On the agenda: Placer County meeting — license plate reader (Jan 26)

County of Placer

Newcastle/Ophir Municipal Advisory Council
Mailing: 175 Fulweiler Avenue ▪ Auburn, CA 95603 ▪ (530) 889-4010
County Contact ▪ Sophie Fox ▪ (530) 889-4010

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – FINAL
6:15 PM, Monday, January 26, 2026
Newcastle Elementary School
645 Kentucky Greens Way, Newcastle, CA. 95658
1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Welcome & Introduction of Members:
Brandon Sanders, Steven Palmer, April Pay (Chair), Curtis Sproul, Sam Moore (Vice
Chair), Elliott Rose
3. Approval of January 27, 2025, Draft Minutes
4. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
At the beginning of each year the MAC members move to select a new Chair and
Vice Chair to lead the meetings for the upcoming year.
5. Ottman Rezone and General Plan Amendment (PLN25-00096)
Review and comment on a proposed Rezone and General Plan Amendment to
change a portion of the subject property (APN 040-040-068-000) located at 1102
Lozanos Road in the unincorporated Newcastle area from commercial to residential
land use. The applicant proposes to rezone the southern half from C2-Dc (General
Commercial, combining Design Scenic Corridor) to RA-B-100 (Residential Agricultural,
combining minimum Building Site of 100,000 square feet) and to change the General
Plan designation from Commercial to Rural Residential 2.3 – 4.6 Ac. Min. to align with
the current Zoning and General Plan designations on the norther half of the property.
The proposed project would allow future single-family residential use to occur on the
entire property, which comprises approximately 1.85 acres.
Presenters:
Placer County Planning Division Staff: Nick Trifiro, Senior Planner
Applicant Representative: Michael and Michele Ottman, Property Owners
Presentation Time: 15 minutes
6.

Correspondence
Correspondence received for the MAC from January 24, 2025, through
January 20, 2026.

The MAC is composed of appointed community members whose purpose is to advise the Board of Supervisors about activities
and problems of the area represented. Residents are encouraged to attend and talk about issues important to them. More info
at www.placer.ca.gov/bos/macs . Placer County is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities are provided the
resources to participate fully in public meeting. If you require disability-related modifications or accommodations, including
auxiliary aid or services, to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the Board of Supervisor’s Office.

7. MAC member reports
8. Public Comment
This is the time for members of the public to address the MAC on any matter NOT listed
on the agenda including upcoming community events or announcements.
9. Adjournment of the Newcastle/Ophir MAC

NEWCASTLE/OPHIR MAC Agenda ▪ January 26, 2026
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County of Placer

Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council
175 Fulweiler Avenue ▪ Auburn, CA 95603 ▪ (530) 889-4010
County Contact ▪ Sophie Fox ▪ (530) 889-4010

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - DRAFT
Monday, January 27, 2025
Newcastle Elementary School
645 Kentucky Greens Way, Newcastle
1. Called to Order at 6:01 pm & Pledge of Allegiance
2. Welcome & Introduction of Members:
- PRESENT: Sam Moore, Vice-Chair; April Pay, Steve Palmer, Elliott Rose, Dennis Jacinto
- ABSENT: Karen Green, Chair
Statement of Meeting Procedures read by Sam Moore
3. Approval of January 27, 2025 Agenda
 Motion to Approve: Elliott Rose / April Pay / Unanimous
4. Approval of December 9, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
 Motion to Approve: Elliott Rose / Dennis Jacinto / Unanimous
5. Public Comment:
- Jennifer (Resident) expressed concerns about light pollution from neon signs and
their impact on wildlife and agriculture. She suggests that developers should not be
allowed to pay in-lieu fees for low-income housing, as it leads to unplanned housing
developments. Jennifer also opposes the influx of wineries due to potential traffic
and noise issues and calls for an update to the area’s zoning to prevent this.
- Steve Boswell (Rocklin Resident) seeks clarification on the boundaries of different
MACs and mentioned that he rides his bicycle everywhere and has a helmet
camera which has documented dangerous driving incidents.
- Resident asked if CalTrans has ever been considered to present at the MAC
meetings.
6. Reports:
A. Loomis Union School District – Not Present
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Erika Sloan, Superintendent
o Al Frangione, Sr. Director of Facilities, Maintenance & Operations

B. Public Safety:
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Newcastle Fire Protection District – Chief Ian Gow provided an
update on the fire department’s operations and finances. He
explained the need for Newcastle Fire Department to merge

The MAC is composed of appointed community members whose purpose is to advise the Board of Supervisors about activities
and problems of the area represented. Residents are encouraged to attend and talk about issues important to them. More info
at www.placer.ca.gov/bos/macs . Placer County is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities are provided the
resources to participate fully in public meeting. If you require disability-related modifications or accommodations, including
auxiliary aid or services, to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the Board of Supervisor’s Office.

