Folsom City Council
December 9, 2025

1 Agenda
City Council Special Meeting
Folsom City Hall | City Council Chambers, First Floor
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
December 09, 2025, 5:30 PM
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2 City Council Special Meeting
Folsom City Hall | City Council Chambers, First Floor
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
www.folsom.ca.us
Tuesday, December 09, 2025 5:30 PM
Sarah Aquino, Mayor
Mike Kozlowski, Councilmember Barbara Leary, Councilmember Justin Raithel, Vice Mayor Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:

Councilmembers: Leary, Raithel, Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Aquino The City Council has adopted a policy that no new item will begin after 10:30 p.m. Therefore, if you are here for an item that has not been heard by 10:30 p.m., you may leave, as the item will be continued to a future Council meeting.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AGENDA UPDATE
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:

Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the Folsom City Council's subject matter jurisdiction. Public comments are generally limited to no more than three minutes. Except for certain specific exceptions, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not appearing on the posted agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion.

Councilmembers may pull an item for discussion.

1. Approval of the November 12, 2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes

2. Appointment of At-Large Member to the Folsom Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee to Represent the Willow Creek Estates East and Willow Creek Estates East No. 2 District

3 3. Ordinance No. 1357 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Sections 17.06.030 and

17.06.080 and Adding Section 17.06.045 to Chapter 17.06, “Design Review,” of the Folsom Municipal Code Regarding Objective Development and Design Standards and Establishing a Ministerial Review Process (Second Reading and Adoption)

4. Resolution No. 11507 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a Residential Addition and Exterior Modification Project Located at 1016 Persifer Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines

5. Resolution No. 11508 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a New Duplex Project Located at 307 Reading Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines

6. Resolution No. 11509 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a Temporary Storage Shed Project Located at 810 Sutter Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines

7. Resolution No. 11511 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a New Custom Home Project Located at 294 Leidesdorff Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines

8. Resolution No. 11513- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Renewal Agreement with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. for Annual Software Support for FY 25-26 for $95,464 and Authorizing the City Manager to Renew the Agreement Annually Through FY 2030-31 with Annual Increases of Approximately 9% per Year Funded from the General Fund (Fund 010)

9. Resolution No. 11514 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Certification Form for the Folsom Fire Department to Participate in a Medi-Cal Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Program with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Reimbursement of PPGEMT IGT Services for the Service Period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and Make Transfers Not to Exceed $588,963 and Appropriation of Funds in the General Fund (Fund 010)

10. Resolution No. 11515 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority related to Construction Administration and Transfer of Funding for the White Rock Road Class 1 Trail Project

11. Highway 50 Class I Undercrossing and Trail Improvements Capital Improvement Project i. Resolution No. 11516 - A Resolution Approving the Highway 50 Class I Undercrossing and Trail Improvements Capital Improvement Project and Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $572,312 from the Folsom Plan Area Impact Fees $337,879 (Fund 472), the Transportation Development Act Fund $117,584 (Fund 248), and the Measure A Fund $116,849 (Fund 276) ii. Resolution No. 11517 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design and Engineering Consultant Services Agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. for the Highway 50 Class I Undercrossing and Trail Improvements Project for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $497,312, from the Folsom Plan Area Impact Fees $292,879 (Fund 472), the Transportation Development Act Fund $102,584 (Fund 248), and the Measure A Fund $101,849 (Fund 276)

4 12. Resolution No. 11523 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Long Beach BMW for the Purchase of Two Police Motorcycles in the Amount of $84,000 Funded by the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant (Resolution No. 11440) in the General Grants Fund (Fund 012) and $199.32 from the Police Capital Vehicle Fund (Fund 607)

13. Resolution No. 11524 – A Resolution Accepting the AB1600 Development Fees Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025

14. Receive and File SB-165 Annual Reports for Community Facilities Districts No. 13, No. 14, No. 2013-1, No. 16, No. 17, No. 18, No. 19, No. 20, No. 20-1, No. 21, No. 22, and No. 23 to Comply with the Local Agency Special Tax Bond and Accountability Act PUBLIC HEARING:

15. Ordinance No. 1359 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 17.104 (Inclusionary Housing) of the Folsom Municipal Code to Update the Methodology for Calculating In-lieu Fees Applicable to Residential Development, and to Incorporate Non-Substantive Cleanup Revisions for Clarity and Consistency, and Determine that the Project is Exempt from CEQA (Introduction and First Reading) OLD BUSINESS:

16. Resolution No. 11522 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services and Consultant Agreement with Romo Studios, LLC for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $279,730 (Grant Funds) for the Fabrication, Installation, and Construction of Hello, I'm Johnny Cash on the Johnny Cash Trail Art Experience (PK1502) from California Department of Parks & Recreation Budget Act of 2023 Grant Funds and Acceptance of Grant and Appropriation of Funds
NEW BUSINESS:

17. Appointment of At-Large Members to the Folsom Historic District Commission

18. Resolution No. 11525 - A Resolution Establishing the 2026 Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee

19. Resolution No. 11526 – A Resolution Establishing the 2026 American River Canyon School District Boundary Ad Hoc Committee

20. Resolution No. 11512 - A Resolution Approving a Minor Administrative Modification Request from Folsom Cordova Unified School District to Modify Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan Land Use Designations and Residential Unit Allocations for Designated Parcels, to Accommodate the Relocation of a Planned Middle School Site to a Location Adjacent to a High School Site

21. Resolution No. 11518 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Folsom and the Folsom Middle Management Group

22. Resolution No. 11519 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Folsom and the Folsom Police Officers Association (FPOA)

23. Resolution No. 11520 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Folsom and the Folsom Police Management Association (FPMA)

24. Resolution No. 11521 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Folsom and the City of Folsom Fire Department Middle Management Employees

5 25. Resolution No. 11527 – A Resolution to Approve and Adopt a City-wide Pay Schedule as Required by the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) and Establish New Salary Tables for the City of Folsom Executive Management Team SELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR for 2026:

26. Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor

CITY MANAGER REPORTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
** RECESS SCHEDULE**
The City Council will be in recess for the second half of December.

The next regular meeting will be held on January.13, 2026.

NOTICE: Members of the public are entitled to directly address the City Council concerning any item that is described in the notice of this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address Council on an issue, which is on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker request card, and deliver it to a staff member at the table on the left side of the Council Chambers prior to discussion of the item. When your name is called, stand to be recognized by the Mayor and then proceed to the podium. If you wish to address the City Council on any other item of interest to the public, when the Mayor asks if there is any “Business from the Floor,” follow the same procedure described above. Please limit your comments to three minutes or less.

NOTICE REGARDING CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS: Pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation, California Government Code Section 65009 and or California Public Resources Code Section 21177, if you wish to challenge in court any of the above decisions (regarding planning, zoning and/or environmental decisions), you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice/agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

As presiding officer, the Mayor has the authority to preserve order at all City Council meetings, to remove or cause the removal of any person from any such meeting for disorderly conduct, or for making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks, using profanity, or becoming boisterous, threatening or personally abusive while addressing said Council, and to enforce the rules of the Council.

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This meeting of the City Council is recorded with closed captioning. The recording will be cablecast on Metro Cable Channel 14, the local government affairs channel on the Comcast and DirecTV U-Verse cable system, and will be shown in its entirety on the Friday and Saturday following the meeting, both at 9 a.m. The recording will also be video streamed at metro14live.saccounty.gov.The City does not control scheduling of this telecast and persons interested in watching the televised meeting should confirm this schedule with Metro Cable TV, Channel 14. The City of Folsom provides live and archived webcasts of regular City Council meetings. The webcasts can be found on the online services page of the City's website www.folsom.ca.us.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City

6 Clerk’s Office at (916) 461-6035, (916) 355-7328 (fax) or [email protected]. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least two full business days before the start of the meeting.

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MINUTES
Tuesday, November 12, 2025 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
The special City Council meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm with Mayor Aquino presiding.

ROLL CALL:

Councilmembers Present: Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember
Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Justin Raithel, Vice Mayor
Sarah Aquino, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: None
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d):
i. Gregory Wheatfill v. City of Folsom, County of Sacramento, West Prairie Estates, LLC, Oak Avenue Holdings, LLC, HBT Hillsborough, LLC, and Bulldog Office Properties LLC; Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 25CV025144 ii. Robert Delp v. City of Folsom, Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 23WM000125

2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4): One Potential Case

3. Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:

Purchase and Sale of Real Properties Located Along Sutter and Leidesdorff Streets (APN 070- 0042- 003, APN 070-0046-026, APN 070-0046-024 1108 Sutter Street, and 070-0042-002 1118 Sutter Street). Negotiating Parties: City Manager Bryan Whitemyer on Behalf of the City of Folsom, and Turton Commercial Real Estate on Behalf of D/S Charitable Remainder Unitrust.

Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Sale

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4. Conference with Labor Negotiator- Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6. Agency Negotiator: Human Resources Director Allison Garcia. Employee Organization: Various Bargaining Groups
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Leary to adjourn to closed session. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Rohrbough Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

RECONVENE
City Attorney Steven Wang announced that the City Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to seek appellate review in the case of Delp v. City of Folsom.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm.

SUBMITTED BY:
_______________________________
Christina Kelley, City Clerk Specialist
ATTEST:
______________________________
Sarah Aquino, Mayor

12/09/2025 Item No.1.

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MINUTES
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 6:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER
The special City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm with Mayor Aquino presiding.

ROLL CALL:

Councilmembers Present: Anna Rohrbough, Councilmember
Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember
Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Justin Raithel, Vice Mayor
Sarah Aquino, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: None

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.

AGENDA UPDATE
City Attorney Steven Wang advised that there was additional information for Item No.14.

Mayor Aquino noted that City Manager Bryan Whitemyer was absent due to illness.

BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:

There were no requests to speak under this item.

SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:

1. Presentation from the Folsom Police Department Regarding E-Bikes in Our City: Current Status and Future Direction
Police Department Lieutenant Jake VerHalen made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. City Attorney Steven Wang provided further information.

The following speakers spoke under this item:

1. James Kirstein

2. Robert Goss

12/09/2025 Item No.1.

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Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion.

Councilmembers may pull an item for discussion.

2. Approval of the October 28, 2025 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes

3. Appointment of Representative to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District for a Four Year Term

4. Ordinance No. 1358 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Adding Section 9.37.035 Pertaining to Wildfire Prevention and Amending Certain Sections in Chapter 8.36 and Certain Chapters in Title 14 of the Folsom Municipal Code Pertaining to Adoption of Various Uniform Codes (Second Reading and Adoption)

5. Resolution No. 11494- A Resolution Accepting Initial Funding for Fiscal Year 2025-26, Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grants for the Purchase of Technology, Recruiting/Promotion Services and Equipment to Improve Police Operations in Accordance with State Requirements and Appropriation of Funds in the General Grant Fund (Fund 012)

6. Resolution No. 11495- A Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission (SMCTC) Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Fee Funding and Appropriation of Funds in the General Grants Fund (Fund 012)

7. Resolution No. 11496-A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 21-058) with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for On-Call Minor Electrical and Streetlight Repair, Extending the Contract for One Year, for a Not-ToExceed Amount of $100,000, and Use of Funds from Landscaping and Lighting Districts and Community Facilities Districts (23-L&Ls) (6-CFDs)

8. Resolution No. 11501- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contracts Not to Exceed $690,000 (Total Aggregate Amount for All Consultants) Annually for Development Engineering, Construction Inspections, and On-Call Surveying Services with REY Engineers, Inc., 4Leaf, Inc., BKF, Boswell & Associates, and Unico Engineering in the General Fund (Fund 010)

9. Resolution No. 11502- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Infinity Technologies for Geographic Information System (GIS) and Lucity Support Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $130,000 Annually from the General Fund (Fund 010), Water Fund (Fund 520) and Wastewater Fund (Fund 530)

10. Resolution No. 11503- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement with Sierra National Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $156,300 for the Ed Mitchell Park Drainage Improvements Project Phase 2, Project No. PW2306, from the Drainage Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 448), and Appropriation of Funds

12/09/2025 Item No.1.

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AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING:

11. Resolution No. 11505- A Resolution Adopting the November 2025 Adjustment for the Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan Infrastructure Fees (SPIF) and Setting the Updated Amount of the SPIF Fees
Chief Financial Officer Stacey Tamagni made a presentation.

The public hearing was opened at 7:20 pm. Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski second by Vice Mayor Raithel to approve Resolution No. 11505. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:

12. Folsom Kids Play Park – Play Structure Replacement Project (PK2501) i. Resolution No. 11497 - A Resolution Approving the Name of Castle Park, Formerly Known as Folsom Kids Play Park
ii. Resolution No. 11498 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Sole Source Procurement Agreement from Leathers & Associates for Materials for the Folsom Kids Play Park – Play Structure Replacement Project (PK2501) CommunityBuild for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $110,870 from the Parks & Recreation Equipment/Capital Fund (Fund 609)
iii. Resolution No. 11499 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Sole Source Procurement Agreement from Playground Plastics for Materials for the Folsom Kids Play Park – Play Structure Replacement Project (PK2501) CommunityBuild for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $322,594 from the Parks & Recreation Equipment/Capital Fund (Fund 609)
Parks and Recreation Park Planning Manager Brad Nelson made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.

12/09/2025 Item No.1.

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Draft- Not Official Until Approved by the City Council Page 4 Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11497. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11498. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Kozlowski to approve Resolution No. 11499. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

13. Resolution No. 11506- A Resolution of the City of Folsom Declaring its Intention to Modify the Assessment Rate of the Folsom Tourism Business Improvement District, Fixing the Time and Place of a Public Meeting and Public Hearing Thereon, and Giving Notice Thereof Folsom Tourism and Economic Development Corporation Chair Eileen Reynolds and Choose Folsom Vice President of Tourism Sally Buchanan made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Chief Financial Officer Stacey Tamagni and consultant John Lambeth, Civitas, provided additional information.

The following speakers spoke under this item:

1. Bob Holderness

2. Martha Lofgren

3. Pat Finnegan

4. Shannon Robb
Motion by Councilmember Kozlowski, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11506. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

12/09/2025 Item No.1.

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14. Objective Development and Design Standards for Multi-Unit and Mixed-Use Residential Development for General Plan Mixed-Use and Residential Overlay Areas (continued from October 28, 2025)
i. Resolution No. 11464 – A Resolution Determining that the Proposed Project is Exempt from CEQA, Adopting Proposed Objective Development and Design Standards for General Plan Mixed-Use and Residential Overlay Areas, and Repealing the City of Folsom Design Guidelines for Multifamily Developments ii. Ordinance No. 1357 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Section

17.06.030 and Adding Section 17.06.045 to Chapter 17.06, “Design Review,” of the Folsom Municipal Code Regarding Objective Development and Design Standards and Establishing a Ministerial Review Process (Introduction and First Reading) Community Development Planning Manager Desmond Parrington made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.

Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11464. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Vice Mayor Raithel, second by Councilmember Leary to introduce [the alternate] Ordinance No. 1357. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Rohrbough, Kozlowski, Leary, Raithel, Aquino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

15. Resolution No. 11500- A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 4 in the Amount of $64,168 to the Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Mangini Ranch Trails Project Design and Engineering (Contract No. 173-21 17-054) to Include Additional Trail Design for the Community Park East Site at Savannah Parkway, West of Grand Prairie Road, and Trail Improvements Along Mangini Parkway, Westwood Drive, and East Bidwell Street, in the Folsom Plan Area Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 472) Parks and Recreation Capital Project Manager Ryan Neves made a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Public Works Director Rebecca Neves provided further information.

Motion by Mayor Aquino, second by Vice Mayor Raithel to approve Resolution No. 11500.

Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:

12/09/2025 Item No.1.

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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None

COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Leary spoke about a recent Boy Scout troop tour and about participating in the Veteran’s Day Parade.

Councilmember Rohrbough spoke about participating in the Veteran’s Day Parade and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.

Vice Mayor Raithel had no comments.

Councilmember Kozlowski spoke about a recent FHDA Board meeting and their upcoming events in December.

Mayor Aquino announced that the next City Council meeting will be held on December 9th and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

SUBMITTED BY:
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Christina Kelley, City Clerk Specialist
ATTEST:
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Sarah Aquino, Mayor

12/09/2025 Item No.1.

Folsom City Council
Staff Report
1 MEETING DATE: 12/9/2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Appointment of At-Large Member to the Folsom Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee to Represent the Willow Creek Estates East and Willow Creek Estates East No. 2 District
FROM: City Clerk's Department

RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Staff requests that the Mayor appoint Michael Gorshe (with approval from the City Council) to the Folsom Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee to represent the Willow Creek Estates East and Willow Creek Estates East No. 2 District for the term ending in December -2028.

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
Folsom Municipal Code Chapter 16.56 establishes the Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee (L&L Committee) and defines the Committee’s purpose as helping to enhance the line of communication between city staff and elected/appointed city bodies. The citizens’ committee may also make recommendations to the Landscaping and Lighting District Manager, the Community Development Director and the Public Works Director concerning the maintenance and associated costs to maintain and improve landscaping and lighting districts. The Committee is comprised of one person from each landscaping and lighting district. The members shall be registered voters and residents or owners within their respective landscaping and lighting district and serve for a period of four years (unless they are appointed to serve the remainder of an unfilled term).

12/09/2025 Item No.2.
2 POLICY/ RULE
Folsom Municipal Code Section 16.56.030(B) states that the mayor shall appoint each of the members, subject to the approval of the City Council.

ANALYSIS
The L&L Committee continues to have vacancies for certain districts, and staff maintains an open recruitment for these vacancies. One application has recently been received for the Willow Creek Estates East and Willow Creek Estates East No. 2 District vacant seat from Michael Gorshe to serve the remainder of the current term ending December 2028.

Staff has confirmed that the applicant’s address is within the Willow Creek Estates East and Willow Creek Estates East No. 2 District and that the applicant is a registered voter and they are therefore eligible to be appointed. The application has previously been provided to the City Council for advance consideration.

ATTACHMENT
Application received from the following individual:

1. Michael Gorshe
Respectfully submitted,
Christa Freemantle, CMC
City Clerk

12/09/2025 Item No.2.

Attachment 1

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Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee Application Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee District District of Residence
Willow Creek Estates East Willow Creek Estates East No. 2 Applicant Information
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Gorshe
Residence Address

REDACTED
Line 2
City
Folsom
State
CA
Zip Code
95630
Email
[email protected]
Phone
(408) 472-2893
Employer and Occupation
Department of Veterans Affairs - Registered Nurse
Currently Serving on a Commission/Committee?
No
If yes, please specify:

Folsom Residency / Registered Voter Verification
Registered to vote?
Yes
Financial Disclosure / Ethics Training
I understand that commission and committee members must file statements disclosing financial information.

Yes
I understand that commission and committee members must complete ethics and harassment training.

Yes
E-Filed
10/26/2025
15:51:59
Filing ID:
12590

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Informational Questions
Why do you want to serve on this commission or committee? Response
I’ve lived in the area for 5 years and have two children that will grow up in the neighborhood. I think it’s very important to advocate for landscaping and lighting to maintain the beauty of our neighborhood and safety of our neighborhood.

What do you think is (are) the top issue(s) facing this commission or committee? Response
I’m sure financial budget could be a barrier or issue facing decision making within this commission.

Briefly describe how your experiences qualify you to serve on the commission or committee.

