Elk Grove Planning Commission Meeting Summary - May 21, 2026
Elk Grove Planning Commission Meeting – May 21, 2026
The Elk Grove Planning Commission held a regular meeting on May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The meeting began with a land acknowledgement, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call (Commissioners Sandra Poole, Juan Fernandez absent, Simon Singa absent, Vice Chair Barinder Singh, Chair Oscar O'Khan present), approval of the agenda, and approval of the May 7, 2026, regular meeting minutes. The commission considered three main agenda items: a rezoning and tentative parcel map for 10132 Sheldon Road, a major certificate of appropriateness and Old Town design review for the Paint the Grove mural festival, and the 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Program general plan consistency finding. All items were approved unanimously with modifications where noted.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Agenda: Moved and seconded, passed unanimously.
- Approval of Minutes (May 7, 2026): Moved and seconded, passed unanimously.
Public Comments & Testimony
No speakers during the general public comment period.
Discussion Items
10132 Sheldon Road Rezone and Tentative Parcel Map (PLNG 20-050)
Joseph Dagamin, associate planner, presented the project to rezone 4.97 acres at 10132 Sheldon Road from Agricultural Residential Five (AR5) to Agricultural Residential Two (AR2) and subdivide one parcel into two (2.0 and 2.9 gross acres). All existing structures will remain. Access is via a 40-foot private road from Sheldon Road, with a new driveway on an adjacent property under the same ownership to avoid tree loss. The project is consistent with the General Plan and rural area policies. CEQA exemption under Section 15183 was recommended. The applicant, an Elk Grove native, stated the goal is to divide lots for his great-grandchildren. No public comments. The commission had no further questions. Outcome: Motion to adopt a resolution recommending City Council find no further CEQA review required, approve the rezone, and approve the tentative parcel map with conditions, including a modification to Condition of Approval No. 36. Passed unanimously.
Paint the Grove Mural Festival (PLNG 26-014)
Sarah Rodriguez, Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Program Manager, presented the festival scheduled for June 1–6, 2026. The festival will feature eight artists painting seven murals at six sites in Old Town (including three historic resources). Events include a VIP reception (June 1), Street Art 101 for youth (June 3), guided mural tour and local artist battle (June 6). Public comments included strong support from Brian Rickle (Chair, Arts and Creative Economy Commission), Larissa Campos (resident), Cameron and Crystal Moberg (Talking Walls partners), and Ryan Rhodes (local muralist). Concerns were raised by Susan Sayner (Old Town resident) and Peggy Forsyth Andrews (Historic Preservation Committee member) about the murals reflecting historical and cultural themes and color palettes consistent with Old Town guidelines. Staff and Talking Walls noted that artistic freedom is within parameters (no profanity, politics, all-ages viewable) and building owners have veto rights. The Historic Preservation Committee had recommended approval, encouraging heritage themes while respecting artistic freedom. Outcome: Motion to adopt a resolution finding the project exempt from CEQA (Sections 15301, 15331) and approving the major certificate of appropriateness and Old Town design review. Passed unanimously.
2026–2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) – General Plan Consistency
Christina Castro, Capital Programs Manager, presented the five-year CIP covering projects in alternative transportation, community enhancements, drainage, facilities, and transportation. The CIP is updated annually; first-year funding is in the upcoming budget. Staff recommended a finding that the CIP is not a project under CEQA (Section 15378B) and is consistent with the General Plan. No public comments. Outcome: Motion to adopt a resolution recommending City Council find the CIP not a CEQA project and consistent with the General Plan. Passed unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- 10132 Sheldon Road: Approved rezone and tentative parcel map with conditions.
- Paint the Grove Mural Festival: Approved major certificate of appropriateness and design review.
- Capital Improvement Program: Approved general plan consistency finding.
- Next meetings: June 4, 2026 (tentative parcel map on Calvine Road) and future items on Old Town mural permits and climate compass adoption on June 10, 2026.
The meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM.
Meeting Transcript
And we'll start by the land acknowledgement. We honor, respect, and acknowledge the Oak Grove first inhabitants, the Plain Miwok, who lived and sovereign caretakers of this land and waterway since the time in memorial. We commemorate and advocate for their descendants, the Wilton Returia tribe, the only federally recognized tribe in Sacramento County who endure because of the bravery, resilience, and determination of their ancestors, tribal members, and leaders. At this time, please silence your electronics, your cell phone devices. The clerk, please read the customary greeting. The Elkrove 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 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. The chair, please call roll call. Commissioner Sandra Poole. Present. Juan Fernandez, absent. Simon Singa, absent. Vice Chair Barinder Singh. Present. Chair Oscar O'Khan. Present. And at this time, I would like to invite Commissioner Poole to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. Will you please join us in a moment of silence? Thank you. So I need a motion. Chair, I move to approve the agenda as presented. Second. Thank you. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed. Abstentions. So it passes. Members of the audience may comment on any item not on the agenda that is of interest to the public and within the jurisdiction of the planning commission. The planning commission cannot take any action on non-agendized items raised under public commons until the matter has been specifically included on an agenda as an action item. The general public comment opportunities, so I'll open that. Do we have any speakers for that? So with that, I'll close it. And I need a motion for the regular meeting minutes of May 7th, 2026. Chair, I move to approve the minutes of May 7, 2026 as prepared. Second. Thank you. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed? Abstentions. The clerk will call the hearing items, please. 10132 Sheldon Road rezone and map. PLNG 20-050. All right.
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