Planning and Building

Department

County of El Dorado

2850 Fairlane Court

Placerville CA 95667

www.edcgov.us

Minutes - Draft

phone:530-621-5355

fax:530-642-0508

Planning Commission

Bob Williams, Chair, District 2

Patrick J. Frega, First Vice-Chair, District 5

Jeff Hansen, Second Vice- Chair, District 3

David Spaur, District 1

Tim Costello, District 4

Rhiannon Guilford, Clerk of the Planning Commission

Karen L. Garner, Executive Secretary

Thursday, August 14, 2025

8:30 AM

https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/89434893155

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Planning Commission meeting room will be

open to the public. The meeting will continue to be live-streamed via Zoom.

Although the County strives to offer remote participation, be advised that remote Zoom

participation is provided for convenience only. In the event of a technological malfunction, the only

assurance of live comments being received by the Commission is to attend in person. Except for

a noticed teleconference meeting, the Planning Commission reserves the right to conduct the

meeting without remote access if there is a malfunction.

Members of the public may address the Commission in-person or via Zoom to make a public

comment. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The public should

call into 530-621-7603 or 530-621-7610. The Meeting ID is 894 3489 3155. Please note you will

not be able to join the live-stream until the posted meeting start time. To observe the live stream

of the Planning Commission meeting go to: https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/89434893155

If you are joining the meeting via Zoom and wish to make a comment on an item, press the "raise

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to observe the Planning Commission meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda

item, please submit your comments to the Clerk of the Planning Commission at

planning@edcgov.us. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any public comment received the

day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action.

The Clerk and Planning staff is here to assist you, please call 530-621-5355 if you need any

assistance with the instructions to access the meeting.

Planning Commission video recordings, agendas, staff reports, supplemental materials and

meeting minutes are available on the internet at: http://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

The County of El Dorado is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities are provided the

resources to participate in its public meetings. If you require accommodation, please contact the

Clerk of the Planning Commission at 530-621-5355 or via e-mail, planning@edcgov.us,

preferably no less than 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

The Planning Commission is concerned that written information submitted to the Planning

Commission the day of the Commission meeting may not receive the attention it deserves. The

Clerk of the Planning Commission cannot guarantee that any FAX, email, or mail received the

day of the meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to action on the subject matter.

For purposes of the Brown Act, Section 54954.2(a), the numbered items on this agenda give a

brief description of each item to be discussed. Recommendations of the staff, as shown, do not

prevent the Commission from taking other action.

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after

distribution of the agenda packet are available for inspection during normal business hours in

Planning Services located at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA. Such documents are also

available on the Commission’s Meeting Agenda webpage subject to staff’s ability to post the

documents before the meeting.

PROTOCOLS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT:

Public comment will be received at designated periods as called by the Commission Chair.

Except with the consent of the Commission, individuals shall be allowed to speak to an item only

once.

Matters not on the agenda may be addressed by the general public during Public Forum/Public

Comment. Comments during Public Forum/Public Comment are limited to three minutes per

person. The Commission reserves the right to waive said rules by a majority vote. Public

Forum/Public Comment is for comment only. No action will be taken on these items unless they

are scheduled on a future agenda.

Public testimony will be received on each agenda item as it is called. Individuals will have three

minutes to address the Commission. At the discretion of the Commission, time to speak on an

item may be extended or shortened for all speakers.

Upon completion of public comment on an agenda item, the matter shall be returned to the

Commission for deliberation. Members of the public shall not be entitled to participate in that

deliberation, or be present at the podium during such deliberation, except at the invitation of the

Commission for a point of clarification or question by the Commission.

Individual Commission members may ask clarifying questions but will not engage in substantive

dialogue with persons providing input to the Commission.

If a person providing input to the Commission creates a disruption by refusing to follow

Commission guidelines, the Chair of the Commission may take the following actions:

Step 1. Request the person adhere to the Commission guidelines. If the person refuses, the

Chair may ask the Clerk to turn off the speaker’s microphone.

Step 2. If the disruption continues, the Chair may order a recess of the Commission meeting.

Step 3. If the disruption continues, the Chair may order the removal of the person from the

Commission meeting.

8:30 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair Williams called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

ADOPTION OF AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Public Comment: Hammer; D. Getz

A motion was made by Commissioner Frega, seconded by Commissioner

Costello, to Adopt the Agenda and Approve the Consent Calendar with no

changes.

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Frega, Commissioner Spaur, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner

Hansen and Costello

All items on the Consent Calendar are to be approved by one motion unless a Commission

member requests an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and a separate

Commission action.

CONSENT CALENDAR

25-1355

Clerk of the Planning Commission recommending the Commission

approve the MINUTES of the regular meeting of July 24, 2025.

This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

PUBLIC FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENT

Public Comment: D. Getz

Public Forum/Public Comment will be heard after the consent calendar. If there are a large

number of public participants, the public comment portion may be continued and conclude in a

later portion of the meeting.