Response
I have an undergraduate degree in Business Psychology and a Masters in Nursing with a focus on Clinical Nurse Leadership. I’m also a father and husband who plans on living in our wonderful neighborhood. I believe my diverse background will help in discussions and I will bring a viewpoint that will focus on the continued beautification of Folsom and safety in our neighborhood.

Which commission or committee meetings have you attended? Response
None
Truth and Accuracy
Signature
Michael A. Gorshe
Signature Date
10/26/2025

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Folsom City Council
Staff Report
1 MEETING DATE: 12/9/2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 1357 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Sections 17.06.030 and 17.06.080 and Adding Section

17.06.045 to Chapter 17.06, “Design Review,” of the Folsom Municipal Code Regarding Objective Development and Design Standards and Establishing a Ministerial Review Process (Second Reading and Adoption)
FROM: Community Development Department

RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Move to conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1357 – An Ordinance of the City of Folsom Amending Sections 17.06.030 and 17.06.080 and Adding Section 17.06.045 to Chapter

17.06, “Design Review,” of the Folsom Municipal Code Regarding Objective Development and Design Standards and to Establish a Ministerial Review Process.

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
On November 12, 2025, the City Council moved to adopt Resolution No. 11464, which was a determination that the proposed project is exempt from CEQA, adoption of the proposed Objective Development and Design Standards, and repeal of the City of Folsom Design Guidelines for Multifamily Developments. At that meeting the City Council also introduced and conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 1357 amending Sections 17.06.030 and 17.06.080 and adding Section 17.06.045 to Chapter 17.06, “Design Review,” of the Folsom Municipal Code regarding Objective Development and Design Standards, affirming the continued use of a discretionary process for design review of residential multi-unit and mixed-use development projects, and establishing a ministerial review process for those multi-unit projects that are entitled to ministerial review under State law. No changes have been made to Ordinance No. 1357 since the first reading.

The 2035 General Plan and the 2021-2029 Housing Element focus Folsom’s future growth in three key areas of the city: along the East Bidwell Corridor, in areas around the Glenn and Iron Point light rail stations, and in the Folsom Plan Area. To identify strategies to increase development

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2 capacity in these key areas to meet the City’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), while at the same time promoting attractive, well-designed development, the City hired Opticos Design. Opticos is an architecture and urban planning firm with extensive experience advising cities on housing design and development standards.

Beginning in late 2021, City staff in conjunction with Opticos sought input from the community on the appropriate design, size, scale, massing and height for higher density multi-family development. City staff conducted a design survey, which received approximately 400 responses, and held two community workshops. The result of this work was a set of design recommendations included as part of the Targeted Mixed-Use an Multi-Family Housing Study that was presented to Planning Commission and then to the City Council on July 26, 2022. This was then followed by amendments to the General Plan and Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan to allow for greater density and floor-area-ratios in the targeted areas discussed earlier. These amendments along with an environmental impact report (EIR) were approved by the City Council in August 2024.

City staff and the Opticos team worked to develop a draft set of Objective Development and Design Standards (ODDS) over a period of 12 months. Opticos completed a Public Review Draft, which they provided to the City in September of 2024. City staff then embarked on an outreach effort in late fall 2024/early winter 2025. In general, feedback focused on the scope and detail of standards included in the Public Review Draft. Opticos submitted a second, more streamlined, Public Review Draft of the ODDS in July of 2025, which was taken to the Planning Commission for a workshop on September 17, 2025. Commissioners were complimentary of the ODDS and supportive of the proposed ministerial process for review. Some minor modifications and clarifications were requested by the Commission at the workshop, which were incorporated into the Final Draft ODDS document. The Final Draft ODDS were taken to the Planning Commission for consideration on October 15, 2025, and received a unanimous recommendation for approval by the City Council.

No public comment was received prior to the Planning Commission workshop or consideration dates. But a set of public comments were received by staff leading up to the City Council hearing date due to some erroneous information posted on social media sites indicating that a high-density residential project would be approved with the ODDS, which is not the case. Staff responded to the public commenters with correct information.

On October 28, 2025, staff presented the Objective Development and Design Standards (ODDS) to the City Council along with the proposed changes to the design review section of the Folsom Municipal Code (FMC). While the Council was supportive of the ODDS, there was a desire to see more detailed objective standards for any proposed reductions in required parking. In addition, some Councilmembers expressed concerns over the changes to the FMC that would allow for ministerial review (i.e., director-level review) for all projects that complied with the ODDS. Even though it was acknowledged that ministerial review is required for certain types of multi-family projects (e.g., those that meet SB 35, SB 423, etc.) and that projects subject to discretionary review require the Council to make significant adverse health and safety findings in order to deny a multifamily project, there was concern that a ministerial process would not allow for public awareness

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3 and discussion of a proposed multi-family or mixed-use project. As a result of these concerns, the Council voted to continue the item the Council meeting to November 12th. At that meeting, the Council voted unanimously to retain the City’s authority to review residential multi-unit and mixed-use projects through the existing discretionary review process, but to also create a new ministerial process for those projects that qualify for Director-level review under State law.

POLICY / RULE
Under Section 2.12 of the City Charter, amendments to the Folsom Municipal Code (FMC) require review and approval by the City Council. Further, FMC Chapter 17.68 – Amendments governs the process for the City to amend FMC Title 17 – Zoning. The Planning Commission must hold public hearings on proposed amendments and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council then may consider the amendments at a public hearing.

ANALYSIS
Increasingly, State laws are aimed at reducing the extent of discretionary review of multi-family and mixed-use housing projects. Recently adopted Senate Bill 330 (2019) and Senate Bill 8 (2021) require that jurisdictions conduct design review for all residential projects using only objective design standards. These housing laws define an “objective” standard as one that involves no personal or subjective judgement by a public official and that is uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant and the public official prior to submittal.

Since design is so critical to whether a project enhances an area or detracts from it, developing quality objective development and design standards is important to ensuring appropriate design of new projects. Thus, staff developed the ODDS to ensure that quality design remains central to new residential and mixed-use development within the Regulated Area. Applicants whose projects are within the Regulated Area but do not comply with the ODDS can choose to go through a discretionary review process to the Planning Commission, such as the Planned Development Permit. Projects requesting Density Bonus incentives or waivers per FMC Chapter 17.102 may also deviate from the ODDS.

Overview
The Objective Development and Design Standards (ODDS) would regulate the physical form and character of multi-unit residential and residential mixed-use development so that new development advances in a manner compatible with existing community character while enhancing walkability and human-scaled urban design. The ODDS address building form, the relationship between buildings and the public realm, the scale and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and— for larger sites —the scale and character of streets and blocks.

Applicability
The ODDS would only be applicable to sites within a designated “Regulated Area,” which corresponds to three General Plan Overlay Designations approved by the City Council in 2024:
the East Bidwell Corridor (EBC) Overlay, Folsom Boulevard Transit-Oriented Development

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4 (TOD) Overlay, and the Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan Town Center (TC) Overlay Combining District. This is for two reasons. First, when adopting these overlay areas that permitted higher densities than elsewhere in the city, the City Council directed staff to follow up with design standards that would ensure quality design and integration of new projects into surrounding communities even with increased density. Second, these overlay areas are the most likely to see high-density residential development or redevelopment and so are most in need of a defensible set of design standards. Should these ODDS be successfully implemented in the Regulated Area, staff may request that the Planning Commission and City Council consider city-wide ODDS for residential and mixed-use development in the future.

Proposed FMC Title 17 Amendments
On November 12th, the City Council approved Resolution No. 11464, which adopted the ODDS as a stand-alone document, outside of the Folsom Municipal Code (FMC), both to allow it to include explanatory graphics and to allow for more streamlined amendments when advisable. At that meeting the City Council also introduced and conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 1357 amending Sections 17.06.030 and 17.06.080 and adding Section 17.06.045 to Chapter 17.06, “Design Review,” of the Folsom Municipal Code regarding Objective Development and Design Standards, affirming the continued use of a discretionary process for design review of residential multi-unit and mixed-use development projects, and establishing a ministerial review process for those multi-unit projects that are entitled to ministerial review under State law.

Staff do not propose to modify Zoning Districts as part of this effort, instead utilizing the General Plan Land Use Overlay Designation approved by the City Council in 2024 to delineate the areas in which the ODDS are applicable.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
Adoption of the ODDS is expected to have a neutral financial impact on City funds and positive financial impact for development applicants with projects that qualify for ministerial review under State law.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Under Section 15061(b)(3) “Review for Exemption” of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the proposed code amendment is process related and administrative in nature and therefore will not have a significant effect on the environment. As a result, the project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance No. 1357 – An Ordinance of The City of Folsom Amending Sections 17.06.030 and 17.06.080 and Adding Section 17.06.045 to Chapter 17.06, “Design Review,” of the Folsom Municipal Code Regarding Objective Development and Design Standards and Establishing a Ministerial Review Process

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5 Submitted,
________________________

PAM JOHNS
Community Development Director

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Attachment 1

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Ordinance No. 1357

ORDINANCE NO. 1357
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOLSOM AMENDING SECTIONS 17.06.030 AND

17.06.080 AND ADDING SECTION 17.06.045 TO CHAPTER 17.06, “DESIGN REVIEW,” OF THE FOLSOM MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OBJECTIVE

DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND ESTABLISHING A MINISTERIAL

REVIEW PROCESS
The City Council of the City of Folsom does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Section 17.06.030, 17.06.080, and add Section

17.06.045 to Chapter 17.06 of the Folsom Municipal Code to reference the Objective Development and Design Standards for certain residential and mixed-use projects located in the Regulated Area.

SECTION 2 AMENDMENT TO CODE
Section 17.06.030 of the Folsom Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

17.06.030 Application review – Planning commission
A. The design and architecture of the following projects must be submitted to the planning commission for review and approval under the provisions of this chapter:

1. Office, industrial, and commercial development of one thousand square feet or greater in size;

2. Significant exterior modifications to existing office, industrial, and commercial structures including but not limited to:
a. Design changes to building facades (cornices, parapets, trellises, etc.). b. Structural modifications to buildings.
c. Introduction of new building materials (veneer, wainscoting, brick, siding, etc.).
d. Alteration or relocation of building entryways.
e. Changes in roof design and materials;

3. Multifamily and residential mixed-use projects containing more than two units;

4. Single-family residential projects which are a part of a planned development or a tentative subdivision map;

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5. Proposed project design guidelines and standards and revisions to existing design guidelines and standards.

B. The determination by the planning commission may be appealed to the city council pursuant to Section 17.06.110(B).

SECTION 3 ADDITION TO CODE
Section 17.06.045 is added to the Folsom Municipal Code to read as follows:

17.06.045 Objective Development and Design Standards
A. The City’s Objective Development and Design Standards (ODDS) shall apply to design and development of residential multi-unit (i.e., two or more units) and mixed-use residential development within the East Bidwell Corridor Overlay, the Folsom Boulevard Transit-Oriented Development Overlay, and the Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan Town Center Overlay areas, (collectively, the Regulated Areas), as delineated on the General Plan Land Use Diagram and shown in the Regulating Plan of the ODDS.

B. Where the ODDS are silent on a standard or process, applicable provisions in Title 17 shall apply. Where a conflict exists between the standards of the ODDS and those of Title 17, the standards of the ODDS shall apply.

C. Ministerial Design Review.

1. If a residential multi-unit or residential mixed-use project meets the requirements of State law for ministerial review, the design and architecture of projects governed by this Section shall be submitted to the Community Development Director for ministerial review and approval.

2. Applications and supporting materials shall be submitted pursuant to Section

17.06.060.

3. Ministerial design review shall be limited to review of the project’s compliance with the ODDS and any other applicable objective standards adopted by the city.

4. Ministerial design review determinations are not subject to public notice, site posting, or appeal.

5. A ministerial design review approval shall be null and void unless the applicant submits a complete application for a building permit within two years of approval.

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D. All other residential multi-unit and residential mixed-use projects including those located within the Regulated Area must proceed through a discretionary entitlement process that requires review by the Planning Commission.

E. Projects requesting Density Bonus incentives or waivers per FMC Chapter 17.102 may deviate from the ODDS to the extent permitted by State law.

SECTION 4 AMENDMENT TO CODE
Section 17.06.080 of the Folsom Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

17.06.080 Plan evaluation.

B. In approving, conditionally approving, or denying an application for design review under this chapter, the community development director or the planning commission shall make the following findings:

1. Project compliance with the general plan and any applicable specific plans and zoning ordinances;

2. For non-residential projects, conformance with any adopted city-wide design guidelines,

3. In the case of multifamily and residential mixed-use projects in the Regulated Area the adopted objective development and design standards;

4. Conformance with any project-specific design and development standards approved through the planned development permit process or similar review process;

5. For developments other than multifamily and residential mixed-use projects, compatibility of building materials, textures and colors with surrounding development and consistency with the general design theme of the neighborhood.

SECTION 5 SCOPE
Except as set forth in this ordinance, all other provisions of the Folsom Municipal Code shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 6 SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council declares that it would have passed each section irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective.

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SECTION 7 NO MANDATORY DUTY
This Ordinance is not intended to and shall not be construed or given effect in a manner that imposes upon the City or any officer or employee thereof a mandatory duty of care towards persons and property within or without the City, so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages, except as otherwise imposed by law.

SECTION 8 EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall become effective January 8, 2026.

This ordinance was introduced and the title thereof read at the special meeting of the City Council on November 12, 2025 and the second reading occurred at the regular meeting of the City Council on December 9, 2025.

On a motion by Councilmember seconded by Councilmember , the foregoing ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Folsom, State of California, this 9
th Day of December 2025, by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s):

NOES: Councilmember(s):

ABSENT: Councilmember(s):

ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s):
__________________________________
Sarah Aquino, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK

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Folsom City Council
Staff Report
1 MEETING DATE: 12/9/2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 11507 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a Residential Addition and Exterior Modification Project Located at 1016 Persifer Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines
FROM: Community Development Department

RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
The Historic District Commission held a public meeting for the project on November 5, 2025.

Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action confirming the Commission’s decision:

1. Approve Resolution No. 11507 for a Design Review for a Residential Addition and Exterior Modification Project located at 1016 Persifer Street.

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The applicant is requesting approval for design review to construct a 223-square-foot residential addition at 1016 Persifer Street, as discussed in the attached Staff Report.

POLICY / RULE
Folsom Municipal Code (FMC) Section 17.52.300 requires that all new office, industrial, commercial, and residential structures undergo design review by the Historic District Commission.

Per the recent Robert Delp v. City of Folsom et al. decision, the Historic District Commission does not currently have approval authority and all entitlements in the Historic District require final approval by the City Council.

ANALYSIS
Staff have determined that the project complies with the Folsom Municipal Code and the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines, as discussed in the attached staff report.

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2 FINANCIAL IMPACT
The project does not impact the General Fund.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Based on staff’s analysis of this project, none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the use of the categorical exemptions in this case.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 11507 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a Residential Addition and Exterior Modification Project Located at 1016 Persifer Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines

2. Historic District Commission Staff Report and Attachments, dated November 5, 2025 Submitted,

PAM JOHNS
Community Development Director

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Attachment 1

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Resolution No. 11507

RESOLUTION NO. 11507
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION’S

RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A

RESIDENTIAL ADDITION AND EXTERIOR MODIFICATION PROJECT
LOCATED AT 1016 PERSIFER STREET AND DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15301 (EXISTING

FACILITIES) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the Historic District Commission on November 5 th
, 2025, held a public
meeting on the proposed design review for the 1016 Persifer St., Residential Addition and Exterior Modification project (DRCL25-00210), reviewed the staff report as well as the associated exhibits and attachments, considered public comment, and provided a recommendation to City Council; and
WHEREAS notice has been given at the time and in the manner required by State Law and City Code; and
WHEREAS the Historic District Commission determined that the proposed project would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom hereby confirms the recommendation of the Historic District Commission and approves a design review for the 1016 Persifer St., Residential Addition and Exterior Modification Project.

This approval is subject to the conditions of approval included in the staff report presented to the City Council and this Resolution is based on the following findings:

GENERAL FINDINGS
A. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HAS BEEN GIVEN AT THE TIME AND IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND CITY CODE.

B. THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE OF THE CITY.

CEQA FINDINGS
C. THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.

D. THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF SUCCESSIVE PROJECTS OF THE SAME TYPE IN THE SAME PLACE, OVER TIME IS NOT SIGNIFICANT IN THIS CASE.

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E. NO UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST TO DISTINGUISH THE PROPOSED PROJECT FROM OTHERS IN THE EXEMPT CLASS.

F. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE CHANGE IN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A HISTORICAL RESOURCE.

DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS
H. THE PROJECT IS COMPLIANT WITH THE REQUIRED DESIGN STANDARDS OF FOLSOM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.52.

I. THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL.

J. THE BUILDING MATERIALS, TEXTURES AND COLORS USED IN THE PROPOSED

PROJECT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL DESIGN THEME OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9
th day of December, 2025, by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s):

NOES: Councilmember(s):

ABSENT: Councilmember(s):

ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s):
___________________________________
Sarah Aquino, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK

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Attachment 2

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 1
Type: Public Meeting
November 5, 2025
City of Folsom Page 1
Historic District Commission Staff Report
50 Natoma Street, Council Chambers
Folsom, CA 95630
Project Name: 1016 Persifer St., Residential Addition and Exterior Modification Project and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines File #: DRCL25-00210
Request: Design Review, Commission Level
Location: 1016 Persifer St. Folsom, CA 95630
Parcel(s): APN 070-0145-019-0000
Staff Contact: Nathan Stroud, Assistant Planner
[email protected], (916) 461-6220
Property Owner Applicant
Thomas/Jennifer Lange Rev. Living Trust Michael Wright
1016 Persifer St
Folsom, CA 95630
8728 Morning Glory Way
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Project Summary
The project includes a request for design review approval for a proposed 223 square-foot residential addition and an exterior modification to an existing residence. The property is located in the Folsom Historic District within the Central Subarea of the Historic District and is not listed on the City of Folsom’s Cultural Resources Inventory. Staff have determined that the project complies with the standards provided in the Folsom Municipal Code and the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines and recommends approval of the project as conditioned.

Background
The existing single-family residence was constructed in 1946 as a variation of the Minimal Traditional architectural style, which was a style prevalent between 1935 and 1950. The existing residence includes stucco siding, a low-sloped, asphalt shingled hipped roof, small roof overhangs, and ornamental mid-20th century styled wrought iron porch columns, as shown in Attachment 7.

On July 21, 2004, the Historic District Commission approved a design review for the construction of a 185 square-foot addition and an exterior modification for the existing residence. This project included modifying the exterior style of the residence to be more in line with the California Bungalow style, a predecessor to the Craftsman style. However, the applicant did not proceed with the renovations.

The applicant has requested Design Review for a residential addition and exterior modification to the existing single-family residence. The project proposes to modify the exterior design of the residence, including incorporating minor design elements

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Type: Public Meeting
November 5, 2025
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reminiscent of National Folk architecture of the 19th century.

Policy/Rule
Folsom Municipal Code (FMC) Section 17.52.300 states that the Historic District Commission shall have final authority relating to the design and architecture of all exterior renovations, remodeling, modification, addition, or demolition of existing structures within the Historic District. FMC Section 17.52.330 states that, in reviewing projects, the Commission shall consider the following criteria:
a) Project compliance with the General Plan and any applicable zoning ordinances; b) Conformance with any city-wide design guidelines and historic district design and development guidelines adopted by the city council;
c) Conformance with any project-specific design standards approved through the planned development permit process or similar review process; and d) Compatibility of building materials, textures and colors with surrounding development and consistency with the general design theme of the neighborhood.

Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of an application (DRCL25-00210) for Design Review for a 223 square-foot residential addition and exterior modification to an existing single-family residence at 1016 Persifer St., as shown in Attachments 5 and 6 based on the findings (Findings A-H) below and subject to the attached conditions of approval (Conditions 1-10).

Table of Contents
1 –Project Site Information
2 –Description/Analysis
3 –Proposed Conditions of Approval
4 –Vicinity Map
5 –Plan Set
6 –Color and Materials Board
7 –Site Photos
8 –HPL Comments Letter
Submitted,

PAM JOHNS
Community Development Director

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City of Folsom Page 3
ATTACHMENT 1

PROJECT SITE INFORMATION
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION Single Family High Density (SFHD) ZONING Residential, Single-Family, Small Lot District (R1-M) within the Central Subarea of the Historic District
ADJACENT LAND USES/ZONING North: Single-family Residential (CEN/R-1-M) South: Single-family Residential (CEN/R-1-M)
East: Single-family Residential (CEN/R-1-M)
West: Single-family Residential (CEN/R-1-M)
SITE CHARACTERISTICS The project site contains an existing 1,683 square-foot single-family residence on a 9,334-
square-foot (0.21-acre) parcel.

APPLICABLE CODES FMC Chapter 17.02, Definitions
FMC Chapter 17.13, R-1-M, Single-Family
Dwelling, Small Lot District
FMC Chapter 17.52, HD, Historic District
FMC Section 17.52.300, Design Review
FMC Section 17.52.540, Historic Residential
Primary Area Special Use and Design Standards
Historic District Design and Development
Guidelines (DDG’s)
PUBLIC NOTICING A notice was posted on the project site five days prior to the Historic District Commission Meeting
that met the requirements of FMC Section

17.52.320.

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ATTACHMENT 2

DESCRIPTION/ANALYSIS
Applicant’s Proposal
The applicant, Michael Wright, is requesting Design Review approval for a 223 squarefoot residential addition and exterior modification to an existing single-family residence, located at 1016 Persifer Street. The addition is proposed to be to the front elevation of the property facing Persifer Street, and the proposed exterior modification intends to incorporate design elements in line with the National Folk style. The project includes:

1. Replacing the stucco siding with horizontal clapboard siding (Fiber Cement)

2. Replacing the mid-20th century wrought iron porch columns with square porch columns in a 19th century style (Fiber Cement)

3. Removing the brick chimney

4. Replacing the hipped roof framing with a new hipped roof

5. Replacing the stucco window and door trim with fiber cement trim

6. Relocating the rooftop HVAC equipment to the attic

7. Adding a 223 square-foot addition for a dining room and office Existing Nonconformity – Street-Side Setback
The existing single-family residence is approximately 6.73 feet from the Persifer Street property line; however, the Folsom Municipal Code specifies that a 10 foot setback is required for the street-side yard. Since the residence was constructed in 1946, prior to the establishment of this setback, the existing residence is considered a legal nonconformity. The existing legal nonconformity is allowed to continue to exist, however further encroachment into the street-side setback would not be allowed unless a variance from the setback is approved by the Historic District Commission. The proposed residential addition for this project does not propose to encroach into the 10-foot setback and no variance is requested as part of this project.

General Plan and Zoning Consistency
The project site is within the Residential, Single-Family, Small Lot District (R-1-M) Zoning District within the Central Subarea of the Historic District, and the General Plan land-use designation of the project site is Single Family High Density (SFHD). The following table shows how the project relates to the applicable development standards:

Historic Residential Primary Area Development Standards (FMC 17.52.540)
Required Proposed
Front Setback* ≥20 Feet ~32.3 Feet
Rear Setback* ≥20 Feet ~20.25 Feet
Street-Side Setback* ≥10 Feet 10 Feet‡
Lot Coverage ≥45% Pervious Surface
Required Minimum
~50% Pervious Surface
Proposed
* Per FMC 17.02.480, for corner lots, the shorter of the street frontages is considered the front yard area for setback purposes. See discussion below for more information ‡ The existing residence encroaches into the street-side setback; however, the proposed residential addition satisfies the 10-foot setback requirement.

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Applicable R-1-M Zoning District Development Standards
(FMC 17.13)
Required Proposed
Maximum Building Height ≤35 Feet ~14.66 Feet
Maximum Number of
Stories 2.5 Stories 1 Story
Regarding setback requirements, per FMC 17.02.480, the shortest of the street frontages is considered the front yard area for setback purposes. Since the shortest street frontage is along Sibley Street, this side is considered the front yard and subject to a 20-foot setback, the Persifer Street frontage is considered the street-side yard and subject to a 10-foot setback, and the interior property line with 1012 Persifer Street is considered the rear yard area and subject to a 20-foot setback. Although the existing residence encroaches into the 10-foot street-side setback as an existing legal non-conformity, the project does not seek to expand the nonconformity. Since no expansion of the nonconformity is proposed and the scope of work for the project satisfies the setback requirements, no variance is necessary.

The project has been determined to satisfy the development standards of the Historic Residential Primary Area and the R-1-M zoning district outlined in the Folsom Municipal Code.

Building Design and Architecture
Architectural Style: National Folk Elements
The proposed project is subject to compliance with the DDGs. Section 5.04.03(b) establishes the design concepts for the Central Subarea, which provides property owners with broad discretion in choosing styles from the entire 1850 – 1950 time frame.

Furthermore, this section states that the preference for the Central Subarea is also to encourage the restoration, reconstruction, and new construction of “average” homes rather than increase the number of “high-style” homes.

The existing single-family residence exhibits a Minimal Traditional style which was prevalent between 1935 and 1950, and is marked by minimal architectural detailing, a one-story, small compact massing with a low-pitched roof with small roof overhangs, and mid-century detailing. The residence also includes the use of stucco siding and trim, asphalt roof shingles, and ornamental wrought iron porch columns common during the mid-20th century.

The project proposes to modify the exterior style by replacing the stucco siding and trim with horizontal clapboard siding and trim, and the replacement of the mid-20th century styled wrought iron porch columns with 19th century style square, raise-paneled porch columns. Although the proposed style has minimal architectural detailing, the use of 19th century styled porch columns is reminiscent of National Folk architecture, moving the residence away from the Minimal Traditional style. The National Folk style, prevalent between 1850 and 1930, is considered consistent with the design period prescribed for the Central Subarea in the DDGs.

Building Materials Palette

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The Building Materials Palette, which is Attachment 2 of Appendix D of the DDGs, provides a list of what materials are considered appropriate or inappropriate for the project. The Building Materials Palette allows for the use of wood clapboard siding, asphalt composition shingles, and wood porches. The project proposes to use fiber cement clapboard siding, asphalt composition roof shingles, and fiber cement porch columns. Fiber cement is considered similar to wood and an appropriate material, and has been allowed in similar projects by the Historic District Commission in the past. Based on staff’s review of the proposed exterior materials, staff have determined that the project is consistent with the Building Materials Palette of the DDGs.

Historic Residential Design Criteria (Section C of Appendix D of the DDGs) Section C.11 of the Historic Residential Design Citeria state that for mechanical equipment, it should be screened from public view whenever feasible. The existing single family residence utilizes rooftop HVAC equipment, which is proposed to be relocated inside the attic as part of this project. Staff have determined that the project has adequately screened the mechanical equipment from public view.

Architectural Conditions of Approval
Staff have provided the following conditions related to architecture and design:
• Condition 9c requiring that the porch columns be constructed of wood, fiber cement, or similar wood material.
• Condition 9d requiring that the existing rooftop equipment be relocated so that it is adequately screened from public view.

Environmental Review
The proposed project is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Based on staff’s analysis of this project, none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the use of the categorical exemption in this case.

Public Comments
The Heritage Preservation League (HPL) sent a letter of comments, which is provided in Attachment 8. The letter provides an interpretation that the existing residence is of a 1950s Ranch style, and that HPL is supportive of the replacement of the existing metal porch columns, but would recommend that the replacement columns be of a style more in line with the 1950s ranch style architecture.

Staff have determined that the existing residence is of a Minimal Traditional style, not a Ranch style, due to the residence’s more compact form and moderately sloping roof, and have determined that the new style of the proposed porch columns would modify the design to be in line with the National Folk style. Staff does not have any concerns with the modification of the design to a National Folk style, and is supportive of the porch columns as proposed.

Conclusion
Staff has determined that the overall design, colors, materials, and size of the proposed residential addition and exterior modification can be successfully incorporated into quality

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residential design, is compatible with the existing residential character in the project vicinity, and is consistent with FMC 17.52 for the Central Subarea of the Historic Residential Primary Area. Staff has concluded that the applicant has met the design standards identified in the Folsom Municipal Code and the design guidelines in the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines.

Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the proposed project, subject to the attached conditions of approval.

Historic District Commission Action
Move to approve an application (DRCL25-00210) for Design Review for a 223 squarefoot residential addition and exterior modification to an existing single-family residence at 1016 Persifer St., as shown in Attachments 5 and 6 based on the findings (Findings A-H) below and subject to the attached conditions of approval (Conditions 1-10).

GENERAL FINDINGS
A. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HAS BEEN GIVEN AT THE TIME AND IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND CITY CODE.

B. THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY.

CEQA FINDINGS
C. THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES.

D. THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF SUCCESSIVE PROJECTS OF THE SAME TYPE IN THE SAME PLACE, OVER TIME IS NOT SIGNIFICANT IN THIS CASE.

E. NO UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST TO DISTINGUISH THE PROPOSED PROJECT FROM OTHERS IN THE EXEMPT CLASS.

F. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE CHANGE IN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A HISTORICAL RESOURCE.

DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS
G. THE BUILDING MATERIALS, TEXTURES AND COLORS USED IN THE

PROPOSED PROJECT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING

DEVELOPMENT AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL DESIGN THEME OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

H. THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE HISTORIC

DISTRICT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

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Attachment 3
Proposed Conditions of Approval

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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
1016 PERSIFER ST., RESIDENTIAL ADDITION AND EXTERIOR MODIFICAITON PROJECT (DRCL25-00210) Cond.

No.

Mitigation
Measure GENERAL REQUIREMENTS When Required
Responsible
Department

1. The applicant shall submit final site development plans to the Community Development Department that shall substantially conform to the exhibits referenced below, as modified by these conditions of approval:
• Plan Set (Attachment 5)
This project approval is for the 1016 Persifer St., Residential Addition and Exterior Modification Project (DRCL25-00210) which includes the construction of a 223 square-foot residential addition and exterior modification of an existing single-family residence located at 1016 Persifer Street. Implementation of the project shall be consistent with the above-referenced items as modified by these conditions of approval.

B CD (P)(E)

2. Building plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval to ensure conformance with this approval and with relevant codes, policies, standards and other requirements of the City of Folsom. B CD (P)(E)(B)

3. The project approval granted under this staff report shall remain in effect for one year from final date of approval (Expires November 5, 2026). Failure to obtain the relevant building or other permits within this time period, without the subsequent extension of this approval, shall result in the termination of this approval. The owner/applicant may file an application with the Community Development Department for an extension not less than 60 days prior to the expiration date of the approval, along with appropriate fees and necessary submittal materials pursuant to Section 17.52.350 of the Folsom Municipal Code. If after approval of this project, a lawsuit is filed which seeks to invalidate any approval, entitlement, demolition permit, sign permit or other construction permit required in connection with any of the activities or construction authorized by the project approvals, or to enjoin the project contemplated herein, or to challenge the issuance by any governmental agency of any environmental document or exemption determination, the one year period for submitting a complete permit application referenced in FMC section 17.52.350(A) shall be tolled during the time that any litigation is pending, including any appeals.

B CD (P)

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4. The owner/applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval by the City or any of its agencies, departments, commissions, agents, officers, employees, or legislative body concerning the project. The City will promptly notify the owner/applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, and will cooperate fully in the defense. The City may, within its unlimited discretion, participate in the defense of any such claim, action or proceeding if both of the following occur:
• The City bears its own attorneyís fees and costs; and • The City defends the claim, action or proceeding in good faith.

The owner/applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement of such claim, action or proceeding unless the settlement is approved by the owner/applicant.

OG

CD (P)(E)(B)

PW, PR, FD,
PD

DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND FEE REQUIREMENTS

5. The owner/applicant shall pay all applicable taxes, fees and charges at the rate and amount in effect at the time such taxes, fees and charges become due and payable. B CD(P)(E)

6. If applicable, the owner/applicant shall pay off any existing assessments against the property, or file necessary segregation request and pay applicable fees. B CD(E)

7. The City, at its sole discretion, may utilize the services of outside legal counsel to assist in the implementation of this project, including, but not limited to, drafting, reviewing and/or revising agreements and/or other documentation for the project. If the City utilizes the services of such outside legal counsel, the applicant shall reimburse the City for all outside legal fees and costs incurred by the City for such services. The applicant may be required, at the sole discretion of the City Attorney, to submit a deposit to the City for these services prior to initiation of the services. The applicant shall be responsible for reimbursement to the City for the services regardless of whether a deposit is required.

B CD(P)(E)

8. If the City utilizes the services of consultants to prepare special studies or provide specialized design review or inspection services for the project, the applicant shall reimburse the City for actual costs it incurs in utilizing these services, including administrative costs for City personnel. A deposit for these services shall be provided prior to initiating review of the improvement plans, or beginning inspection, whichever is applicable.

B CD(P)(E)

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ARCHITECTURE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

9. The project shall comply with the following architecture and design requirements:
a) The design, materials, and colors of the proposed 1016 Persifer St., Residential Addition and Exterior Modification Project (DRCL25-00210) shall be consistent with Attachments 5 and 6, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. b) A Building Permit shall be required.
c) The porch columns shall be constructed of wood, fiber cement, or similar wood material to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. d) The rooftop equipment shall be relocated so that it is adequately screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.

All Conditions of Approval as outlined herein shall be made as a note or separate sheet on the Construction Drawings.

OG CD (P)

NOISE REQUIREMENT

10. Compliance with the City of Folsom Noise Control Ordinance, General Plan Safety & Noise Element and Standard Construction Specifications and Details Section 7.23 is required.

Hours of construction operation shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No construction is permitted on Sundays or holidays. Request to work during days and times not permitted under these regulations may only occur with written permission from the City of Folsom Community Development Director or duly authorized deputy.

I, B CD (P)(E)

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT WHEN REQUIRED
I Prior to approval of Improvement Plans
M Prior to approval of Final Map
CD
(P)
(E)
Community Development Department
Planning Division
Engineering Division B Prior to issuance of first Building Permit

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(B) O Prior to approval of Occupancy Permit
(F)
Building Division
Fire Division G Prior to issuance of Grading Permit
PW Public Works Department DC During construction
PR Park and Recreation Department OG On-going requirement PD Police Department

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Attachment 4
Vicinity Map

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Plan Set

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ALLEY EXISTING BUILDING APN 070-0145-019 1016 PERSIFER STREET EXISTING GARAGE

PERSIFER STREET
(66' WIDE) SIBLEY STREET (66' WIDE) WOOD FENCE (TYP.) CONCRETE STEPS CONCRETE STEPS CONCRETE STEP

COVERED CONCRETE
PORCH CONCRETE DRIVEWAY CONCRETE PATIO CONCRETE WALK 6" CONCRETE RETAINING WALL (TYP.) CONCRETE DRIVEWAY CONCRETE WALK N36° 55' 37"W 140.37' N53° 06' 08"E

49.89' N36° 55' 51"W 94.38'
S53° 05' 31"W

49.88' S36° 56' 06"E 46.00' CHAIN LINK FENCE (TYP.)

22.24' 4.15' 6.72'

11.56'

32.30'
EDGE OF PAVEMENT (TYP.) DRAINAGE INLET WOOD FENCE (TYP.) WOOD FENCE (TYP.)
WOOD FENCE (TYP.)
WOOD FENCE (TYP.)
CHAIN LINK FENCE (TYP.) WOOD FENCE (TYP.)
6" CONCRETE RETAINING WALL (TYP.)
EDGE OF PAVEMENT (TYP.)
N53° 05' 31"E

99.76' STONE PATIO CONCRETE STOOP
CUNHA SURVEYING INC. SURVEY NOTE THIS MAP CORRECTLY REPRESENTS A SURVEY MADE BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECTION IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA LAND SURVEYORS' ACT AT THE REQUEST OF THOMAS LANGE ON MARCH 28, 2025. NO UNDERGROUND UTILITY LOCATING WAS PERFORMED AS PART OF THIS SURVEY. THIS SURVEY WAS PREPARED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A TITLE REPORT. EASEMENTS MAY EXIST THAT ARE NOT SHOWN HEREON. ____________________________ SCOTT V. CUNHA LS 8525 DATE: APRIL 9, 2025 Feet 1"=10' 0 10 20 5 Page 53

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Color and Materials Board

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Siding: James Hardie Horizontal
Lap Siding (Fiber Cement)
Roof: Asphalt Composition
Shingles (Charcoal Grey)
Porch Columns: Hardie board (Fiber
Cement) raised panel square columns
with Tuscan cap/base
Exterior Lighting: Gooseneck
Lights

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Paint Colors: “Aged Pewter” with White Trim
Window Trim: Hardie board
White Trim
Fascia Trim: Hardie board White
Trim

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Site Photos

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HPL Comments Letter

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HERITAGE PRESERVATION LEAGUE OF FOLSOM

PROJECT APPLICATION REVIEW
October 15, 2025
PROJECT SITE: 1016 Persifer Street in the Central Subarea REQUEST: Design Review of Residential Addition and Exterior Modifications PROJECT HISTORY: Application Circulated by the City on October 7, 2025 Feedback requested by October 22, 2025

PROJECT SITE
The project site includes a standard historic lot facing Persifer Street and a portion of the adjacent lot facing Sibley Street. This creates an L-shaped corner lot that is not consistent with Folsom’s original lot pattern. While the existing residence is oriented towards Persifer street, planning staff will have to advice the Historic District Commission regarding setback requirements.

ARCHITECTURE
Of the identified residential styles in the Historic District, the existing residence resembles 50’s Ranch Style. However, the proposed support post for the enlarged front porch reflects a Craftsman design.

HPL supports the applicants desire to replace the existing decorative metal porch supports with posts.

However, it is HPL’s recommendation that the new posts should reflect a simple ranch-style design.

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Folsom City Council
Staff Report
1 MEETING DATE: 12/9/2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 11508 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a New Duplex Project Located at 307 Reading Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines
FROM: Community Development Department

RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
The Historic District Commission held a public meeting for the project on November 5, 2025 and on December 3, 2025. Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action confirming the Commission’s decision:

1. Approve Resolution No. 11508 for a Design Review for a New Duplex Project located at 307 Reading Street.

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The applicant is requesting approval for design review to construct a 4,500 square-foot duplex at 307 Reading Street, as discussed in the attached Staff Report.

POLICY / RULE
Folsom Municipal Code (FMC) Section 17.52.300 requires that all new office, industrial, commercial, and residential structures undergo design review by the Historic District Commission.

Per the recent Robert Delp v. City of Folsom et al. decision, the Historic District Commission does not currently have approval authority and all entitlements in the Historic District require final approval by the City Council.

ANALYSIS
Staff have determined that the project complies with the objective standards of the Folsom Municipal Code and the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines, as discussed in the attached staff report.

