Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · April 5, 2022
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, April 5, 2022, 6:00 P.M.
TOWN HALL, 549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
CLOSED SESSION: None Scheduled
6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:
Chair Lepper called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
was recited.
2. ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Frenn (arrived at 6:09 p.m.), Vice Chair Gotberg, Kiehne,
Chair Lepper
Members Absent: List
Staff Present: Development Services Director Rivas, I.T. Director Tanger
3. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None scheduled
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: In a single motion Commissioner Kiehne, second by Commissioner Gotberg, moved to
approve the Agenda. Motion carried 3-0 vote.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of March 1, 2022
Motion: In a single motion Commissioner Kiehne, second by Commissioner Gotberg, moved to
approve the Consent Calendar; approving the March 1, 2022 minutes as revised. Motion
carried 3-0 vote.
6. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
7. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC (PUBLIC COMMENT) - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
No comments were received from the public.
8. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None received.
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9. PRESENTATION AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS
None
10. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 1000 Fowler Way – Variance (VAR) 22-01: Consideration of a request by
property owner Marshall Medical Center to reduce HVAC equipment side yard setback from
ten (10) feet to three (3) feet due to constraints and existing site conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: California Environmental Quality Act Categorical
Exemption, Section 15305(a). LOCATION: 1000 Fowler Way, APN: 004-051-039, Zone: BP/H
(Business Professional – Historic District). Staff: Pierre Rivas
Director Rivas presented the staff report dated April 5, 2022 and answered questions of the
Commission.
Motion by Frenn, seconded by Gotberg, to conditionally approve VAR 22-01; as recommended
in the staff report; and to:
I. Adopt the staff report as part of the public record.
II. Make the following findings:
(a) The project is categorically exempt from environmental review according to Section
15305(a) of the Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, in that the request involves a
setback variance not resulting in the creation of a new parcel.
(b) Due to the existing built nature of the site and surrounding area, as demonstrated in
the analysis of staff report and the applicants application, Attachment 2, the granting
of this request does not constitute a special privilege not enjoyed by others in the
vicinity and zone in which the property is located.
(c) Due to project site topography, and proximity of proposed construction to
neighboring properties that are demonstrated and described in staff’s report and
attachments, the granting of this request will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, convenience and welfare, nor injurious to properties and improvements in the
vicinity of the subject site.
III. Approve Variance 22-01, subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. These conditions and requirements shall apply to Variance 22-01, a request by Marshall
Medical Center for a setback variance that allows a 3.0 foot side-yard setback where 10
feet is required for the installation of a concrete pad for placement of an HVAC unit.
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2. Approval is granted for the Variance request described in the application dated March
11, 2022, and staff’s report and exhibits dated April 5, 2022, except as modified by the
conditions of approval.
3. The permit shall apply only to the installation of an HVAC unit at this location at 1000
Fowler Way, Assessor’s Parcel Number 004-051-039, regardless of any change of
ownership, and may not be transferred to another parcel.
4. These conditions of approval shall be binding on the applicant and all successors in
interest in the event the project site is sold to another party.
5. Any proposed future change to the site or modification to the application beyond what
is authorized under this permit shall be submitted to the Development Services
Department for a determination of appropriate procedures.
Action: Motion approved 4-0 on roll call vote:
Ayes: Frenn, Gotberg, Kiehne, Lepper
Nays: None
Absent: List
10.2 1100 Marshall Way – Special Temporary Use Permit (TUP) 22-01 [Zoning
Interpretation (ZON) 22-01]: Consideration of a request by Marshall Medical Center to
locate a temporary mobile trailer for a C.T. scanner on the hospital site that the Planning
Commission render a zoning interpretation to consider allowing for temporary medical
mobile trailers at established hospitals and clinics. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Section 15311. LOCATION: 1100
Marshall Way, APN: 004-350-001, Zone: BP/AO (Business Professional – Airport Overlay).
Staff: Pierre Rivas
Director Rivas presented the staff report dated April 5, 2022 and answered questions of the
Commission.
Motion by Frenn, seconded by Gotberg, to adopt Resolution 2022-01 approving Zoning
Interpretation (ZON) 22-01 and direct staff to issue Special Temporary Use Permit (TUP) 22-01
as recommended in the staff report; and to:
1. Adopt the staff report as part of the public record.
2. Adopt Resolution 2022-01 taking the following actions:
Section 1: The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
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Section 2: Temporary medical and diagnostic equipment mobile trailers as an accessory
use to a hospital or clinic are deemed to be required for the proper functioning
of the community or as temporary and accessory to an approved use and/or
construction project.
