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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Dorado County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Green Valley Mortuary mausoleum expansion
Green Valley Mortuary & Cemetery wants to add five mausoleums to its existing cemetery campus off Alexandrite Drive. The structures would push into the standard side setback, though a 2015 approval already gave the mortuary flexibility in the R1A zone. The design committee found no aesthetic objections, and the project now moves through the county's broader review process.
Southpointe Meadows subdivision time extension
Seven planned one-acre-plus lots in El Dorado Hills got a three-year lifeline. A new owner bought the project and needs until October 2029 to finish the final map.
Caldor Fire rebuilding timeline
The Caldor Fire resiliency and rebuilding ordinance got a new expiration date of October 1, 2029, giving fire survivors more time to finish rebuilding under the relaxed rules.
Commercial project at 1063 Magua St
A proposed commercial project needs TRPA special use permit approval and county commercial floor area — 8,209 sq ft total, with up to 5,009 sq ft from the county out of 31,920 sq ft available under the Meyers Area Plan. Neighbors came out to weigh in.
Business Drive open storage lot appeal
Commissioners wrestled with whether prime R&D-zoned land should keep hosting self-storage. With five facilities within 4,000 feet and an El Dorado Hills job-housing imbalance of 52,000 residents to under 5,000 jobs, most commissioners said no — but the zoning code currently allows it with a permit.
El Dorado Hills parcel split on Lomita Way
A 13.43-acre property near Lomita Way and Bonita Drive can now be divided into two residential lots, opening the way for potential future home construction in the El Dorado Hills Community Region.
District 5 Veterans Affairs Commission leadership transition
Commissioner Gary Norton is stepping down as the District 5 primary commissioner and will move to the alternate seat, with Thomas Millham becoming primary once the Board of Supervisors signs off.
Montano de El Dorado Phase Two commercial subdivision timeline
The 12-lot commercial map along Latrobe Road in El Dorado Hills was set to expire; the extension keeps the shopping center expansion entitlements alive through 2030. The developer cited two family deaths in the ownership group as the reason work stalled.
Meder Road four-lot residential subdivision
A 29.39-acre Shingle Springs parcel will be split into four residential lots of roughly 5 to 13.6 acres, allowing future homes, barns and accessory structures. Mitigation measures will be recorded on each parcel, with septic, EID water annexation and fire-safe requirements attached.
Chick-fil-A with drive-thru near Headington Road
A 4,880-square-foot Chick-fil-A with a two-lane drive-thru is proposed next to residential uses at Missouri Flat and Headington roads. The committee endorsed it but asked for a softer building color.
New behavioral health clinic on Missouri Flat Road
The county locked in grant administration and service agreements supporting behavioral health, including the BHCIP 'Launch Ready' grant representative designation and a 2026-2029 agreement with the state Department of Health Care Services for behavioral health services.
Rescue area four-lot subdivision on Deer Valley Road
A 39-acre parcel between Green Valley Road and Duncan Hill Road is being split into four roughly 10-acre residential lots, adding new home sites near the Rescue rural center. One lot is slightly under the 10-acre minimum but qualifies for a parcel size exception.
Native Lane four-parcel subdivision
Deubel Enterprises wants to split a nearly 40-acre parcel south of Cameron Park into four lots of roughly 5 to 15 acres. The hearing was postponed off calendar, so neighbors will have to wait for a future decision.
2026-2027 Area Plan on Aging update
The county's plan for senior services funding and priorities got its annual update and public hearing. Resident comments go into the plan submitted to the California Department of Aging.
3% increase to park and fire impact fees in El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park
The Board adopted the 2026 Bass Lake Hills development fee schedule and updated public health/vital statistics fees to match the state schedule.
Mobile Home Report Back
Staff shared an overview of mobile home data as part of the county's affordable housing work. Mobile homes are a key part of the local housing stock, so this data may shape future housing policy.
Caldor Fire Grizzly Flats rebuild funding
Another $550,151 goes to HomeAid Sacramento to keep running the homeowner rebuild program for Grizzly Flats residents still recovering from the Caldor Fire.
VHB Rescue Affordable Housing Development (PA26-0003)
A 108-unit affordable multifamily housing project is proposed at Hastings Drive and Green Valley Road. The design review committee weighed how the buildings, parking and community amenities fit the neighborhood; other county departments will handle the broader approvals.
Cell tower replacement in Placerville
Epic Wireless wants to swap a 47-foot wood pole for a 63-foot fake-pine tower near Forni Road. Commissioners continued the decision to May 14.
Dorado Oaks large-scale subdivision
A proposal to turn about 142 acres near Pleasant Valley Road and Faith Lane into 157 single-family lots and 225 multi-unit lots — a major growth driver for the community — was pushed to May 21 for further review.
Commission vacancy — Lloyd Walker resignation
Commissioner Lloyd Walker resigned, leaving the 'Other Agricultural Interest' seat open until a replacement is appointed.
East Ridge Village Unit 2 final map
44 new residential lots in El Dorado Hills cleared a major milestone, moving the East Ridge Village subdivision closer to construction off Valley View Parkway.
Diamond Village Apartments II affordable housing bonds
The county signed off on up to $12 million in tax-exempt bonds to build affordable rental apartments at 750 Black Rice Road in Placerville. It passed 3-2, with two supervisors pushing for priority for county residents.
Ranney condo conversion, Pollock Pines
A plan to convert a small apartment building into condos was delayed to March 12, so the rental-to-ownership change remains in limbo for now.
Cool Station commercial project
A gas station with a drive-through restaurant and carwash is cleared to build at the Highways 49/193 junction in Cool, with drainage safeguards added for the fuel area.
Council vacancies and recruitment
The council has three open seats and is brainstorming which community members and organizations to invite to join. Filling them strengthens the council's ability to represent low-income and community interests countywide.
Durock Road AM/PM Conditional Use Permit appeal
Neighbors fought the Planning Commission's approval of a gas station on Durock Road in Shingle Springs, but the Board sided with the project 5-0, adding a condition delaying ground disturbance until a county road project begins or June 1, 2028. It's the end of the local road for this appeal.
Carson Creek Village 11 road improvement timing
Lennar Homes won approval to delay the required Royal Oaks Drive extension and Latrobe Road traffic signal for its Heritage at Carson Creek Village 11 final maps. El Dorado Hills residents worry about traffic before the improvements land.
Proposed 140-foot cell tower near Loch Leven Drive, Pollock Pines
A multi-carrier wireless facility with a 140-foot monopine and diesel generator was proposed near homes on Rainbow Trail. Staff recommended denial over a 180-foot setback waiver, and residents and the fire chief voiced concerns before the commission postponed a decision to October 2026.