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HEARING - To consider three separate appeals (TM-A26-0001, TM-A26-0002, TM-A26-0003) received from 1) Dean Getz, 2) Gary Kinghorn, and 3) Tara McCann appealing the Planning Commission’s May 14, 2026 approval of Tentative Subdivision Map/Planned Development Permit TM25-0003/PD25-0005/Serrano Village M5 subdivision of an existing 8.42-acre lot into 10 residential lots in the El Dorado Hills area. (District 1)
Staff recommending the Board take the following action:
1) Uphold the Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Subdivision Map/Planned Development Permit TM25-0003/PD25-0005/Serrano Village M5 (deny appeals TM-A26-0001, TM-A26-0002, and TM-A26-0003), based on the Findings of Approval adopted by the Planning Commission (Attachment F), as may be modified by the Board, incorporating the Department of Transportation's Revised Conditions of Approval (Attachment 2D) based on the subsequent analysis directed by the Board; and
2) Uphold the Planning Commission finding that the project is Statutorily Exempt pursuant to Section 15182 of the CEQA Guidelines. (Continued Item 41, June 16, 2026)
FUNDING: Privately funded appeals for applicant-funded project.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On May 14, 2026 (Legistar file 26-0785), the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a request for Serrano Village M5 subdivision on property identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 123-020-023 (8.42 acres), in the El Dorado Hills area. The Planning Commission approved TM25-0003/PD25-0005 with a vote of four (4) ayes and one (1) no.
Following the Planning Commission’s action, three (3) appeal applications were timely submitted, appealing the approved project to the Board of Supervisors. A hearing on the appeals was scheduled for June 16, 2026. Staff provided its analysis and conclusions in the original Staff Memo (Attachment D).
On June 16, 2026 (Legistar File 26-0960, Version 1), the Board considered the appeals and received public testimony. The Board voted to continue the hearing to no later than September 29, 2026, to allow staff and the applicant to complete a supplemental traffic engineering analysis. The Board also directed staff to follow up with the El Dorado Hills Community Services District (EDHCSD) regarding its efforts to develop a park in Village J, Lot H.
Staff returns today with a Continued Appeals Memo (Attachment 2A) summarizing the results of the provided supplemental traffic engineering analysis (Attachment 2B) and a letter from the EDHCSD describing their efforts toward development of a park in Village J, Lot H (Attachment 2E). This information is provided to support the Board’s continued review of the appeals and to assist in determining whether any modifications to the project or the Revised Conditions of Approval (Attachment 2D) are warranted. Staff is prepared to present these materials, respond to questions, and receive direction from the Board on next steps.
ALTERNATIVES
Reverse the Planning Commission’s approval of Tentative Subdivision Map/Planned Development Permit TM25-0003/PD25-0005/Serrano Village M5 subdivision (approve one [1] or more of the three [3] appeals TM-A26-0001, TM-A26-0002, and/or TM-A26-0003) with Findings of Denial based upon the Board of Supervisors direction.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
An appeal fee of $450 has been collected for each appeal, TM-A26-0001, TM-A26-0002, TM-A26-0003; however, staff costs associated with this appeal exceed the collected fees. Approval of the project would allow for construction of 10 single-unit residential dwelling units, resulting in additional property tax revenue for the County.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Ande Flower, Planning Manager
Planning and Building Department