Elk Grove Planning Commission Regular Meeting – February 15, 2024
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Elk Grove Planning Commission – Regular Meeting – February 15, 2024
The Elk Grove Planning Commission held its regular meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in the Elk Grove City Council Chambers. The agenda listed a 5:00 PM start; the chair called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 PM. The transcript's opening says "2004," an apparent transcription error; the agenda and all official references identify this as the February 15, 2024 regular meeting. The commission approved the agenda unanimously, then conducted three public hearings: a tentative subdivision map and two conditional use permits. All three items were approved unanimously.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Suzanne Pesci, a longtime Elk Grove resident since 1978, expressed concern that the Summer Park Estates project documentation did not show official routing to Sacramento County EMD for well and septic review and asked the city to be transparent about changes affecting the rural area.
- Sharon Lines, speaking for the Sheldon Community Association, detailed inconsistencies in the Summer Park Estates staff report (including an "east of Bradshaw" location error), questioned why Sacramento County Water Agency was listed for well/septic permits instead of EMD, and recommended the item be postponed and rescheduled after the rural community and staff corrected the report, maps, and conditions.
- Ed Gress, a Bader Road resident three properties from the Summer Park Estates site, raised concerns about narrow roads, speeding traffic, loss of frontage or easements, and safety if the number of homes on the road more than doubled. The chair responded that Bader Road would remain a two-lane rural road and frontage would not be lost.
- Kathy Wilson spoke in support of Hard 2 Love Tattoo and Supplies, describing positive experiences as a customer and urging approval.
- No oral public comments were made on the 2G Autobody item, and staff reported receiving no written comments on that project.
Discussion Items
Summer Park Estates Map (PLNG22-016)
- Staff (Senior Planner Sarah Kirchgessner) presented a request for a Tentative Subdivision Map and Design Review to subdivide one parcel into 19 residential lots on approximately 40 acres at 8577 Bader Road. The site is designated Rural Residential and zoned AR-2; density would be 0.47 dwelling units per acre. New homes are not proposed at this time; future construction would be served by private wells and septic systems, with drainage improvements and a gated private drive. Staff recommended CEQA exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 and approval subject to conditions.
- Applicant representative Tim Denham of Wood Rogers said the project is consistent with the general plan and zoning and requested approval.
- During deliberation, commissioners asked about drainage/floodplain, well and septic fees, HOA responsibilities, and project routing. Commissioner Murphy explained the Sacramento County Water Agency surface water fee applies to new wells and is used to stabilize groundwater. Staff confirmed EMD and the water board were routed for comment and provided none.
- Sharon Lines and Suzanne Pesci submitted written comments; staff attorney stated the public hearing notice and project specifics were accurate apart from one typo and no legal reason existed to postpone.
Hard 2 Love Tattoo and Supplies (PLNG23-036)
- Staff presented a Conditional Use Permit request for a tattoo studio in an existing approximately 1,120-square-foot building at 8819 Elk Grove Boulevard in the Business and Professional Office zone. No exterior improvements are proposed. The use would include four tattoo/permanent makeup stations and one eyelash station, with accessory retail sales. Staff recommended approval under CEQA Section 15301.
- Owner Amanda introduced her staff and described the business, licensing, health inspection compliance, and local roots; she requested approval. (Note: staff's oral presentation said "approximately 1,000 square feet," while the agenda and staff report state approximately 1,120 square feet. The oral motion read "PLNG 22-036," while the agenda and staff materials identify the project as PLNG23-036.)
- The commission commended the applicant's presentation and her responsiveness on signage.
2G Autobody (PLNG23-038)
- Staff presented a Conditional Use Permit request for auto body and auto paint services in two existing tenant spaces totaling 6,900 square feet at 9882 Waterman Road, Suites 140 and 160, in the Industrial Office Park zone. The business would have five service bays and operate Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. No exterior improvements are proposed. Staff recommended approval under CEQA Section 15301.
