Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is the Board of Supervisors' advisor on land use planning. They play a critical role in realizing the vision of the County's General Plan. The Planning Commission reviews items related to planning and development. For example: specific plans, rezones, use permits, and subdivisions. The Commission can approve, deny or make recommendations to the Board.

Calendar and Agendas

 District   Commissioner  Contact   Term End 
 1 David Spaur  david.spaur@edcgov.us   1 - 2029
 2  Bob Williams   bob.williams@edcgov.us   1 - 2029
 3  Jeff Hansen  jeff.hansen@edcgov.us   1 - 2029
 4  Tim Costello  tim.costello@edcgov.us  1 - 2027
 5  Patrick Frega   patrick.frega@edcgov.us   1 - 2027

 

Hearings

Hearings are the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Planning Commission Hearing Room at 2850 Fairlane Ct, Building C, Placerville, CA 95667

In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and recent updates under Senate Bill 707 (SB 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 as in-person attendees.

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.

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.

Public Participation Instructions

Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and there are multiple ways to attend, view and participate.

In-Person: Attend and provide comments in-person at the Planning Commission Hearing Room.

Zoom: Zoom Meetings links are provided with each Agenda here: Legistar Calendar

- 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 the meetings, you acknowledge that you are being recorded and may be publicly broadcast. 

Planning Commission agendas, staff reports, supplemental materials, meeting minutes, and video recordings are available at: http://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 

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.

Protocols for Public Comment

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.

 

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