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Resolution No. 2026-071 Page 2 of 7 inconsistencies with the required findings listed in PMC Section 18.74.190 and Section 18.68.110.B.1 through 7, and as outlined in Sections 3 and 4 below; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 65905 of the Government Code, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Project on August 11, 2026, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard. The City Council considered the agenda report dated August 11, 2026, incorporated herein by reference, and all written and oral testimony. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER THE FOLLOWING: SECTION 1. Prior to making a recommendation on the Project, and at a properly noticed public hearing, the City Council reviewed written and oral agenda reports, conducted a public hearing on the Project and took testimony, and received into the record all pertinent documents related to the Project (collectively, the "Record Evidence"). The City Council's determination is based on its own independent review of the Record Evidence, which is incorporated into this Resolution by reference. SECTION 2. Findings for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15270, which statutorily exempt projects that a public agency intends to deny. SECTION 3. The Project is not consistent with the adopted General Plan as it does not aligns with the applicable land use designations and supports the General Plan's Programs, Policies, and Goals related to sustainability, community development, and housing element. As such, the Project does not comply with the requirements of Government Code Section 65860 regarding zoning consistency with the General Plan. SECTION 4. Findings for Certificate of Appropriateness Denial With respect to the denial of PUD-152, the City Council makes the following findings as required by Section 18.74.190, subsections (1) - (3), of the PMC: 1. The proposed demolition of a structure would be inappropriate or inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter; or 2. The proposed demolition would have an adverse effect on adjoining property, or on the built context; or 3. The proposed future use and design of the property would be inconsistent with PMC Chapter 18.74 or the adopted guidelines. The City Council finds that the proposed future use and design of the property are inconsistent with PMC Chapter 18.74 and the adopted Downtown design guidelines. The Project does not maintain the commercial or mixed-use character intended for the site, lacks active ground-floor engagement with the public realm, and introduces building form, scale, and orientation that are not consistent with the pedestrian- oriented design and architectural standards required within the Downtown Revitalization District. Accordingly, the criteria for issuance of a Certificate of