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Planning and Building Department 2850 Fairlane Court Placerville CA 95667 www.edcgov.us phone:530-621-5355 fax:530-642-0508 County of El Dorado Minutes 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 8:30 AM https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/88278202894Thursday, January 22, 2026 2850 Fairlane Court, Building C Hearing Room, Placerville, CA 95667 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 882 7820 2894. 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/88278202894 If you are joining the meeting via Zoom and wish to make a comment on an item, press the "raise a hand" button. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes. By participating in this meeting, you acknowledge that you are being recorded. If you choose not 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. Page 1County of El Dorado Printed on 1/22/2026

January 22, 2026Planning Commission Minutes 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. Page 2County of El Dorado Printed on 1/22/2026

January 22, 2026Planning Commission Minutes 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. Page 3County of El Dorado Printed on 1/22/2026

January 22, 2026Planning Commission Minutes 8:30 A.M. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL Chair Williams called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. Commissioner Frega, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Hansen and CostelloPresent: 4 - Commissioner SpaurAbsent: 1 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ADOPTION OF AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR Public Comment: None A motion was made by Commissioner Hansen, seconded by Commissioner Frega, to Adopt the Agenda and Approve the Consent Calendar with no changes. Yes: Commissioner Frega, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Hansen and Costello4 - Absent: Commissioner Spaur1 - 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 1. 26-0154 Clerk of the Planning Commission recommending the Commission approve the MINUTES of the regular meeting of December 11, 2025. This item was approved on the Consent Calendar. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENT 26-0244 Public Comment: D. Getz; S. Ferry 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 Page 4County of El Dorado Printed on 1/22/2026

January 22, 2026Planning Commission Minutes 2. 26-0095 Hearing to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CUP24-0013/AT&T Monopine Loch Leven Dr. request to allow the construction and operation of a new multi-carrier wireless telecommunications facility, which consists of a 140-foot-tall monopine structure and ground equipment, including a 30-kilowatt diesel generator, within a new 30-foot by 40-foot leased area, enclosed by an eight-foot-tall wood fence. A 180-foot waiver from the setback requirement, as stated in Zoning Ordinance Section 130.40.130(F)(2), Development Standards and Design Guidelines, is being requested by the applicant. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 042-321-007, consisting of 10.05 acres, is located on the north side of Rainbow Trail, approximately 370 feet east of the intersection with Loch Leven Drive, in the Pollock Pines area, submitted by Public Safety Towers, LLC. Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following action: 1. Deny Conditional Use Permit CUP24-0013 based on the Findings as provided below. (Supervisorial District 5) Public Comment: Chief Cordero; K. Barbieri; J. Sims; V. Lamarjas; H. Falcy; M. Falcy; P. Williams; S. Smith; V. Chandler; D. Baxter Chair Williams opened the hearing. Upon hearing from staff and the public, Chair Williams closed the hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Frega, seconded by Commissioner Hansen, that The Commission continues this matter to be heard prior to October 31, 2026, with the following guidance: • The Applicant shall provide further thorough documentation on alternative locations, including specifically locations not within the neighborhood. • The returning item should not be proposed on the original site requiring the 180 ft setback waiver. • Further study should include meaningful discussions with EID on utilizing one of their sites. 3. 26-0155 Clerk of the Planning Commission recommending the Commission elect a Chair, First Vice-Chair, and Second Vice-Chair for 2026, with those selections becoming effective at the next regular meeting. A motion was made by Chair Williams, seconded by Commissioner Costello, to appoint Commissioner Frega as Chair, Commissioner Hansen as First Vice Chair, and Commissioner Costello as Second Vice Chair. Yes: Commissioner Frega, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Hansen and Costello4 - Absent: Commissioner Spaur1 - Page 5County of El Dorado Printed on 1/22/2026

January 22, 2026Planning Commission Minutes TO AND FROMS Robert Peters, Deputy Director of Planning, reported on the following: The February 12 Planning Commission Meeting has been cancelled due to no items submitted. The Diamond Spring El Dorado Community Advisory Committee Design Standards Items coming to the Planning Commission from the Board of Supervisors, and Planning Commission items going to the Board of Supervisors including the Planning Commission Bylaws Commissioner Hansen thanked Chair Williams for their leadership as chair. Chair Williams reported on the following: Request that staff consider an agenda item that would "shore up" the telecommunications ordinance. Concerns regarding staff's presentation of the Creekside Project to the Board of Supervisors. Commissioner Frega thanked Chair Williams for their leadership as chair. Commissioner Costello reported on the following: Thank you to Chair Williams They will be absent for the May 28 Planning Commission meeting 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 Frega adjourned the meeting at 10:50 AM. 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. Page 6County of El Dorado Printed on 1/22/2026

Planning Commission County of El Dorado MEETING AGENDA Planning and Building Department 2850 Fairlane Court Placerville CA 95667 www.edcgov.us phone:530-621-5355 fax:530-642-0508 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 https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/882782028948:30 AMThursday, January 22, 2026 2850 Fairlane Court, Building C Hearing Room, Placerville, CA 95667 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 882 7820 2894. 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/88278202894 If you are joining the meeting via Zoom and wish to make a comment on an item, press the "raise a hand" button. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes. By participating in this meeting, you acknowledge that you are being recorded. If you choose not 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. Page 1County of El Dorado Printed on 1/9/2026

January 22, 2026Planning Commission MEETING AGENDA 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. Page 2County of El Dorado Printed on 1/9/2026

January 22, 2026Planning Commission MEETING AGENDA 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. Page 3County of El Dorado Printed on 1/9/2026

January 22, 2026Planning Commission MEETING AGENDA 8:30 A.M. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ADOPTION OF AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR 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 Clerk of the Planning Commission recommending the Commission approve the MINUTES of the regular meeting of December 11, 2025. 26-01541. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC FORUM / PUBLIC COMMENT 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 Hearing to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CUP24-0013/AT&T Monopine Loch Leven Dr. request to allow the construction and operation of a new multi-carrier wireless telecommunications facility, which consists of a 140-foot-tall monopine structure and ground equipment, including a 30-kilowatt diesel generator, within a new 30-foot by 40-foot leased area, enclosed by an eight-foot-tall wood fence. A 180-foot waiver from the setback requirement, as stated in Zoning Ordinance Section 130.40.130(F)(2), Development Standards and Design Guidelines, is being requested by the applicant. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 042-321-007, consisting of 10.05 acres, is located on the north side of Rainbow Trail, approximately 370 feet east of the intersection with Loch Leven Drive, in the Pollock Pines area, submitted by Public Safety Towers, LLC. Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following action: 1. Deny Conditional Use Permit CUP24-0013 based on the Findings as provided below. (Supervisorial District 5) 26-00952. Page 4County of El Dorado Printed on 1/9/2026

January 22, 2026Planning Commission MEETING AGENDA Clerk of the Planning Commission recommending the Commission elect a Chair, First Vice-Chair, and Second Vice-Chair for 2026, with those selections becoming effective at the next regular meeting. 26-01553. TO AND FROMS 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 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. Page 5County of El Dorado Printed on 1/9/2026