with Placer Hills Fire Department to avoid financial failure. Newcastle Fire
Department will not be financially sustainable within two (2) years. LAFCO has
completed the Municipal Services Review and is on the LAFCO agenda for
approval (anticipated for mid-February). Once approved, LAFCO can then
address the application to merge Newcastle and Placer Hills Fire Departments.
Chief Gow expressed the need for public support at the LAFCO meeting. He
also reported that the contract with American Medical Response to provide
ambulance services will soon expire. They will be reviewing the new contract
and any changes that will need to be made.
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CHP – Officer Kelly:
o Provided stats for 2024: 1,800 traffic collisions; 9,908 citations issued; 468
vehicles impounded; 380 DUI arrests; 54 recovered stolen vehicles, and
24 fatalities. Compared to 2023, the fatality rate was about the same
and DUI arrests were down.
o Discussed local parking complaints related to nuisance residents and
transient-related issues, emphasizing the need for community support in
resolving these problems.

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Placer County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Hardcastle:
o Provided stats for:
▪ December 2024: 136 incidents; 17 reports taken; 8 transient
related activities; 21 suspicious activity calls; 4 disturbance calls;
41 alarm calls, and 41 traffic stops.
▪ 2024 Totals: 1,532 incidents; 156 reports taken; 54 suspicious
activity calls; 54 disturbance calls; 160 alarm calls; 371 traffic
stops, and 48 arrests.
o Discussed the effectiveness of the license plate readers in
apprehending suspects. The suspect in the Roseville incident was
apprehended within two hours with the help of the license plate
readers.

C. MAC Member Reports
• Elliott Rose reported that he has been working with the state to build a new
CHP building.
D. Local Government
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Placer County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson (Sophie Fox, Chief of Staff):
o MAC update and future plans were discussed as follows:
▪ MAC members terms have been extended 90 days to allow for
further discussions and planning. Applications will be asked for in
April and appointments will take effect in May.

Newcastle Ophir MAC Meeting Minutes ▪ January 27, 2025
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The Grand Jury desires more equity and access for all residents
to participate in MAC meetings. Options for increasing public
participation, such as town halls and virtual meetings, are being
explored.

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The importance of community input and the need for efficient
and inclusive meeting processes were emphasized.
• Sam Moore questioned the concept of not voting, to which
Supervisor Gustafson responded that the code specifically
states general review.

Challenges of the MAC system, including Brown Act compliance
and the need for Zoom capabilities at meetings were discussed.
A contract with Trailscape Inc. was approved to build Phase 2 of the
Hidden Falls Regional Park trail expansion project. Construction will
complete the trail connection between the existing 1,200-acre Hidden
Falls Regional Park and the 678-acre Big Hill Preserve, which includes
the new parking and trailhead area located at 5345 Bell Road in North
Auburn.
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Placer County District 3 Supervisor Anthony DeMattei (Cristina Rivera, Chief of
Staff)
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The insurance commissioner’s proposed changes to fire insurance were
discussed, with hopes for increased competition in the insurance
market.
The expansion of the Foothill Broadband Project is still underway and
Newcastle is expected for 2026.
Meadow Vista Transfer Station allows free drop-off for leaves and pine
needles. Fridays through Mondays 8:30 am to 4pm.
February has been declared Grand Jury Awareness Month.
Placer County is partnering with local nonprofit AMI Housing to apply
for a competitive Homekey+ Program grant from the state. The
initiative, if awarded, would bring up to $20 million in funding to
expand permanent supportive housing through the purchase and
renovation of a motel building in unincorporated Auburn.

Supervisor DeMattei was not present
Cristina Rivera, District 3 Chief of Staff, introduced herself and
highlighted her previous experience working in the County.

Placer County District 4 Supervisor Suzanne Jones (Michael Spelis, Chief Staff)
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Supervisor Jones was not present
Frank Udvarhely, District 4 Representative, introduced himself and
recalled his time sitting on the MAC Board.

