Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy” in accordance with the District’s CEQA guidelines. Implementation of CAP 2.0 will occur over several years. CAP 2.0 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 project is consistent with or implements the applicable measures outlined in CAP 2.0. The project will have roof-mounted solar on all buildings, and garages will be equipped with EV charge rs. The applicant requested a waiver for providing EV