Planning Commission

Name: Planning Commission — Placerville, CA
Start: 2026-03-03T18:00:00
End: 2026-03-03T20:00:00
Location: Placerville, CA

Regular Meeting

Placerville, CA · March 3, 2026

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 6, 2026 6:00 PM Town Hall 549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Planning Commission Members Kris Kiehne, Chair Amy Lepper, Vice Chair Alyssa Stratton Catherine Silvester Kirk Smith Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Chair Kiehne called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Kiehne, Smith, Stratton and Silvester Absent: Lepper 3. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None. 4. 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. 4.1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 21, 2025 4.2. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of December 2, 2025 In a voice call by Chair Kiehne, the minutes from October 21, 2025, and December 2, 2025, were approved as corrected 5. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (if applicable) None 6. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC/PUBLIC COMMENT– NON-AGENDA ITEMS None This portion of the meeting is reserved for people 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. Public Comment: Michael Drobesh 7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA ITEMS None Planning Commission Minutes January 6, 2026 Page 1 of 4 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. 8. PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS: 8.1. Arts and Culture El Dorado Public Art Committee and Public Art Plan Presentation made by Executive Director of Arts & Culture El Dorado, Terry LeMoncheck. https://artsandcultureeldorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Placerville-Public-Art-Plan-Final.pdf Public Comment: Kathi Lishman and Micheal Drobesh The commission directed Staff to provide a list of City owned buildings that could possibly have the Arts & Culture Committee do murals on. 9. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS / PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9.1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-01 – Accessory Dwelling Unit: Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council on Proposed Amendments to Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 12 of the Placerville Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) Attachment A – Ordinance No. XX Draft Attachment B – Resolution No. XX Draft Attachment C – Addendum to ADU Handbook Attachment D – HCD Letter of Technical Assistance Attachment E – Proof of Publication Director of Development Services, Carole Kendrick presented Item 9.1. Public Comments: Kathi Lishman and Michael Drobesh A motion was made by Commissioner Stratton and seconded by Commissioner Silvester to recommend the amendments of the City Code and the Draft Ordinance with corrections to the City Council regarding ADU’s and JADU’s. The motion was approved in the following roll-call vote:. Ayes: Kiehne, Silvester and Stratton Noes: Smith Absent: Lepper 9.2. Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-02 – Hosted Short Term Rentals: Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council on Proposed Amendments to Title 10 (Zoning), Chapter 4, Section 20 (Short-Term Rentals) of the Placerville City Code to Include Hosted Short-Term Rentals; and Finding that the Project is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15060(c)(2) and (3). Attachment A – Ordinance No. XX Draft Attachment B – Resolution No. XX Draft Planning Commission Minutes January 6, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Attachment C – Proof of Publication Director of Development Services, Carole Kendrick presented Item 9.2. Public Comment: Kathi Lishman and Michael Drobesh A motion was made by Commissioner Silvester and seconded by Commissioner Stratton to recommend the amendments to the City Code and Draft Ordinance with modifications to the City Council. The motion was approved in the following roll-call vote: Ayes: Kiehne, Silvester and Stratton Abstained: Smith Absent: Lepper 9.3. Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-03 A-Frame/Sandwich Board Sign Standards for the Downtown: Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council on Proposed Amendments to Title 10 (Zoning), Section 10-4-17 (Sign Regulations) to Allow Regulated A-Frame/Sandwich Board Signs on Main Street in the Historic District; and finding that the Project is Exempt from CEQA. Attachment A – Ordinance No. XX Draft Attachment B – Resolution No. XX Draft Attachment C – Proof of Publication Director of Development Services, Carole Kendrick presented Item 9.3 Public Comment: Kathi Lishman and Micheal Drobesh A motion was made by Commissioner Stratton and seconded by Commissioner Silvester to recommend the amendments to the City Code. The motion was approved in the following roll-call vote: Ayes: Kiehne, Silvester and Stratton Abstained: Smith Absent: Lepper 10. CONTINUED ITEMS: None 11. NEW BUSINESS: None. 12. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF 12.1. 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.). None Planning Commission Minutes January 6, 2026 Page 3 of 4 12.2. 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. 12.2.1. Historic Design Guidelines: 13.2.1.1 Historic District SOI Review per Jurisdiction – Silvester 13.2.1.2 Historic District Existing Documents Reviewed – Silvester 13.2.1.3 Historic District Summary – In Progress & On Going – Stratton The commissioners discussed the historic design guidelines. 13. ADJOURNMENT – Meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm 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 Minutes January 6, 2026 Page 4 of 4

Agenda

PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 3, 2026 6:00 PM Town Hall 549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Planning Commission Members Kris Kiehne, Chair Amy Lepper, Vice Chair Alyssa Stratton Catherine Silvester Kirk Smith AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 2. ROLL CALL: Chair Kiehne, Vice Chair Lepper, Commissioner Silvester, Commissioner Smith, and Commissioner Stratton 3. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None 4. 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. 4.1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of January 6, 2026 5. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (if applicable) 6. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC/PUBLIC COMMENT– NON-AGENDA ITEMS This portion of the meeting is reserved for people 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. 7. 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. None Planning Commission Agenda March 3, 2026 Page 1 of 3 8. PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS: None. 9. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS / PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.1. General Plan Amendment GPA 26-01 and Zone Change ZC 26-01 to Apply the Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay to 201 New Morning Court (APN 325-240-016); and Recommendation to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). 9.2. Site Plan Review (SPR) 83-05R – Taco Bell 10. CONTINUED ITEMS: None 11. NEW BUSINESS: 11.1. 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, Cycle 6. Receive and file the 2025 Annual Housing Element Annual Progress Report and provide staff with any comments, if any, to be forwarded to the City Council. 12. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF 12.1. 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.). 12.2. 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. 12.2.1 Historic Design Guidelines 12.2.1.1 Historic District Workplan 12.2.1.2 National Parks Service Preservation Planning Guidelines 12.2.2 2026 Reorganization of Planning Commission (Chair and Vice Chair Election). Item required per Article 5(b) of the Planning Commission Bylaws Planning Commission Agenda March 3, 2026 Page 2 of 3 13. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission normally ends its meetings by 10:00 pm. Items remaining on the agenda after 10:00 PM will be continued until 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. GOVERNING REGULATIONS 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 Develop- ment Services Department at City Hall, 3101 Center Street, 2nd floor, during normal business 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, declare that the foregoing Agenda for the March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Placerville Planning Commission was posted and available for review on February 27, 2026 at the City Hall of the City of Placerville, 3101 Center Street, Placerville CA 95667, and Town Hall located at 549 Main Street, Placerville CA 95667. The agenda is also available on the City website at www.cityofplacerville.org Attest: ___________________________________ Deana Watkins-Howey Development Technician Planning Commission Agenda March 3, 2026 Page 3 of 3

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