Newcastle Ophir MAC Meeting Minutes ▪ January 27, 2025
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7. Action Item(s):
A. Selection of 2025 Chair & Vice Chair
At the beginning of each year, the MAC members move to select a new Chair and
Vice-Chair to lead the bi-monthly MAC meetings.
• CHAIR - APRIL PAY
 Motion to Approve: Elliott Rose / Steve Palmer / Unanimous
• VICE CHAIR - SAM MOORE
 Motion to Approve: Dennis Jacinto / Elliott Rose / Unanimous
8. Information/Non-Action Item(s):
A. Seniors First Placer County Transportation Assistance Program
Mark Hall from Seniors First made a presentation to the MAC regarding the Seniors
First Placer County Transportation Assistance Program called Placer Rides. Placer
Rides is a mileage reimbursement program, serving the senior, disabled and lowincome populations in Placer County.
• The program’s purpose is to reimburse volunteer drivers who transport
eligible seniors to medical appointments, grocery stores, and other
necessary destinations.
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Last month, 63 reimbursement checks were issued to people in the locality,
indicating the need for more awareness.
Volunteer drivers receive $0.70 per mile up to 200 miles per month.
The MAC and community members were encouraged to identify potential
users of the program and to promote it within their communities and on
social media.
The program is funded through 2027 and continual funding expected due
to the high demand in rural areas.

B. Placer County Department of Public Works Update
Derek Gade, Director, provided an update on current and upcoming projects.
• 300 staff members focus on road maintenance (1,000 miles of public roads
and 110 bridges), wastewater services, and capital projects ($200 million).
• Crews performs routine maintenance including filing potholes, tree trimming,
and drainage clearing.
• Safety grant applications were submitted for two bike projects in the area.
One is for $120k to improve bike lane signage and markings along Taylor
Road from Newcastle to the town limits. The second is for $50k to add bike
lanes and markings along Auburn-Folsom Road just north or Shirland Track
Road.
• Sicily Road was mentioned as a community concern, with discussion about
preserving historic concrete and adding memorial monument/markings.

Newcastle Ophir MAC Meeting Minutes ▪ January 27, 2025
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Comments / Questions from MAC Members:
▪ April Pay asked about preserving historic concrete on Sicily
Road and the number of layers involved.
Derek Gade mentioned that the team would look into it
and provide more information.
▪ April Pay inquired about the jurisdiction of Ophir Road and the
possibility of long-term focus on preserving its historic value.

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Comments / Questions from Community Members:
▪ Jennifer (Resident) raised concern about increased speeding if
the road is fixed.
Derek Gade agreed to look into it.

C. Correspondence
1. Correspondence received for Forum between November 9, 2024, through
January 23, 2025
9. Future Agenda Items – N/A
10. Adjourned at 7:29 pm after a motion was made by Elliott Rose and seconded by April
Pay, with all in favor.
The next meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2025.

Newcastle Ophir MAC Meeting Minutes ▪ January 27, 2025
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Ottmann Rezone and General Plan Amendment
(PLN25-00096)

Planning Staff: Nick Trifiro, Senior Planner

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Project Comment and Review Procedure
• Planning staff will present an overview of the proposed project

• Following staff’s presentation, the applicant will be introduced to provide information to
supplement staff’s presentation
• Following supplemental information from the applicant, the MAC will be provided the
opportunity to ask questions of staff and the applicant, or to provide comments on the
project
• Next, the public will be provided the opportunity to ask questions of staff and the
applicant, or to provide comments on the project

• Staff will record summaries of comments and issues raised by the MAC and public
and will incorporate a written summary of the comments and issues into the Planning
Commission staff report.

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Ottman Rezone and General Plan Amendment

Vicinity Map

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Ottmann Rezone and General Plan Amendment

Project Site

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Ottmann Rezone and General Plan Amendment

Project Site

View looking north

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View looking south

Ottmann Rezone and General Plan Amendment

Project Site

View looking east

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View looking west

Ottmann Rezone and General Plan Amendment

Requested Entitlements
1. General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation for the southern
half of the 1.85-acre parcel from Commercial to Rural Residential 2.3 - 4.6 Ac. Min.
to be consistent with the north half of the parcel.
2. Rezone the southern half of the parcel from C2-Dc (General Commercial,
combining Design Scenic Corridor) to RA-B-100 (Residential Agricultural,
combining minimum Building Site of 100,000 square feet) to align with existing
zoning on the north half of the parcel.

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Ottmann Rezone and General Plan Amendment

Existing Zoning

Existing Zoning Line

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Ottmann Rezone and General Plan Amendment

Land Use and Zoning

Existing

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Proposed

Ottmann Rezone and General Plan Amendment

Anticipated Entitlement Processing Timeline
Planning Commission: Spring 2026
Board of Supervisors: Summer 2026

Project Contact:
Nick Trifiro, Senior Planner
[email protected]
530-745-3069

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Ottmann Rezone and General Plan Amendment

Questions?

