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Regular Meeting

Placerville, CA · May 17, 2022

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FINAL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, May 17, 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 6:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. 2. ROLL CALL: Frenn, Vice Chair Gotberg, Kiehne, Chair Lepper, List Members Present: Chair Lepper, Vice Chair Gotberg, List Members Absent: Kiehne, Frenn Staff Present: Development Services Director Rivas, Associate Planner Hunter, I.T. Director Tanger 3. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None Scheduled 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: In a single motion Vice Chair Gotberg, seconded by Commissioner List, moved to approve the agenda continuing Item 12.1 to the next Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 3-0 vote. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR 5.1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 3, 2022 Motion: In a single motion Vice Chair Gotberg, seconded by Commissioner List, moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3-0 vote. 6. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (if applicable) No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar. 7. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC – NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None received. 8. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA ITEMS: FINAL Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2022 Approved June 7, 2022 Page 1 of 3 None received. 9. PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS 9.1. Presentation: Placerville Armory Affordable Housing Project (SPR 22-03) and Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration: Receive a presentation on the proposed 83-unit affordable housing project on the state owned Placerville Armory site located at 212 Armory Road (APN: 325-280-003) and acknowledge the release of the Public Review Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for review and comment. Director Rivas presented an overview of project and informed the Commissioners and public of the public review period for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration that opened on May 11, 2022 and will close on June 10, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Comments need to be received by the State Department of General Services. Public comment was received from Kirk Smith, Peg Vanderkar, and Julie Robinson. Commissioner List commented on impacts to traffic on Ray Lawyer Drive, density, height of the proposed building, and the need to conform to the City’s Development Guide. Item 9.1 was continued to a future Planning Commission meeting when the developer and architect for the project can present to the Commission. 10. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.1. Zoning Text Change (ZC) 22-01 – Short-Term Rental Uses Within the Central Business District (CBD), the Commercial Zone District (C), and the Highway Commercial Zone District (HWC): Request by the City to allow for the regulation and permitting process for the establishment of short-term rentals in the aforementioned commercial zone districts. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Section 15303. LOCATION: City of Placerville, Zone: HWC (Highway Commercial Zone); C (Commercial Zone) and CBD (Central Business District). Staff: Pierre Rivas. Director Rivas presented the staff report dated May 17, 2022 and answered questions of the Commission. Written comment via email was received from Hana Joy and distributed to Commissioners prior to initiation of the meeting. Public comment was received from Celia Lux, Peg Vanderkar, Ruth Michaelson, Kirk Smith, Rod Miller, Larissa Lujan, Julie Robinson, Roy Reilly, David Ross, and James Webb. Following Commission discussion, Commissioners recommended staff revise the draft FINAL Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2022 Approved June 7, 2022 Page 2 of 3 ordinance, including the following: • Update Section 10-4-20 (E) 2. To require the responsible person or representative be available 24/7 and can be on site within one hour. • Include requirement for host to post information for guests on high fire risk area and how to sign up for El Dorado County Code Red. • Require fire official be present for the annual inspections of units to make sure Defensible Space Ordinance is being maintained. • Not allow conversion of new mixed use developments in commercial zones to be used for STRs. In a single motion Commissioner List, seconded by Chair Lepper, continued item to future Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 3-0. 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 shall take office at the following meeting. Per Article 7 (g) of the Commission By-Laws, there must be five members present at the meeting to elect officers otherwise the matter will be continued. Postponed to the next meeting due to lack of five Commissioners in attendance. 13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF Director Rivas informed the Commissioners and the public that the next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. 14. ADJOURNMENT Chair Lepper adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. ________________________________ Pierre Rivas, Executive Secretary Development Services Director FINAL Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2022 Approved June 7, 2022 Page 3 of 3

