Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · August 15, 2023
Agenda
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
6:00 PM
Town Hall
549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Planning Commission Members
Ryan Carter
Michael Frenn, Chair
Kris Kiehne, Vice Chair
Amy Lepper
Kirk Smith
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. ROLL CALL: Carter, Chair Frenn, Vice Chair 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 July 18, 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:
9.1. Presentation by The Heritage Association of El Dorado County: “Proposal to the Placerville
City Council”
10. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1. Site Plan Review (SPR) 99-05-R: Historic Review. Consideration of a Site Plan Review
application within the Multi-Family Residential / Historic District Zone to modify an existing
single-family residence to: (1) Remove rotted stairs, decking, railing, and balusters as needed;
(2) Replace stairs, railing and balusters with similar materials and style; (3) Replace wood
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decking with composite decking; and (4) Find the project categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and Section
15331. Environmental Determination: Categorically exempt from CEQA per CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301. Location: 3059 Cedar Ravine Road, Placerville, CA. APN: 004-011-026.
Property Owner: Phillip and Kathie Darnell. Staff: Kristen Hunter.
11. CONTINUED ITEMS: None.
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.
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.
13.2.1. Special Committee Report(s): Report by the Historic Review Special Committee to
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.
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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 August 15, 2023,
Regular Meeting of the Placerville Planning Commission was posted and available for review on
August 10, 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
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