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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:

• EDC Planning Department EDH Costco DEIR Page
• County Notice of Availability (PDF)
• EDH APAC EDH COSTCO Project Documents Page

Written comments must be submitted to the El Dorado County Planning and Building Department no later than March 23, 2026.

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

Providing Public 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)

For More Information

You can view the full Notice of Preparation and project documents on the EDH APAC Gateway El Dorado document page: https://edhapac.org/documents/gateway-el-dorado-specific-plan-pre-app-pa24-0009/

El Dorado County Press Release

​PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES ONLINE TOOL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS, UNDERSTANDING OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

El Dorado County’s Planning and Building staff launched the “Projects in Your Area” online tool that makes it easier to find the current status of and information about proposed, in-progress, and approved projects in the County. The new tool includes features and functionality community members and officials have requested.

“We’ve heard our citizens’ frustration about the challenges to being able to easily find various pieces of planning information about projects in El Dorado County, and we’re delighted to launch this easy-to-use, interactive and accessible tool today as a way to overcome the barriers to quick and easy information,” said Planning and Building Department director, Karen Garner.

In conjunction with the County’s Information Technology and Surveyor departments, Projects in Your Area allows users to find projects, by clicking the interactive map that is bound by Supervisorial Districts, or by clicking a list of residential, commercial, mixed use, campground/RV, and light industrial projects via alphabetical order, according to type of project.

Project details include a description of the project, the type of application and when it was submitted, the zoning and elevation, the applicant, the APN, assigned planner’s name, a status bar, pertinent documents and maps, and the designated General Plan Land use. One great advantage is to be able to see current projects in relationship to each other on the map.  The tool will evolve to include more valuable review process information over time, including a link to CEQA documents and public comment periods.

“While not every project application will be included with this tool, we will include projects with wide public interest within weeks of an application submittal and will be updated until the project has been approved,” said Garner. “Importantly, this new tool eliminates the need for the public to use our TRAKiT system, which can be less intuitive.”

Projects in Your Area will be available on the County’s website and users are not required to create an account to access the information posted.

Click here for the website: Projects In Your Area | Engage El Dorado (engagementhq.com)

El Dorado Transit will host two workshops on Monday September 11th. A workshop Monday Morning in Placerville, and the second workshop will be in El Dorado Hills at the CSD Pavilion 6:30PM – 8:00PM

El Dorado Transit will be hosting 2 workshops for the public to provide input on their short-range transit plan update.

Details:

Please help the El Dorado Transit District shape its future services, routes, and schedules in western El Dorado County and Folsom. 

Opportunities to provide input:

In Person Workshops on Monday September 11^th:

• 10:00a – 11:30a Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane
• 6:30p – 8:00p El Dorado Hills CSD Pavilion, 1201 Harvard Way

For more information or if you have any questions, please reach out to Lucy Crocker at LucyC@LucyCompanyPR.com or 916-491-3161.

Comprehensive list of road projects in and around El Dorado Hills

At the June 2022 El Dorado Hills Community Council meeting, District 1 Supervisor John Hidhal shared a list of area road projects and developments provided by the El Dorado County Transportation Department. Several items included in the list are either already in progress, or will begin in the near future.

The list is quite comprehensive, and covers both road projects and development projects that impact roads.

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The El Dorado County Transportation Commission (EDCTC) has released the draft results of the County Line Multi-Modal Transit Center.

For more than one year, the EDCTC has worked with area stakeholders, including El Dorado Transit, El Dorado County Government, area School Districts, EDH APAC, the California Highway Patrol, local and county Chambers of Commerce, area businesses and employers, the Folsom Stage Line Sacramento Regional Transit, and many other area organizations to define current and future needs for transportation in the El Dorado County – Sacramento County Line area, encompassing public transit, pedestrian, bicycle, and rideshare opportunities. The existing park and ride lot located primarily at El Dorado Hills Town Center at the corner of Latrobe Rd and White Rock Rd, along with an overflow location in Town Center at Vine Street and Mercedes Lane are significantly over-capacity. The primary Latrobe Rd & White Rock Rd location is constrained by overhead power and utility lines, which would prevent building a vertical parking garage.

The study also included a review of not just transportation needs, but included a study of potential amenities and technologies that would enhance public transportation utilization – items such as retail, food, bike lockers, electric vehicle charging for both the public and for buses, increased access/provision for rideshare dropoff/pickup options, space to store off duty buses to keep them local, and many more features.

The Study included two Stakeholder Advisory Committee meetings, as well as two public open houses.

Six potential Multi-Modal sites were identified in El Dorado Hills that could meet the defined needs of current and future transportation uses.

Because of the size of the Study Draft Report, it is broken in to Part 1 and Part 2, presented in PDF viewers below, as well as on the EDCTC Transit Center Study webpage, along with several Appendices, Stakeholder Advisory Committee links, and relevant document links.

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This FREE Workshop will be held on:
Friday, October 20th
1:30-3:00 p.m.
At the El Dorado Hills Senior Center
990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762