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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project Responses to Written Comments Final EIR 3-126 FirstCarbon Solutions https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/EIR/4 - Final EIR/21480016 Sec03-00 Responses to Written Comments.docx site. Moreover, water that enters the ground through the proposed bioretention area, described in the Response to T.VINSON 1-5 above, would still have the potential to seep into the nearby Devany Creek.9 Thus, the proposed project is not anticipated to substantially alter the watercourse for Devany Creek. The State Water Resources Control Board was notified of the preparation of the Draft EIR via CEQAnet and was given the opportunity to comment during the State Review Period lasting from November 21, 2025, to January 20, 2026.10 No comments have been received from the State Water Resources Control Board regarding the proposed project. This comment is included in the administrative record and will be provided to the decision-makers for review and consideration. The comment did not provide new, substantial evidence with respect to the disposition of significant environmental impacts evaluated in the Draft EIR. Therefore, no further response is required. Response to T.VINSON 1-7 Draft EIR Section 3, Executive Summary Table ES-1: Executive Summary Matrix on pages ES-6 through ES-48 summarizes the impact level determinations made for each environmental topic threshold in the Draft EIR. Where an impact is found to be potentially significant, the associated mitigation measures, if applicable, are included that would reduce the identified environmental impact. As noted on page ES-5, the table is intended to provide a general overview; detailed narrative discussions for each issue areas are included in the corresponding section of this EIR. This comment is included in the administrative record and will be provided to the decision-makers for review and consideration. The comment did not provide new, substantial evidence with respect to the disposition of significant environmental impacts evaluated in the Draft EIR. Therefore, no further response is required. Response to T.VINSON 1-8 The locations of viewpoints for the visual simulations were confirmed in the field with staff from the City of Pleasanton. Each of the viewpoints represents a publicly accessible location (e.g., a sidewalk or trail, and specifically excluding private property). The simulations were developed using a process that includes specific camera settings to replicate the human experience rather than employing any close-up adjustments or other alterations. The simulation process combines 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) programming, 2D photo-manipulation software, and GIS to accurately render the proposed project as it would be viewed at the street level. Please refer to the Response to A.GELB-2 for a discussion of the proposed project’s less than significant impact related to views of the project site. This comment is included in the administrative record and will be provided to the decision- makers for review and consideration. The comment did not provide new, substantial evidence with respect to the disposition of significant environmental impacts evaluated in the Draft EIR. Therefore, no further response is required. Response to T.VINSON 1-9 Refer to the Response to T.VINSON 1-4 for an explanation of access to the proposed trailhead and proposed project trip generation associated with the EBRPD trail. The environmental impact 9 United States Geological Survey (USGS). Rivers Contain Groundwater. Website: https://www.usgs.gov/water-science- school/science/rivers-contain-groundwater#overview. Accessed February 6, 2026. 10 California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI). CEQAnet. Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project. Website: https://ceqanet.lci.ca.gov/2019080461/3. Accessed February 6, 2026.