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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 Patrick J. Frega, Chair, District 5 Jeff Hansen, First Vice- Chair, District 3 Tim Costello, Second Vice-Chair, District 4 David Spaur, District 1 Bob Williams, District 2 Rhiannon Guilford, Clerk of the Planning Commission Karen L. Garner, Executive Secretary 9:00 AM https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/81648230648Thursday, July 9, 2026 Planning Commission Hearing Room 2850 Fairlane Court, Building C Hearing Room, Placerville, CA 95667 9:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Commissioner Frega, Commissioner Spaur, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Hansen and Commissioner Costello Present: 5 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING THE AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR Public Comment: None APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Commissioner Hansen, seconded by Commissioner Spaur, to Approve the Consent Calendar with no changes. Commissioner Costello abstained from the vote. Yes: Commissioner Frega, Commissioner Spaur, Commissioner Williams and Commissioner Hansen 4 - Abstained: Commissioner Costello1 - 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. 26-0989 Clerk of the Planning Commission recommending the Commission approve the MINUTES of the regular meeting of May 28, 2026. This item was approved on the Consent Calendar. Page 1County of El Dorado Printed on 7/23/2026

July 9, 2026Planning Commission Minutes END OF CONSENT CALENDAR OPEN FORUM Public Comment: None Open Forum is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Planning Commission on subject matter that is not on their meeting agenda and within their jurisdiction. Public comments during Open Forum are limited to three minutes per person. The Chair may limit public comment during Open Forum. AGENDA ITEMS Item 2 removed from Agenda. To be heard July 23, 2026. 3. 26-1110 Hearing to consider Planning and Building Department, Long Range Planning Unit, proposed amendments to Chapter 130.36 of the Zoning Ordinance (Signs) to allow limited digital signs in the El Dorado Hills Community Region; and staff recommending the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to take the following actions: 1) Adopt the Addendum to the County’s 2015 Sign Ordinance Update Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), certified in July 2015 (State Clearinghouse No. 2014102011) (Legistar Attachment B); and 2) Approve the amendments to Chapter 130.36 (Signs) as presented, based on the Findings (Legistar Attachment B). Public Comment: N. Watkins; J. Carpentier; D. Manning; J. Stevens Chair Frega opened the hearing. Upon hearing from staff and the public, Chair Frega closed the hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Spaur, seconded by Commissioner Hansen, to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve staff's recommendation. Yes: Commissioner Frega, Commissioner Spaur, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Hansen and Commissioner Costello 5 - Page 2County of El Dorado Printed on 7/23/2026

July 9, 2026Planning Commission Minutes 4. 26-1111 Hearing to consider Revisions to Cannabis Setbacks Reductions for Parcels Owned or Leased Prior to November 6, 2018. Public Comment: J.Schmidt Chair Frega opened the hearing. Upon hearing from staff and the public, Chair Frega closed the hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Williams to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve amending Section 130.41.100.4.C of the El Dorado County Zoning Ordinance, to remove or modify the ability for any setback from a commercial cannabis activity to be reduced in a CCUP so long as the applicant demonstrates that the actual setback will substantially achieve the purpose of the required setback and that the parcel was owned or leased by the applicant before voter approval of the ordinance from which the section was derived on November 6, 2018. The motion failed for lack of a second. A motion was made by Commissioner Costello, seconded by Commissioner Spaur, to recommend the Board of Supervisors: 1. Find the amendment of section 130.41.100.4.C exempt from CEQA under section(s) 15060(c)(2) and 15378 of the CEQA guidelines. 2. Approve the amendments of section 130.41.100.4.C of Title 130 El Dorado County Ordinance as detailed in Alternative A. 3. Consider re-evaluating setbacks for cannabis testing laboratories. Yes: Commissioner Frega, Commissioner Spaur, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Hansen and Commissioner Costello 5 - STAFF AND COMMISSIONER UPDATES Robert Peters, Chief Deputy Director of Planning, reported on the following: Planning Commission items that went to the Board of Supervisors in June and the next Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Spaur reported on the following: Serrano construction on Silva in El Dorado Hills Commissioner Costello reported on the following: Long Range Planning's outreach meetings for Cool and Georgetown Chair Frega requested an update on Whitehall from Karen Garner, Director of Planning and Building, which was provided, and reported on the following: Upcoming summer vacations Commissioner Williams reported on the following: A request that his minority report submitted to the Board of Supervisors on June 11, 2026 be included with these minutes. 26-1216 Staff and Commissioner Updates Page 3County of El Dorado Printed on 7/23/2026

July 9, 2026Planning Commission Minutes This is an opportunity for planning staff and Commission members to provide short informational updated on matters of concern. (May be called at any time during the meeting) ADJOURNMENT Chair Frega adjourned the meeting at 11:29 am. If you challenge an 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. Page 4County of El Dorado Printed on 7/23/2026

