Legislation Details

File #: 26-113    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/29/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 5/4/2026 Final action:
Title: Recommendation to the City Council on approval of an Addendum to the Hercules New Town Center Environmental Impact Report, Design Review Permit (DRP) 25-04, Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 25-02, and Planned Development Plan (PDP) 25-02 for the Emblem Hercules Apartments - 1601 Willow Avenue RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: 1. Request planning staff present the staff report; 2. Open the public hearing; 3. Invite the applicant to make a presentation or statement; 4. Receive comments from the public; 5. Offer the applicant or their consultant team the opportunity to answer questions; 6. Close the public hearing; 7. Request clarification from staff or the applicant on any issues related to the project; 8. Adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval of an Addendum to a Certified Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearing House No. 2007062002), Design Review Permit (DRP) 25-04, Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 25-02, and Planned Development Plan (PDP) 25-02 for a 180-a...
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attach 1 - Planning Commission Resolution, 3. Exhibit A - Emblem Hercules Project Conditions of Approval, 4. Exhibit B - Development Plans - 2/13/2026, 5. Exhibit C - Addendum to the Hercules New Town Center EIR, 6. Appendix A Emblem MMRP Applicability Matrix, 7. Appendix B1 Biological Survey, 8. Appendix B2 Biological Assessment Report, 9. Appendix B3 Wetland Delineation, 10. Appendix C Phase 1 ESA, 11. Appendix D Preliminary Geotechincal Investigation, 12. Appendix E Preliminary Noise and HVAC Study, 13. Appendix F Emblem Hercules Residential Development Transportation Study, 14. Presentation - City of Hercules, 15. Presentation - Quarterra Multifamily Communities
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Recommendation to the City Council on approval of an Addendum to the Hercules New Town Center Environmental Impact Report, Design Review Permit (DRP) 25-04, Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 25-02, and Planned Development Plan (PDP) 25-02 for the Emblem Hercules Apartments - 1601 Willow Avenue

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Planning Commission:

1.                     Request planning staff present the staff report;

2.                     Open the public hearing;

3.                     Invite the applicant to make a presentation or statement;

4.                     Receive comments from the public;

5.                     Offer the applicant or their consultant team the opportunity to answer questions;

6.                     Close the public hearing;

7.                     Request clarification from staff or the applicant on any issues related to the project;

8.                     Adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval of an Addendum to a Certified Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearing House No. 2007062002), Design Review Permit (DRP) 25-04, Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 25-02, and Planned Development Plan (PDP) 25-02 for a 180-apartment unit housing development.