2480 & 2740 Hecker Pass Subdivision (AS 23-19 & TM 23-03)

The 2480 & 2740 Hecker Pass Subdivision project, identified by Application Nos. AS 23-19 and TM 23-03 and State Clearinghouse No. 2025010214, involves the development of a 24.3-acre residential site in Gilroy, California. The project consists of constructing 116 single-family homes, including nine extremely low-income units, with a proposed density of 6.5 dwelling units per net acre. The scope of work requires the demolition of existing structures, including a single-family home, barn, and sheds, and is planned for implementation across 12 phases over approximately 23 months. The development is situated within the Hecker Pass Specific Plan Area and must adhere to strict land use designations and a 115-foot development buffer from the Hecker Pass Highway centerline. The project is managed by the City of Gilroy and includes comprehensive environmental and technical requirements. Key deliverables include a water and sewer capacity study to identify necessary capital improvements and a stormwater control plan utilizing low-impact design. Construction is scheduled to begin with demolition in May 2026, followed by site preparation, grading, paving, and building exteriors extending through December 2029. Compliance mandates include ADA-compliant curb ramps for pedestrian connectivity, strict dust and mud control measures during grading, and the confidential handling of cultural resource data in coordination with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band Ohlone. Environmental assessments have been conducted covering air quality, health risks, noise, and farmland conversion via the LESA model.