- The applicant, a lifelong Elk Grove resident whose family previously operated Premier Auto Body, described the business and requested approval. The commission asked about and received assurance regarding parking and no storage outside.
Director’s Report
- Development Services Director announced the comment period for the Zoo Environmental Impact Report closes Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (the director corrected "40-day" to "45-day"). With the chair's concurrence, he announced the March 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting would be canceled so commissioners could attend the Planning Commission Academy.
Planning Commission Matters
- Commissioner Sandra Poole announced she will be stepping down from the Planning Commission once a nominee is confirmed by the mayor/city council, saying she wanted to make it known as soon as possible. Chair Singha and other commissioners thanked her for her service, wisdom, and representation of the rural area.
Key Outcomes
- Approved the agenda unanimously (voice vote).
- Approved Summer Park Estates Map (PLNG22-016): motion adopted unanimously to adopt the resolution finding no further environmental review required under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 and approving the Tentative Subdivision Map and Design Review subject to conditions.
- Approved Hard 2 Love Tattoo and Supplies (PLNG23-036): motion adopted unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit with a CEQA exemption under Section 15301.
- Approved 2G Autobody (PLNG23-038): motion adopted unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit with a CEQA exemption under Section 15301.
- Confirmed cancellation of the March 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting for the Planning Commission Academy.
Meeting Transcript
Good evening. I will call to order the Elkrove Planning Commission regular meeting of Thursday, February 15th, 2004 at 6 p.m. Let me start with the land acknowledgement. We honor, respect, and acknowledge Elk Grove's first inhabitants, the Plains Meav, who lived as sovereign caretakers of this land and these waterways since time immemorial. We commemorate and advocate for the descendants, the Wilton Rancheria tribe, the only only federally recognized tribe in Sacramento County, who endure endure because of the bravery, resilience, and determination of their ancestors, tribal members, and leaders. Would you all please silence your electronics cell phones and other devices at this time? And will the clerk please read the customary greeting? The Hell Grove Planning Commission welcomes appreciates and encourages participation in the meetings. The Commission reserves the right to reasonably limit the total time for public comment on any particular notice to agenda item, as it may be necessary. If you wish to address the commission during the meeting, please complete a speaker card and give it to the clerk prior to consideration of the agenda item. Thank you. Would the clerk please uh call the rule? Commissioner George Murphy. Here. Commissioner Oscar O'Khan. Present. Commissioner Suman, I'm sorry, Sandra Poole, present. Vice Chair Juan Fernandez. Present. And Chair Simon Singer. Present. At this time, I would uh like to invite uh Commissioner Poole to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Hands over heart. I pledge allegiance to the United States of America and to the Republic. One nation individual with the address. Would you please join us in a moment of silence? Thank you. Do I have a motion to approve the agenda? So moved. Second. We have uh the motion has been moved and agenda and seconded. All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Any oppositions. Hearing none, the motion is approved unanimously. Thank you. Members of the audience may comment on any item not on the agenda. This that is of interest to the public and within the jurisdiction of the planning commission. The planning commission cannot take action on non-agendized items raised on the under the public comment until the matter has been specifically included on an agenda as an action item. At this time, I would like to open the general public comment opportunity. Item five point one is Summer Park Estates Map, Project PLNG 2216. The proposed project consists of a tentative subdivision map to subdivide one parcel into 19 residential lots. The project also includes design review for subdivision layout. The project site is located on the east side of Bader Road, approximately 1,300 feet south of Calvine Road. The project site totals approximately 40 acres. Laguna Creek Tributary Number One is located directly off-site and parallels the southern property line, and there are two existing houses which are accessed from Bader Road. To the north, south, east, and west are existing rural residential land uses. The project was rezoned to AR2 as part of a previous project, the Erman Darrell project, which was approved in 2004. That map has since expired. The proposed tentative subdivision map only encompasses a portion of the previous Ermond Daryl estates project site.
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