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2 FINANCIAL IMPACT
The project does not impact the General Fund.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. Based on staff’s analysis of this project, none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the use of the categorical exemptions in this case.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 11508 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a New Duplex Project Located at 307 Reading Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines

2. Historic District Commission Staff Report and Attachments, dated December 3, 2025 Submitted,

PAM JOHNS
Community Development Director

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Resolution No. 11508

RESOLUTION NO. 11508
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION’S

RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW DUPLEX PROJECT LOCTED AT 307 READING STREET AND DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15303 (NEW

CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES) OF THE CEQA

GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the Historic District Commission on December 3rd, 2025, held a public meeting on the proposed design review for the New Duplex project (DRCL25-00195), reviewed the staff report as well as the associated exhibits and attachments, considered public comment, and provided a recommendation to City Council; and
WHEREAS notice has been given at the time and in the manner required by State Law and City Code; and
WHEREAS the Historic District Commission determined that the proposed project would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom hereby confirms the recommendation of the Historic District Commission and approves a design review for the 307 Reading St., New Duplex Project.

This approval is subject to the conditions of approval included in the staff report presented to the City Council and this Resolution is based on the following findings:

GENERAL FINDINGS
A. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HAS BEEN GIVEN AT THE TIME AND IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND CITY CODE.

B. THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE OF THE CITY.

CEQA FINDINGS
C. THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.

D. THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF SUCCESSIVE PROJECTS OF THE SAME TYPE IN THE SAME PLACE, OVER TIME IS NOT SIGNIFICANT IN THIS CASE.

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E. NO UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST TO DISTINGUISH THE PROPOSED PROJECT FROM OTHERS IN THE EXEMPT CLASS.

F. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE CHANGE IN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A HISTORICAL RESOURCE.

DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS
H. THE PROJECT IS COMPLIANT WITH THE REQUIRED DESIGN STANDARDS OF FOLSOM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.52.

I. THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL.

J. THE BUILDING MATERIALS, TEXTURES AND COLORS USED IN THE PROPOSED

PROJECT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL DESIGN THEME OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9
th day of December, 2025, by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s):

NOES: Councilmember(s):

ABSENT: Councilmember(s):

ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s):
___________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3
Type: Old Business
December 3, 2025
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Historic District Commission Staff Report
50 Natoma Street, Council Chambers
Folsom, CA 95630
Project Name: 307 Reading St., New Duplex Project Project and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines
File #: DRCL25-00195
Request: Design Review, Commission Level
Location: 307 Reading St. Folsom, CA 95630
Parcel(s): APN 070-0101-031-0000
Staff Contact: Nathan Stroud, Associate Planner
[email protected], (916) 461-6220
Property Owner Applicant
David Maselli Natalie Hillenbrand
906 Bidwell St
Folsom, CA 95630
9281 Sierra College Blvd
Roseville, CA 95661
Project Summary
The project includes a request for design review approval for a new duplex located at 307 Reading Street. The proposed project is designed in a Mission Revival Style and is proposed to be approximately 4,500 square-feet in size. The property is located in the Folsom Historic District within Figueroa Subarea, and is not listed on the City of Folsom’s Cultural Resources Inventory. Staff have determined that the project complies with the standards provided in the Folsom Municipal Code and is generally consistent with the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines. Staff recommends approval of the project, as conditioned.

The project was initially reviewed by the Historic District Commission at its regular meeting on November 5, 2025. The item was continued to the December 3, 2025, Historic District Commission meeting. Since the project was continued, the applicant has revised their plans to add two additional on-site parking spaces, replaced the rooftop parapets with balcony railings, reduced the height of the tower elements, and made certain other minor modifications to the design, as discussed in this report. Staff have also added “Design Compatibility” and “Massing and Scale Compatibility” sections to this report to expand the discussion on compatibility of the Mission Revival style with local examples, and compatibility of the project’s size with the neighborhood.

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Background
On August 3, 2016, the Historic District Commission approved a project (PN 14-395) to subdivide a parcel (916 Figueroa Street) into two equal 7,000 square-foot parcels, a demolition permit to demolish a garage and carport on the new parcel now addressed as 307 Reading Street, and Design Review for development of a 2,457 square-foot singlefamily residence in a Queene Anne style. The Parcel Map was officially recorded in 2018, however the applicant did not move forward with the development of the single-family residence on 307 Reading Street.

On June 6, 2018, the Historic District Commission approved a project (PN 18-129) for Design Review for the development of a 5,701 square-foot duplex in a Greek Revival style on the project site at 307 Reading Street. During review of this project, the Heritage Preservation League (HPL) recommended denial with concerns regarding the garage door concealment from Reading Street due to the slope of the alley, and due to the lack of other Greek Revival architectural styles within the Figueroa Subarea. Although the project was approved by the Historic District Commission, the applicant did not move forward with development of the duplex on 307 Reading Street.

The current applicant, Natalie Hillenbrand, is proposing a new duplex structure (DRCL25- 00195) of a Mission Revival style, with a smaller building footprint and a similar height to the project previously approved in 2018 (PN 18-129). The project also includes the construction of two detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are not subject to discretionary design review approval due to their size per Gov. Code Section 66323.

Policy/Rule
Government Code Section 65589.5, known as the Housing Accountability Act (HAA), requires that local governments make specific findings to deny or reduce the density of a housing development project. Pursuant to Gov. Code section 65589.5(j)(1), to deny a market-rate housing project or condition it to develop at a lower density than proposed, the approval authority would have to find (1) that the project would have a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety; and (2) there is no feasible method to mitigate or avoid this impact satisfactorily, other than by disapproving the project or requiring a lower density. A “specific adverse impact” is a “significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.” The HAA also limits the City’s ability to require housing projects to comply with subjective design criteria. (Gov. Code section 65589.5(f)(1).)
Folsom Municipal Code (FMC) Section 17.52.330 states that, in reviewing design review applications, the Historic District Commission shall consider the following criteria:
a) Project compliance with the General Plan and any applicable zoning ordinances; b) Conformance with any city-wide design guidelines and historic district design and

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development guidelines adopted by the city council;
c) Conformance with any project-specific design standards approved through the planned development permit process or similar review process; and d) Compatibility of building materials, textures and colors with surrounding development and consistency with the general design theme of the neighborhood.

Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the application (DRCL25-00195) for Design Review for a 4,500 square-foot duplex at 307 Reading St., as shown in Attachment 5, based on the findings (Findings A-H) below and subject to the attached conditions of approval (Conditions 1-36).

Table of Contents
1 – Project Site Information
2 – Description/Analysis
3 – Proposed Conditions of Approval
4 – Vicinity Map
5 – Plan Set
6 – Examples of Mission Revival Styles and Similar
7 – HFRA Comments 9/12/25
8 – HPL Comments Letter 9/12/25
9 – Laine and Carrie West Comments Letter 11/4/25
10 –Robert Delp Comments Letter 11/5/25
Submitted,

PAM JOHNS
Community Development Director

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ATTACHMENT 1

PROJECT SITE INFORMATION
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION Multi-Family Lot Density (MLD) ZONING Two Family Residential (R-2) within the
Figueroa Subarea of the Historic District
ADJACENT LAND USES/ZONING North: Commercial (SUT/HD)
South: Single-family Residential (FIG/R-2)
East: Single-family Residential (FIG/R-2)
West: Residential Duplex (FIG/R-2)
SITE CHARACTERISTICS The project site contains a concrete driveway and a lawn on a 7,022-square-foot (0.16-acre)
undeveloped parcel.

APPLICABLE CODES FMC Chapter 17.02, Definitions
FMC Chapter 17.14, R-2, Two-Family Residence
District
FMC Chapter 17.52, HD, Historic District
FMC Section 17.52.300, Design Review
FMC Section 17.52.540, Historic Residential
Primary Area Special Use and Design Standards
Historic District Design and Development
Guidelines (DDG’s)
Government Code Section 66323, Accessory
Dwelling Unit Approvals
Government Code Section 65589.5, Housing
Accountability Act
PUBLIC NOTICING A notice was posted on the project site five days prior to the Historic District Commission and City
Council Meetings that met the requirements of
FMC Section 17.52.320.

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ATTACHMENT 2

DESCRIPTION/ANALYSIS
Applicant’s Proposal
The applicant, Natalie Hillenbrand, is requesting Design Review approval for an approximately 4,500 square-foot duplex, located at 307 Reading Street. The duplex is proposed to be of a Spanish Mission Revival architectural style, which was predominant in California between 1890 – 1920. The project’s style includes the use of white stucco siding, Spanish-tile roofs, arched and gridded windows, wide open roof eaves with exposed rafters, wooden trim details such as corbels, and wrought iron rails and decorative elements. The structure also includes one attached, sunken garage for each duplex unit facing the alleyway (two garage parking spaces), and two additional on-site surface parking spaces along the alleyway (four on-site parking spaces total). Tower elements also allow for rooftop access for the duplex units, and trash enclosures are provided along the alley, and landscaping is provided throughout.

Outside the scope of this Design Review, the project also includes two detached accessory dwelling units which, per Government Code Section 66323, are exempt from discretionary review due to their size (<800 square-feet, and <16 feet tall).

Housing Accountability Act (Government Code Section 65589.5) Senate Bill 330 added provisions to the HAA (Government Code Section 65589.5) that significantly limit the City’s discretion over housing projects.

With respect to the proposed use (duplex), the City cannot deny the project or require the applicant to reduce the density unless findings are made, based on substantial evidence in the record, that (1) the project would have a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety; and (2) there is no feasible method to mitigate or avoid this impact satisfactorily, other than by disapproving the project or requiring a lower density. A “specific adverse impact” is a “significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.” (Gov. Code section 65589.5(j)(1).) With respect to design, the City now may only evaluate the project against objective design and development standards. (Gov. Code section 65589.5(f)(1)). In this context, “objective” means “involving no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and being uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official”.

In other words, based on state law, the City can only require housing development projects to comply with objective standards and cannot deny a housing development project unless there is a substantial health or safety issue that cannot be mitigated without denying the proposed development or reducing its proposed density.

Clearly defined standards in the Folsom Municipal Code (FMC), such as a height limit or setback, can be applied as objective standards; however, adherence to the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines (DDGs) generally cannot be required as the

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DDGs were adopted, per Resolution 5757, as guidance and not enforceable objective standards.

General Plan and Zoning Consistency
The project site is within the Two Family Residential (R-2) Zoning District within the Figueroa Subarea of the Historic District, and the General Plan land-use designation of the project site is Multi-Family Low Density (MLD).

The following tables show how the project relates to the applicable development standards:

Historic Residential Primary Area Development Standards (FMC 17.52.540)
Required Proposed
Front Setback ≥20 Feet 20 Feet
Rear Setback ≥20 Feet 20 Feet
Side Setback ≥5 Feet ≥10 Feet
Structural Heights
Structural heights may
extend 15 feet above
main structure
Tower elements extend ~6.29
Feet above highest point of
main structure
Lot Coverage*
≥45% Pervious Surface
Required Minimum*
~58% Pervious Surface
Proposed*
(Inclusive of Exempted ADUs)
Minimum Landscaping
≥60% of front 20 feet;
and ≥50% of remaining
open space area
~73% of front 20 feet; ~74% of
remaining open space area
* Per Government Code Section 66321(b)(3) and FMC 17.105.110(E), lot coverage and pervious surface requirements do not apply to ADUs less than 800 square-feet. However, when including the ADUs in the calculation, the project still satisfies this requirement.

Applicable R-2 Zoning District Development Standards
(FMC 17.14)
Required Proposed
Maximum Building Height† ≤35 Feet ~30.77 Feet
Maximum Number of
Stories‡ 2.5 Stories‡ 2.5 Stories‡
Parking Requirement Exempted Per AB 2097 4 On-Site Parking Spaces proposed for Property
† The Historic Residential Primary Area Special Use and Design Standards do not specify a maximum building height. As a result, the R-2 base zone standards apply for maximum height.
‡ The garage is considered a half story and the rooftop area is not considered a story per the Folsom Municipal Code. See discussion below for more information.

Regarding height, the proposed project is approximately the same height as the previously approved project, with a reduced building footprint. Per FMC 17.02.110, Building height means the vertical distance measured from the average of the highest

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and lowest point of that portion of the lot covered by the building to the highest point of the roof, ridge, or parapet wall. Measuring the proposed project to the ridge, excluding the tower elements, the project on average is approximately 30.77 feet tall, within the maximum 35-foot height limit.

Per the height exceptions in FMC 17.58.080, towers, spires, chimneys, cupolas, and similar architectural structures may be built and used to a height not more than 25 feet above the height limit established for the district in which the structures are located, provided that no such architectural structure be used for sleeping or eating quarters.

Furthermore, per FMC 17.52.540(E), within the Historic Residential Primary Area, structural heights can extend 15 feet above the main structure, subject to design review.

This 15 foot height exception modifies the generally applicable 25 foot exception in FMC

17.58.080 for buildings in the Historic Residential Primary Area.

The proposed tower elements extend approximately 6.29 feet above the main structure, and will not be used for sleeping or eating quarters. As such, the proposed project is compliant with the height requirements of the Folsom Municipal Code.

Regarding the maximum number of stories, the R-2 zone limits buildings to 2.5 stories tall for the purposes of limiting height. Per FMC 17.02.410, a story is defined as the portion of a building between the upper surface of any floor and the floor above, with the topmost floor being between the area between the floor and the ceiling/roof. Since the rooftop area does not have a roof, the rooftop is not considered a story. Furthermore, FMC 17.02.410 also states that basements are only considered a story if the finished floor above the basement is more than six feet exposed above grade. Since the lowest level (garage level) does not have more than six feet exposed above grade, the lowest level (garage level) of the project is considered only a half story. Overall, due to the visible height of the structure, the project is considered effectively a 2.5 story structure in terms of height, satisfying this requirement.

Regarding the Multifamily Low Density (MLD) General Plan Designation, the density allowed for the property is between 7 – 12 dwelling units per acre (DU/Ac). Based on the size of 307 Reading Street, this density allows for up to two dwelling units. Furthermore, per Government Code Section 66319, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) like those proposed here, shall be considered an accessory use and shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot. They are also deemed to be a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designations for the lot and cannot be considered in the application of any local ordinance or policy to limit residential growth. Since the project is proposing two primary dwelling units and two ADUs, the project is considered to have a total of two dwelling units for purposes of density, and thus the proposed project is consistent with the allowable density of the MLD General Plan Designation for the property.

Overall, the project has been determined to satisfy the development standards of the Historic Residential Primary Area and the R-2 zoning district outlined in the Folsom Municipal Code, and the density for the MLD General Plan Designation.

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Building Design and Architecture
Architectural Style: Mission Revival
The duplex is proposed to be of a Mission Revival architectural style, a style which originated in California and was predominant between 1890 and 1920. The style sought to imitate the traditional colonial style of the Spanish Missions that existed across the southwestern United States through the incorporation of elements such as Spanish tiled roofs, mission-styled dormers and/or parapets, wide overhanging open roof eaves, stucco siding (usually smooth), and porch roofs supported by large, square piers, commonly with arches. The Mission Revival style was notably displayed during the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, and appeared in house plan books, such as the Sears Roebuck and Co. catalog in the 1910s. The applicant has provided examples of Mission Revival Styles in California, which are included in Attachment 6.

The proposed duplex, shown in Attachment 5 and Figure 1 below, includes elements of the Mission Revival style. This includes the use of stucco siding, Spanish-tiled roofs, wide open roof eaves with exposed rafters, wooden trim and corbel detailing, and the use of arches. The project also includes other architectural features such as the use of gridded windows and wrought iron decorative detailing. Since the November 5, 2025 Historic District Commission meeting, the applicant has voluntarily removed Misson-style parapet elements from the project in response to comments from the Commission and the public.

Figure 1 – Proposed Duplex (Reading Street View)
Design Compatibility
FMC 17.52.330(D) states that, in reviewing projects, the Historic District Commission shall consider, among other criteria, the ‘compatibility of building materials, textures, and colors with surrounding development and consistency with the general design theme of the neighborhood’. Section 5.04.03(a) of the DDGs provides guidance on the design theme for the Figueroa Subarea, and encourages that new construction be of pre-1910 styles, including —but not limited to—styles previously existing in Folsom. The DDGs

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further state that the intent of the guidelines is to allow for architectural styles which have existed within California between 1850 and 1950, and to “encourage the diversity which is the charm of old Folsom”.

However, as discussed in the “Housing Accountability Act” section, the City is limited to enforcing only objective standards for this project. Since FMC Chapter 17.52 does not have objective standards which regulate design and architecture, and since the DDGs were adopted by Resolution 5757 as guidelines and not standards, design compatibility cannot be considered as a reason for denial of the project. Having said that, the analysis below discusses how the project is compatible with the Figueora Subarea and the Historic District in terms of architecture and design.

Although Mission Revival architecture is strongly associated with Southern California, the style has also been used in Northern California, including in cities near Folsom. The City of Sacramento’s Preservation Element specifically identifies Mission Revival as an architectural style present within its jurisdiction. Examples of Mission Revival buildings in Sacramento include the Arata Brothers Building (c. 1890) at 3402 Broadway, the former Western Pacific Railroad Depot (c. 1909) at 1910 J Street, the Maydestone Apartments (c. 1912) at 1001 15th Street, and the Sutter Club (c. 1930) at 1220 9th Street, among many other examples. Photos of these examples are provided in Attachment 6.

Within the City of Folsom, staff have identified at least two existing structures with a Mission Revival style (1890 – 1920), including the former Folsom Firehouse building (c. 1921) at 710 Sutter Street built by Joe Murer, and a single-family residence at 401 Leidesdorff Street (c. 1952). City of Folsom also has other examples of architecture similar to the Mission Revival Style. At least six examples of the Spanish Revival Style (1915 – 1940) exist within the Historic District, one example of which is a residence that exists within the Figueora Subarea at 802 Figueroa Street (c. 1925), and another is the Granite Grammer School (c. 1915) at 909 Mormon Street which is listed on the State Register of Historic Places. At least two examples of the Italian Renaissance Style (1890 – 1935) exist with similar features, including the Joe Murer House (c. 1927) at 1121 Joe Murer Court which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These examples are also included in Attachment 6. Generally, each of these examples utilize curved tiled roofs, stucco siding, and Mediterranean-influenced architectural detailing similar to the proposed duplex project.

While the DDGs outline a pre-1910 design period for buildings within the Figueroa Subarea, they do not restrict architecture to specific styles. Instead, the DDGs state that one of the goals is to encourage the diversity of styles that existed in California, as in Folsom, between 1850 and 1950.

Historically, the traditional lot-by-lot development pattern of old Folsom has produced a diversity of architectural styles throughout the district, contributing to the variety and charm cited as a goal of the DDGs. The examples of Spanish Revival, Italian Renaissance, and Mission Revival styles that exist within the Historic District are not isolated to any one part of the district, but coexist among other Victorian, Folk, Romantic, and early Modern styles within the various subareas. This includes in the Figueroa Subarea, where a Spanish Revival residence at 802 Figueroa Street is adjacent to

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Italianate, Gothic Revival, Tudor Revival, and National Folk styled residences. The Mission Revival specifically has been used in California, including in the Sacramento area, in the pre-1910s period.

Based on this review, staff have determined that the Mission Revival style (1890–1920) is consistent with the design period desired for the Figueroa Subarea, and satisfies the intent of the DDGs to encourage architectural diversity reflective of California styles from 1850 to 1950.

