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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 14 FirstCarbon Solutions Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/FOF/21480016 Pleasanton Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project FOF.docx xx Building windows shall be tinted with an anti-reflective material. Facts in Support of Findings: The proposed project would result in the net development of 28 new single-family residences with associated windows and reflective building materials on an undeveloped site. Thus, upon full buildout the proposed project would inevitably increase the amount of glare generated at the project site when compared to existing conditions. (Draft EIR, p. 3.1-15). As such, impacts on daytime glare during operations would be potentially significant. However, the proposed project would be required to undergo standard design review process to ensure compliance with applicable lighting and energy requirements to reduce these impacts. (Draft EIR, p. 3.1-16). This includes those within the California Energy Code designed to minimize spillover of light and glare onto adjacent land uses. To ensure compliance with these standards, Mitigation Measure (MM) AES-4 would be implemented to ensure conformance with all applicable light and glare requirements, including those from the California Energy Code, in order to reduce impacts on daytime glare to less than significant. The Lead Agency finds that MM AES-4 is feasible, is adopted, and will further reduce impacts related to daytime glare impacts. Accordingly, the Lead Agency finds that, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1), changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the proposed project that mitigate or avoid the potentially significant impacts as identified in the EIR. Therefore, impacts associated with light and glare would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. 1.6.2 - Impact BIO-1: Special-status Species Impact BIO-1: The proposed project would not have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Findings: Less than significant impact with mitigation incorporated. (Draft EIR, p. 3.3-37). Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as identified in the EIR. (CEQA Guidelines § 15091(a)(1).) Mitigation Measures MM BIO-1a Compensation Measures for Congdon’s Tarplant The project shall compensate for the loss of tarplant on the project development area via the preservation of estimated individuals at a mean ratio of 8:1. However, per the East Alameda County Conservation Strategy (EACCS), mitigation for Congdon’s tarplant must also demonstrate habitat enhancement, not just preservation; therefore, a Resource Management Plan (RMP) shall be prepared and implemented, as described below by a qualified Biologist. At a minimum, the RMP shall include the following: