Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · August 17, 2021
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021, 6:00 P.M.
NO CLOSED SESSION SCHEDULED
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Vice Chair Gotberg opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., then led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Members Present: Frenn; Vice Chair Gotberg; Kiehne, List
Members Absent: Chair Lepper
Staff Present: Development Services Director Rivas; City Planner Painter;
Information Technology Director Tanger
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
No Closed Session was scheduled.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration to Approve Agenda
2. Consideration to Approve July 6, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion by Frenn, second by List to adopt the Consent Calendar. Motion carried on voice vote,
with Kiehne abstaining.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from Consent Calendar.
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None received.
COMMUNICATIONS
None communications were received.
PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS
No presentations and educational workshop sessions were scheduled.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element Update - General Plan Amendment (GPA) 20-01
The Commission will solicit public comment and provide a recommendation for City Council
consideration. The Housing Element is a component of the City of Placerville General Plan that
provides broad-based guidance to plan for housing needs. The Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element
has been developed to meet California State legal requirements, including the need to plan for
the City’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), and is subject to review and
certification by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The City
has prepared an Addendum to the Negative Declaration (Environmental Assessment 2013-01)
for the City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element for the 2021-2029 Housing Element. Applicant: City of
Placerville. Staff: Andrew Painter, City Planner and Pierre Rivas, Development Services Director.
City Planner Painter presented staff’s report. Addressing the Commission: Sue Rodman.
Motion by Frenn, second by Vice-Chair Gotberg to:
1. Make the following findings:
(A) The addendum to the City of Placerville 2013-2021 General Plan Housing Element
Negative Declaration (ND) (State Clearinghouse Number 2013122012) prepared for the
2021-2029 Housing Element adequately addresses the potential physical impacts
associated with implementation of the proposed 2021-2029 City of Placerville Housing
Element;
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(B) The 2021-2029 Housing Element has been prepared, consisting of General Plan
Amendment (GPA) 20-01, containing goals, policies, programs, and quantified objectives
to meet projected housing needs to comply with State housing element law (Article 10.6
of the California Government Code).
(C) Public comments received have been considered and incorporated in to the 2021-2029
Housing Element, where appropriate.
2. Forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve an Addendum to the 2013-2021
General Plan Housing Element Negative Declaration for the 2021-2029 Housing Element, and
to adopt GPA20-01, adopting a Comprehensive Update of the Housing Element of the City of
Placerville General Plan.
Action: Motion approved 4-0 by roll call vote:
Frenn: Aye; Vice Chair Gotberg: Aye; Kiehne: Aye; List: Aye
CONTINUED ITEMS
No Continued Items were scheduled.
NEW BUSINESS
No New Business Items were scheduled.
MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
Staff Liaison Painter and Director Rivas updated the Public and Commission on upcoming
Planning Commission and City Council meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Gotberg announced meeting adjournment at 8:03p.m.
Andrew Painter, Executive Secretary
Placerville Planning Commission
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Agenda
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall – 549 Main Street
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Michael Frenn
Nicole Gotberg, Vice Chair
Kris Kiehne
Amy Lepper, Chair
John List
Posted: August 12, 2021
Prior To: 5:00 p.m.
CITY STAFF
Pierre Rivas, Development Services Director
Andrew Painter, Planning Commission Staff Liaison / City Planner
Jason Tanger, Information Technology Analyst
Information and Procedures Concerning Planning Commission Meetings
Meeting Dates: The Commission meets regularly on the first Public Participation: Public participation in the hearing
and third Tuesday of each month at Town Hall in the City process is encouraged.
Council Chambers; additional meetings may be scheduled as
needed. Please step up to the podium microphone then wait to be
recognized by the Chair before speaking at the podium when
Meeting Access: The City of Placerville wishes to make all of addressing the Commission.
its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request,
this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative Each speaker will be asked to voluntarily state his/her name
formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. before speaking. Address the Planning Commission Chair
§12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any with all testimony and questions. Please do not address the
person with a disability who requires a modification or applicant, members of the public or staff.
accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should
direct such request to the City Clerk (530)642-5531 at least 72 The Commission and City staff will ensure order and decorum
hours before the meeting, if possible. during all Commission meetings. Persons demonstrating
rude, boisterous or profane behavior will be called to order
Governing Regulations and Rules: The Commission conducts by the Chair. If such conduct continues, the Chair may call a
all meetings in accordance with the "Ralph M. Brown Act" recess, requesting the removal of such person(s) from the
(California Government Code Sections 54950, et seq.), per the Council Chamber, adjourn the meeting or take other
City's Committee, Commissions & Board Policy Manual (City appropriate action.
Council Resolution No. 7578), and the Planning Commission
Bylaws. Agree or disagree respectfully. Please, no applause, or booing
or personal attacks. Please take personal discussions out of
the Town Hall chambers so as not to disturb others or disrupt
the public hearing.
