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Time extension request for the El Dorado Hills Fire Training Facility project to extend the validity of approved Special Use Permit S09-0008 for one year on property identified by Assessor's Parcel Numbers 117-210-19, 117-210-25, and 117-082-02, consisting of 11.3 acres, in the El Dorado Hills area, submitted by the El Dorado Hills Fire Department; and staff recommending the Planning Commission approve a one-year extension extending the permit to April 22, 2018 based on the Findings as presented.
(Supervisorial District 2)
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BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission approved the El Dorado Hills Fire Training Facility on April 22, 2010. In accordance with Section 17.22.250 of the County Code, the Special Use Permit is valid for a period of 2 years, unless the permit is initiated through a building permit. In 2014 and 2015, the Planning Director approved a total of 3 years of time extensions. The project expiration is April 22, 2017 (although May 7 has erroneously been cited as an expiration date).
The permit has not yet been initiated and the Fire Department is requesting a time extension. The Zoning Ordinance has been updated and does not allow the Planning Director to extend the permit beyond 3 years. Additional time extensions require Planning Commission approval.
Under Section 130.54.060, the time limit of a permit may be extended by the Planning Commission subject to the following Findings:
1. No change in conditions or circumstances has occurred that would have been grounds for denying the original application; and
2. The applicant has been diligently pursuing implementation of the permit.
Staff recommends the approval of a one year extension extending the permit to April 22, 2018 because the Findings can be made. The facility should be initiated through a building permit by April 22, 2018 and no further time extensions will be necessary.
A Staff Memo is attached.
CONTACT
Roger Trout, Director
Development Services Division
Community Development Agency