Section 3: City Code Section 10-4-7(A)10 is added as follows: “Medical diagnostic and
equipment mobile trailers as temporary and accessory to a hospital or clinic.”
3. Direct staff to issue a special temporary use permit for a temporary CT scanner mobile
trailer to be located on the Marshall Medical Center facility site.
Action: Motion approved 4-0 on roll call vote:
Ayes: Frenn, Gotberg, Kiehne, Lepper
Nays: None
Absent: List
10.3 1332 Broadway – Site Plan Review (SPR) 21-04: Consideration of a request by property
owner GSONS 1332 Broadway, LLC for the exterior improvements to an existing two (2) story
hotel and landscaping plan. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: California Environmental
Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Sections 15301(a) and 15304(b). LOCATION: 1332 Broadway,
APN: 004-131-044, Zone: HWC/AO (Highway Commercial – Airport Overlay). Staff: Pierre Rivas
Director Rivas presented the staff report dated April 5, 2022 and answered questions of the
Commission.
Motion by Frenn, seconded by Gotberg, to conditionally approve SPR 21-04 as recommended in
the staff report; and to:
I. Adopt the staff report as part of the public record.
II. Find that this project is categorically exempt from environmental review per Sections
15301 “Existing Facilities” Subsection (a) specifically exempting interior and exterior
alterations, and 15304 “Minor Alterations to Land” Subsection (b) specifically exempting
new gardening or landscaping pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines.
III. Make the following General Plan consistency Findings:
1. This request is consistent with the Highway Commercial General Plan Land Use
Designation that is designed to provide for the highway-oriented uses such as fast-
food restaurants, gas stations, hotels and other uses that are convenient for the
traveling public, in that a hotel is a highway-oriented use that would cater to travelers
along Highway 50.
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2. The project provides for the development of Highway Commercial facilities
concentrated in well-defined and well-designated areas and the project differentiates
highway and travel-oriented uses from those in the downtown business district and
other commercial areas.
3. This request is consistent with General Plan Land Use Element Goal C that states,
“To protect and provide for the expansion of Placerville’s commercial services sector
to meet the needs of both Placerville area residents and visitors”; and,
Policy 9 that states,
“The City’s planning for commercial areas shall be guided by the following principals:
a) Contribute to the City’s objective to become a balanced community; b) Have a
positive economic impact on the community; c) Provide for adequate parking and
vehicular access; and, d) Be designed and landscaped in a manner sensitive to
Placerville’s character”, in that the project has been designed in a foothill theme, has
adequate parking and vehicle access, and will have a positive impact on the
community through sales and transient occupancy taxes.
IV. Make the following findings for Site Plan Review 21-04:
The project design is consistent, as conditional, with the objectives and criteria set forth in
the Site Plan Review Ordinance and supporting Development Guide in that the building
design meets the intent of providing ‘Foothill/Mountain’ architectural features and is
consistent with development features including landscaping and lighting.
V. Approve SPR 21-04 subject to the Conditions of Approval provided as follows:
1. This site plan review approval authorizes exterior modifications to the existing 45
room motel comprising two, two-story hotel buildings comprising 11,333 sq. ft. and
10,400 sq. ft. respectively. The exterior modifications shall be consistent with plan
submittals dated February 7, 2022 including: Sheets A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, E100,
and E101 (Attachment 3).
2. Exterior lighting shall comply with luminaire specifications sheets as described herein
(Attachment 4) and comply with the photometric site analysis (Sheet E101) and pole
light detail (Sheet E100).
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3. The Trash Enclosure detail plan (Sheet A2) shall comply with AB 1383 requiring a
dedicated food waste collection bin, if required. The proposed trash enclosures shall
be subject to the review of El Dorado Disposal.
4. All exterior mechanical equipment, propane tank, etc., shall be screened subject to the
approval by the Development Services, if applicable.
5. A final landscape plan substantially consistent with the approved Preliminary
Landscape Plan (Sheet L0) dated November 19, 2021, Planting Plan (Sheet L2), and
shall be submitted to Development Services for final approval.
6. A final Irrigation Plan (Sheet L1) and Landscape Details (Sheet L3) shall be submitted
and certified by a licensed landscape architect to meet the City’s Water Efficient
Landscape Regulations (City Code Title 10, Chapter 6); and comply with mulch use
requirements of Code Section 7-1B-11 Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance
Requirements (MWELO) if applicable.
