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Elk Grove Planning Commission Meeting - October 2, 2025

Other — Thursday, October 2, 2025

BodyElkgrove, California

SessionOther

DateThursday, October 2, 2025

StatusFILED

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0:08

All right.

0:10

Good evening.

0:12

I would like to call the or call to order the Oak Grove Planning Commission regular meeting for Thursday, October the 2nd at 6 p.m.

0:19

And we'll begin with our land acknowledgement.

0:22

We honor, respect, and acknowledge Elk Grove's first inhabitants, the Plains Miwok, who lived as sovereign caretakers of this land and these waterways since time immemorial.

0:32

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.

0:47

Will you please silence your electronic devices?

0:51

At this time, and I have a personal laptop here for reference if needed.

1:00

Will the clerk please call the customary greeting?

1:04

The City of Elk Grove Planning Commission welcomes, appreciates, and encourages participation in the meetings.

1:09

The commission reserves the right to reasonably limit the total time for public comment on any particular notice agenda item as it may deem may deem necessary.

1:18

If you wish to address the commission during the meeting, please complete a speaker card in the back and give it to the clerk, me over here, to for consideration of the agenda item.

1:32

Thank you, Antonio.

1:33

Will you please call the roll?

1:36

Commissioner Poole.

1:38

Present.

1:38

Commissioner Singh, present.

1:41

Commissioner Singer, present.

1:43

Vice Chair Ocon, present, and Chair Fernandez present.

1:47

Thank you.

1:48

I will invite Brianne to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:56

I pledge allegiance to the board of the United States of America.

2:00

And to the Republic or just one is the liberty and just withdrawal.

2:12

And will you now please join us in a moment of silence?

2:24

Thank you.

2:26

Do I have a motion for approval of the agenda?

2:29

Chair Fernandez, I move to approve the agenda as presented.

2:34

I have a motion and a second.

2:35

A second.

2:37

Vice Chair Ocon.

2:38

All in favor?

2:39

Aye.

2:41

Any opposed?

2:42

None.

2:43

5-0.

2:47

Moving on to our public comment.

2:50

Members of the audience may comment on any item not on the agenda that is of public interest and within the jurisdiction of the planning commission.

2:57

The planning commission cannot take action on non-agendized items raised under public comment until the matter has been specifically included on an agenda as an action item.

3:07

Antonio, are there any public speakers registered to speak?

3:11

I don't have any public speakers for this item.

3:14

I will close the general public comment and I will ask for consent calendar item 4.1.

3:22

Oh, there are no consent calendar items.

3:26

Uh I still need a motion.

3:31

No.

3:32

Three again.

3:34

May I have a motion for no calendar consent items, please?

3:38

So moved.

3:39

Do we have a second?

3:42

Second.

3:43

Moved and seconded.

3:45

All in favor?

3:48

Alright, five-zero.

3:51

Okay.

3:52

Now we will move to the public hearing items.

3:55

And will the clerk please call 5.1.

4:08

Item 5.1 is Lazy Boy Design Review and Map.

4:11

Project number PLNG 24-049.

4:17

Good evening, Mr.

4:18

Chair and Commissioners.

4:19

My name is Kara Killingsworth, and I'm the project planner for the Lazy Boy Design Review and Map Project.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Parks and Recreation██████████████████████████████████████████42%

Procedural█████████████████████████25%

Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████████████25%

Parks And Recreation█████5%

Community Engagement███3%

Summary of Proceedings

Elk Grove Planning Commission Meeting - October 2, 2025

The Elk Grove Planning Commission met on October 2, 2025, primarily to review the Lazy Boy Design Review and Map project, which involved a commercial building, parcel subdivision, and tree removal. After extensive discussion on tree preservation and removal processes, the commission approved the project with conditions.

Public Comments & Testimony

No public speakers registered for the item, but one written comment was submitted regarding the tree removal permit, expressing concern over tree removal.

Discussion Items

Lazy Boy Design Review and Map (PLNG 24-049): Staff planner Kara Killingsworth presented the project, detailing a 13,078 square foot commercial building, subdivision into two parcels, and removal of 10 trees of local importance, with one tree conditioned to be saved. Staff recommended approval based on environmental consistency and city codes.
Applicant Adam Lovern expressed agreement with all conditions and thanked the commission and staff.
Commissioners raised questions and concerns: Commissioner Singh expressed satisfaction with saving one tree and noted that most trees slated for removal had major or extreme health issues. Commissioner Poole expressed concern about not preserving more trees, particularly along a concrete wall, and questioned the credentials and process of the arborist firm providing the tree removal assessment.
Staff, including Christopher Jordan, clarified that certified arborists are required, defended the tree removal recommendations, and explained city procedures for peer review and oversight.

Key Outcomes

The commission approved a resolution finding no further environmental review required and approving the tentative parcel map, major design review, and tree removal permit for nine trees (with one saved) for the Lazy Boy project. The motion passed 4-1, with Commissioner Poole opposing.

Other Business

Staff provided updates on recent council actions, upcoming commission items, and an appeal for the Maverick project scheduled for November.
Commissioner briefing schedules were discussed, with a decision to revert to the previous individual meeting format based on commissioner feedback.

Meeting Transcript

All right. Good evening. I would like to call the or call to order the Oak Grove Planning Commission regular meeting for Thursday, October the 2nd at 6 p.m. And we'll begin with our land acknowledgement. We honor, respect, and acknowledge Elk 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 silence your electronic devices? At this time, and I have a personal laptop here for reference if needed. Will the clerk please call the customary greeting? The City of Elk 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 agenda item as it may deem may deem necessary. If you wish to address the commission during the meeting, please complete a speaker card in the back and give it to the clerk, me over here, to for consideration of the agenda item. Thank you, Antonio. Will you please call the roll? Commissioner Poole. Present. Commissioner Singh, present. Commissioner Singer, present. Vice Chair Ocon, present, and Chair Fernandez present. Thank you. I will invite Brianne to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the board of the United States of America. And to the Republic or just one is the liberty and just withdrawal. And will you now please join us in a moment of silence? Thank you. Do I have a motion for approval of the agenda? Chair Fernandez, I move to approve the agenda as presented. I have a motion and a second. A second. Vice Chair Ocon. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? None. 5-0. Moving on to our public comment. Members of the audience may comment on any item not on the agenda that is of public interest and within the jurisdiction of the planning commission. The planning commission cannot take action on non-agendized items raised under public comment until the matter has been specifically included on an agenda as an action item. Antonio, are there any public speakers registered to speak? I don't have any public speakers for this item. I will close the general public comment and I will ask for consent calendar item 4.1. Oh, there are no consent calendar items. Uh I still need a motion. No. Three again. May I have a motion for no calendar consent items, please? So moved. Do we have a second? Second. Moved and seconded.

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