The Elk Grove Planning Commission held its regular meeting on June 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., with all five commissioners present. The meeting included a land acknowledgment for the Plains Miwok people and the Wilton Rancheria Tribe, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The commission approved a reorganization of the agenda to present items 6.1 and 6.2 after item 5.1. The consent calendar included approval of meeting minutes from April 3, 2025 (passed unanimously) and April 17, 2025 (passed 4-0 with one abstention from Commissioner Singh who was traveling).
Grant Line Production and Recycling Facility Amendment (Item 5.1) The commission approved amendments to a previously approved 24/7 industrial facility at 10,000 Waterman Road. Key changes include:
Public opposition came from the Hudson family, who own property at 1001 Waterman Road across the street. They expressed concerns about:
The applicant confirmed that only vehicles and equipment would be stored in the new area, with no material stockpiles. The amendment passed 5-0.
Fencing Interpretation (Item 6.1) The commission approved clarification that street-side yard fencing can reach a maximum of 6 feet using:
This interpretation addresses code enforcement violations on corner properties. Passed 5-0.
Massage Business Interpretation (Item 6.2) The commission determined that massage businesses are considered "health salons" and therefore prohibited as home occupations. Home office uses for off-site massage services would be restricted home occupations. This interpretation was developed due to monitoring concerns identified by police and code enforcement. Passed 5-0.
The commission recommended comprehensive amendments to Titles 12, 14, 16, 22, and 23 of the Municipal Code, including:
Housing Development Updates:
Land Use Improvements:
Title 22 Overhaul:
Commissioners noted appreciation for aligning code with state law requirements and addressing excess parking in shopping centers. The amendments passed 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Thank you. Thank you. Good evening. I will call to order the Oak Grove Planning Commission regular meeting for Thursday, May 15th, June 15th, 2025 at 6 p.m. I will start with the land acknowledgement. We honor, respect, and acknowledge Oak Grove's first inhabitants, the Plains Miwok, who lived as sovereign caretakers of this land and these waterways since time immemorial. We commemorate and advocate for their descendants, the Wilton Rancheria Tribe, the only federally recognized tribe in Sacramento County who endure because of the bravery, resiliency, and determination of their ancestors, tribal members, and leaders. Will you please take a moment and silence your electronics? The clerk will read the customary greeting. Thank you. The Oak 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 noticed agenda item as it may deem 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. Sandy, will you please call the roll? Commissioners Sandra Poole. Present. Farron Singh. Present. Suman Singh. Present. Vice Chair Oscar O'Connor. Present. And Chair Juan Fernandez. Present. I will invite Suman to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and welcome him back. Thank you. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic where it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Would you please join us in a moment of silence? Thank you. Thank you. Staff proposes altering the sequence of agenda items by presenting items 6.1 and 6.2 after hearing item 5.1 and before hearing item 5.2. May I have a motion to reorganize the agenda? So moved. Go ahead. I'll acknowledge. Yep. I move to approve the reorganization of the agenda as described by the Chair. Second. I have a motion and a second. All in favor? Aye. Aye.