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Ottmann Rezone and General Plan Amendment

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY PARCEL REVIEW COMMITTEE
WHERE:

PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
3091 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, AUBURN, CA 95603

WHEN:

FEBRUARY 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

PLN24-00256
GILLETT ADDITIONAL BUILDING SITE
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 3 (DE MATTEI)

Consider a request from the applicant/property owner, Lisa Gillett, for approval of an additional building
site to construct an additional primary single-family dwelling in accordance with Placer County Code
Section 17.56.230 (Single-family dwellings, additional building site). The proposed additional singlefamily dwelling will be 2,590 square-foot single-family dwelling with an attached 714 square-foot garage.
The subject property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 032-164-067-000, comprises approximately 12.3 acres,
is currently zoned RA-B-100 (Residential-agricultural, combining minimum lot area of 100,000 square
feet), and is located at 1550 Kellogg Street in the unincorporated Newcastle area. The Parcel Review
Committee will also consider a finding of Categorical Exemption in accordance with Section 15303 of the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and Section 18.36.050 (Class 3 – New construction or
conversion of small structures) of the Placer County Code.
Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking residents will be made available upon advance
request; please contact the Clerk of the Board at (530) 889-4020, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
You may direct written comments to the Clerk of the Board at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
or you may telephone the clerk at (530) 889-4020. In addition, information is available for review by calling
the Clerk of the Board at (530) 889-4020, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday
through Friday.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https:// www.placer.ca.gov/AgendaCenter#cat20. All letters, written materials, studies or reports,
should be delivered to the Zoning Administrator Clerk at 3091 County Center Drive Ste. 140, Auburn, CA
95603, or emailed to the clerk at [email protected] at least 24 hours or (1) business
working day prior to the beginning of the meeting.
The Community Development Resource Agency contact for this project, Amelia Pedri, can be
reached at (530)745-3170 or [email protected].
Parcel Review Committee
Clerk of the Board
Community Development Resource Agency Staff: Amelia Pedri, Assistant Planner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHERE:

PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
175 FULWEILER AVENUE, AUBURN, CA 95603

WHEN:

MARCH 4, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

COULSON VARIANCE (PLN24-00001)
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 3 (DEMATTEI)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 4, 2025, the Placer County Board of Supervisors will consider,
at the time and location specified above, the following items related to the Coulson Variance (PLN2400001): a) a variance to permit an existing, unpermitted 1,860 square-foot residential accessory structure
(horse barn) to remain 13 feet from the side property line, where a 30-foot setback is normally required;
and b) to determine that the project is categorically exempt under Sections 15301, 15303, and 15305 of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, as well as Sections 18.36.030 (Class 1 –
Existing Facilities), 18.36.050 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and
18.36.070 (Class 5 – Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the Placer County Code.
On December 3, 2024, the Placer County Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing regarding an
appeal of the Planning Commission’s September 12, 2024, decision to deny the Coulson Variance
(PLN24-00001). The Board’s actions included: a) closing the public hearing; b) determining that the
western property line of the subject property constituted the side yard, thus requiring a 30-foot side yard
setback; c) granting the appeal; and d) continuing the item to a future date for staff to prepare findings in
support of the variance and to complete the environmental review.
The subject property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 032-151-035-000, is approximately 2.8 acres in size,
zoned RA-B-100 (Residential-Agricultural, with a minimum lot area of 100,000 square feet), and located
at 951 Peach Tree Lane in the unincorporated Penryn area.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https://www.placer.ca.gov/10065/_2025. Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking
residents will be made available upon advance request; please contact the Clerk of the Board at (530)
889-4020.
You may direct written comments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603, or you may telephone the Clerk of the Board at (530) 889-4020. If you challenge the proposed
action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the county at, or prior to, the
public hearing.
Information is available for review by contacting the Community Development Resource Agency contact
for this project, Patrick Dobbs, who can be reached at (530) 745-3060 or [email protected].
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Clerk of the Board, Megan Wood
Community Development Resource Agency Staff: Patrick Dobbs

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHERE:

Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603

WHEN:

April 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM or as soon thereafter as may be heard

SUBJECT:

Public hearing to consider the Riolo Vineyards Specific Plan Area Fee Program Nexus
Study Update and annual adjustment of the Riolo Vineyards Specific Plan Fee Program
Fees.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Placer County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing
at the above place and time, or as soon thereafter as can be heard, to consider a resolution for the
following:
• Approve the Riolo Vineyards Specific Plan (RVSP) Area Fee Program Nexus Study Update to
reflect updates to costs, land uses, and other fee program information affecting the RVSP
Infrastructure Facilities Plan Area Fee and Administration Fee components. The RVSP
Infrastructure Facilities Plan Area and Administration Fee are proposed to increase as noted in
Table 1 of the Riolo Vineyards Specific Plan Nexus Study Update, dependent on the building’s
square footage.
• Make an annual adjustment of 0.11 percent to the Riolo Vineyards Specific Plan Fee Program
Fee Schedule.
If approved, the Riolo Vineyards Specific Plan Fee Program Fee Schedule update shall be effective 60
days from the date of adoption of the resolution.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at 2025 | Placer County, CA. Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking residents will
be made available upon advance request; please contact the Clerk of the Board at (530) 889-4020.
You may direct written comments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603, or you may telephone the Clerk of the Board at (530) 889-4020. If you challenge the proposed
action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the county at, or prior to, the
public hearing.
Information, including any data required by Government Code section 66016, is available for review by
contacting the Placer County Executive Office contact for this project, Sue Compton, who can be reached
at (530) 745-7534 or [email protected].
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Clerk of the Board, Megan Wood
County Executive Staff: Sue Compton