AGENDA ITEMS

25-1356

Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0011/Fuji Battery

Storage request for a Conditional Use Permit for the development and

ongoing operation of an up to 5.0-megawatt (MW)/20.0-megawatt hour

(MWh) battery energy storage facility on an undeveloped portion of a

parcel developed with a four-suite business park, to be secured with a

six-foot-tall chain link fence. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel

Number 048-280-030, consisting of 3.83 acres, is located Approximately

550 feet north of the Newtown Road and Parkway Drive intersection, in

the Placerville Community Region, within the City of Placerville Sphere of

Influence. Submitted by Apex Energy Solutions, LLC c/o Sarah Kaaki;

Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following actions:

1. Find Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0011 to be Categorically Exempt

pursuant to Section 15303(c), New Construction or Conversion of Small

Structures; and pursuant to Section 15304 (f), Minor Alterations to Land of

the CEQA Guidelines; and

2. Approve Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0011 based on the Findings

and subject to the Conditions of Approval as presented. (Supervisorial

District 3)

Public Comment: Hammer; D. Getz; L. Campbell

Chair Williams opened the hearing. Chair Williams and Commissioner Frega

disclosed that they each visited the site. Upon hearing from staff and the public,

Chair Williams closed the hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner

Hansen, seconded by Commissioner Spaur, to continue the item—as requested

by staff—to a date uncertain, to return as soon as the item is ready.

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Frega, Commissioner Spaur, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner

Hansen and Costello

25-1357

Hearing to consider Planned Development Permit PD21-0002/Latrobe

Commercial Condominiums request for a Planned Development Permit

for a gated commercial development consisting of office and warehouse

space developed over two (2) phases: a) Phase 1 would include four (4)

buildings totaling 76,243 square feet of office and warehouse space on

approximately five (5) acres; b) Phase 2 would include four (4) buildings

totaling 109,607 square feet of office and warehouse space on

approximately seven (7) acres. The project includes associated

improvements for parking, lighting, and landscaping. The property,

identified by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 117-088-022 and 117-088-023,

consisting of 11.84 acres, is located on the east side of Robert J.

Mathews Parkway, adjacent to the west side of Latrobe Road,

approximately 400 feet northwest from the intersection of Latrobe Road

and Investment Boulevard, in the El Dorado Hills Business Park, within the

El Dorado Hills Community Region, in the El Dorado Hills area. Submitted

by Karina Guerrieri; Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the

following actions:

1. Determine that the Planned Development Permit is exempt from

additional environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code

Section 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects

Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan or Zoning); and

2. Approve Planned Development Permit, PD21-0002, based on the

Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval as presented herein.

(Supervisorial District 2)

Public Comment: L. Campbell; D. Getz

Chair Williams opened the hearing. Commissioner Costello disclosed that they

visited the site. Upon hearing from staff and the public, Chair Williams closed

the hearing. A motion was made by Chair Williams, seconded by Commissioner

Spaur, to continue the item to a date uncertain, to return as soon as the item is

ready to address the Commission's concerns.

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Frega, Commissioner Spaur, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner

Hansen and Costello

TO AND FROMS

Robert Peters, Deputy Director of Planning, reported on the following:

The July 29, and August 12 Board of Supervisors Meetings;

The August 28 Planning Commission has no items scheduled.

Commissioner Spaur reported on the following:

His and Chair Williams presentation to APAC regarding Specific Plans and

Community Plans;

His discussion with Supervisor Ferrero and the Fire Chief on battery plants;

He will be absent for the second September Planning Commission meeting.

Chair Williams reported on the following:

The July 29, and August 12 Board of Supervisors Meetings;

His and Commission Spaur's presentation to APAC regarding Specific Plans and

Community Plans.

Commissioner Frega reported on the following:

The Tahoe Summit Event;

He will need to leave the September 11 Planning Commission meeting in the

afternoon.

25-1365

A request by Chair Williams that the Planning Commission discuss the

schedule for upcoming meetings that may require two-day hearings and

potential updates to the Planning Commission calendar.

Public Comment: None

A motion was made by Chair Williams, seconded by Commissioner Hansen, to

schedule a special meeting on September 10 at 9 A.M., as well as to schedule

the regular September 11 meeting in the event that a second day is needed for

Town & Country.

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Frega, Commissioner Spaur, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner

Hansen and Costello

Commission members may make a brief report on commissioner districts, committee meetings,

department matters or make a brief announcement on matters of countywide concern (May be

called at any time during the meeting)

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Williams adjourned the meeting at 11:36 A.M.

All persons interested are invited to participate remotely (following instructions listed under

the Public Participation Instructions in this agenda) and be heard or to write their comments to

the Planning Commission. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to

raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this

notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public

hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to Planning Services; 2850 Fairlane

Court; Placerville, CA 95667.