Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 22-01&
Design Review Permit (DRP) 22-02
J.L. Recycling Center
1511 & 1551 Sycamore Avenue
Creekside Shopping Center
CITY OF HERCULES CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2022
J.L. Recycling
Creekside
Shopping
Center
Existing parking area behind Big Lots
Recycling Center within a 340-sqft
structure
Hours of operation
Monday thru Saturday from 9:30 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m.
8 hours per day.
Employees – 1
Existing lighting
Existing lighting
CUP Findings:
1. Consistent with General Plan
• Land Use Designation of Community Commercial
• Predominant uses include general retail and services.
2. Conforms to Zoning Ordinance
• CC zone allows Recycling Center uses with an approved conditional use permit.
3. Proposed use and structure are compatible with adjacent uses • Meets standards of an accessory structure and provides a service to the community
4. Adequate access and services exist
• Site already has all access, utilities, and services needed by the business.
5. No significant adverse environmental impacts
• Categorically Exempt per CEQA
Design Review Findings:
1. Consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
2. Public Welfare - Project is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare. • Efficient, low-impact use of the existing underutilized parking area within the Creekside Center.
• Provides a service not currently available in the city • Consistent with the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act.
3. Site - The site provides a desirable location for a recycling facility and site hasall access, utilities, and services needed by the business.
4. Design - Recycling center structure will be painted to match existing buildings within the Creekside Center and sighted to minimize visual impact.
5. Landscaping - No new landscaping is proposed, and no existing landscaping will be disturbed.
Parking Exception Finding: Granting of the parking exception will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity of the project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of CUP 22-01 & DRP 22-02 to allow Recycling Center use at 1511 & 1551 Sycamore Ave., within the Creekside Shopping Center, Zoned Community Commercial.