DRAFT EIR Available for Proposed EDH Costco

January 21, 2026 in Uncategorized

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:

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