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 Patrick J. Frega, Chair, District 5 Jeff Hansen, First Vice- Chair, District 3 Tim Costello, Second Vice-Chair, District 4 David Spaur, District 1 Bob Williams, District 2 Rhiannon Guilford, Clerk of the Planning Commission Karen L. Garner, Executive Secretary https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/816482306489:00 AMThursday, July 9, 2026 Planning Commission Hearing Room 2850 Fairlane Court, Building C Hearing Room, Placerville, CA 95667 ADDENDUM Item 2 has been removed from the agenda Page 1County of El Dorado Printed on 7/7/2026

July 9, 2026Planning Commission MEETING AGENDA For Purposes of the Brown Act § 54954.2 (a), the numbered items on this Agenda give a brief description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed. Recommendations of the staff, as shown, do not prevent the Commission from taking other action. The County of El Dorado strives to ensure all Commission agenda materials are ADA-compliant. However, in limited circumstances, attachments to agenda items may not be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. We remain committed to ensuring the agenda materials are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities to the maximum extent possible. Alternative formats for the requested agenda materials can be made available upon request to the Clerk of the Planning Commission at 530-621-5355 or via email, planning@edcgov.us, preferably no less than 24 hours in advance of the meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and recent updates under Senate Bill 707, the El Dorado County Planning Commission is committed to ensuring accessible and inclusive public meetings where remote participants have the same opportunity to address the Commission in-person attendees. There are multiple ways to attend, view, and participate: In-Person: Attend and provide comments in-person at the Planning Commission Hearing Room. Zoom: Join the meeting at: https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/81648230648 - Meeting ID: 816 4823 0648 - You may join the live stream 15 minutes prior to the posted meeting start time. - To make a public comment via Zoom, use the "Raise Hand" feature. By Phone: Call 530-621-7603 or 530-621-7610 - Press *9 to indicate your desire to comment. Written Comments: If you prefer not to attend or speak during the meeting you may submit written comments on specific agenda items. Please email your comments to planning@edcgov.us by 2 PM the day before the meeting the ensure timely distribution to the Commission. All written comments will be entered into the public record. The clerk cannot guarantee that any public comment received after the deadline will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action on the subject matter. By participating in this meeting, you acknowledge that you are being recorded and may be publicly broadcast. All meeting agendas, most Board of Supervisors meeting videos, supplemental materials, and meeting minutes are available at: http://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx PROTOCOLS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Page 2County of El Dorado Printed on 7/7/2026

July 9, 2026Planning Commission MEETING AGENDA Public comment will be received at designated periods as called by the Commission Chair. Each speaker will be allotted up to three (3) minutes to address the Commission. - If time is exceeded, the speaker's microphone will be muted - Individuals may speak only once during each designated public comment period. At the Commission's discretion, the Commission may establish: - A specific time limit per speaker, and/or - A total time limit for public comment on any item or Open Forum. Applause, outbursts, or other disruptions are not permitted in the Hearing Room. 8:30 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING THE AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR 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 1. 26-0989 Clerk of the Planning Commission recommending the Commission approve the MINUTES of the regular meeting of May 28, 2026. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR OPEN FORUM Open Forum is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Planning Commission on subject matter that is not on their meeting agenda and within their jurisdiction. Public comments during Open Forum are limited to three minutes per person. The Chair may limit public comment during Open Forum. Page 3County of El Dorado Printed on 7/7/2026

July 9, 2026Planning Commission MEETING AGENDA AGENDA ITEMS 2. 26-1109 This item has been cancelled due to improper noticing. It will be re-noticed and published to meet all requirements for the July 23 Planning Commission meeting. 3. 26-1110 Hearing to consider Planning and Building Department, Long Range Planning Unit, proposed amendments to Chapter 130.36 of the Zoning Ordinance (Signs) to allow limited digital signs in the El Dorado Hills Community Region; and staff recommending the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to take the following actions: 1) Adopt the Addendum to the County’s 2015 Sign Ordinance Update Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), certified in July 2015 (State Clearinghouse No. 2014102011) (Legistar Attachment B); and 2) Approve the amendments to Chapter 130.36 (Signs) as presented, based on the Findings (Legistar Attachment B). 4. 26-1111 Hearing to consider Revisions to Cannabis Setbacks Reductions for Parcels Owned or Leased Prior to November 6, 2018. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER UPDATES This is an opportunity for planning staff and Commission members to provide short informational updated on matters of concern. (May be called at any time during the meeting) ADJOURNMENT If you challenge an 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. Page 4County of El Dorado Printed on 7/7/2026

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