Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · April 18, 2023
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, April 18, 2023, 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:
Vice Chair Frenn 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: Carter, Vice Chair Frenn, Kiehne, Smith
Members Absent: Lepper
Staff Present: Development Services Director Rivas, Associate Planner Hunter,
Senior Management Analysist McCargar,
3. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
None scheduled.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Motion: In a single motion Commissioner Carter, second by Commissioner Kiehne, moved to
approve the Agenda, continuing Item 12.1 and 12.2 to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
5.1. Approve the minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 4, 2023
Commissioner Carter pulled the draft April 4, 2023 minutes of the Regular Planning
Commission Meeting.
6. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (if applicable):
Commissioner Carter asked questions of Staff regarding SPR 97-04-R Condition of Approval
III.2, pulled from prior approval for SPR 97-04 and CUP 97-03, and III.12.E, regarding the
painting of the existing railing white.
Public comment was received by Michael Drobesh.
In a single motion, Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Frenn, made a motion
to table the minutes of April 4, 2023 with a request to Staff to re-watch the recording of the
meeting to confirm language for SPR 97-04-R Condition of Approval No. 2.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023
Approved May 2, 2023 Page 1 of 4
Action: Motion approved 3-0-1 on roll call vote:
Ayes: Carter, Frenn, Smith
Nays: None
Abstained: Kiehne
Absent: Lepper
7. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC – NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Public comment was heard by Michael Drobesh.
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) 23-05: Window Replacement (Historic District Review in a
Single-Family Residential – 6,000 / Historic District Zone). Consideration of a Site Plan
Review application within the Single-Family Residential/Historic District Zone to
modify an existing single-family home to: (1) Replace wood windows with vinyl; (2)
Paint the exterior façade, trim, gutters, and door; and (3) Find the project subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the project does not comply with
the Secretary of Interior Standards and Guidelines; Environmental Determination:
Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the project does not
comply with the Secretary of Interior Standards and Guidelines; Location: 3176 Cedar
Ravine Road, Placerville, CA. APN: 003-252-004; Applicant/Property Owner: Paul
Coggiola; Agent: Danelle Giusti, Halls Window Center. Staff: Kristen Hunter.
Associate Planner Hunter presented the staff report dated April 18, 2023. Director Rivas and
Associate Planner Hunter answered questions of the Commission.
The Applicant, Paul Coggiola, answered questions of the Commission.
Public Comment was heard by Michael Drobesh.
In a single motion, Commissioner Kiehne, seconded by Commissioner Carter, made a motion
to continue the item to the Regularly Scheduled Planning Commission Meeting of June 20,
2023 to provide the applicant time to acquire and provide to Staff three (3) bids for window
alternatives in order to support economic infeasibility of wood windows rather than vinyl:
Action: Motion approved 3-1 on roll call vote:
Ayes: Carter, Frenn, Kiehne
Nays: Smith
Absent: Lepper
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023
Approved May 2, 2023 Page 2 of 4
11. CONTINUED ITEMS: None.
12. NEW BUSINESS:
12.1. Election of Officers for 2023 (Chair and Vice Chair) Per Article 5 (b) of the Planning
Commission Bylaws, at the first regular meeting on or after March 1 st, 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.
Item 12.1 was continued to a future meeting.
12.2. Review/Amendment of Planning Commission Bylaws: Opportunity for the Planning
Commissioners to review and recommend amendments to the Bylaws. Per Article 7(g)
of the Planning Commission Bylaws, all five members must be present at the time of
the meeting to repeal, amend, or add to the Bylaws.
Item 12.2 was continued to a future meeting.
13. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF:
13.1. Staff Reports:
Staff informed the Commission there are three (3) projects that have been submitted and
will be coming before the Commission in the near future, including one for Hangtown Range
and two (2) projects within historic districts.
13.2. Planning Commission Matters:
Commissioner Smith expressed interest in forming subcommittee for historic districts.
Commissioner Smith provided recommendations for City Staff to provide resources for
property owners, potential buyers, and realtors on regulations for the City’s historic districts.
Development Services Director Rivas informed the Commission that the City Council set aside
funds to be used for a joint workshop with City Council and Planning Commission regarding
historic resources. Staff will work to schedule that workshop in the near future.
Commissioner Carter requested that Resolution 2019-01 as well as subcommittee formation
for historic districts be placed on the next agenda for Planning Commission discussion and
action. Commissioner Carter informed the Commission that he will contact EDCAR regarding
current levels of disclosures provided to potential buyers within historic districts and report
back to the Commission at a future meeting.
Commissioner Kiehne requested that Associate Planner Hunter forward to the
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023
Approved May 2, 2023 Page 3 of 4
Commissioners links to the webinar series hosted by the California Preservation Foundation
in 2022.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Frenn adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
_________________________________
Pierre Rivas, Executive Secretary
Development Services Director
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2023
Approved May 2, 2023 Page 4 of 4
Agenda
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
6:00 PM
Town Hall
549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Planning Commission Members
Ryan Carter
Michael Frenn, Vice Chair
Kris Kiehne
Amy Lepper
Kirk Smith
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. ROLL CALL: Carter, Vice Chair Frenn, Kiehne, Lepper, Smith
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 April 4, 2023
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
None.
10. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1. Site Plan Review (SPR) 23-05: Window Replacement (Historic District Review in a
Single-Family Residential-6,000/Historic District Zone). Consideration of a Site Plan
Review application within the Single-family Residential/ Historic District Zone to:
Planning Commission Agenda
April 18, 2023 Page 1 of 3
modify an existing single-family home to (1) Replace wood windows with vinyl; (2)
Paint the exterior façade, trim, gutters, and door; and (3) Find the project subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the project does not comply with
the Secretary of Interior Standards and Guidelines; Environmental Determination:
Subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the project does not
comply with the Secretary of Interior Standards and Guidelines; Location: 3176 Cedar
Ravine Road, Placerville, CA. APN: 003-252-04; Applicant/Property Owner: Paul
Coggiola; Agent: Danelle Giusti, Halls Window Center. Staff: Kristen Hunter.
11. CONTINUED ITEMS
None.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1. Election of Officers for 2023 (Chair and Vice Chair): Per Article 5 (b) of the Planning
Commission Bylaws, 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.
12.2. Review / Amendment of Planning Commission Bylaws: Opportunity for Planning
Commissioners to review and recommend amendments to the Bylaws. Per Article 7
(g) of the Planning Commission Bylaws all five members must be present to vote to
repeal, amend or add to the Bylaws.
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
April 18, 2023 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 April 18, 2023,
Regular Meeting of the Placerville Planning Commission was posted and available for review on
April 13, 2023 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
April 18, 2023 Page 3 of 3
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