Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · September 6, 2022
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, September 6, 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, Kiehne, Lepper, List
Members Absent: 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 Commissioner Lepper, second by Commissioner List, moved to
approve the Agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.1. Approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of July 19, 2022
Motion: In a single motion, Commissioner Lepper, seconded by Commissioner Gotberg,
moved to approve the Consent Calendar; approving the July 19, 2022 minutes as presented.
Motion carried 3-0 vote, Commissioner List abstained.
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:
9.1. Video Presentation: “Community of Choices” produced by the Dunn Foundation’s
Exploring Community Appearance. Staff: Pierre Rivas.
Final Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022
Approved October 4, 2022 Page 1 of 3
The video, “Community of Choices,” was presented to the Planning Commission.
10. ENVIONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10.1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 22-02: Consideration of a request for a
Conditional Use Permit to modify the existing Ivy House Professional Building pole sign
at 601 Main Street. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: California Environmental
Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Section 15301. LOCATION: 601 Main Street, Zone:
CBD (Central Business District). Staff: Kristen Hunter.
Associate Planner Hunter presented the staff report dated September 6, 2022. Development
Services Director Pierre Rivas answered questions of the Commission.
Following discussion by Commission, Commissioner Kiehne, seconded by Commissioner List,
made a motion to approve CUP 22-02 following staff recommendation to modify the request
as provided by the applicant, and to:
I. Adopt the Staff Report as part of the Public Record.
II. Approve the modified request for the CUP based on the following findings:
a. The request as modified is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, which exempts projects including
replacement of new copy on an existing sign.
b. The request as modified is consistent and in harmony with the General Plan, as it
will provide adequate provisions for business identification.
III. Approve the request, as modified, subject to the following conditions of approval:
a. Approve CUP 22-02 allowing for a 13-foot height sign located within the planted
area within the City owned Ivy House Parking Lot adjacent to 601 Main Street,
retaining the topmost building identification sign and site address locations and
spaces for tenant signs at the bottom and fitting within the pole sign frame.
b. Applicant to submit a revised sign elevation subject to approval by staff. The
revised sign elevation shall retain the building identification at the top, street
address second, and tenants listed below.
c. Owner shall obtain an encroachment agreement with the City of Placerville
subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
d. Any maintenance or modification to existing landscaping located in the City
property is subject to review and approval by the Director of the Community
Final Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022
Approved October 4, 2022 Page 2 of 3
Services Department.
Action: Motion approved 4-0 on roll call vote:
Ayes: Gotberg, Kiehne, Lepper, List
Nays: None
Absent: Frenn
Chair Gotberg informed the public that there is a 10-day appeal period.
11. CONTINUED ITEMS: None
12. NEW BUSINESS: None.
13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF:
13.1. Staff Reports:
Mr. Rivas provided to the Planning Commission a brief report on the Mallard and
Middletown Affordable Housing Projects. The City has been working with the project
proponents to get tax credits through the U.S. Department of the Treasury; however, the
projects have ranked low and therefore did not receive the tax credit. The project
proponents applied for and received funding through the California Accelerator Program,
which provides funds in lieu of tax credits. To bridge the funding gap and permit closing of
escrow, the City and proponents will be going before the City Council September 13, 2022 to
apply for an RCAC short-term loan.
The next Regularly Scheduled Planning Commission meeting will take place September 20,
2022 at 6:00 p.m.
13.2. Planning Commission Matters: None
14. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Gotberg adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
_________________________________
Pierre Rivas, Executive Secretary
Development Services Director
Final Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022
Approved October 4, 2022 Page 3 of 3
Agenda
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
6:00 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: Vice Chair Frenn, Chair Gotberg, Kiehne, 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 July 19, 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
Planning Commission Agenda
September 6, 2022 Page 1 of 3
9.1. Video Presentation: “Community of Choices” produced by the Dunn Foundation’s
Exploring Community Appearance. Staff: Pierre Rivas.
10. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 22-02: Consideration of a request for a
Conditional Use Permit to modify the existing Ivy House Professional Building pole sign
at 601 Main Street. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: California Environmental
Quality Act Categorical Exemption, Section 15301. LOCATION: 601 Main Street,
Placerville, Zone: CBD (Central Business District). Staff: Kristen Hunter.
11. CONTINUED ITEMS
12. NEW BUSINESS: None
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
September 6, 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
September 6, 2022 Page 3 of 3
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