7. A Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the property owner and the City is
required by Code to be recorded against the property, prior to issuance of a
construction permit, to maintain landscaping in a healthy and weed-free condition in
conformance with the approved Landscape Plan.
8. All asphalt concrete parking areas shall maintain a minimum PCI pavement condition
index of 65 or above.
9. Complete and return to the Planning Commission a Master Sign Package prior to
installation of any signage.
10. Submit three complete construction copies of the proposed building plans. The
building should be designed to meet all the 2019 California Building, Plumbing,
Mechanical, Fire Codes, and accessibility requirements.
11. Comply with PG&E’s conditions of approval as stated in the attached letter dated
March 23, 2022 (Attachment 5)
11. CONTINUED ITEMS
None
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Election of Officers for 2022 (Chair and Vice-Chair): Per Article 5 (b) of the Planning
Commission By-Laws, at the first regular meeting on or after March 1st, the Commissioners
shall elect the officers of Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms. The Chair and Vice Chair
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shall take office at the following meeting.
Per Article 7(g) of the Commission Bylaws, there must be five members present at the
meeting to elect officers otherwise the matter will be continued.
Item continued to March 3, 2022 due to a lack of a full Commission member attendance.
13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
Director Rivas informed the Commission that there will be a regular scheduled meeting for
April 19, 2022. Staff is tentatively planning on scheduling a joint City Council/Planning
Commission meeting preceding the regular meeting at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the City’s historic
districts with the regular meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Director Rivas informed the Commission that Historic Site Plan Review (SPR) 21-05 for 939
Lincoln Street, approved by the Commission on March 1, 2022, and Historic Site Plan Review
(SPR) 22-01 were both appealed and will be heard by the City Council on April 12, 2022.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Lepper adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
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Pierre Rivas, Director
Development Services Department
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Agenda
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 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
CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
I declare that the foregoing Agenda for the April 5, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Placerville Planning
Commission was posted and available for review on March 31, 2022 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
Pierre Rivas, Development Services Department Director
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Record
If you wish to provide comment you may e-mail your com-
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comments in-person at the Development Services
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AGENDA
CITY OF PLACERVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, April 5, 2022, 6:00 P.M.
_____________________________________________________________________________
6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. ROLL CALL: Frenn, Vice Chair Gotberg, Kiehne, Chair Lepper, List
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of March 15,
2022
6. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (if applicable)
7. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
(The Planning Commission is not permitted to take action on issues raised under this item.)
8. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS
9. PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS
● None
10. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 1000 Fowler Way – Variance (VAR) 22-01: Consideration of a request by
property owner Marshall Medical Center to reduce HVAC equipment side yard setback from ten
(10) feet to three (3) feet due to constraints and existing site conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION: California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Section
15305(a). LOCATION: 1000 Fowler Way, APN: 004-051-039, Zone: BP/H (Business Professional
– Historic District). Staff: Pierre Rivas
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10.2 1100 Marshall Way – Special Temporary Use Permit (TUP) 22-01 [Zoning
Interpretation (ZON) 22-01]: Consideration of a request by Marshall Medical Center to locate a
temporary mobile trailer for a C.T. scanner on the hospital site that the Planning Commission
render a zoning interpretation to consider allowing for temporary medical mobile trailers at
established hospitals and clinics. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: California Environmental
Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Section 15311. LOCATION: 1100 Marshall Way, APN: 004-
350-001, Zone: BP/AO (Business Professional – Airport Overlay). Staff: Pierre Rivas
10.3 1332 Broadway – Site Plan Review (SPR) 21-04: Consideration of a request by
property owner GSONS 1332 Broadway, LLC for the exterior improvements to an existing two
(2) story hotel and landscaping plan. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: California
Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Sections 15301(a) and 15304(b). LOCATION:
1332 Broadway, APN: 004-131-044, Zone: HWC/AO (Highway Commercial – Airport Overlay).
Staff: Pierre Rivas
11. CONTINUED ITEMS
● None
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Election of Officers for 2020 (Chair and Vice-Chair): Per Article 5 (b) of the Planning
Commission By-Laws, at the first regular meeting on or after March 1st, the
Commissioners shall elect the officers of Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms. The
Chair and Vice Chair shall take office at the following meeting.
Per Article 7(g) of the Commission Bylaws, there must be five members present at the
meeting to elect officers otherwise the matter will be continued.
13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
14. ADJOURNMENT
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