CEQA Work for the City of Hercules
The area used to be the site of dynamite manufacturing—the Hercules Powder Company. Now, Hercules is a diverse suburban town of about 25,000 nestled on the northern San Francisco Bay. With thoughtful planning, the City offers a vibrant, interconnected and transit-oriented lifestyle for businesses and residents. Through the years, MIG has prepared CEQA documents for several projects in the City—all documents were approved.
The Franklin Canyon RV Resort Mitigated Negative Declaration. The site encompasses 162 acres of the Franklin Canyon Golf Course, with proposed short-term recreation vehicle spaces, walk-in tent bungalows, a new clubhouse and a putting course, plus the dedication of 70 acres as open space to the John Muir Land Trust. The environmental analysis focused on public views, biological resources and wetlands, roadway safety, and the proposed on-site wastewater system.
Safeway EIR Addendum. The Addendum evaluated a new Safeway proposal in relation to the previously certified Hercules New Town Center EIR, comparing potential environmental impacts between the original proposal and the new Safeway proposal.
Waterfront Specific Plan EIR. The EIR comprehensively analyzed the long-term plan for the 42-acre Hercules waterfront, including a mix of residential, office, retail and flex space. The EIR required close collaboration with the Intermodal Transit Center (ITC) project, whose EIR was being prepared simultaneously, including evaluation of a proposed John Muir Parkway extension, Refugio Creek and North Channel restoration and drainage improvements, and a Bay Trail extension.
Circulation Element Mitigated Negative Declaration. This update to the General Plan addressed future transportation and circulation needs, and included action programs to enhance circulation infrastructure, improve safety for all modes of travel, and incorporate near-term and long-term improvements to address connectivity, access and mobility needs. The CEQA document consolidated information from several previous environmental studies.