Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · June 21, 2022
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, June 21, 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 Gotberg called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag was recited.
2. ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Chair Gotberg, Vice Chair Frenn, Kiehne, Lepper
Members Absent: List
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 Commissioner Frenn, second by Commissioner Lepper, moved to
approve the Agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.1. Approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 5, 2022
Motion: In a single motion, Commissioner Frenn, seconded by Commissioner Lepper, moved
to approve the Consent Calendar; approving the May 17, 2022 minutes as presented. Motion
carried 4-0 vote.
6. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (if applicable):
None.
7. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC – NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
No comments were received from the public.
8. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
None received.
9. PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS:
None.
10. ENVIONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10.1. Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-02: Consideration of a request to install a 40’ x 8’ x
9.5’ sea-land shipping container for facility use. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Section 15311. LOCATION:
399 Placerville Drive, Zone: C (Commercial). Staff: Kristen Hunter.
Associate Planner Hunter presented the staff report dated June 21, 2022 and answered
questions of the Commission.
The applicant’s representative, Susie Davies, answered questions of the Commission.
The applicant’s engineer, Seth Nesbit, Warren Consulting Engineers answered questions of
the Commission.
Final Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2022
Approved July 19, 2022 Page 1 of 3
Motion by Commissioner Frenn, seconded by Commissioner Lepper, to approve SPR 22-02
with changes to the staff report as determined during Commission discussion and inclusion
of Conditions of Approval #5 as recommended by staff and #6 added by the Commission; and
to:
I. Adopt the Staff Report as part of the Public Record.
II. Make the following findings of fact in support of SPR 22-02 request:
1. The request is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per
CEQA Guidelines Section 15311, which exempts projects involving construction or
placement of minor structures accessory to existing commercial, industrial, or
institutional facilities.
2. The request is consistent and in harmony with the General Plan, in that it will
continue to create conditions conducive to a convenient and desirable
environment for customers and employees.
III. Conditionally approve SPR 22-02 located at 399 Placerville Drive, APN 323-400-002, based
on the project information and findings included in the Staff Report, and subject to
the recommended Conditions of Approval.
1. The approved project consists of installation of a permanent 320 sf sea-land
shipping container for facility storage use as shown on the approved site plan.
Approval is based upon the analysis provided in Staff’s June 21, 2022 report to
the Planning Commission, and limited to compliance with the project description,
the Applicant Submittal Package, and all other Conditions of Approval set forth
herein.
2. The applicant shall submit a site plan detailing the screening required to be
consistent with the City of Placerville Development Guide, which would visually
block the container from the right-of-way (Placerville Drive), with landscaping
subject to approval by Development Services.
3. The installation of the sea-land container shall be subject to issuance of a building
permit from the City of Placerville’s Building Division.
4. As the project is within a floodplain, the container is required to comply with City
Code Construction Regulations, Title 4, Chapter 9 Flood Damage Protection.
5. The applicant shall show the locations of the existing 20-inch and 30 inch storm
drain pipes on the site plan and construction plan to be submitted with the
building permit application. The placement of storage container shall not be
placed over the 30-inch storm drain pipe to allow for access and maintenance.
6. The color of the sea-land container shall be either concordant with that of the
existing main building, or shall be painted in earth tone.
Action: Motion approved 4-0 on roll call vote:
Ayes: Gotberg, Frenn, Kiehne, Lepper
Nays: None
Absent: List
Chair Gotberg informed the public that there is a 10-day appeal period.
10.2. Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-04: Consideration of a request for Site Plan Review for
the alteration of buildings within a Historic District involving new James Hardie vertical
Final Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2022
Approved July 19, 2022 Page 2 of 3
panel siding to existing home, replacement of seven existing aluminum windows with
Anlin white vinyl sliding windows, and painting of exterior. ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION: California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Section
15310. LOCATION: 2902 Bedford Avenue, Zone: R-2H (Low Density Multi-Family
Residential – Historic District). Staff: Kristen Hunter.
Associate Planner Hunter presented the staff report dated June 21, 2022 and answered
questions of the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Frenn, seconded by Commissioner Gotberg, to continue item to
date certain July 19, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting and request staff to contact the
applicant and request their attendance to be available to answer questions of the
Commission.
Action: Motion approved 3-1 on roll call vote:
Ayes: Frenn, Gotberg, Kiehne
Nays: Lepper
Absent: List
11. CONTINUED ITEMS: None
12. NEW BUSINESS: None
13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF:
13.1. Staff Reports:
Staff inquired if there was a desire of the Commission to cancel the July 5, 2022 Planning
Commission meeting.
In a single motion by Commissioner Frenn, seconded by Commissioner Lepper, to cancel the
July 5, 2022 Planning Commission meeting.
Action: Motion approved 4-0 on roll call vote:
Ayes: Frenn, Gotberg, Kiehne, Lepper
Nays: N/A
13.2. Planning Commission Matters:
Commissioner Frenn states that, while it should never be an expectation that the
Commissioners will be in agreement for all projects, all decisions should be explained so that
staff, project applicant(s), or members of the public understand Commissioner decisions.
