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From the County Long Range Planning Department Announcement
Help Shape the Future of El Dorado Hills!
El Dorado County’s Planning and Building Department is creating new community design standards for the El Dorado Hills Community Region, and we want your input!
If you live, work, own property, or do building or design work in El Dorado Hills, you’re invited to join our Stakeholder Advisory Team (SAT) — a group of community members working with County staff and consultants to help create these new standards. Click here for information about the El Dorado Hills SAT and how to apply!
As a reminder, to make sure you are considered, please submit yourSAT application as soon as possible as the application period will be closing soon.
Notice: Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the EDH Costco Project
The County of El Dorado has officially released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed El Dorado Hills Costco Project (Project No. PROJ21-0003). This release initiates a formal public review period under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Project Overview
The proposed project involves the development of a Costco Wholesale warehouse and associated fueling station on an approximately 32-acre site within the El Dorado Hills Business Park. The site is located near the intersection of Silva Valley Parkway and Tong Road.
60-Day Public Review Period
The Draft EIR is now available for public review and comment. The review period spans 60 days, providing community members and agencies the opportunity to examine the environmental analysis and provide feedback.
Review Period Starts: January 21, 2026
Review Period Ends: March 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Public Information Meeting
The County will host an in-person meeting to provide information and answer general questions regarding the Draft EIR.
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Cameron Park Community Services District Community Center (Assembly Hall)
Address: 2502 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682
Guidelines for Public Comment
EDH APAC reminds community members that this phase of the process is specifically dedicated to the environmental impacts of the project as detailed in the Draft EIR. Effective comments typically focus on the adequacy of the environmental analysis, the significance of identified impacts (such as traffic, noise, or air quality), and the proposed mitigation measures.
Note on “Project Merits”: Public comments regarding the general merits of the project—such as whether you support or oppose the presence of a Costco in this location—are handled at a later stage. Once the Final EIR is released, a public hearing will be scheduled before the El Dorado County Planning Commission to consider the project’s entitlements and approvals. That hearing will be the appropriate time for testimony regarding the project’s overall desirability.
Accessing Documents
You can review the County’s official Notice of Availability (NOA) and the Draft EIR documents at the links below:
The County of El Dorado has officially issued a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) regarding the Gateway El Dorado Specific Plan (SP25-0001/GPA25-0001/Z25-0004). This notice marks the beginning of the formal environmental review process under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
As part of this process, the County will host a Public Scoping Meeting to receive community input.
Project Overview
The Gateway El Dorado Specific Plan proposes a mixed-use development on approximately 97.74 acres located within the El Dorado Hills Business Park.
Key project details include:
Location: South of Highway 50, primarily along Latrobe Road and White Rock Road.
Commercial Development: New commercial zoning along Latrobe Road for retail and service-oriented businesses (one- to four-story buildings).
Residential Development: Multifamily units with densities between 15 and 24 dwelling units per acre, totaling between 140 and 493 new units.
Research & Development: Maintenance of an R&D core for light manufacturing, offices, and laboratories.
Open Space: Approximately 24.34 acres dedicated to open space, primarily encompassing Carson Creek and its tributaries for habitat preservation.
Project Description
PROJECT LOCATION AND EXISTING USES: The proposed Gateway El Dorado (GED) Specific Plan project site consists of approximately 97.74 acres in El Dorado County, located within the El Dorado Hills Business Park approximately 1.3 miles south of U.S. Highway 50, west of Latrobe Road and north of Golden Foothill Parkway (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 117-210-019, -021, -023, -039, -044, -045, -048, -049, -050, -054, -059, -060, -061, -069, -070, and -071). The General Plan land use designation for the project site is Research & Development (R&D) and the site is zoned Research and Development–Design Review Community (R&D-DC).
PROPOSED PROJECT: The Gateway El Dorado Specific Plan proposes a mixed-use development spanning approximately 97.74 acres within the El Dorado Hills Business Park. The plan includes the retention of a Research & Development (R&D) core, where existing and future R&D buildings—ranging from one to four stories with a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.5 will be maintained for uses such as light manufacturing, offices, laboratories, and related activities. New commercial zoning along Latrobe Road will introduce one- to four-story commercial buildings with a maximum FAR of 0.5, providing space for retail and service-oriented businesses. Some commercial parcels are designated to buffer residential neighborhoods from the R&D core, with more intensive uses (such as auto-related services) limited to certain northern parcels.
Residential development will consist of multifamily units, with densities generally between 15 and 24 dwelling units per acre. These will be constructed as townhomes, apartments, or condominiums—typically in two- to four-story buildings organized with shared amenities and common areas. Select parcels are designated as Multifamily Residential/Commercial Flex (MFR/C), allowing these lots to be developed entirely as residential, commercial, or a mix of both, depending on market and project-specific factors. The plan provides for the construction of between 140 and 493 new dwelling units, and the development of between 563,220 and 723,956 square feet of non-residential building space, including existing structures.
The Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
The County, acting as the Lead Agency, will prepare an EIR to analyze the project’s potential impact on the environment. The study will evaluate several areas, including Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hydrology, Noise, and Transportation.
Public Scoping Meeting Details
The purpose of the scoping meeting is to allow the public and agencies to provide input on the scope and content of the environmental information to be included in the EIR.
Date: Thursday January 29, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: El Dorado Hills Community Services District Norm Rowett Pavilion
Address: 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
ProvidingPublic Comment
The community is encouraged to submit comments regarding the environmental review. Please note that at this stage of the process, comments should focus specifically on environmental concerns, questions about potential impacts, and observations regarding the scope of the study. Comments regarding the “merits” of the project (whether one likes or dislikes the project itself) are generally addressed later in the entitlement process. The current goal is to ensure the EIR is comprehensive and addresses all relevant environmental issues.
Deadline for Written Comments: February 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Submit to: Bianca Dinkler, Planning Division (bianca.dinkler@edcgov.us)
