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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project <br />CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations <br /> <br /> <br />6 FirstCarbon Solutions <br />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 <br />1.3.2 - Project Objectives and Statement of Underlying Purpose <br />The underlying purpose of the proposed project is to facilitate single-family residential housing for <br />the project site consistent with the City’s adopted planning documents; to promote open space for <br />conservation and recreational purposes; and to implement roadway improvements to Dublin Canyon <br />Road that would enhance safety and accessibility. Thus, the objectives of the proposed project are <br />to: <br />1. Provide a well-designed residential neighborhood with a strong sense of community and <br />connection with adjacent open space. <br />2. Encourage redevelopment of underused sites containing available infrastructure as identified <br />in the Pleasanton General Plan Housing Element. <br />3. Develop a residential community consistent with Measures PP and QQ. <br />4. Provide open space areas across the project site and dedicate land to the EBRPD to be <br />permanently preserved. <br />5. Provide public access, including a public parking/staging area and a trail connection, to <br />Pleasanton Ridge. <br />6. Preserve the open space character at the edges of the City, in accordance with the City of <br />Pleasanton General Plan Community Character Element. <br />7. Improve Dublin Canyon Road to increase access and safety by constructing roadways, <br />sidewalks, bike lanes, and a traffic signal. <br /> <br />1.3.3 - Required Approvals <br />Discretionary approvals and permits are required for implementation of the proposed project. The <br />proposed project would require the following discretionary approvals and actions, including: <br />xx EIR Certification (City Council) <br />x Approve General Plan amendment, rezoning, and growth management allocation (City <br />Council) <br />x Approve annexation, subdivision, and development plans including a development agreement <br />(City Council) <br />x Issue architectural review permit (City Council) <br />x Approve street and sidewalk improvements (City Public Works and Community Development <br />Department) <br />x Approve water, sewer, stormwater, and street light improvements (City Public Works and <br />Community Development Department) <br /> <br />Subsequent ministerial actions would be required for the implementation of the proposed project <br />including a demolition permit and building permits from the City’s Building Inspection Department <br />and grading permits from the City Engineering Department.