Commissioner Lepper expresses support of City Council Member Saragosa’s announcement
regarding the appropriation of funds towards historic surveys and evaluations at the last City
Council meeting. Commissioner Lepper further expressed interest in identification signage at
the major streets and entrances of historic districts in the City.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Gotberg adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
_________________________________
Pierre Rivas, Executive Secretary
Development Services Director
Final Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2022
Approved July 19, 2022 Page 3 of 3
Agenda
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
06:00 PM
Town Hall
549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Planning Commission Members
Nicole Gotberg, Chair
Michael Frenn, Vice Chair
Kris Kiehne
Amy Lepper
John List
AGENDA
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
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by general
consent, unless any Commissioner requests a roll call vote, or unless any member of the Commission
or Staff or audience wishes to remove an item for discussion.
5.1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 7, 2022
6. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (if applicable)
7. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC/PUBLIC COMMENT– NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
not on the Agenda and the subject matter is within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. State
law prohibits the Commission from acting on items not listed on the Agenda except by special action
of the Planning Commission under specified circumstances.
8. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Written comments received on non-agenda items pertaining to business within the jurisdiction of the
Planning Commission. These are not items for discussion but can be referred to staff for
consideration.
9. PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS
10. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
Planning Commission Agenda
June 21, 2022 Page 1 of 3
10.1. Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-02: Consideration of a request to install a 40’ x 8’ x
9.5’ sea-land shipping container for facility use. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Section 15311. LOCATION:
399 Placerville Drive, Zone: C (Commercial). Staff: Kristen Hunter.
10.2. Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-04: Consideration of a request for Site Plan Review for
the alteration of buildings within a Historic District involving new James Hardie vertical
panel siding to existing home, replacement of seven existing aluminum windows with
Anlin white vinyl sliding windows, and painting of exterior. ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION: California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Section
15310. LOCATION: 2902 Bedford Avenue, Zone: R-2H (Low Density Multi-Family
Residential – Historic District). Staff: Kristen Hunter.
11. CONTINUED ITEMS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
13.1. Staff Reports:
This item is for staff to update those in attendance of the status of upcoming meetings;
recent actions taken by City Council on items previously considered by the Commission;
the status or completion of City and community projects; of community-wide activities
and events (e.g. Brewfest, National Night Out, Wagon Train, etc.).
13.2. Planning Commission Matters:
For Commission Members this time is for updating other Members of sub-committee
work (when applicable); of updating other Members of topics and issues 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.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission normally ends its meetings by 10:00 pm. Items remaining on the agenda
after 10:00 PM will be continued to the next Planning Commission Meeting. The Commission meets
regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month at Town Hall in the City Council Chambers;
additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.
Planning Commission Agenda
June 21, 2022 Page 2 of 3
GOVERNING RECULATIONS AND RULES: The Commission conducts all meetings in accordance with the
"Ralph M. Brown Act" (California Government Code Sections 54950, et seq.), per the City's Committee,
Commissions & Board Policy Manual (City Council Resolution No. 7578), and the Planning Commission
Bylaws.
MEETING ACCESS: The City of Placerville wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the
public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons
with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any
person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a
meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk (530)642-5531 at least 72 hours before the
meeting, if possible.
CELL PHONES: The Planning Commission appreciates your cooperation in turning off all cell phones.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION: Materials related to items on this Agenda are available for public review in
the Development Services Department at City Hall, 3101 Center Street, 2nd floor, during normal busi-
ness hours. Agendas and Staff Reports are also made available online at the Planning Commission
Agenda webpage.
OPPORTUNITY TO APPEAL: Any aggrieved person or persons dissatisfied with a Planning Commission
decision may appeal that decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days per Government Code
Section 65009. Appeals can be made by any interested party by submittal of a written appeal request
and appeal fee to the Placerville City Clerk, 3101 Center Street, Placerville, California, 95667.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Speakers shall step up to the podium microphone to address the Commission and
are limited to a presentation of three (3) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the Chair. Groups or
organizations are encouraged to select a spokesperson to speak on their behalf.
WRITTEN COMMENT: You may submit your comments by e-mail to pv.planning@gmail.com, or in-
person at the Development Services Department, City Hall – 2nd Floor, 3101 Center Street, Placerville, CA
95667. Interested parties are encouraged to provide written materials at least seven (7) days prior to
the public hearing to allow distribution with the Planning Commission’s agenda and provide adequate
time for review by the Planning Commission. Written comments received after the Tuesday prior to the
public hearing will be provided to the members of the Planning Commission and will be placed on the
back table for public review as part of the full agenda packet.
CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
I, Pierre Rivas, Executive Secretary, declare that the foregoing Agenda for the June 21, 2022,
Regular Meeting of the Placerville Planning Commission was posted and available for review on
June 16, 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
Attest: ___________________________________
Pierre Rivas, Executive Secretary
Development Services Director
Planning Commission Agenda
June 21, 2022 Page 3 of 3
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