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
WHERE:

PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
3091 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, AUBURN, CA 95603

WHEN:

MARCH 27, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

AMENDMENT TO THE PLACER COUNTY HOUSING ELEMENT 2021 - 2029 (PLN#2200476)
PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
SCH# 2023100581
ALL SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing at the above
place and time to consider and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors to adopt a resolution
to amend the Placer County Housing Element 2021-2029. The Placer County Housing Element 20212029 was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on May 11, 2021, and is located in Section 2 of the Placer
County General Plan, updated by the Board of Supervisors on May 21, 2013. The Housing Element
Amendment is an update to the adopted Housing Element to address implementation of Housing Element
Program HE-1: Rezone to Meet the RHNA (Regional Housing Needs Allocation) as well as new programs
for multifamily residential housing. The amendments include modifications to the text and implementation
programs and addition of a new Appendix F specific to sites rezoned by the Board of Supervisors on May
21, 2024, and May 28, 2024.
The Planning Commission will also consider a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to determine
the proposed actions are within the scope of the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report
(SCH# 2023100581) for the Housing Needs Rezone Program.
Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking residents will be made available upon advance
request; please contact the Clerk of the Board at (530) 889-4020, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
You may direct written comments to the Clerk of the Board at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
or you may telephone the Clerk at (530) 889-4020. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you
may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described
in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the public entity conducting the hearing at, or
prior to, the public hearing.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https://www.placer.ca.gov/10070/_2025 . All letters, written materials, studies or reports, should
be delivered to the Clerk of the Board at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603, or emailed to
[email protected].
The Planning staff contact for this project is Kally Kedinger-Cecil who can be reached at 530-7453034 or [email protected].
Planning Commission
Clerk of the Board
Planning Division: Kally Kedinger-Cecil, Supervising Planner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHERE:

PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
175 FULWEILER AVE
AUBURN, CA 95603

WHEN:

APRIL 15, 2025, at 9:00 am or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

FORSTER-MRAZ AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE/WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT 253 –
RECISSION AND REPLACEMENT (PLN25-00007)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Placer County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing
at the above place and time to consider a recommendation to rescind Agricultural Preserve/Williamson
Act Contract 253 and execute Agricultural Preserve/Williamson Act Contract PLN25-00007. The subject
property is located on Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 038-170-066-000 and 038-190-044-000, south of
Crater Hill Road and east of Wise Road, near 9490 Crater Hill Road, and totaling approximately 25.3
acres in the unincorporated Ophir area. The property is zoned Farm 4.6 Ac. Min. (Farm, 4.6 Acres
Minimum). The Board of Supervisors will also consider a determination that the project is categorically
exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15317 (Open space contracts or easements) of
the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section and Section 18.36.190 of the Placer County
Environmental Review Ordinance (Open space contracts or easements).
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https://www.placer.ca.gov/10065/_2025. Accommodations for disabled or non-English
speaking residents will be made available upon advance request; please contact the Clerk of the Board
at (530) 889-4020.
You may direct written comments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603, or you may telephone the Clerk of the Board at (530) 889-4020. If you challenge the proposed
action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the county at, or prior to, the
public hearing.
Information is available for review by contacting the Community Development Resource Agency contact
for this project, Associate Planner Jared Peters, who can be reached at (530) 745-3523 or
[email protected].
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Clerk of the Board, Megan Wood
Community Development Resource Agency Staff: Jared Peters, Associate Planner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHERE:

Placer County Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue Auburn, CA 95603

WHEN:

