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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Draft EIR Project Description FirstCarbon Solutions 2-21 https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/EIR/3 - Draft EIR/21480016 Sec02-00 Project Description.docx • Encourage redevelopment of underused sites containing available infrastructure as identified in the Pleasanton General Plan Housing Element; • Develop a residential community consistent with Measures PP and QQ; • Provide open space areas across the project site and dedicate land to the EBRPD to be permanently preserved; • Provide public access, including a public parking/staging area and a trail connection, to Pleasanton Ridge; • Preserve the open space character at the edges of the City, in accordance with the City of Pleasanton General Plan Community Character Element; and • Improve Dublin Canyon Road to increase access and safety by constructing roadways, sidewalks, and bike lanes. 2.3 - Project Components The following is a summary of the proposed project components: 1. Twenty -eight new homes on large lots adjacent to permanent open spaces and accessed by a private security gate. The proposed project has undergone significant analysis and review regarding compliance with Measures PP and QQ, including staking site conditions, site visits with City Staff and elected officials, and engineering analysis; the proposed project would meet the requirements of Measures PP and QQ. 2. Two replacement homes on large lots for the Lester family who currently reside on the property; these two homes would replace existing homes at the same locations. 3. ADU options, ranging in size from 394 square feet to 720 square feet, included in three of the proposed housing plans. 4. Dedication of approximately 69.3 acres of permanent open space to EBRPD; an additional approximate 39.9 acres of permanent open space would be owned and maintained by the new community’s Homeowner ’s Association (HOA). An additional 7.6 acres would eventually be transferred as part of the Life Estate directive of the Lester Family Trust. 5. A new public trailhead to be dedicated to EBRPD with a restroom, parking, an equestrian staging area, and a new trail providing access to the Pleasanton Ridge EBRPD trail system. 6. A new traffic signal at Canyon Meadows Drive to resolve existing safety issues and improve access for the Canyon Meadows neighborhood and the Oak Hills Congregation Church. 7. Annexation of approximately 72.6 acres of the project site (located within the UGB) into the City. 8. Widening and improvements to Dublin Canyon Road, increasing safety for pedestrians, vehicles, and bicyclists.