Planning Commission Meeting 9/24/2026

The City of Hollister Planning Commission held a regular meeting on September 24, 2026, where the primary procurement-related discussion focused on a commercial development project at 4th Street and Reykjavik Way. The project includes a Quick Quack drive-through car wash and a McDonald's restaurant, with an estimated $10 million investment and anticipated employment of about 65 people once stabilized. The commission reviewed site plans, traffic and noise impact studies, and landscaping and screening measures to minimize effects on nearby residential areas. A traffic signal installation at the intersection was also part of the project conditions. After public comments from project representatives and discussion, the commission unanimously approved the site and architectural review and conditional use permits. Additionally, the commission discussed the importance of commercial development on the West Side of Hollister and potential economic development initiatives such as a billboard program to attract more visitors and businesses.