Massing and Scale Compatibility
FMC 17.52.330(D) states that in reviewing projects, the Historic District Commission shall consider, among other criteria, the ‘compatibility of building materials, textures, and colors with surrounding development and consistency with the general design theme of the neighborhood’. Furthermore, Section C of Appendix D of the DDGs contains the Historic Residential Design Criteria for residential structures in the Historic Residential Primary Area, and generally encourages consistency with neighboring development in setbacks, massing and scale.

However, as discussed in the “Housing Accountability Act” section, the City is limited to enforcing only objective standards for this project. The project has been determined to comply with the objective standards regulating height (35 foot maximum + 15 foot tower height) and the number of stories (2.5 stories maximum) in the Zoning Code, and as such the City is not able to require a further reduction in the number of stories or the height.

Having said that, the paragraph below discusses how the project is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood in terms of massing, scale, and height.

For context, the project site immediately abuts properties which contain single-family and duplex dwellings which are single-story. On the same block, there is also a two-story multi-family complex containing eight dwelling units at 900 Figueroa Street that is of a comparable height in a vernacular style.

Regarding building footprint, the proposed duplex has a footprint of approximately 1,955 square-foot whereas the abutting properties (duplexes and single family residences) have building footprints ranging between 1,900 and 3,200 square-feet. The multifamily complex on the same block (900 Figueroa Street) has three buildings with a building footprint of between 3,400 and ~4,800 square feet. Based on these measurements, the proposed duplex project has a comparable, although smaller, building footprint compared to residential structures within the vicinity.

Regarding height, the proposed duplex is a 2.5 story structure, as discussed earlier in this report, and abuts properties which contain single-story structures. The nearest two-story residential structure is the multifamily complex at 900 Figueroa Street (approximately 184 feet away) and an ADU at 405 Reading Street (approximately 240 feet away), both less than a block away. One and two story residential structures also exist throughout the Figueroa Subarea, sometimes with an additional half story within the roof gable. Given that other two story structures exist within a block of the project site, staff consider the proposed structure compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

Additionally, the project’s location on the downslope of the hill relative to adjacent

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residential properties also means that the structure would sit at a lower elevation than the residences to the south and east. However, since the commercial property to the north is on the downslope, the structure will be taller than the commercial building at 929 Sutter Street.

Since the project complies with the objective standards regarding height and the number of stories, the project has been determined to be compliant with the applicable objective standards in the FMC. Furthermore, the project has also been determined in staff’s assessment to be compatible with the scale of the surrounding neighborhood based on a similar building footprint and number of stories of residences within a block of the project site.

Attached Garages
FMC 17.52.540(A)(3)(c) states that in the Figueroa Subarea, attached garages are not permitted in the general viewshed of the public, unless not readily identifiable as a garage.

Section 5.04.03(a) of the DDGs also provides guidance regarding the design of garages in the Figueroa Subarea, stating that the design should reduce or eliminate the visibility of vehicles and garages in the Figueroa Subarea by utilizing alleyway access, providing screening, and/or disguising detached garages as carriage houses or other outbuildings.

The duplex proposes to have two attached garages, one for each duplex unit. The proposed garages are oriented to face the alleyway to the north, are proposed to be constructed an average of 4-feet below grade within the hillside of the side-sloping parcel, are setback 2-feet further from the alley than the upper stories, and utilize a 6.75-foot deep wall on either end of the duplex to provide partial screening of the garage from the front and rear elevations. Trees located across the alleyway to the north provide further screening of the garage from Sutter Street. The renderings provided in Attachment 5 and in Figure 2 below show the effect of the proposed screening measures. In consideration of these measures and site circumstances, staff believe that the project has adequately screened the attached garages from the general viewshed of the public, as the garages would not be easily visible from Reading Street or Sutter Street.

Figure 2 – Garage Views (Reading Street View)

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Historic Residential Design Criteria (Section C of Appendix D of the DDGs) Section C (the Historic Residential Design Criteria) of Appendix D of the DDGs provides guidance for specific design elements of the project.

Regarding windows, Section C.3 states that double hung or casement windows are preferred, and windows may have a radius top (i.e., arched windows) if they are compatible with the building’s design. Furthermore, windows are encouraged to be vertically proportioned, and the number of windowpanes will vary depending on the style.

The project proposes to utilize gridded casement windows with radius tops, which is considered appropriate for the Mission Revival style. Nearly all windows are vertically proportioned.

Section C.4 encourages front porches in all new construction, stating they should be clearly identifiable and oriented toward the street to maintain the residential character, connect public and private realms, and provide “architectural eyes” on the street for security. For multifamily projects, primary access is encouraged through internal pathways. While the project includes a small porch facing Reading Street, staff believe its limited size does not fulfill the DDG’s intent to create a sense of connection with the neighborhood, or to enhance street surveillance. However, staff note that the number and size of windows facing the street help achieve the intent for security through other means.

The project also provides an internal pathway for access to both duplex units as well as the two detached ADUs, satisfying the requirement for multifamily access.

Section C.7 encourages larger scale projects with large roof areas to break up roof forms into smaller, traditional design elements, and roofing materials may utilize clay tiles. The project breaks up the roof through the use of varying roof forms, tower elements, and cantilever features; and utilize clay Spanish roof tiles, satisfying these guidelines. Section C.7 further states that for new roof designs, parapets are considered inappropriate and are not allowed. Although parapets are an essential and common feature in Mission Revival style buildings, there exist some Mission Revival structures that do not include the parapet element (uncommon). The applicant has voluntarily removed the parapet elements from the project based on feedback from the last Historic District Commission meeting on November 5, 2025. In its place, a balcony railing has been placed at the minimum height needed for fall safety (42 Inches tall).

Overall, staff have determined that the project satisfies the design guidelines provided in the Historic Residential Design Criteria of the DDGs.

Building Materials Palette
FMC 17.52.330(D) states that in reviewing projects, the Historic District Commission shall consider, among other criteria, the ‘compatibility of building materials, textures, and colors with surrounding development and consistency with the general design theme of the neighborhood’. The Building Materials Palette, which is Attachment 2 of Appendix D of the DDGs, provides a list of what materials are considered appropriate or inappropriate for the project.

The Palette allows for the use of cement plaster (e.g., stucco) siding, tile roof, and wood fencing for new construction. Furthermore, there are some examples of residences within

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the Figueroa Subarea (e.g., 802 Figueora Street) which have a Spanish tile roof, stucco siding, and wood fencing, although these examples utilize a Spanish Revival style (1915 – 1940). Other residences within the vicinity, including the existing duplex across Reading Street from the project site, also utilize stucco siding.

Based on staff’s review of the proposed exterior materials, staff have determined that the project is consistent with the Building Materials Palette of the DDGs and compatible with the building materials, textures, and colors of the Figueroa Subarea.

Architectural Conditions of Approval
Staff have provided the following conditions related to architecture and design:
• Condition 9b requiring that changes to the level of architectural detailing, if not determined to be substantially consistent with the approved plans, shall be subject to Historic District Commission Review.
• Condition 9d requiring that the fencing shall not exceed 3.5 feet in the front yard and 6 feet in the side and rear yard areas.
• Condition 9e requiring that the driveway and interior pathway pavement, as shown on the site plan of Attachment 5, be permeable.
• Condition 9f requiring that the garage door be consistent with the rendering on sheet A.3 and with resolution HDC23-002.
• Condition 9g requiring that the architectural detailing shown and noted in the building elevations and renderings be included in the project prior to final inspection.

Trees and Landscaping
The project site includes an existing oak tree in the center of the lot and three olive trees located in front of the property within the City right-of-way on Reading Street. The project proposes to remove the existing small oak tree on the property, and to provide landscaping and tree planting in the project area.

Per FMC 17.52.540(G), at least 60% of the front yard area and 50% of the remaining lot is required to be landscaped. Based on staff’s review of the project, the project provides approximately 73% of landscaped area in the front yard, and approximately 80% of landscaped area in the remaining open space (excluding pavement, building footprint, and gravel), of the parcel thus satisfying the landscape requirement.

Additionally, after review by the City’s Urban Forester, the following conditions of the project have been provided regarding trees and landscaping:
• Condition 13 requiring that the olive trees in the City right-of-way be protected from potential impacts from the project.
• Condition 14 requiring that one tree be planted along the alley, in accordance with the Tree Preservation Ordinance (FMC 12.16.190)
• Condition 15 requiring adherence to the State’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)

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Site Development Conditions of Approval
The property at 307 Reading Street was previously approved for a Tentative Parcel Map and Design Review (PN14-295) in 2014, which included certain Conditions of Approval for the property. Although the previous project did not proceed with development, the parcel map was recorded to split the property from 916 Figueroa Street. Some conditions of approval from this previous project still apply to the property, and staff have added these conditions for this project to clarify that they are still required and need to be completed in association with development of this project.

Specifically, Conditions 16 – 26 include requiring that existing overhead utility lines for 916 Figueroa Street that cross the project site be undergrounded, that a drainage swale be constructed along the southern property line to redirect cross property drainage, that the project is responsible for the provision of public and private improvements (e.g., curb, gutter, etc.), and the requirement for a drainage memo and geotechnical report, among other conditions. The conditions also require coordination with various utility agencies, and with the property owners at 916 Figueroa Street, regarding impacts to utility connections during development of the project. The conditions also restate the requirement for all structures to remain outside of easements on the property.

Other Conditions of Approval
Staff have also added several standard conditions of approval relating to requirements for grading (if applicable), cultural resource discovery, best management practices during construction to address storm water pollution, standard security requirements, and addressing requirements. These have been provided as conditions 27 – 36.

Environmental Review
The proposed new duplex is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. Based on staff’s analysis of this project, none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the use of the categorical exemptions in this case.

As a part of the analysis for this project, staff closely reviewed CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2, which states that categorical exemptions shall not be used for a project in which:
a. It is located in a Sensitive Environment where there is an impact to an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern; b. There is a Cumulative Impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place over time is significant;
c. There are activities which will have a Significant Effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances;
d. There is damage to scenic resources within a Scenic Highway; e. It is located on a Hazardous Waste Site;
f. There is a substantial adverse change in the significance of a Historical Resource.

Analysis: Sensitive Environments
The project is not located in any known sensitive environment, and is not anticipated to

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have an impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern. This is an infill project on a vacant lot surrounded by existing development.

Analysis: Cumulative Impact
The project is not anticipated to have a significant cumulative impact in the area because it involves the construction of only one duplex project on an individual lot in an infill area that is already developed with single-family homes, duplexes and smaller multi-family complexes.

Analysis: Significant Effect
As the proposed duplex is a residential use with similar activities to adjacent single family and duplex dwellings in the immediate vicinity, staff do not anticipate that the activities at the project would have a significant effect on the environment beyond similar adjacent residences. No unusual circumstances exist.

Analysis: Scenic Highway
The project site is not located near a scenic highway nor would the project result in damage to scenic resources within a scenic highway.

Analysis: Hazardous Waste Sites
The project site is not listed on the Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List.

Analysis: Historical Resources
The project site does not contain a historic resource, nor are there historic resources of local, state, or national recognition located on adjacent properties. As such, staff have determined that the project will not have a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

Public Outreach and Comments
The applicant had reached out directly to meet with both the Heritage Preservation League (HPL) and the Historic Folsom Resident’s Association (HFRA) to discuss the project and answer questions. Based on their communications with these organizations, both HFRA and HPL have provided comments.

Historic Folsom Resident’s Association (HFRA)
The Historic Folsom Resident’s Association (HFRA) provided an email, provided in Attachment 7, stating that they believe the project meets the Historic District Design Guidelines, and that HFRA does not have any additional comments for the project. No further comments have been provided since meeting with the applicant.

Heritage Preservation League (HPL)
The Heritage Preservation League (HPL) provided a comments letter dated 10/12/25, shown in Attachment 8. The letter includes concerns regarding the compatibility of the Mission Revival architectural style with the Historic District, concerns regarding how the height of the proposed duplex was measured, and the visibility of the attached garage.

Furthermore, HPL has stated they believe that the project is not able to satisfy pervious

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surface requirements and landscaping requirements. After the letter was provided, HPL met with the applicant and did not provide a subsequent comment letter, but did call staff and reaffirmed their concerns regarding visibility of the attached garage discussed in the initial comments letter dated 10/12/25.

Regarding architectural compatibility, staff have provided further discussion in the “Design Compatibility” section regarding how the design of the project is consistent with the DDGs.

Furthermore, as discussed in the “Housing Accountability Act” section, the City is limited to enforcing only objective standards for this project, and design compatibility cannot be considered as a reason for denial of the project due to the lack of objective design standards.

Regarding the attached garage, as discussed earlier in this report, the project has implemented several measures to provide screening of the attached garage from Reading Street, including an increased setback, wall features to provide screening, constructing the garage partially below grade within the hillside, and orienting the garage towards the alleyway. The existing tree cover across the alley to the north also provide additional screening for the garages.

Regarding pervious surface and landscaping, as discussed earlier in this report, the project has been revised to include more landscaping per staff’s and HPLs comments.

After review, staff have determined that the project satisfies landscape and pervious surface requirements, and have provided Condition 9e requiring that the project use the permeable pavement indicated in the Plans provided in Attachment 5.

Laine and Carrie West Letter (Historic District Resident, 916 Figueroa Street) Laine and Carrie West, residents at 916 Figueroa Street adjacent to the project site, submitted a comments letter on 11/4/25, provided in Attachment 9. The letter includes concerns regarding parking and traffic due to the additional dwelling units, density, size, architectural compatibility, privacy, and impacts to their utilities which cross over the project site.

Regarding parking and traffic, per AB 2097, the project is exempt from parking requirements; however, the applicant is proposing two garage parking spaces, and has added two additional on-site surface parking spaces since the last Historic District Commission meeting on 11/5/25, resulting in a total of four on-site parking spaces. Per FMC 17.52.540(I), parking shall be provided on-site, outside of front and street side yards, and screened from public view. Based on the location of the parking spaces along the alley behind the building, the project has been determined to comply with this standard.

Additionally, residents at 307 Reading Street will be able to utilize street parking alongside the other residents of the neighborhood.

Regarding density, the MLD General Plan Designation allows for a density of between 7 and 12 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). The project site is 0.16 acres, which allows for up to 2 dwelling units maximum. Since the project is proposing two primary dwelling units and, per California Government Code Section 66319, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) do not count towards the density, the project has been determined to be compliant with the density allowances of the MLD General Plan Designation.

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December 3, 2025
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Regarding architectural compatibility, staff have provided further discussion in the “Design Compatibility” section regarding how the design of the project is consistent with the DDGs.

Furthermore, as discussed in the “Housing Accountability Act” section, the City is limited to enforcing only objective standards for this project, and design compatibility cannot be considered as a reason for denial of the project due to the lack of objective design standards.

Regarding privacy, per Government Code Section 66314, ADUs are allowed to be as close as 4-feet from the property line and the City is not able to require a greater setback.

However, the applicant does propose to utilize a wood fence that will provide some privacy screening from the residence at 916 Figueroa Street. Regarding the rooftop deck on the duplex, the duplex itself is setback approximately 29 feet from 916 Figueroa Street.

The portion of the deck nearest to 916 Figueroa Street will have tower elements, stairway access, and a roof between the deck and the edge of the building which would provide an additional setback of approximately 8 feet from the building edge (for a total of 37 feet from 916 Figueroa Street) and provide a physical barrier between the deck and the neighboring property.

Regarding impacted utilities, the conditions of approval for development of the property placed during the Tentative Parcel Map in 2014 (PN14-395) still apply to the project site at 307 Reading Street and require that the property owner/applicant underground the existing overhead utility lines and grant a private sewer easement for 916 Figueroa Street.

To ensure the applicant is aware of these conditions or approval, staff have reiterated these conditions of approval for this project (DRCL25-00195) in Condition 24.

Additionally, staff have provided Condition 23 requiring that the property owner/applicant coordinate with the property owners at 916 Figueroa Street regarding impacts to their utility connections.

Robert Delp Letter (Historic District Resident)
Robert Delp, Historic District Resident, submitted a comments letter on 11/4/25, provided in Attachment 9. The letter includes concerns regarding how building height was measured, requested clarification regarding the accuracy of the building renderings in relation to trees on the site, questioned applicability of the Housing Accountability Act (GOV 65589.5) to the project, particularly with respect to the proposed parapet, and questions the project’s compliance with the City’s DDGs.

Regarding building height, the FMC 17.02.110 states that building height is “the vertical distance measured from the average level of the highest and lowest point of that portion of the lot covered by the building to the highest point of the roof, ridge, or parapet wall”.

Additionally, FMC 17.58.080 states that towers, spires, chimneys, cupolas, scenery lofts, and similar architectural structures may be built to a height of not more than 25 feet above the height limit, provided that no such architectural structure be used for sleeping or eating. FMC 17.52.540 further reduces this additional height allowance to 15 feet above the main structure. Staff have provided the diagram below to demonstrate how the height was calculated. The project has been determined to be complaint based on how the FMC specified building height should be measured.

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December 3, 2025
City of Folsom Page 18
Regarding the renderings, the applicant has revised the provided renderings to accurately show the existing street trees which will be located in front of the project site along Reading Street to clarify how the project will look in relation to existing trees.

Regarding the Housing Accountability Act, this section of the Government Code (GOV) applies to all “Housing Development Projects”, which is defined in GOV 65589.5(h)(2) as a project consisting of residential units only, among other project types. As the project consists of only residential units, the project qualifies as a “Housing Development Project” and therefore is subject to the Housing Accountability Act, including the provisions relating to the application of objective design standards for review and the restriction on the grounds for denial of a housing development project to only health and safety concerns that cannot be mitigated.

Regarding compliance with the City’s DDGs, although not required per the Housing Accountability Act due to the DDGs’ adoption as guidelines and thus non-objective standards, the applicant has worked with staff to try to meet the goals and guidelines of the DDGs. As discussed earlier in the report, the Mission Revival style is consistent with the design and architectural guidelines existing within the DDGs as it is of the pre-1910s design period prescribed for the Figueroa Subarea. Furthermore, existing Spanish and Mediterranean styles similar to the project exist within the District and within Northern California, providing a basis of compatibility with the 1850 to 1950 design period in California that is called out in the DDGs.

Conclusion
Staff has determined that the overall design, colors, and materials of the proposed duplex can be incorporated into quality residential design, is compatible with the existing residential character in the project vicinity, and is consistent with FMC 17.52 for the

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307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
December 3, 2025
City of Folsom Page 19
Figueroa Subarea of the Historic Residential Primary Area. Staff has concluded that the applicant has met the design standards identified in the Folsom Municipal Code and the design guidelines in the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines.

Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Historic District Commission recommend approval of the proposed project to the City Council, subject to the attached conditions of approval.

Historic District Commission Action
Move to recommend approval of an application (DRCL25-00195) for Design Review for an approximately 4,500 square-foot duplex at 307 Reading Street, as shown in Attachment 5 based on the findings (Findings A-H) below and subject to the attached conditions of approval (Conditions 1-36).

Alternative Historic District Commission Action
Move to recommend approval of an application (DRCL25-00195) for Design Review for an approximately 4,500 square-foot duplex at 307 Reading Street, as shown in the version of the plans dated 10/21/25 and shown at the November 5, 2025 Historic District Commission Meeting, based on the findings (Findings A-H) below and subject to the attached conditions of approval (Conditions 1-36).

