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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project Description Draft EIR 2-20 FirstCarbon Solutions https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/EIR/3 - Draft EIR/21480016 Sec02-00 Project Description.docx Measure QQ reaffirmed and readopted policies in the Pleasanton General Plan to (1) preserve scenic hillside and ridge views of specific ridges; (2) study the feasibility of preserving large open space areas in the Southeast Hills; and (3) protect large contiguous areas designated as Open Space in the Pleasanton General Plan. 2.1.5 - Surrounding Land Uses Surrounding land uses include residential development of varying density to the north; public health and safety open space to the east and south, with low density residential development farther east; and EBRPD lands to the west, which are currently used for grazing. The existing city limits follow the project site’s northern and eastern boundary, while the City’s UGB bisects the project site from north to south, as shown in Exhibit 2-2. West The project site is bounded by undeveloped land to the west, owned by EBRPD. The undeveloped land consists mostly of grasslands, trees, and hilly terrain. North The project site is roughly bounded by Dublin Canyon Road to the north. Beyond Dublin Canyon Road are the Canyon Meadows and Canyon Creek residential developments, I-580, and undeveloped land and residential development north of I-580. East The project site is partially bounded by Devany Canyon and Creek and EBRPD lands to the east. Large lot rural residential units are also located to the east of the project site. South The project site is partially bounded by Devany Creek and EBRPD lands on the south. Beyond Devany Canyon and Creek and the EBRPD lands is other undeveloped land that consists mostly of grasslands, trees, and hilly terrain. 2.2 - Project Objectives Ponderosa Homes III, Inc., proposes to develop 28 homes to serve the growing needs of Pleasanton’s expanding workforce and to provide an open space preserve with public access to the Pleasanton Ridge trail system for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Working with EBRPD, this access would complete the Pleasanton Ridge trail system and would provide public access to trails and open space properties owned by EBRPD that has been envisioned and proposed over the last 30 years. The objectives of the proposed project are to: • Provide a well-designed residential neighborhood with a strong sense of community and connection with adjacent open space;