Meridian Village (Subdivision and Multifamily Development)

The Meridian Village project is a multifamily residential development in Hollister, San Benito County, California, managed by the City of Hollister. The project involves the concurrent filing of Tentative Map 2022-2 and Site and Architectural Review 2022-15 to subdivide a 12.75-acre parcel into five individual lots and five parcels for public and private streets. The development will feature a total of 219 residential units. Lot 1, spanning 89,104 square feet, will contain five apartment buildings with 90 total units, a 16,170 square foot recreation center, and a private park. Lots 2 through 5 will be developed with 129 townhome-style units organized into 3-plex, 4-plex, 5-plex, and 6-plex buildings. Access to the site will be provided via a primary entrance on proposed Vintage Way from Meridian Street and a secondary entrance via an extension of Athena Way. The project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with a Final Environmental Impact Report and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program established to ensure compliance. Key environmental considerations include the management of soil contamination, specifically arsenic levels, as advised by the Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the protection of biological resources, including special-status bats and Crotch's bumble bee, as recommended by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Additionally, the project must adhere to tribal consultation laws regarding cultural resources. The City of Hollister Public Works Department is the designated monitoring authority, with Senior Planner Magda Gonzalez serving as the primary point of contact.