GENERAL FINDINGS
A. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HAS BEEN GIVEN AT THE TIME AND IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND CITY CODE.

B. THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY.

CEQA FINDINGS
C. THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF

SMALL STRUCTURES) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES.

D. THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF SUCCESSIVE PROJECTS OF THE SAME TYPE IN THE SAME PLACE, OVER TIME IS NOT SIGNIFICANT IN THIS CASE.

E. NO UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST TO DISTINGUISH THE PROPOSED PROJECT FROM OTHERS IN THE EXEMPT CLASS.

F. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE CHANGE IN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A HISTORICAL RESOURCE.

DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS
G. THE BUILDING MATERIALS, TEXTURES AND COLORS USED IN THE

PROPOSED PROJECT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING

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December 3, 2025
City of Folsom Page 20

DEVELOPMENT AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL DESIGN THEME OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

H. THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE HISTORIC

DISTRICT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

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December 3, 2025
Attachment 3
Proposed Conditions of Approval

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307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
November 5, 2025

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
307 READING ST., NEW DUPLEX PROJECT (DRCL25-00195)
Cond.

No.

Mitigation
Measure

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
When
Required
Responsible
Department

1. The applicant shall submit final site development plans to the Community Development Department that shall substantially conform to the exhibits referenced below, as modified by these conditions of approval:
• Plan Set (Attachment 5)
This project approval is for the 307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195) which includes the construction of a new duplex building located at 307 Reading Street.

Implementation of the project shall be consistent with the above-referenced items as modified by these conditions of approval.

B CD (P)(E)

2. Building plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval to ensure conformance with this approval and with relevant codes, policies, standards and other requirements of the City of Folsom.

B CD (P)(E)(B)

3. The project approval granted under this staff report shall remain in effect for one year from final date of approval (Expires December 9, 2026). Failure to obtain the relevant building or other permits within this time period, without the subsequent extension of this approval, shall result in the termination of this approval. The owner/applicant may file an application with the Community Development Department for an extension not less than 60 days prior to the expiration date of the approval, along with appropriate fees and necessary submittal materials pursuant to Section 17.52.350 of the Folsom Municipal Code. If after approval of this project, a lawsuit is filed which seeks to invalidate any approval, entitlement, demolition permit, sign permit or other construction permit required in connection with any of the activities or construction authorized by the project approvals, or to enjoin the project contemplated herein, or to challenge the issuance by any governmental agency of any environmental document or exemption determination, the one year period for submitting a complete permit application referenced in FMC section 17.52.350(A) shall be tolled during the time that any litigation is pending, including any appeals.

B CD (P)

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Historic District Commission
307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
November 5, 2025

4. The owner/applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval by the City or any of its agencies, departments, commissions, agents, officers, employees, or legislative body concerning the project. The City will promptly notify the owner/applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, and will cooperate fully in the defense. The City may, within its unlimited discretion, participate in the defense of any such claim, action or proceeding if both of the following occur:
• The City bears its own attorney’s fees and costs; and • The City defends the claim, action or proceeding in good faith.

The owner/applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement of such claim, action or proceeding unless the settlement is approved by the owner/applicant.

OG

CD (P)(E)(B)

PW, PR, FD,
PD

DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND FEE REQUIREMENTS

5. The owner/applicant shall pay all applicable taxes, fees and charges at the rate and amount in effect at the time such taxes, fees and charges become due and payable. B CD(P)(E)

6. If applicable, the owner/applicant shall pay off any existing assessments against the property, or file necessary segregation request and pay applicable fees. B CD(E)

7. The City, at its sole discretion, may utilize the services of outside legal counsel to assist in the implementation of this project, including, but not limited to, drafting, reviewing and/or revising agreements and/or other documentation for the project. If the City utilizes the services of such outside legal counsel, the applicant shall reimburse the City for all outside legal fees and costs incurred by the City for such services. The applicant may be required, at the sole discretion of the City Attorney, to submit a deposit to the City for these services prior to initiation of the services. The applicant shall be responsible for reimbursement to the City for the services regardless of whether a deposit is required.

B CD(P)(E)

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November 5, 2025

8. If the City utilizes the services of consultants to prepare special studies or provide specialized design review or inspection services for the project, the applicant shall reimburse the City for actual costs it incurs in utilizing these services, including administrative costs for City personnel. A deposit for these services shall be provided prior to initiating review of the improvement plans, or beginning inspection, whichever is applicable.

B CD(P)(E)

9. This project shall be subject to all City-wide development impact fees, unless exempt by previous agreement. This project shall be subject to all City-wide development impact fees in effect at such time that a building permit is issued. These fees may include, but are not limited to, fees for fire protection, park facilities, park equipment, Quimby, Humbug-Willow Creek Parkway, Light Rail, TSM, capital facilities and traffic impacts. The fees shall be calculated at the fee rate in effect at the time of building permit issuance.

B

CD(P)(E),
PW, PK

10. The owner/applicant agrees to pay to the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District the maximum fee authorized by law for the construction and/or reconstruction of school facilities.

The applicable fee shall be the fee established by the School District that is in effect at the time of the issuance of a building permit. Specifically, the owner/applicant agrees to pay any and all fees and charges and comply with any and all dedications or other requirements authorized under Section 17620 of the Education Code; Chapter 4.7 (commencing with Section 65970) of the Government Code; and Sections 65995, 65995.5 and 65995.7 of the Government Code.

B CD(P)

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307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
November 5, 2025

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

11. The project shall comply with the following architecture and design requirements:
a) The design, materials, and colors of the proposed 307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195) shall be consistent with Attachment 5, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
b) Any changes to the level of architectural detailing shown in Attachments 5, if not determined to be substantially consistent with the approved plans by the Community Development Department, shall be subject to a subsequent design review. c) A Building Permit shall be required.
d) Fencing shall not exceed 3.5 feet in height in the front yard area, and shall not exceed 6 feet in height in the side and rear yard areas of the property. e) The driveway and internal pathway pavement, as shown on Sheet A2.1 of the plan set provided in Attachment 5, shall be permeable pavement, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
f) The garage doors shall be of a style that is consistent with Resolution HDC23-002 regarding metal garage doors, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
g) The project shall include all architectural detailing shown and noted on the building elevations and renderings, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department, prior to final inspections. This includes, but is not limited to: Exposed roof eaves with rafter tails, decorative wood corbels, decorative wrought iron, unadorned stucco siding, windows with divided lites, arched porches, arched windows, and wood trim.

All Conditions of Approval as outlined herein shall be made as a note or separate sheet on the Construction Drawings.

OG CD (P)

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307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
November 5, 2025

NOISE REQUIREMENT

12. Compliance with the City of Folsom Noise Control Ordinance, General Plan Safety & Noise Element and Standard Construction Specifications and Details Section 7.23 is required.

Hours of construction operation shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No construction is permitted on Sundays or holidays. Request to work during days and times not permitted under these regulations may only occur with written permission from the City of Folsom Community Development Director or duly authorized deputy.

I, B CD (P)(E)

ARBORIST REQUIREMENTS

13. The owner/applicant shall protect the three city olive trees located along the Reading St frontage from any potential direct or indirect impacts as a result of the project. Any encroachment of construction or sitework within the critical root zones of the city olive trees (as determined by the Urban Forester) shall require a tree work permit.

OG CD(P)

14. The owner/applicant shall plant at least (1) one tree along the alley frontage as shown in the preliminary landscape plan prior to the final building inspection for the project. The trees shall be from a 15-gallon container size or greater and shall be a species listed on the Folsom Master Tree List. The trees shall be shown on the final landscape plan, subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department.

O CD(P)

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307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
November 5, 2025

15. Pursuant to the states Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), all new construction projects with an aggregate front yard landscape area equal to or greater than 500 square feet shall submit a landscape documentation package and landscape permit application to the CDD for review and approval. Landscape plans must be submitted with the building permit plan set. The landscape permit shall be applied and paid for prior to approval of the building permit plans.
a. Projects with an aggregate front yard landscape area of 500 to 2,500 square feet may comply with either the Performance Approach requirements or the Prescriptive Approach requirements of the MWELO.
b. Projects with an aggregate front yard landscape area of more than 2,500 square feet shall comply with the Performance Approach Requirements of the MWELO. c. The City-approved landscape plan shall be installed at the time of the final inspection for the building permit, prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Any significant modification to the City-approved landscaping shall comply with the States Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
d. For purposes of this condition of approval, landscape area means all the irrigated planting areas, irrigated turf areas, and water features in a landscape design plan or preliminary landscape plan. The landscape area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, other pervious or non-pervious hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).

I, B CD(P)

SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS

16. Applicant shall provide a Drainage Memo prepared by a Licensed Civil Engineer, and provided to the City prior to issuance of the first building permit. At a minimum, the memo shall identify existing and proposed drainage patterns, quantify pre- and post-development runoff rates, and demonstrate that downstream facilities have adequate capacity to accommodate project flows.

Any necessary on-site or off-site improvements as determined by the City based on the memo shall be incorporated into the project design.

B CD (E)

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307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
November 5, 2025

17. The owner/applicant shall construct a drainage swale along the southerly boundary of 307 Reading Street to convey storm runoff from 916 Figueora Street to Reading Street. The drainage swale shall be shown on the plans submitted for permit review, and reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department prior to permit issuance.

Requirements of the drainage swale shall be addressed in the prepared Drainage Memo.

I, B CD(E)(P)

18. Prior to the issuance of any grading and/or building permit, the owner/applicant shall have a geotechnical report prepared by an appropriately licensed engineer that includes an analysis of site suitability, proposed foundation design for all proposed structures, and roadway and pavement design.

G, B CD (E)

19. Public and private improvements, including roadways, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, bicycle lanes and trails, streetlights, underground infrastructure and all other improvements shall be provided in accordance with the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines, the current edition of the City of Folsom Standard Construction Specifications and the Design and Procedures Manual and Improvement Standards to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.

I, B CD(P)(E)

20. The applicant/owner shall provide sanitary sewer, water and storm drainage improvements with corresponding easements, if necessary, in accordance with conditioned studies mentioned herein, and the current edition of the City of Folsom Standard Construction Specifications and the Design and Procedures Manual and Improvement Standards.

I, B CD (E)

21. The improvement plans for the required public and private improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department prior to permit issuance. I, B CD(E)

22. The owner/applicant shall coordinate the planning, development and completion of this project with the various utility agencies (i.e., SMUD, PG&E, etc.). I, B CD (P)(E)

23. The owner/applicant shall coordinate the planning, development and completion of this project with the residents at 916 Figueroa Street specifically regarding impacts to the utility connections for 916 Figueroa Street.

I, B CD (P)(E)

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307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
November 5, 2025

24. The owner/applicant shall be responsible for the undergrounding of existing overhead utility service running from the Sutter/Figueroa Street alleyway lines to the existing residence at 916 Figueroa Street. The owner/applicant shall also be responsible for undergrounding the new utility service from the same alleyway lines to the proposed residential units at 307 Reading Street.

I, B CD(E)

25. The owner/applicant shall provide a new domestic water service from the existing water main in Reading Street. The new domestic water service shall serve all proposed future dwellings at 307 Reading Street. The water service shall be installed prior to approval of the first building permit.

I, B CD(E)

26. No part of a structure, including overhangs, shall encroach into any public or private easements on the property. OG CD(E)(P)

CULTURAL RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

27. In the event human remains are discovered, California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that no further disturbance shall occur until the county coroner has made the necessary findings as to the origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code 5097.98. If the coroner determines that no investigation of the cause of death is required and if the remains are of Native American Origin, the coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission, which in turn will inform a most likely decedent. The decedent will then recommend to the landowner or landowner’s representative appropriate disposition of the remains and any grave goods.

G, I CD(P)(E)

28. If any archaeological, cultural, or historical resources or artifacts, or other features are discovered during the course of construction anywhere on the project site, work shall be suspended in that location until a qualified professional archaeologist assesses the significance of the discovery and provides consultation with the Folsom Historical Society, City staff, and the Historic Preservation League. Appropriate mitigation as recommended by the archaeologist and the Historical Society representative shall be implemented. If agreement cannot be met, the Historic District Commission shall determine the appropriate implementation method.

G, I CD(P)(E)

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Historic District Commission
307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
November 5, 2025

GRADING REQUIREMENTS

29. The owner/applicant shall locate and remediate all antiquated mine shafts, drifts, open cuts, tunnels and water conveyance or impoundment structures existing on the project site, with specific recommendations for the sealing, filling or removal of each that meet all applicable health, safety, and engineering standards. Recommendations shall be prepared by an appropriately licensed engineer or geologist. All remedial plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City.

G, I CD(E)

30. Prior to the approval of the final facilities design and the initiation of construction activities, the applicant shall submit an erosion control plan to the City for review and approval. The plan shall identify protective measures to be taken during excavation, temporary stockpiling, any reuse or disposal, and revegetation. Specific techniques may be based upon geotechnical reports, the Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook of the State of California Department of Conservation, and shall comply with all updated City standards.

G, I CD(E)

STORM WATER POLLUTION/CLEAN WATER REQUIREMENTS

31. The owner/applicant shall be responsible for litter control and sweeping of all paved surfaces in accordance with City standards. All on-site storm drains shall be cleaned immediately before the commencement of the rainy season.

G, I, B CD(E)

32. The storm drain improvement plans shall provide for “Best Management Practices” that meet the requirements of the water quality standards of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit issued by the State Regional Water Quality Control Board. These facilities shall be constructed concurrent with construction of grading and the initial public improvements and shall be completed prior to issuance of a building permit.

G, I, B CD(E)

33. Erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be incorporated into construction plans.

These measures shall conform to the City of Folsom requirements and the County of Sacramento Erosion and Sedimentation Control Standards and Specifications-current edition and as directed by the Community Development Department.

G, I CD(E)

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Historic District Commission
307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
November 5, 2025

POLICE/SECURTY REQUIREMENTS

34. The owner/applicant shall consult with the Police Department in order to incorporate all reasonable crime prevention measures. The following security/safety measures shall be required:
• A security guard shall be on-duty at all times at the site or a six-foot security fence shall be constructed around the perimeter of construction areas. (This requirement shall be included on the approved construction drawings). • Security measures for the safety of all construction equipment and unit appliances shall be employed.
• New Landscaping shall not cover exterior doors or windows, block line-of-sight at intersections or screen overhead lighting.

G, I, B PD

FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS

35. The building shall have addresses visible from the street or drive fronting the property. Size and location of address identification shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal.

B FD

36. Prior to the issuance of any improvement plans or building permits, the Community Development and Fire Departments shall review and approve all detailed design plans for accessibility of emergency fire equipment, fire hydrant flow location, and other construction features.

I, B FD

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT WHEN REQUIRED
CD
(P)
(E)
(B)
(F)
Community Development Department
Planning Division
Engineering Division
Building Division
Fire Division
I Prior to approval of Improvement Plans
M Prior to approval of Final Map
B Prior to issuance of first Building Permit
O Prior to approval of Occupancy Permit
G Prior to issuance of Grading Permit
PW Public Works Department DC During construction
PR Park and Recreation Department OG On-going requirement PD Police Department

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December 3, 2025
Attachment 4
Vicinity Map

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Plan Set

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Attachment 6
Examples of Mission Revival Styles and Similar

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Folsom Historic District Examples
Spanish Revival Style (1915 ñ 1940)
Address: 802 Figueora Street, Folsom CA
Subarea: Figueroa Subarea
Built 1925
Address: 216 Natoma Street, Folsom CA
Subarea: Natoma-Riley-Bidwell Commercial Primary Area
Built 1938

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Address: 909 Mormon Street, Folsom CA
Subarea: Open Space/Public Primary Area
Built 1915
State Register of Historic Places
Address: 512 Natoma Street, Folsom CA
Subarea: Natoma-Riley-Bidwell Commercial Primary Area
Built 1934

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Address: 701 Street, Folsom CA
Subarea: Sutter Street Subarea
Built 1930
Address: 409 Natoma Street, Folsom CA
Subarea: Natoma-Riley-Bidwell Commercial Primary Area
Built 1959
Italian Renaissance Style (1890 ñ 1935)
Address: 1121 Joe Murer Court, Folsom CA
Subarea: Central Subarea
Built 1927
National Register of Historic Places

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Address: 705 Sutter Street, Folsom CA
Subarea: Sutter Street Subarea
Built 1927
Misson Revival Style (1890 ñ 1920)
Address: 710 Sutter Street, Folsom CA
Subarea: Sutter Street Subarea
Built 1932
Address: 401 Leidesdorff Street, Folsom CA
Subarea: Central Subarea
Built 1952

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Misson Revival Style (1890 ñ 1920)
Address: 3402 Broadway, Sacramento CA
Arata Brothers Building
Built 1890
Address: 1910 J Street, Sacramento CA
Western Pacific Railroad Depot
Built 1909
Address: 1001 15th Street, Sacramento CA
Maydestone Apartments
Built 1912

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Address: 1220 9th Street, Sacramento CA
Sutter Club
Built 1930

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REVISIONS

MARK DESCRIPTION DATE
PROJECT NO: 2330DESIGNED BY: MAX P.CHK`D BY: MURRAY D.COPYRIGHT: LEV DESIGNS MURRAY T. DUNCAN
9281 SIERRACOLLEGE BLVD

ROSEVILLE,
CA 95661916-312-2131
[email protected]
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CONSTRUCT NEW

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DK3 DEVELOPMENT LLC
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FOLSOM, CA 95630
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXHIBITS
1 EXHIBIT 1 – CROCKER ROW 2 EXHIBIT 2 – CROCKER ROW
2050 GARDEN STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 2010 GARDEN STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 3 EXHIBIT 3 – CAROLYN BUMILLER-HICKEY HOUSE
1049 SOUTH ELDEN AVE., LOS ANGELES (PICO-UNION)
THE HISTORIC RESIDENCE WAS BUILT IN 1894 BY A MAN NAMED WILLIAM H. CROCKER. HE BUILT FIVE HOUSES IN A ROW, ALLALONG GARDEN STREET, ON LAND THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY PART OF THE OLIVE ORCHARD AT THE OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA.

MR. CROCKER WAS INFLUENTIAL IN THE EARLY DAYS OF CALIFORNIA,

HELPING TO BRING THE RAILROAD HERE AND TO DEFINE
THE ARCHITECTURAL STYLES OF THE TIME. HE HIRED AN ARCHITECT NAMED ARTHUR PAGE BROWN, WHO DESIGNED THE FERRY BUILDING IN SAN FRANCISCO AND THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING AT THE WORLD’S FAIR IN CHICAGO IN 1893, TO BUILD THESE FIVEHOUSES IN WHAT WAS TO BE CALLED THE MISSION REVIVAL STYLE. THEY WERE THE FIRST LATH AND STUCCO HOMES IN THE SANTA BARBARA AREA. THIS HOUSE SERVED AS MR. CROCKER’S VACATION HOME WHEN HE WAS IN SANTA BARBARA. THE

EXTERIOR OF MY HOUSE INCLUDES A HANDSOME, COLUMN-LINED PATIO ACROSS THE FRONT AND AROUND THE SIDE, PLUS A SECOND STORY WITH GORGEOUS SIGNATURE WINDOWS ACROSS THE FAÇADE AND UP TOP IN THE ATTIC. THERE’S A RED-TILE ROOF THAT HAS BEEN REPLICATED NUMEROUS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE CITY.

THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME IN SANTA BARBARA’S HISTORIC CROCKER ROW ON GARDEN STREET, WAS ONE OF FIVE PRIVATE HOMESCOMMISSIONED IN THE 1890S BY WILLIAM H. CROCKER, SON OF RAILROAD FINANCIER CHARLES CROCKER.DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT ARTHUR PAGE BROWN — BEST KNOWN FOR CREATING THE SPANISH REVIVAL STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE — THE 3,700-SQUARE-FOOT HOME, LIKE THE OTHERS, WAS BUILT TO ACCOMMODATE WEALTHY VACATIONERS, FEATURING OCEANVIEWS, FOUR UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS, AND A GROUND-FLOOR BUTLER’S PANTRY, KITCHEN, AND SERVANTS’ QUARTERS. OVER THE DECADES, SOME OF THE HOME’S ORIGINAL CHARACTER HAD BEEN OBSCURED BY WATERPROOFING AND UTILITY UPGRADES AND WAS DAMAGED BY THE 1925 EARTHQUAKE.

BUILT CIRCA 1904, THE HOME IS A WELL-PRESERVED EXAMPLE OF MISSION REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE WITH TRANSITIONAL CRAFTSMAN ELEMENTS. THE HOUSE IS ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY 20TH-CENTURY SOCIALITE CAROLINE BUMILLER-HICKEY, ANDWAS DESIGNATED AS LOS ANGELES HISTORIC-CULTURAL MONUMENT #794 ON MAY 4, 2005. THE MONUMENT IS OFFICIALLY LISTED UNDER THE NAME "CAROLYN BUMILLER-HICKEY HOUSE" IN CITY RECORDS, THOUGH HISTORICAL SOURCES CONFIRM THE CORRECT SPELLING OF HER NAME IS CAROLINE.THE HOUSE WAS CONSTRUCTED FOR CAROLINE BUMILLER-HICKEY (NÉE GERSTENBERG, 1848–1932), A WEALTHY GERMAN-BORN LOS ANGELES SOCIALITE AND THE WIDOW OF JACOB BUMILLER, A BAVARIAN WINE MERCHANT. SHE MANAGED THE BUMILLERESTATE, WHICH INCLUDED SEVERAL PROPERTIES IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, AND WAS A NOTABLE FIGURE IN EARLY 20TH-CENTURY LOS ANGELES SOCIETY.THE CAROLYN BUMILLER-HICKEY HOUSE IS A WELL-PRESERVED EXAMPLE OF MISSION REVIVAL RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTUREWITH TRANSITIONAL CRAFTSMAN INTERIOR ELEMENTS. THE BUILDING FEATURES A LOW-PITCHED ROOF, ARCHED PORCHSUPPORTS, PLAIN PLASTER WALLS, AND ISLAMIC-INSPIRED DETAILING CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION REVIVAL STYLE. INTERIOR

FEATURES INCLUDE ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORING, DECORATIVE TILEWORK, ORIGINAL GAS LIGHT FIXTURES, AND CARVED WOOD DETAILS THROUGHOUT THE LIVING SPACES.

REMARKABLY, THE RESIDENCE AT 1049 SOUTH ELDEN AVENUE HAS HAD ONLY THREE OWNERS IN OVER 100 YEARS, A CONTINUITY

OF STEWARDSHIP THAT HAS CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE PRESERVATION OF ITS ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY AND HISTORIC CHARACTER.
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REVISIONS MARK DESCRIPTION DATE PROJECT NO: 2330 DESIGNED BY: MAX P. CHK`D BY: MURRAY D. COPYRIGHT: LEV DESIGNS MURRAY T. DUNCAN 9281 SIERRA COLLEGE BLVD ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 916-312-2131 [email protected] FILE: PATH: CONSTRUCT NEW DUPLEX AND ADUS FOR: DK3 DEVELOPMENT LLC 307 READING STREET FOLSOM, CA 95630 APN: 070-0101-031 SHEET TITLE: CURRENT DATE: 7/30/2025 SHEET FORMAT: 24"X36" ARCH D DRAWN BY/ LEAD: KENNETH W. PLACE FOR STAMP & SIGNATURE MURRAY T.DUNCAN AIA PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT OF RECORD 1 PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS 10/3/2025 A1.2 HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXHIBITS 4 EXHIBIT 4 – GUISEPPE MURER HOUSE MURER HOUSE 2021. SOUTHWEST FRONT MURER HOUSE 2021. SOUTHEAST SIDE MURER HOUSE 1933.DETAIL PRIMARY ENTRANCE GIUSEPPE MURER BECAME AN AMERICAN CITIZEN IN 1913. GIUSEPPE “JOE” BECAME INVOLVED IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, DEVELOPING LONG-LASTING TIES. HE SERVED AS FIRE CHIEF OF THE FOLSOM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND JOINED THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS IN 1917. HE WAS A 25-YEAR MEMBER OF THE FOLSOM AERIES OF THE EAGLES ORGANIZATION. HE ALSO SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF THE PORTUGUESE CLUB AFTER BEING ASKED TO DO BY HIS NUMEROUS PORTUGUESE FRIENDS. BY 1921, JOE BOUGHT THE SITE OF THE MURER HOUSE. HE STARTED BUILDING HIS RESIDENCE THERE IN 1925, BASING ITS DESIGN ON THE ARCHITECTURE IN HIS NATIVE ITALY. HIS PROPERTY WAS BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY DREDGE TAILINGS. TO RETAIN THESE TAILINGS, MURER CONSTRUCTED TERRACES USING THE RIVER COBBLES, NESTLING THE HOUSE BACK INTO THE PILE TO MAXIMIZE YARD AND GARDEN SPACE. JOE DESIGNED THE HOUSE AND DID ALL THE CONSTRUCTION WORK, PROBABLY WITH THE HELP OF HIS NEPHEW, PAUL. MURER DID ALL THE INTERIOR WOODWORK IN THE HOUSE, SUCH AS THE PILLARED BOOKCASES COLUMNS (IDENTICAL TO THOSE IN THE FOLSOM HOTEL TODAY) AND BUILT-IN HUTCHES. - FROM THE MURER HOUSE FOUNDATION 5 EXHIBIT 5 – J.C. CARLY HOUSE 1922. THE J. C. CARLY HOUSE IS A 2,931 SQUARE FOOT, TWO-STORY SPANISH MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL-STYLE HOUSE CONSTRUCTED IN 1922 BY LOCAL ARCHITECTS DEAN & DEAN. THE PROPERTY WAS LISTED AT THE LOCAL LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE UNDER CRITERION B IN THE AREA OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR ITS ASSOCIATION WITH DEVELOPER JAMES C. CARLY. CARLY WAS A PROMINENT REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER IN SACRAMENTO WHO BEGAN HIS CAREER IN THE 1890S. BY THE EARLY 1900S, CARLY HAD DEVELOPED SOME OF THE FIRST TRACTS IN TODAY'S CURTIS PARK AREA WHICH WERE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO IN 1911. THE SOUTH CURTIS OAKS TRACT WAS DEVELOPED WHILE CARLY WAS AT THE PEAK OF HIS CAREER, AND HIS HOUSE, WHICH HE OCCUPIED FROM 1922 UNTIL 1933, STOOD AS THE ENTRANCE TO THIS NEW TRACT OF ARCHITECT-DESIGNED HOMES. SOUTH CURTIS OAKS WAS HIS PREMIER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. IT WAS PRAISED FOR ITS ARCHITECTURAL AESTHETICS AND THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL BEAUTY. CARLY'S TRACT SET A NEW STANDARD FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE CURTIS PARK AREA. IT WAS ALSO LISTED UNDER CRITERION C AS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A SPANISH MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE HOUSE DESIGNED BY DEAN AND DEAN. 2761 MONTGOMERY WAY, SACRAMENTO 1121 FOLSOM BOULEVARD, FOLSOM 6 EXHIBIT 6 – MONTGOMERY WAY GATEWAY HISTORIC DISCRICT CURTIS PARK / MONTGOMERY WAY, SACRAMENTO 1. 2681 MONTGOMERY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA. 1923. 2. 2666 MONTGOMERY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA. 1924. 3. 2730 MONTGOMERY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA. 1924. 4. 3065 E. CURTIS DRIVE, SACRAMENTO, CA. 1929. 1

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REVISIONS MARK DESCRIPTION DATE PROJECT NO: 2330 DESIGNED BY: MAX P. CHK`D BY: MURRAY D. COPYRIGHT: LEV DESIGNS MURRAY T. DUNCAN 9281 SIERRA COLLEGE BLVD ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 916-312-2131 [email protected] FILE: PATH: CONSTRUCT NEW DUPLEX AND ADUS FOR: DK3 DEVELOPMENT LLC 307 READING STREET FOLSOM, CA 95630 APN: 070-0101-031 SHEET TITLE: CURRENT DATE: 7/30/2025 SHEET FORMAT: 24"X36" ARCH D DRAWN BY/ LEAD: KENNETH W. PLACE FOR STAMP & SIGNATURE MURRAY T.DUNCAN AIA PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT OF RECORD 1 PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS 10/3/2025 A1.3 HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXHIBITS 7 EXHIBIT 7 – McKINLEY PARK AREA, SACRAMENTO TRACTS DEVELOPED FROM 1928 TO 1936 1. 498 SANTA YNEZ WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA. 2. 3601 McKINLEY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA. 3. 3739 McKINLEY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA. 4. 3811 McKINLEY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA. 5. 3571 McKINLEY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA. 6. 3701 McKINLEY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA. 1

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REVISIONS MARK DESCRIPTION DATE PROJECT NO: 2330 DESIGNED BY: MAX P. CHK`D BY: MURRAY D. COPYRIGHT: LEV DESIGNS MURRAY T. DUNCAN 9281 SIERRA COLLEGE BLVD ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 916-312-2131 [email protected] FILE: PATH: CONSTRUCT NEW DUPLEX AND ADUS FOR: DK3 DEVELOPMENT LLC 307 READING STREET FOLSOM, CA 95630 APN: 070-0101-031 SHEET TITLE: CURRENT DATE: 7/30/2025 SHEET FORMAT: 24"X36" ARCH D DRAWN BY/ LEAD: KENNETH W. PLACE FOR STAMP & SIGNATURE MURRAY T.DUNCAN AIA PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT OF RECORD 1 PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS 10/3/2025 A1.4 HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXHIBITS 8 EXHIBIT 8 – LAND PARK AREA, SACRAMENTO COLLEGE TRACTS DEVELOPED FROM LATE 1920s 1. 2418 BROCKWAY COURT, SACRAMENTO, CA. 2. 3530 BROCKWAY COURT, SACRAMENTO, CA. 3. 3500 McKINLEY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA. 4. 3600 BROCKWAY COURT, SACRAMENTO, CA. 5. 3700 BROCKWAY COURT, SACRAMENTO, CA. 6. 3624 McKINLEY WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA. 1

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REVISIONS MARK DESCRIPTION DATE PROJECT NO: 2330 DESIGNED BY: MAX P. CHK`D BY: MURRAY D. COPYRIGHT: LEV DESIGNS MURRAY T. DUNCAN 9281 SIERRA COLLEGE BLVD ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 916-312-2131 [email protected] FILE: PATH: CONSTRUCT NEW DUPLEX AND ADUS FOR: DK3 DEVELOPMENT LLC 307 READING STREET FOLSOM, CA 95630 APN: 070-0101-031 SHEET TITLE: CURRENT DATE: 7/30/2025 SHEET FORMAT: 24"X36" ARCH D DRAWN BY/ LEAD: KENNETH W. PLACE FOR STAMP & SIGNATURE MURRAY T.DUNCAN AIA PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT OF RECORD 1 PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS 10/3/2025 A1.5 HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXHIBITS 9 EXHIBIT 9 – BENNETT APARTMENTS 135 E. MAGNOLIA, STOCKTON, CA 1919. DESIGNED BY PIONEER ARCHITECT, RALPH P. MORELL IN THE SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL STYLE. THIS UNIQUE STRUCTURE WAS HOME TO MANY OF STOCKTON'S WELL-RESPECTED CITIZENS. IT IS DESIGNED SO THAT NO APARTMENT DIRECTLY FACED ANOTHER. 10 EXHIBIT 10 – NORTH SACRAMENTO SCHOOL 670 DIXIEANNE AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, CA NORTH SACRAMENTO SCHOOL IS LOCATED IN A RESIDENTIAL OLD NORTH SACRAMENTO NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERIZED BY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES CONSTRUCTED BETWEEN 1910 AND 1960. DEL PASO BOULEVARD, THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S PRINCIPAL COMMERCIAL THOROUGHFARE, CUTS THROUGH THE NORTH-SOUTH STREET GRID DIAGONALLY JUST NORTHWEST OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING, WHICH IS CITED ON THREE ADJOINING PARCELS THAT TOTAL 2.53 ACRES. THE ONE-STORY MISSION/SPANISH COLONIAL BUILDING’S COMPLEX SYMMETRICAL PLAN IS FORMED BY SEVERAL CONNECTING RECTANGULAR VOLUMES. THE MAIN (NORTH) FACADE IS DOMINATED BY THE ONE-AND-A-HALF STORY CENTRAL AUDITORIUM VOLUME WITH CLAY TILE GABLED ROOF, WHICH IS FLANKED BY PROJECTING CLASSROOM WINGS. A THREE-SIDED ARCADE LINES THE FRONT COURTYARD FORMED BY THE AUDITORIUM AND INTERIOR WINGS. ORNAMENTAL FEATURES INCLUDE A TOWER ELABORATED BY BLIND ARCHES WITH DIMINUTIVE CLASSICAL COLUMNS PROJECTING FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE AUDITORIUM AS WELL AS SHAPED PARAPETS, BUTTRESSED WALLS, AND RECESSED WINDOW ASSEMBLAGES WITH CLASSICAL COLUMNS ON PROJECTING INTERIOR WINGS. BUILT IN STAGES BEGINNING IN 1915, WITH ADDITIONS IN 1920, 1922, 1926, AND 1947, THE BUILDING IS CONSTRUCTED OF A COMBINATION OF HOLLOW CLAY TILE AND WOOD FRAME WITH STUCCO CLADDING AND CONCRETE FOUNDATION. RESEARCH THROUGH THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY ASSESSOR AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DID NOT REVEAL THE BUILDING’S SQUARE FOOTAGE, NOR WAS THE SPECIFIC SIZE OF THE BUILDING REVEALED IN CONTEMPORANEOUS NEWSPAPER REPORTS. ALTHOUGH THE BUILDING HAS NOT BEEN USED AS A SCHOOL FOR MANY DECADES, NORTH SACRAMENTO SCHOOL HAS BEEN ALTERED ONLY SLIGHTLY AND RETAINS ALL ASPECTS OF INTEGRITY. 11 EXHIBIT 11 FRANK A. FORESTER HOUSE - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA THE FRANK A. FORSTER HOUSE IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA IS A 6,000-SQUARE-FOOT STUCCO, SPANISH TILE ROOFED MANSION BUILT IN 1910 FOR $10,000 BY FRANK AMBROSIO FOSTER, GRANDSON OF RANCHER JOHN (DON JUAN) FORSTER. IT IS THE ONLY REMAINING HOME OF ITS STYLE AND ERA IN THE AREA. IT WAS DESIGNED AS A 5-BEDROOM, 1-BATHROOM HOME IN THE MISSION REVIVAL STYLE BY LOS ANGELES ARCHITECTS ROBERT FARQUHAR TRAIN AND ROBERT EDMUND WILLIAMS. 1

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REVISIONS MARK DESCRIPTION DATE PROJECT NO: 2330 DESIGNED BY: MAX P. CHK`D BY: MURRAY D. COPYRIGHT: LEV DESIGNS MURRAY T. DUNCAN 9281 SIERRA COLLEGE BLVD ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 916-312-2131 [email protected] FILE: PATH: CONSTRUCT NEW DUPLEX AND ADUS FOR: DK3 DEVELOPMENT LLC 307 READING STREET FOLSOM, CA 95630 APN: 070-0101-031 SHEET TITLE: CURRENT DATE: 7/30/2025 SHEET FORMAT: 24"X36" ARCH D DRAWN BY/ LEAD: KENNETH W. PLACE FOR STAMP & SIGNATURE MURRAY T.DUNCAN AIA PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT OF RECORD 1 PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS 10/3/2025 A1.5 HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXHIBITS 14 EXHIBIT 14 PAUL DE LONGPRÉ RESIDENCE – HOLLYWOOD, CA THE PAUL DE LONGPRÉ RESIDENCE WAS BUILT BY LOUIS BOURGEOIS FOR PAUL DE LONGPRÉ IN 1901, ON THREE LOTS OBTAINED FROM DAEIDA WILCOX BEVERIDGE IN EXCHANGE FOR THREE OF DE LONGPRÉ'S PAINTINGS. THE ESTATE, WHICH FEATURED AN ELABORATE TWO-STORY MISSION REVIVAL/MOORISH MANSION, DE LONGPRÉ'S PERSONAL ART COLLECTION, AND FLOWER GARDENS THAT AT THEIR PEAK CONTAINED MORE THAN 4000 ROSES IN 800 VARIETIES, DREW NOT ONLY HOLLY 12 EXHIBIT 12 WATTLES MANSION - HOLLYWOOD, CA THE WATTLES MANSION, FORMALLY KNOWN AS JUALITA, IS A FORMER ESTATE IN THE HOLLYWOOD AREA OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. THE MANSION IS A MISSION REVIVAL STYLE MANSION BUILT IN THE ESTATE IN 1907 FOR WEALTHY OMAHA BANKER GURDON WATTLES AS HIS WINTER HOME; THE ESTATE CONTAINS A COMPLEX OF GARDENS. THE MANSION AND GARDENS WERE DESIGNATED A LOS ANGELES HISTORIC-CULTURAL MONUMENT IN 1993. 13 EXHIBIT 13 DUNKER HOUSE - PALO ALTO, CA THE DUNKER HOUSE IS A HISTORIC HOUSE IN PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA.THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES SINCE FEBRUARY 19, 1982.IT WAS BUILT IN 1926 FOR JOHN DUNKER AND HIS WIFE, WHO WERE "PROMINENT PALO ALTO CITIZENS." THE HOUSE WAS DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT BIRGE CLARK IN THE SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL STYLE. IT WAS "ONE OF THE FIRST TWO HOUSES" TO BE DESIGNED IN THIS STYLE IN PALO ALTO. 1

