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Auburn Planning Commission and Historic Design Review Commission Joint Meeting - March 19, 2026

City Council & Commissions — Thursday, March 19, 2026
BodyAuburn, California
SessionCity Council & Commissions
DateThursday, March 19, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:27

So either Laura or Tia poll call.

0:32

Chair Hyatt.

0:34

Yes.

0:35

Vice Chair Kramer.

0:36

Here.

0:37

Commissioner Galliard is absent.

0:39

Commissioner Lemberg is absent.

0:42

Commissioner Hobbs?

0:43

Here.

0:45

Commissioner Costa.

0:46

Here.

0:47

Commissioner Haswell.

0:49

Yeah.

0:49

Commissioner Freesen.

0:51

Here.

0:52

Thank you.

0:53

Okay.

0:53

If we would all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:00

Pledge of Allegiance.

1:03

I just take some of it.

1:23

Okay, so our first item tonight is uh public comment.

1:28

This is an opportunity for anyone from the public to speak on items that are not on the agenda tonight.

1:34

And we have two public hearings tonight.

1:37

The first public hearing is the Horus Historic Design Review Permit for the Hint Hink block, uh which is 818 through 846 Lincoln Way.

1:48

The second agenda item that the Planning Commission only will address is the vesting tentative subdivision map extension for 975 and 1055 Collins Drive.

2:02

So is there anyone from the public that would like to speak on something other than those two items?

2:08

If so, now would be the time to do so.

2:13

Not seeing anybody rise for that.

2:16

And we have no public comment.

2:17

That brings us to uh approval of minutes, and we have minutes from two of our last meetings.

2:26

Uh one is the minutes from the January 20th meeting, the other is from the February 17th meeting.

2:34

And just before we started the meeting tonight, uh Laura Stewart passed out revised minutes for the January 20th meeting.

2:44

Uh so I don't know if you've had a chance to take a look at those, but uh if so, uh is there anybody that would like to make a motion for the approval of the January uh Planning Commission and HDRC Commission meeting minutes?

3:02

Uh I'll make a motion to approve the um revised version of the January HDRC and Planning Commission.

3:11

Thank you.

3:11

And Laura, can you do a roll call, please?

3:15

Chair Hyatt?

3:16

Yes.

3:17

Vice Chair Kramer.

3:18

Aye.

3:19

Commissioner Hobbes, aye.

3:21

Commissioner Costa, aye.

3:23

Commissioner Haswell.

3:25

Commissioner Freesen.

3:26

Aye.

3:28

Okay, and then the second minutes are the February 17th minutes for the planning commission.

3:35

Uh, I looked over those.

3:36

I thought everything was in order, and I'd like to make a motion that we approve those minutes.

3:42

We have a second.

3:46

And Laura, can you take a roll call on that, please?

3:50

Chair Kramer.

3:52

I'm sorry, Chair Hyatt.

3:53

Aye.

3:54

Vice Chair Kramer.

3:56

Hi.

3:56

Commissioner Hobbs.

3:58

Aye.

4:01

That's a quorum, so that should do it.

4:05

Okay, thank you.

4:06

Okay, so that brings us to our public hearing uh for the uh uh historic design review commission meeting or historic design review commission.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural████████████████████20%
Economic Development████████████████████20%
Historic Preservation█████████████████17%
Engineering And Infrastructure████████████████16%
Land Use Planning██████████████14%
Food Truck Regulation██████6%
Cannabis Regulation█████5%
Public Engagement██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Auburn Planning Commission and Historic Design Review Commission Joint Meeting - March 19, 2026

The joint meeting of the Auburn Planning Commission and Historic Design Review Commission was held on March 19, 2026 (note: the agenda and transcript indicate the meeting took place on March 17, 2026, creating a discrepancy). The meeting included roll call, approval of prior minutes, two public hearings, and staff follow-up reports. Both hearings resulted in unanimous approvals.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The Commission approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 joint meeting (revised) and the February 17, 2026 Planning Commission meeting by unanimous consent.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were received for items not on the agenda.

Discussion Items

Historic Design Review Permit – Hink Block (HDRP 26-01)

  • Staff presented a request to repaint the exterior façade and replace the existing wood shake awning with metal standing seam at 818-846 Lincoln Way. The building is a contributing structure in the Downtown Historic District.
  • The proposed colors are from the Sherwin Williams historic palette: Slate Gray body and trim, with metal standing seam in Flat Pan Slate Gray. Existing brick and storefronts will not be painted; existing signage will remain.
  • Staff noted that the wood shake cannot be replaced like-for-like due to fire code, and that the metal standing seam is consistent with nearby historic buildings.
  • Applicant Sue Thompson expressed enthusiasm for the project and answered questions about materials and support structure painting.
  • The Historic Design Review Commission approved Resolution 26-05 unanimously (5-0). Conditions include encroachment and building permits.

Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Extension – Collins Drive (SUB 16-02 Ext.4)

  • Staff requested approval of a one-year extension for the Collins Drive Subdivision, a 27.9-acre site at 975 & 1055 Collins Drive, to subdivide into 65 single-family residential lots. This is the fourth of six possible one-year extensions under the Subdivision Map Act.
  • Original map approval was in 2019; the current expiration is April 29, 2026. The extension would extend to April 29, 2027. No changes to the map are proposed.
  • Applicant Chip Collins (Bayside Holdings) reported ongoing efforts to find a joint venture partner for development. Engineer Casey Feichert confirmed plans are ready and the property is being maintained.
  • Commissioner Kramer noted that conditions of approval may need updating to reflect current codes, but staff indicated that building permit review will address code changes.
  • The Planning Commission approved Resolution 26-04 unanimously (3-0, with two commissioners absent). The extension includes all previously adopted conditions.

Staff Follow-Up Reports

  • Economic Development Director Jonathan Wright provided updates:
    • New businesses: "The Hour in the Tower" escape room, Marketplace on Elm (furniture and specialty foods), and a vintage antiques pop-up mall.
    • The Vault is scheduled to open the weekend of March 27-29.
    • Upcoming ordinance revisions: paint requirements for historic district (to allow certain colors without full HDRC review), food truck regulations (to allow on private property associated with businesses), and potential expansion of the entertainment zone for holidays.
    • Cannabis ordinance is paused; anticipated mid-summer.
    • Active Transportation Plan (ATP) expected to be completed in May; General Plan Update targeted for July 2026.
    • Opportunity sites: former First Community Bank (3.5 acres, ground lease from railroad) and former Sears location (with grease trap installed, suitable for a market/deli).

Key Outcomes

  • Hink Block Historic Design Review Permit: Approved (Resolution 26-05) – all HDRC members present voted aye.
  • Collins Drive Subdivision Map Extension: Approved (Resolution 26-04) – Vice Chair Kramer, Commissioner Hobbs, and Chair Hiatt voted aye; Commissioners Galyardt and Lehmberg were absent.
  • Next Meeting: April 21, 2026, with a possible presentation on the Active Transportation Plan.

Meeting Transcript

So either Laura or Tia poll call. Chair Hyatt. Yes. Vice Chair Kramer. Here. Commissioner Galliard is absent. Commissioner Lemberg is absent. Commissioner Hobbs? Here. Commissioner Costa. Here. Commissioner Haswell. Yeah. Commissioner Freesen. Here. Thank you. Okay. If we would all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge of Allegiance. I just take some of it. Okay, so our first item tonight is uh public comment. This is an opportunity for anyone from the public to speak on items that are not on the agenda tonight. And we have two public hearings tonight. The first public hearing is the Horus Historic Design Review Permit for the Hint Hink block, uh which is 818 through 846 Lincoln Way. The second agenda item that the Planning Commission only will address is the vesting tentative subdivision map extension for 975 and 1055 Collins Drive. So is there anyone from the public that would like to speak on something other than those two items? If so, now would be the time to do so. Not seeing anybody rise for that. And we have no public comment. That brings us to uh approval of minutes, and we have minutes from two of our last meetings. Uh one is the minutes from the January 20th meeting, the other is from the February 17th meeting. And just before we started the meeting tonight, uh Laura Stewart passed out revised minutes for the January 20th meeting. Uh so I don't know if you've had a chance to take a look at those, but uh if so, uh is there anybody that would like to make a motion for the approval of the January uh Planning Commission and HDRC Commission meeting minutes? Uh I'll make a motion to approve the um revised version of the January HDRC and Planning Commission. Thank you. And Laura, can you do a roll call, please? Chair Hyatt? Yes. Vice Chair Kramer. Aye. Commissioner Hobbes, aye. Commissioner Costa, aye. Commissioner Haswell. Commissioner Freesen. Aye. Okay, and then the second minutes are the February 17th minutes for the planning commission. Uh, I looked over those. I thought everything was in order, and I'd like to make a motion that we approve those minutes. We have a second. And Laura, can you take a roll call on that, please?

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