April 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

FY 2025-26 Price Index Adjusted Community Development Resource Agency Fees –
(ADMIN)
CEQA Exemption; Not a Project
ALL SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Placer County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing
at the above place and time to consider the adoption of a resolution for an annual adjustment to fee
schedules and sliding fee scales for various division fees for the Community Development Resource
Agency.
Fees have been established for various services according to the Placer County Code (PCC). The PCC
authorizes such fees to be adjusted annually based on actual costs or on a specified Consumer Price
Index or Construction Cost Index formula. Fees have been adjusted by 2.96 percent for Consumer Price
Index adjusted fees and 2.37 percent and 1.84 percent for Construction Cost Index fees. The Board will
also be asked to determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273, and is not a project pursuant to section 15378.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https://www.placer.ca.gov/10065/_2025. Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking
residents will be made available upon advance request; please contact the Clerk of the Board at (530)
889-4020.
You may direct written comments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603, or you may telephone the Clerk of the Board at (530) 889-4020. If you challenge the proposed
action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the county at, or prior to, the
public hearing.
Information, including any data required by Government Code section 66016, if applicable, is available for
review by contacting the Community Development Resource Agency contact for this project, Summer
O’Neal, Staff Services Analyst, who can be reached at 530-745-3167 or [email protected].
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Clerk of the Board, Megan Wood
Community Development Resource Agency Staff: Summer O’Neal

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHERE:

Placer County Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue Auburn, CA 95603

WHEN:

April 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

FY 2025-26 Annual Adjustment of the Placer County Conservation Program
Development Fees – (ADMIN)
CEQA Exemption; Not a Project
ALL SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Placer County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing
at the above place and time to consider the adoption of a resolution for the following annual adjustments:
The Placer County Conservation Program’s FY 2025-26 Development Fees:
 Land Conversion Fee – an increase of 1.19 percent
 Special Habitats Fee – an increase of 2.81 percent
The Board will also be asked to determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273, and is not a project pursuant
to section 15378.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https://www.placer.ca.gov/10065/_2025. Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking
residents will be made available upon advance request; please contact the Clerk of the Board at (530)
889-4020.
You may direct written comments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603, or you may telephone the Clerk of the Board at (530) 889-4020. If you challenge the proposed
action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the county at, or prior to, the
public hearing.
Information, including any data required by Government Code section 66016 if applicable, is available for
review by contacting the Community Development Resource Agency contact for this project, Summer
O’Neal, Staff Services Analyst, who can be reached at 530-745-3167 or [email protected].
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Clerk of the Board, Megan Wood
Community Development Resource Agency Staff: Summer O’Neal

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHERE:

Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603

WHEN:

April 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM or as soon thereafter as may be heard

SUBJECT:

Annual adjustment of the Placer Vineyards Specific Plan Fee Program Fees
CEQA Exemption; Not a Project

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Placer County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing
at the above place and time, to consider a resolution to approve an annual adjustment of 0.11 percent to
the Placer Vineyards Specific Plan Fee Program Fee. If approved, the Placer Vineyards Specific Plan
Fee Program Fee Schedule update shall be effective 60 days from the date of adoption of the resolution.
The Board will also be asked to determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273 and is not a project pursuant to
Section 15378.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https://www.placer.ca.gov/10065/_2025. Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking
residents will be made available upon advance request; please contact the Clerk of the Board at (530)
889-4020.
You may direct written comments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603, or you may telephone the Clerk of the Board at (530) 889-4020. If you challenge the proposed
action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the county at, or prior to, the
public hearing.
Information, including any data required by Government Code section 66016, is available for review by
contacting the Placer County Executive Office contact for this project, Sue Compton, who can be reached
at (530) 745-7534 or [email protected].
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Clerk of the Board, Megan Wood
County Executive Staff: Sue Compton

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHERE:

Placer County Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue Auburn, CA 95603

WHEN:

May 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

AMENDMENT TO THE PLACER COUNTY HOUSING ELEMENT 2021 – 2029 (PLN2200476)
PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
SCH# 2023100581
ALL SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Placer County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing
at the above place and time to consider a recommendation from the Planning Commission to adopt a
resolution to amend the Placer County Housing Element 2021 – 2029. The Placer County Housing
Element 2021 – 2029 was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on May 11, 2021, and is located in Part
II, Section 2 of the Placer County General Plan, updated by the Board of Supervisors on May 21, 2013.
The Housing Element Amendment is an update to the adopted Housing Element to address
implementation of Housing Element Program HE-1: Rezone to Meet the RHNA (Regional Housing Needs
Allocation) as well as new programs for multifamily residential housing. The amendments include
modifications to the text and implementation programs and addition of a new appendix, Appendix F,
specific to sites rezoned by the Board of Supervisors on May 21, 2024, and May 28, 2024.
The Board of Supervisors will also consider a recommendation from the Planning Commission to
determine the proposed actions are within the scope of the previously certified Environmental Impact
Report (SCH# 2023100581) for the Housing Needs Rezone Program.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https://www.placer.ca.gov/10065/_2025. Accommodations for disabled or non-English
speaking residents will be made available upon advance request; please contact the Clerk of the Board
at (530) 889-4020.
You may direct written comments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603, or you may telephone the Clerk of the Board at (530) 889-4020. If you challenge the proposed
action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the county at, or prior to, the
public hearing.
Information is available for review by contacting the Community Development Resource Agency contact
for this project, Kally Kedinger-Cecil, who can be reached at 530-745-3034 or [email protected].
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Clerk of the Board: Megan Wood
Community Development Resource Agency Staff: Kally Kedinger-Cecil, Supervising Planner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
WHERE:

PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
3091 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, AUBURN, CA 95603

WHEN:

June 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

PLN24-00352
ARELLANO RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURES MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA
VARIANCE
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 4 (JONES)

Consider a request from the applicant Tony Nicosia, on behalf of the property owner Keith and Diane
Arellano, for approval of a variance to allow for construction of a 3,560 square-foot storage building where
the cumulative maximum floor area of residential accessory structures per parcel is limited to 3,000 square
feet for parcels 2.3 acres to 4.59 acres in size. The subject property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 040-240084-000, comprises approximately 4.4 acres, is currently zoned RA-B-100 (Residential-agricultural,
combining minimum building site of 100,000 square feet), and is located at 10490 Indian Hill Road in the
unincorporated Newcastle Area.
The Zoning Administrator will also consider staff’s recommendation to deny the project and will also
consider the finding that the proposed action to deny the project is exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines because CEQA
does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves.
Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking residents will be made available upon advance
request; please contact the Zoning Administrator Clerk at (530) 889-4020, between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
You may direct written comments to the Zoning Administrator Clerk at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603 or you may telephone the clerk at (530) 889-4020.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https://www.placer.ca.gov/AgendaCenter#cat20. All letters, written materials, studies or reports,
should be delivered to the Zoning Administrator Clerk at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603, or
emailed to the clerk at [email protected].
The Community Development Resource Agency contact for this project, Joe Plumley, can be
reached at (530)745-3067 or [email protected].
Zoning Administrator
Zoning Administrator Clerk
Community Development Resource Agency Staff: Joe Plumley, Assistant Planner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
WHERE:

PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
3091 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, AUBURN, CA 95603

WHEN:

June 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

PLN21-00312-EOT001
TELESPAN CELL TOWER MINOR USE PERMIT – EXTENSION OF TIME
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 5 (GUSTAFSON)

Consider a request from the applicant Nicholas Tagas of 51 Wireless, LLC, on behalf of TeleSpan
Communications, for approval of a first two-year Extension of Time for the TeleSpan Cell Tower Minor
Use Permit (PLN21-00312), extending the expiration date to July 21, 2027. The TeleSpan Cell Tower
Minor Use Permit, approved by the Zoning Administrator on July 21, 2022, allows for the construction of
a new 100-foot cellular monopine tower within a 50’ x 70’ (3,500 square-foot) fenced leased area on a
17.4-acre parcel. The subject property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 038-170-066-000, comprises
approximately 17.4 acres, is currently zoned F 4.6 AC. MIN. (Farm 4.6 Acre Minimum) and is located 700
feet east of the intersection of Crater Hill Road and Wise Road in the unincorporated Ophir area.
The Zoning Administrator will also consider a finding of Categorical Exemption in accordance with Section
15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and Placer County Code Section 18.36.050
(Class 3 – New construction or conversion of small structures).
Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking residents will be made available upon advance
request; please contact the Zoning Administrator Clerk at (530) 889-4020, between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
You may direct written comments to the Zoning Administrator Clerk at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603 or you may telephone the clerk at (530) 889-4020.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https:// www.placer.ca.gov/AgendaCenter#cat20. All letters, written materials, studies or reports,
should be delivered to the Zoning Administrator Clerk at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603, or
emailed to the clerk at [email protected]
The Community Development Resource Agency contact for this project, Amelia Pedri, can be
reached at (530)745-3170 or [email protected].
Zoning Administrator
Zoning Administrator Clerk
Community Development Resource Agency Staff: Amelia Pedri, Assistant Planner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
WHERE:

PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
3091 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, AUBURN, CA 95603

WHEN:

JULY 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

PLN24-00352
ARELLANO RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURES MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA
VARIANCE
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 4 (JONES)