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Time Limit: Presentations should be limited to a maximum of Items of Interest to the Public: This portion of the meeting is
three (3) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chair. reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on
A speaker may not defer his/her time to other speakers. any matter not on the Agenda that is within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. State law
Groups or organizations are encouraged to select a prohibits the Commission from acting on items not listed on
spokesperson to speak on their behalf. Each subsequent the Agenda except by special action of the Planning
speaker is encouraged to submit new information, rather Commission under specified circumstances. The Chair will
than repeating comments made by prior speakers. recognize the speaker. The Chair reserves the right to limit
the speaker’s time to three minutes. Personal attacks on
Use of Cell Phones During Meetings: The Planning individuals or comments that are slanderous or that may
Commission appreciates your cooperation in turning off all invade an individual’s personal privacy will not be tolerated.
cell phones.
Consent Calendar: All matters listed under the Consent
Written Material: The Planning Commission may not have Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by
sufficient time to fully review written materials presented at general consent, unless any Commissioner requests a roll call
the public hearing. Interested parties are encouraged to vote, or unless any member of the Commission or Staff or
provide written materials at least eight (8) days prior to the audience wishes to remove an item for discussion.
public hearing to allow distribution with the Planning
Commission’s agenda packet to provide adequate time for Public Hearings: Applicants (or appellants) are allowed time
review by the Planning Commission. Written materials to present testimony at the beginning of the public hearing,
submitted in advance of the public hearing must be and if needed, an opportunity to present rebuttal at the end
submitted to the City of Placerville, Development Services of the public hearing. All other speakers may be limited in the
Department, 3101 Center Street, 2nd Floor, by mail to: 3101 length of time speaking, at the discretion of the Chair.
Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667, or by email to:
pv.planning@gmail.com. Materials related to an item on this Appeal Period: There is a 10 calendar day appeal period for
agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after Planning Commission decisions. Appeals can be made by any
distribution of the agenda packet are available for public interested party by submittal of a written appeal request and
inspection in the Development Services Department at 3101 appeal fee to the Placerville City Clerk, 3101 Center Street,
Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667 during normal Placerville, California, 95667.
business hours.
Appeal of Planning Commission Decision: Any aggrieved
Information Available: Materials related to items on this person or persons dissatisfied with a Planning Commission
Agenda, submitted to the Planning Commission either with decision may appeal that decision to the City Council within
or after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for 10 calendar days. Per Government Code Section 65009, if any
public review without delay in the Development Services person(s) challenges the action of the Planning Commission,
Department at City Hall, 3101 Center Street, 2nd floor, said person(s) may be limited to raising only those issues that
during normal business hours. Agendas and Staff Reports were raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or
are also made available online at the Planning Commission in written correspondence delivered to the Planning
Agenda webpage. Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Written Public Comment Instructions to Become Part of Matters from Commissioners and Staff: This item is for staff
the Record: If you wish to provide comment you may e-mail to update those in attendance of the status of upcoming
your comments to pv.planning@gmail.com, or you may meetings; of recent actions taken by City Council on items
submit your comments in-person at the Development previously considered by the Commission; of the status or
nd
Services Department, City Hall – 2 Floor, 3101 Center Street completion of City and community projects; of community-
by 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date to give the Staff Liaison ade- wide activities and events (e.g. Brewfest, National Night Out,
quate time to forward your comments to the Planning Wagon Train, etc.). For Commission Members this time is for
Commission. Please be aware that, while these comments updating other Members of sub-committee work (when
will be provided to the members of the Commission and will applicable); of updating other Members of topics and issues
become part of the public record, they will not be read aloud. learned at land use and planning conferences, workshops,
webinars; general comments regarding planning and land use
within Placerville, or other items which may be within the
purview of the Planning Commission.
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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021, 6:00 P.M.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Consideration to Approve Agenda
2. Consideration to Approve July 6, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element Update - General Plan Amendment (GPA) 20-01
The Commission will solicit public comment and provide a recommendation for City Council
consideration.
The Housing Element is a component of the City of Placerville General Plan that provides broad-
based guidance to plan for housing needs. The Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element has been
developed to meet California State legal requirements, including the need to plan for the City’s
share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), and is subject to review and
certification by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The City
has prepared an Addendum to the Negative Declaration (Environmental Assessment 2013-01)
for the City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element for the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Note: The Draft Housing Element and accompanying documentation are available for download
from the City's website on the Development Services, Planning Division's webpage under
"Housing Element Update - 6th Cycle 2021-2029."
Applicant: City of Placerville. Staff: Andrew Painter, City Planner
Pierre Rivas, Development Services Director
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CONTINUED ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
I, Andrew Painter, Staff Liaison of the City of Placerville Planning Commission, declare that the
foregoing Agenda for the August 17, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Placerville Planning Commission
was posted and available for review on August 12, 2021 at the City Hall of the City of Placerville,
3101 Center Street, Placerville, CA 95667.
The Agenda is also available on the City website at www.cityofplacerville.org
Attest: __________________________________
Andrew Painter, Staff Liaison
City of Placerville Planning Commission
Planning Commission Agenda
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