Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · May 19, 2026
Minutes
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 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
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Kiehne, Commissioner Lepper and Commissioner Smith
Absent: Commissioner Silvester 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 April 7, 2026
The consent calendar was approved by voice vote:
Ayes: 3 – Chair Kiehne, Commissioner Lepper and Commissioner Smith
Absent: - Commissioner Silvester and Commissioner Stratton
5. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (if applicable) NONE
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. NONE
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
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8. PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS: None.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. General Plan Amendment GPA 26-02 and Zone Change ZC 26-02 to Apply the Housing
Opportunity (HO) Overlay to 7444 and 7460 Green Valley Road (APNs 325-160-008 and 323-
120-030); and Recommendation to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
9.1.1 Attachment A: Draft Resolution
9.1.2 Attachment B: Ex & Prop GPA & ZC
9.1.3 Attachment C: ISMND
9.1.4 Attachment D: NOI to Adopt MND
9.1.5 Attachment E: Housing Element Program A-3
9.1.6 Attachment F: HCD HE Cert Letter
9.1.7 Attachment G: HCD-LOI-120325
9.1.8 Attachment H: DS Response to 12.3.23 HCD LOI
9.1.9 Attachment I: Kraus Letter
9.1.10 Attachment J: DTSC Letter
Item 9.1 was presented by Carole Kendrick, director of Development Services.
Public Comments: Dr. Candace Rapp, Property Owner
A motion was made by Commissioner Lepper, seconded by Commissioner Smith to recommend approval
to the City Council for General Plan Amendment, Zone Change Housing Overlay and to adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
9.2. Conditional Use Permit CUP26-01, Variances VAR 26-01 and 26-02 Sequoia Mansion at 643 Bee
Street (APNs 001 111 034, 032, and 027); Categorically Exemption from environmental review
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and Section
15301 (Existing Facilities).
9.2.1 Attachment A: Public Comment: Cecchettini 4.27.26
9.2.2 Attachment B: Public Comment: Musker 4.29.26
Item 9.2 was presented by Carole Kendrick, director of Development Services to recommend a
continuous on this item.
There were no public comments
A motion was made by Commissioner Lepper, seconded by Commissioner Smith to continue item 9.2
until May 19, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting.
9.3. Zoning Ordinance ZOA 26-02 amending Title 10 (Zoning) Chapter 3 (Administration), Chapter
4 (General Regulations), Chapter 7 (Subdivision Regulations) and Chapter 8 (Parcel Maps) of
the Placerville City Code to modify entitlement sections and add new sections to Chapter 3 for
General Plan Amendments and Zone Changes; and exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section
15060(c)(2) and (3).
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9.3.1 Attachment A: Ordinance No. XX
9.3.2 Attachment B: PC Resolution Draft
9.3.3 Attachment C: Redline Comparison
Item 9.3 was presented by Carole Kendrick, director of Development Services
There were no public comments
A motion was made by Commissioner Lepper, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to accept the findings
and forward the Ordinance to City Council for approval.
9.4. Historic Design Review HDR26-01 2896 Clay Street Consideration of a Historic Design Review
application within the Single-Family Residential / Historic District Zone for modifications to an
existing single-family residence
9.4.1 Attachment A: Draft Conditions of Approval
9.4.2 Attachment B: Development Study
9.4.3 Attachment C: Zoning Map
9.4.4 Attachment D: General Plan Land Use Map
9.4.5 Attachment E: Bedford Ave - Clay St Historic District
9.4.6 Attachment F: Aerial Photograph
Item 9.4 was presented by Carole Kendrick, director of Development Services
Public Comment: Amanda Bernavage
A motion was made by Commissioner Lepper, seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve the HDR
and have the applicant work with Staff on the trim color.
By a called vote: Ayes: 3 – Chair Kiehne, Commissioner Lepper and Commissioner Smith
Absent: Commissioner Silvester and Commissioner Stratton
10. CONTINUED ITEMS: None
11. NEW BUSINESS: None
12. MATTERS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
12.1. Staff Reports: NONE
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: NONE
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.
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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.
The Planning Commission meeting was called adjourned by Chair Kiehne at 7:13 p.m.
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Agenda
PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 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 May 5, 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
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8. PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS: None.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. Historic Design Review HDR26-02 3148 Sacramento Street - Consideration of a Historic Design Review
application within the Single-Family Residential / Historic District Zone for modifications to an existing
single-family residence.
9.1.1 Attachment A – Draft Conditions of Approval
9.1.2 Attachment B – Applicant Packet
9.1.3 Attachment C – General Plan Land Use Designation
9.1.4 Attachment D – Zoning Map
9.1.5 Attachment E – Historical District Map
9.1.6 Attachment F – Aerial Photograph
9.2. General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-04 and Zone Change (ZC) 26-04 2689 Coloma Street – A proposal to amend
the General Plan land use designation from High Density Residential (HDR) to Highway Commercial (HWC)
on Parcels A & B of Lot Line Adjustment 25-02, to change the zoning from Medium Density Multi-Residential
(MDR) to Highway Commercial (HWC) on Parcels A & B of Lot Line Adjustment 25-02, and propose a
Housing Opportunity Overlay (HOO) on Parcel B in compliance with SB330.
9.2.1 Attachment A – Site Plan
9.2.2 Attachment B – General Plan Land Use Designation
9.2.3 Attachment C – Zoning Map
9.2.4 Attachment D – Aerial Photograph
9.2.5 Attachment E – Proof of Publication
9.3. Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-03 – A proposal to amend Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville
Municipal Code to establish minimum densities and modify development regulations for Multi-Family
Residential Zones (R-2, R-3, and R-4) and amend Conditional Use provisions for Multi-Family Residential
Zones (R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5) in compliance with the Housing Element (Program A-5).
9.3.1 Attachment A – Resolution ZOA 26-03
9.3.2 Attachment B – Zoning Ordinance Proposal
9.3.3 Attachment C – Proof of Publication
9.4. Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-04 – A proposal to amend Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville
Municipal Code to establish regulations and permitted uses for Low-Barrier Navigation Centers in
compliance with State Law (AB 101).
9.4.1 Attachment A – Resolution ZOA 26-04
9.4.2 Attachment B – Ordinance Draft
9.4.3 Attachment C – Proof of Publication
10. CONTINUED ITEMS:
10.1. Conditional Use Permit CUP26-01, Variances VAR 26-01 and 26-02 - Sequoia Mansion at 643 Bee Street
(APNs 001 111 034, 032, and 027); Categorically Exemption from environmental review pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities).
10.1.1 Attachment A – Site Plan Proposed
10.1.2 Attachment B – CUP 01-01 Approved Site Plan
10.1.3 Attachment C – Draft Conditions of Approval
10.1.4 Attachment D – Justification Letter
10.1.5 Attachment E – New Wine Parking Agreement
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10.1.6 Attachment F – Tempo El Messias Parking Agreement
10.1.7 Attachment G – General Plan Land Use Designation
10.1.8 Attachment H– Zoning Map
10.1.9 Attachment I – Aerial Photograph
10.1.10 Attachment J – Proof of Publication
10.1.11 Attachment K – Public Comment – Cecchettini 4.27.26
10.1.12 Attachment L – Public Comment – Dave Musker 4.29.26
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.).
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.
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.
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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 May 19, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Placerville Planning Commission was
posted and available for review on April 15, 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
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