Consider a request from the applicant Tony Nicosia, on behalf of the property owner Keith and Diane
Arellano, for approval of a Variance to allow for construction of a 3,560 square-foot storage building where
the cumulative maximum floor area of residential accessory structures per parcel is limited to 3,000 square
feet for parcels 2.3 acres to 4.59 acres in size. The subject property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 040-240084-000, comprises approximately 4.4 acres, is currently zoned RA-B-100 (Residential-Agricultural,
combining minimum Building Site of 100,000 square feet), and is located at 10490 Indian Hill Road in the
unincorporated Newcastle Area.
The Zoning Administrator will also consider a finding of Categorical Exemption in accordance with
Sections 15303 and 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Placer
County Code Sections 18.36.050 (Class 3 – New construction or conversion of small structures) and
18.36.070 (Class 5 – Minor alterations in land use limitations) because the proposed construction of a
residential accessory structure (storage building) is an exempt project under Class 3 and adjusting a
setback is an exempt action under Class 5 that would not result in the creation of any new parcel. There
is no exception to this finding.
Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking residents will be made available upon advance
request; please contact the Zoning Administrator Clerk at (530) 889-4020, between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
You may direct written comments to the Zoning Administrator Clerk at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603 or you may telephone the clerk at (530) 889-4020.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https://www.placer.ca.gov/AgendaCenter#cat20. All letters, written materials, studies or reports,
should be delivered to the Zoning Administrator Clerk at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603, or
emailed to the clerk at [email protected].
The Community Development Resource Agency contact for this project, Joe Plumley, can be
reached at (530)745-3067 or [email protected].
Zoning Administrator
Zoning Administrator Clerk
Community Development Resource Agency Staff: Joe Plumley, Assistant Planner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY PARCEL REVIEW COMMITTEE
WHERE:

PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
3091 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, AUBURN, CA 95603

WHEN:

JULY 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

PLN23-00011
RALSTON LOFHOLM MINOR LAND DIVISION AND MINOR USE PERMIT
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 5 (GUSTAFSON)

Consider a request from the Christine Johnson, representing property owners Rebecca and Paul
Lofholm, for approval of a Minor Land Division and Minor Use Permit to subdivide one parcel with two
APNs consisting of approximately 16.5-acre property into two parcels consisting of 6.7 acres (Parcel 1)
and 9.8 acres (Parcel 2) and to allow the existing barn to remain on Parcel 2 before a primary building or
use is established on Parcel 2. The subject property, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 031-401-038-000 and
031-401-039-000, comprises approximately 16.5 acres and is currently zoned F 4.6 acre minimum (Farm
combining 4.6 acre minimum) and is located at 560 Ralston Road in the Newcastle area.
The Parcel Review Committee will also consider a finding of Mitigated Negative Declaration (State
Clearinghouse Number 2025050755) prepared for the project.
Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking residents will be made available upon advance
request; please contact the Zoning Administrator Clerk at (530) 889-4020, between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
You may direct written comments to the Zoning Administrator Clerk at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603 or you may telephone the clerk at (530) 889-4020.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https:// www.placer.ca.gov/AgendaCenter#cat20. All letters, written materials, studies or reports,
should be delivered to the Zoning Administrator Clerk at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603, or
emailed to the clerk at [email protected].
The Community Development Resource Agency contact for this project, Jared Peters, can be
reached at (530) 745-3523 or [email protected].
Parcel Review Committee
Zoning Administrator Clerk
Community Development Resource Agency Staff: Jared Peters, Associate Planner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACER COUNTY PARCEL REVIEW COMMITTEE
WHERE:

Planning Commission Hearing Room, 3091 County Center Drive, Auburn, CA 95603

WHEN:

September 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM or as soon thereafter

SUBJECT:

PLN21-00220, Smith Minor Land Division, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Supervisorial
District 5

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Parcel Review Committee will conduct a public hearing at the above
place and time to consider a request from the applicant and property owner, Yvonne Smith, for approval
of a Minor Land Division to subdivide an existing 17.85-acre parcel into two parcels consisting of 10.98
acres (Parcel 1) and 6.87 acres (Parcel 2). The subject property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 042-160-027000, comprises approximately 17.85 acres, is currently zoned RA-B-X 4.6 Ac. Min. (Residentialagricultural, combining minimum parcel size of 4.6 acres) and is located at 2120 Andregg Road in the
unincorporated Auburn area.
The Parcel Review Committee Chair will also consider adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration
(State Clearinghouse Number 20250706013) that has been prepared for this project pursuant to Section
15070 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and Placer County Code Section 18.16.010.
Accommodations for disabled or non-English speaking residents will be made available upon advance
request; please contact the Zoning Administrator Clerk at (530) 889-4020, between the hours of 8:00 AM
and 5:00 PM on Monday through Friday.
You may direct written comments to the Zoning Administrator Clerk at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn,
CA 95603 or you may telephone the clerk at (530) 889-4020.
Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing through the means provided on the meeting agenda,
found at https://www.placer.ca.gov/AgendaCenter#cat20. All letters, written materials, studies or reports,
should be delivered to the Zoning Administrator Clerk at 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603, or
emailed to the clerk at [email protected].
The Community Development Resource Agency contact for this project, Adam Anderson, can be reached
at (530) 745-3105 or [email protected].
Parcel Review Committee
Zoning Administrator Clerk
Community Development Resource Agency Staff: Adam Anderson, Assistant Planner

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