Agenda

PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 17, 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 May 17, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Placerville Planning Commission was posted and available for review on May 13, 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 Information and Procedures Concerning Planning Commission Meetings Meeting Dates: The Commission meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month at Town Hall in the City Consent Calendar: All matters listed under the Consent Council Chambers; additional meetings may be scheduled as Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by needed. general consent, unless any Commissioner requests a roll call vote, or unless any member of the Commission or Staff or Meeting Access: The City of Placerville wishes to make all of audience wishes to remove an item for discussion. its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative Information Available: Materials related to items on this formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. Agenda, submitted to the Planning Commission either with or §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for person with a disability who requires a modification or public review without delay in the Development Services accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should Department at City Hall, 3101 Center Street, 2nd floor, during direct such request to the City Clerk (530)642-5531 at least 72 normal business hours. Agendas and Staff Reports are also hours before the meeting, if possible. made available online at the Planning Commission Agenda webpage. Governing Regulations and Rules: The Commission conducts all meetings in accordance with the "Ralph M. Brown Act" Items of Interest to the Public – Non-Agenda Items: This (California Government Code Sections 54950, et seq.), per the portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to City's Committee, Commissions & Board Policy Manual (City address the Commission on any matter not on the Agenda Council Resolution No. 7578), and the Planning Commission and the subject matter is within the jurisdiction of the Planning Bylaws. Commission. State law prohibits the Commission from acting on items not listed on the Agenda except by special action of Use of Cell Phones During Meetings: The Planning the Planning Commission under specified circumstances. The Commission appreciates your cooperation in turning off all Chair will recognize the speaker. The Chair reserves the right cell phones. to limit the speaker’s time to three minutes. Personal attacks Planning Commission Agenda May 17, 2022 Page 1 of 4 nd on individuals or comments that are slanderous or that may Department, City Hall – 2 Floor, 3101 Center Street. The invade an individual’s personal privacy will not be tolerated. Planning Commission may not have sufficient time to fully review written materials presented at the public hearing. Written Communications-Non-Agenda Items: Written Interested parties are encouraged to provide written Communication items are written comments received on materials at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing to non-agenda items pertaining to business within the allow distribution with the Planning Commission’s agenda jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. These are not items packet to provide adequate time for review by the Planning for discussion but can be referred to staff for consideration. Commission. Please be aware that, while these comments will be provided to the members of the Commission and will Public Hearings: Applicants (or appellants) are allowed time become part of the public record, they will not be read aloud. to present testimony at the beginning of the public hearing, Planning Commission after distribution of the agenda packet and if needed, an opportunity to present rebuttal at the end is available for public inspection in the Development Services of the public hearing. All other speakers may be limited in the Department at 3101 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA length of time speaking, at the discretion of the Chair. 95667 during normal business hours. Public Participation Appeal of Planning Commission Decision Public participation in the hearing process is encouraged. Any aggrieved person or persons dissatisfied with a Planning Commission decision may appeal that decision to the City Please step up to the podium microphone then wait to be Council within 10 calendar days. Per Government Code recognized by the Chair before speaking at the podium when Section 65009, if any person(s) challenges the action of the addressing the Commission. Planning Commission, said person(s) may be limited to raising only those issues that were raised at the public hearing Each speaker will be asked to voluntarily state his/her name described in this notice, or in written correspondence before speaking. Address the Planning Commission Chair delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the with all testimony and questions. Please do not address the public hearing. applicant, members of the public or staff. Appeal Period The Commission and City staff will ensure order and decorum There is a 10 calendar day appeal period for Planning during all Commission meetings. Persons demonstrating Commission decisions. Appeals can be made by any inter- rude, boisterous or profane behavior will be called to order ested party by submittal of a written appeal request and by the Chair. If such conduct continues, the Chair may call a appeal fee to the Placerville City Clerk, 3101 Center Street, recess, requesting the removal of such person(s) from the Placerville, California, 95667. Council Chamber, adjourn the meeting or take other appropriate action. Matters from Commissioners and Staff: This item is for staff to update those in attendance of the status of upcoming Agree or disagree respectfully. Please, no applause, or booing meetings; of recent actions taken by City Council on items or personal attacks. Please take personal discussions out of previously considered by the Commission; of the status or the Town Hall chambers so as not to disturb others or disrupt completion of City and community projects; of community- the public hearing. wide activities and events (e.g. Brewfest, National Night Out, Wagon Train, etc.). For Commission Members this time is for Time Limit updating other Members of sub-committee work (when Presentations should be limited to a maximum of three (3) applicable); of updating other Members of topics and issues minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chair. learned at land use and planning conferences, workshops, A speaker may not defer his/her time to other speakers. webinars; general comments regarding planning and land use within Placerville, or other items which may be within the Groups or organizations are encouraged to select a purview of the Planning Commission. spokesperson to speak on their behalf. Each subsequent speaker is encouraged to submit new information, rather than repeating comments made by prior speakers. Written Public Comment Instructions to Become Part of the Record If you wish to provide comment you may e-mail your com- ments to pv.planning@gmail.com, or you may submit your comments in-person at the Development Services Planning Commission Agenda May 17, 2022 Page 2 of 4 AGENDA CITY OF PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, May 17, 2022, 6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION-NONE SCHEDULED _____________________________________________________________________________ 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. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 5. CONSENT CALENDAR 5.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 3, 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 9.1 Presentation: Placerville Armory Affordable Housing Project (SPR 22-03) and Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration: Receive a presentation on the proposed 83-unit affordable housing project on the state owned Placerville Armory site located at 212 Armory Road (APN: 325-280-003) and acknowledge the release of the Public Review Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for review and comment. Planning Commission Agenda May 17, 2022 Page 3 of 4 10. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.1 Zoning Text Change (ZC) 22-01-Short-Term Rental Uses Within the Central Business District (CBD), the Commercial Zone District (C), and the Highway Commercial Zone District (HWC): Request by the City to allow for the regulation and permitting process for the establishment of short-term rentals in the aforementioned commercial zone districts. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Section 15303. LOCATION: City of Placerville, Zone: HWC (Highway Commercial Zone); C (Commercial Zone) and CBD (Central Business District). Staff: Pierre Rivas 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 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 Planning Commission Agenda May 17, 2022 Page 4 of 4

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