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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.