CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA PACKET 8-11-26

Ordinance No. Page 7 of 11 The Project, as conditioned, meets applicable City standards concerning public health, safety, and welfare. The Project includes installation of all required infrastructure and utilities to serve the development, as well as roadway and traffic improvements along Busch Road, including sidewalks and travel lane striping to enhance safety and access. The Project, by conditions of approval, is required to participate in wastewater treatment facility analysis and funding. The design incorporates emergency vehicle access, fire protection measures, and compliance with applicable Building and Fire Codes. The design of the project includes grading design that minimizes grade differences between the project and adjacent homes to the west, and improves conditions relative to the light, privacy and enjoyment of those homes. Stormwater runoff would be managed through an off-site drainage facility and water quality treatment measures consistent with City and regional requirements. Construction impacts would be minimized through standard conditions of approval, including construction-hour limitations and dust-control measures. While the Project would result in significant and unavoidable vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impacts and vehicle queueing, as documented in the Findings for Approval of the CEQA Addendum these impacts are typical of residential development in similar locations and are outweighed by the Project’s public benefits, including housing production, open space preservation, and public access improvements. Therefore, the Project is in the best inte rests of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and this finding can be made. B. Whether the plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plan: The Project is consistent with the General Plan, as amended, including the land use designation of Medium Density Residential. The proposed medium density is comparable to the existing residential neighborhoods to the west. The proposed development would contribute toward meeting the City’s regional housing needs allocation (RHNA). The Project also supports General Plan policies related to land use, sustainability and community character. Therefore, the Project is consistent with the General Plan, and this finding can be made. C. Whether the plan is compatible with previously developed properties in the vicinity and the natural, topographic features of the site: The Project site is located in the East Pleasanton area. The proposed development is designed to be compatible with this setting by medium-density homes. The site layout considers the existing neighborhood in that the pad elevation , building height, in the form of single-story homes, and rear yard setback of the homes along the westerly property line are comparable to those of the existing residences. Architectural design and landscaping further ensure compatibility with the surrounding environment. Therefore, the Project is compatible with surrounding development and site characteristics, and this finding can be made. Page 32 of 373