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REVISIONS MARK DESCRIPTION DATE PROJECT NO: 2330 DESIGNED BY: MAX P. CHK`D BY: MURRAY D. COPYRIGHT: LEV DESIGNS MURRAY T. DUNCAN 9281 SIERRA COLLEGE BLVD ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 916-312-2131 [email protected] FILE: PATH: CONSTRUCT NEW DUPLEX AND ADUS FOR: DK3 DEVELOPMENT LLC 307 READING STREET FOLSOM, CA 95630 APN: 070-0101-031 SHEET TITLE: CURRENT DATE: 7/30/2025 SHEET FORMAT: 24"X36" ARCH D DRAWN BY/ LEAD: KENNETH W. PLACE FOR STAMP & SIGNATURE MURRAY T.DUNCAN AIA PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT OF RECORD 1 PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS 10/3/2025 A1.7 HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXHIBITS 15 EXHIBIT 15 MARY LOUISE COURT - PASADENA, CA 16 EXHIBIT 16 ORANGE GROVE COURT - PASADENA, CA MARY LOUISE COURT IS A BUNGALOW COURT LOCATED AT 583-599 N. MENTOR AVE. IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA. ROBERT HARRIS BUILT THE COURT IN 1928. THE COURT CONSISTS OF SEVEN BUILDINGS SURROUNDING A CENTRAL PATHWAY; THE BUILDINGS CONTAIN 14 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, WITH FOUR IN THE REAR BUILDING, THREE IN EACH OF THE TWO MIDDLE BUILDINGS, AND ONE EACH IN THE FRONT FOUR BUILDINGS. THE BUILDINGS ARE DESIGNED IN THE SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL STYLE AND FEATURE STUCCO EXTERIORS, SPANISH TILE ROOFS, OPEN-ARCHED PORCHES, AND CURVED BRACKETING AROUND THE DOORS. ORANGE GROVE COURT IS A BUNGALOW COURT LOCATED AT 745 EAST ORANGE GROVE BLVD. IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA. THE COURT, WHICH WAS BUILT IN 1924, CONTAINS TWELVE SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES ARRANGED ALONG A CENTRAL WALKWAY. THE HOUSES WERE DESIGNED IN THE MISSION REVIVAL STYLE AND FEATURE ARCHED PORCHES AND WINDOWS, STUCCO EXTERIORS, AND TILE ROOFS. 17 EXHIBIT 17 CASA DE PARLEY JOHNSON - DOWNEY, CA THE CASA DE PARLEY JOHNSON IS A HISTORIC HOUSE IN DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, U.S. IT WAS BUILT FOR ALEXANDER PARLEY JOHNSON, AN HEIR TO CITRUS FIELDS, REAL ESTATE AND OIL INVESTMENTS, IN 1927. IT WAS DESIGNED IN THE SPANISH REVIVAL ARCHITECTURAL STYLE BY ROLAND COATE.[2] IT HAS BEEN LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES SINCE MARCH 20, 1986 1

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REVISIONS MARK DESCRIPTION DATE PROJECT NO: 2330 DESIGNED BY: MAX P. CHK`D BY: MURRAY D. COPYRIGHT: LEV DESIGNS MURRAY T. DUNCAN 9281 SIERRA COLLEGE BLVD ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 916-312-2131 [email protected] FILE: PATH: CONSTRUCT NEW DUPLEX AND ADUS FOR: DK3 DEVELOPMENT LLC 307 READING STREET FOLSOM, CA 95630 APN: 070-0101-031 SHEET TITLE: CURRENT DATE: 7/30/2025 SHEET FORMAT: 24"X36" ARCH D DRAWN BY/ LEAD: KENNETH W. PLACE FOR STAMP & SIGNATURE MURRAY T.DUNCAN AIA PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT OF RECORD 1 PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS 10/3/2025 A1.8 HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXHIBITS 19 EXHIBIT 19 CASA DEL HERRARO - MENTECITO, CA 18 EXHIBIT 18 CASA DEL HERRERO IS A HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN LOCATED IN MONTECITO NEAR SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA. CASA DEL HERRERO WAS DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT GEORGE WASHINGTON SMITH. THE RESIDENCE WAS COMPLETED IN 1925, AN EXAMPLE OF SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE. THE TWO-STORY, TEN-ROOM ADAMSON HOUSE WAS DESIGNED BY STILES O. CLEMENTS AND BUILT OF STEEL-REINFORCED CONCRETE. COMPLETED IN 1930, STILES CALLED THE HOUSE AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF MODIFIED MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL-STYLE ARCHITECTURE. ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS REFER TO THE STYLE AS A SYNTHESIS OF SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL AND MOORISH REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE. ADAMSON HOUSE - MALIBU, CA 20 EXHIBIT 20 PHILLIP ACKLEY STANTON HOUSE - ANAHEIM, CA PHILLIP ACKLEY STANTON HOUSE IS A MISSION REVIVAL—SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL STYLE HOUSE IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA. IT IS NOW WITHIN THE FAIRMONT PREPARATORY ACADEMY. THE SPANISH COLONIAL HACIENDA-STYLE HOUSE BUILT IN 1929 BY COL. PHILIP A. STANTON. 1

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Historic District Commission
307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
December 3, 2025
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HFRA Comments 9/12/25

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1 Nathan Stroud
From: Robert Walter <[email protected]>
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Nathan,
It appears to meet the Historic District Design Guidelines. We expect that you will be contacting the immediate neighbors about the project. The HFRA board doesn't have any additional comments. The applicant's architect has reached out to us to present the design to us. We look forward to that meeting.

Bob Walter
On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM Nathan Stroud <[email protected]> wrote:

Good morning Robert,
The applicant has not requested any variances as part of this project, and the entitlements include only the Design Review.

The Request for Comments Document details some other helpful information, such as the exemptions per State Law for parking and the associated ADUs. Please let me know if you have any questions Regards,
Nathan
Nathan R. Stroud
Assistant Planner
City of Folsom
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630

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Historic District Commission
307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
December 3, 2025
Attachment 8
HPL Comments Letter 9/12/25

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HERITAGE PRESERVATION LEAGUE OF FOLSOM

PROJECT APPLICATION REVIEW
September 12, 2025
PROJECT: Reading Street Duplex Project with two ADU’s
307 Reading Street in the Figueroa Subarea
REQUEST: New Duplex with two detached Accessory Dwelling Units PROJECT HISTORY: Application Circulated by the City on September 2, 2025 Feedback requested by September 12, 2025

PROJECT SITE
Some of Folsom’s oldest and most significant homes are located in the Figueroa Subarea. The Municipal Code and the Design and Development Guidelines for the Historic District specify that new and remodeled homes in this area should reflect pre-1910 designs and that attached garages are not permitted.

The two historic lots at the west end of Figueroa Street’s 900-block have long been merged under the address 916 Figueroa Street. Recently, this double lot was subdivided into two lots facing Reading Street. 307 Reading Street also fronts the alley between Figueroa Street and Sutter Street.

Sheet A2.1 in the application package includes ‘imaginary property lines’ between the duplex and the Accessory Dwelling Units. In order to clarify that the property will not be subdivided, HPL recommends that these lines should not be illustrated or identified as property lines.

ARCHITECTURE
At the time when the Town of Folsom was established, California’s Mission Era had already ended. ‘Mission Style’ is therefore not one of the residential design styles that have been identified in the Historic District. The proposed ‘Mission Revival’ architecture for 307 Reading Street appears to be out of context with the surrounding development.

HPL has noted that the existing residential development in the project area is dominated by one-story homes. As a result, the proposed 3-level duplex appears oversized. The main part of the building meets the 35 feet height limit of the Figueroa Subarea, but the raised parapets and tower elements extend up to 43 feet above grade (as measured along the north building elevation). Because each tower adds a 4 th
level to the central staircase area, HPL is questioning if these parts of the building can be classified as architectural features.

The proposed duplex includes two standard roll-up garage doors along the north façade. Because the lot area and Reading Street are sloping down towards Sutter Street, it is not possible to conceal the view of

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this side of the building. The garage doors will therefore be visible from Reading Street, and the project may not be able to claim an exemption from the requirement that attached garages are not permitted.

Project Recommendations

1. Consider using a residential design style that is compatible with the Figueroa Subarea.

2. Avoid using architectural features that extend the building height above 35 feet.

3. If attached garages are proposed along the alley, they should not be readily identifiable as garages.

LANDSCAPING
Based on the information that is available to HPL, the proposed project exceeds the 50% pervious area requirement (for lots with accessory dwelling units). The project also falls short of the 50% landscape requirement for the lot area behind the front setback area.

Project Recommendations

1. Verify if the areas of building coverage and hardscape meet the City’s requirements for pervious surfaces and landscaping. Adjust the site and building design as necessary.

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Historic District Commission
307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
December 3, 2025
Attachment 9
Laine and Carrie West Comments Letter
11/4/25

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Laine and Carrie West
Homeowners
916 Figueroa Street
November 4 2025
I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed housing development for the property of 307 Reading Street. While I would love to see a beautiful home rather than an untended lot, I believe that this project will have a detrimental impact on our Historic community for various reasons.

First and foremost this proposed development will make a huge impact on the already burdened historic streets. This multi unit project will add approximately 6-8 additional cars that will not all have designated parking within the property making it inadequate. The traffic congestion is an already an ongoing problem with Folsom blvd and Sutter street feeding directly into Reading street. The work commute hours are busy but the weekends and special events make parking and driving problematic.

The added vehicles will definitely put a strain on our narrow historic streets, community resources and add to the neighborhood frustrations that impact us all.

Secondly the proposed plan appears to be for a large multi family two story duplex with an upper deck. This mission revival although beautiful it is not compatible with the architectural style of the existing historic homes in this area, taking away from the character and charm that we are trying to preserve. In addition the plan also calls for two ADUs to be built. I am in favor of an ADU but building two is concerning with the density and setbacks of this project. I believe it will impact the neighborhood parking and traffic as well as the other city impacts including waste management.

Finally I am personally concerned as our home sits on the south side of the project and we will be directly impacted. As I said before the parking is a huge problem. The size and height of the duplex with its upper deck and the two ADU will impact our privacy. With additional concerns for noise with the ADUs setting only 4 feet from our fence line. There is also the fact that our sewer and power currently run right through this lot providing us no way to avoid the impact this project has personally.

In conclusion I strongly urge the historic commission and city planners to reconsider the size and density of this project. I do not oppose building a home, I just oppose the size, question the architectural style and lack of infrastructure to support this project and its potential impact for this particular part of the historic Folsom.

Thank you, Carrie and Laine West

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Historic District Commission
307 Reading St., New Duplex Project (DRCL25-00195)
December 3, 2025
Attachment 10
Robert Delp Comments Letter 11/5/25

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City of Folsom Historic District Commission
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
via email to: [email protected]; [email protected]; SUBJECT: Comments to HDC for November 5, 2025, Meeting Agenda Item 2 – 307 Reading Street Duplex
Dear Historic District Commissioners:

By way of this letter I am requesting that the Historic District Commission (HDC) obtain additional and corrected information regarding the proposed 307 Reading Street Duplex Project (Project) and provide input to the applicant encouraging design modifications to be consistent with the City’s objective standards for the Historic District and to achieve an architectural style and massing consistent with the Historic District as it developed between 1850 and 1950.

In its role as an advisory body to the City Council, the HDC has an opportunity to bridge staff’s review of the Project application and the City Council’s ultimate consideration of final approval.

In bridging these two steps, the HDC’s review and advisory role can help ensure that any deficiencies in application materials or staff’s evaluation are remedied, design refinements acceptable to both the applicant and the HDC in consideration of public input can be sought, and a project can ultimately be recommended for approval by the City Council that meets the applicant’s interests while ensuring protection of the Historic District consistent with Folsom Municipal Code Chapter 17.52 and the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines (DDGs).

The November 5, 2025, Staff Report, as amended1, includes information and analysis that warrants clarification and corrections before a full assessment of the Project can be made.

Additionally, the Project design does not fully meet objective standards of the FMC and DDGs and does not warrant design exemptions to avoid compliance with applicable objective standards.

1. Clarification of the Building Height and Method of Calculating is Needed The Staff Report references the Project building height as 34.5 feet but the basis for this is unclear. The “average height" method used on Sheets A4.2/A4.3/A4.4 of the application materials (see Staff Report Attachment 5) do not use the methodology prescribed by FMC section 17.02.110 and also appear to be based on a building design different than the currently proposed design. Information necessary to calculate the building height pursuant to the FMC

17.02.110 building height definition does not appear to be available in the application materials or Staff Report.2 Clarification of the method used for the calculation and the actual building height in accordance with FMC 17.02.110 are needed before a determination can be made that the building complies with the applicable height standard or whether a height variance is required.
1 November 5, 2025, Changes/Modifications to Historic District Commission Agenda Item No. 2 modifying the referenced size of the building from 3,888 to 4,500 square feet and modifying the suggested HDC motion from “to approve” to “to recommend to the City Council to approve” and adjusting the approval’s effective period. 2 To assess building height per FMC section 17.52.110, three elevations (feet above mean sea level) are needed: 1) the highest point of the portion of the lot on which the building would be located, 2) the lowest point of the portion of the lot on which the building would be located, and 3) the elevation of the highest point of the roof/ridgeline/parapet.

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2. Clarification and Correction of Building Renderings is Needed The Project rendering on Sheet A5.4 in Staff Report Attachment 5 appears to misrepresent the actual building scale in consideration of adjacent vegetation, in particular, including what looks like a large, towering oak tree behind the proposed duplex building. An explanation or corrected rendering(s) should be made available for consideration by the public and the HDC.

3. Applicability of Gov. Code section 65589.5(j)(1)
The Staff Report references Gov. Code section 65589.5(j)(1) advising the HDC that “to deny a market-rate housing project or condition it to develop at a lower density than proposed, the Commission would have to find…”. Yet, the Staff Report appears to be misguided in suggesting that Gov. Code section 65589.5(j)(1) applies in this instance.

Gov. Code section 65589.5(j)(1) is only applicable,
When a proposed housing development project complies with applicable, objective general plan, zoning, and subdivision standards and criteria, including design review standards, in effect at the time that the application was deemed complete,…
(Gov. Code § 65589.5(j)(1))
The Staff Report acknowledges that the Project includes “parapet elements” and that the DDG’s Historic Residential Design Criteria expressly prohibit parapets, stating, as pertains to the scale, design, and materials for new roof design,
The design of roofs for new buildings shall be consistent with the small scale and residential materials that are prevalent in the neighborhood. Parapets are inappropriate and not allowed. False "mansard" roofs are not allowed. (DDGs, Appendix D, Design Criteria, section C.7.b, pg. 51.) The Project’s failure to comply with this objective design standard, and possibly other objective design standards (e.g., see above for need to clarify building height), precludes the Project from coverage under Gov. Code section 65589.5(j)(1). Thus, should the HDC wish to recommend that the City Council deny the Project, it appears the City may do so without an obligation to make findings pursuant to Gov. Code § 65589.5(j)(1).

It is unclear why the Staff Report appears to suggest that denial of the Project is somehow subject to Gov. Code section 65589.5(j)(1), and perplexing that staff might present information ostensibly constraining the City’s discretion to deny or condition a project if such constraints are not applicable. At a time when the City’s objective standards for the Historic District are becoming increasingly important in the face of state housing laws, clear and accurate advice from staff to the HDC and City decision-makers is needed.

I suggest that the HDC seek clarification from staff on this matter to ensure that any recommendation to the City Council correctly reflects only actual constraints and obligations of the City pertaining to compliance with state housing laws without citing inapplicable factors.

4. The Project Conflicts with the City’s Design and Development Objectives The Staff Report states that, “staff believe that the proposed Mission Revival style of the project is consistent with the pre-1910s design period prescribed for the Figueroa Subarea.” Notwithstanding what staff believe, the HDC should independently assess the Project’s consistency with local architectural style objectives. Such an independent assessment may be the

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most important role that an advisory HDC can perform in bridging staff’s review and a final decision by the City Council.

Staff Report Attachment 5, Plan Set, includes several pages of photographs apparently intended as representative of Mission Revival-style structures in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, San Juan Capistrano, Stockton, Hollywood, Palo Alto, Downey, Pasadena, Anaheim, Montecito, and Malibu. Of the 27 structures presented with photographs in Staff Report Attachment 5, only one of the structures is within Folsom – the Guiseppe Murer House. As described in Staff Report Attachment 5, the Guiseppe Murer House was designed based on architecture in Guiseppe Murer’s native Italy.

FMC 17.52 purposes include the following purpose:

To ensure that new residential and commercial development is consistent with the historical character of the historic district as it developed between the years 1850 and 1950.

The Guiseppe Murer House is an anomaly in Folsom’s residential architecture – unique to the Historic District in both its architectural style and its origin. Even if the Project duplex building design is somehow reflective of a similar architectural style to the Guiseppe Murer House, that style is atypical of the overall character of the Historic District as it developed between 1850 and 1950. In fact, developing a modern structure in the Historic District with similarities to the Guiseppe Murer House could inadvertently detract from the historical significance of the Guiseppe Murer House by diminishing its uniqueness.

Moreover, a structure that demonstrates architectural styles common in early 20th century Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hollywood, Pasadena, and Anaheim seemingly attempts to shoe-horn an architectural style and building mass into the Figueroa Subarea that does not reflect the Historic District as it developed between 1850 and 1950.

As a final comment on design, I would point the HDC to the Project’s arched windows.

In the example photographs of 27 other structures apparently reflective of the design influences for the Project, I see very few examples of arched windows3 with all but one structure4 predominated by rectangular windows. While the arched windows of the Project building may be an attractive feature of the building in isolation, the window style does not appear to be in any way consistent with residential architectural design in the Historic District. The windows are a predominant design feature of the Project building and the Staff Report does not evaluate or provide evidence to demonstrate that the proposed window styles are consistent with a Mission Revival-style design or, more importantly, the Historic District residential character.

Please consider recommendations to the applicant that provide for a residential structure at 307 Reading Street that is more reflective of Folsom’s Historic District residential character.

Thank you for considering my comments.

Sincerely,
Bob Delp
Historic District Resident - Folsom, CA 95630 - [email protected] 3 Some structures have arched entryways or other arch-like features, but windows are predominantly rectangular. 4 At a ginormous property and botanical garden in Montecito.

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Folsom City Council
Staff Report
1 MEETING DATE: 12/9/2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 11509 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a Temporary Storage Shed Project Located at 810 Sutter Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines
FROM: Community Development Department

RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
The Historic District Commission held a public meeting for the project on December 3, 2025. Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action confirming the Commission’s decision:

1. Approve Resolution No. 11509 for a Design Review for a Temporary Storage Shed Project located at 810 Sutter Street.

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The applicant is requesting approval for design review to construct a 240 square-foot temporary storage shed for use by the Folsom Historic District Association (FHDA) at 810 Sutter Street, as discussed in the attached Staff Report.

POLICY / RULE
Folsom Municipal Code (FMC) Section 17.52.300 requires that all new office, industrial, commercial, and residential structures undergo design review by the Historic District Commission.

Per the recent Robert Delp v. City of Folsom et al. decision, the Historic District Commission does not currently have approval authority and all entitlements in the Historic District require final approval by the City Council.

ANALYSIS
Staff have determined that the project complies with the Folsom Municipal Code and the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines, as discussed in the attached staff report.

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2 FINANCIAL IMPACT
The project does not impact the General Fund.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. Based on staff’s analysis of this project, none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the use of the categorical exemptions in this case.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 11509 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a Temporary Storage Shed Project Located at 810 Sutter Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines

2. Historic District Commission Staff Report and Attachments, dated December 3, 2025 Submitted,

PAM JOHNS
Community Development Director

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Resolution No. 11509

RESOLUTION NO. 11509
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION’S

RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A
TEMPORARY STORAGE SHED PROJECT LOCATED AT 810 SUTTER STREET

AND DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL

STRUCTURES)
WHEREAS, the Historic District Commission on December 3, 2025, held a public meeting on the proposed design review for the FHDA Temporary Storage Shed project (DRCL25-00231), reviewed the staff report as well as the associated exhibits and attachments, considered public comment, and provided a recommendation to City Council; and WHEREAS notice has been given at the time and in the manner required by State Law and City Code; and
WHEREAS the Historic District Commission determined that the proposed project would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom hereby confirms the recommendation of the Historic District Commission and approves a design review for the FHDA Temporary Storage Shed Project.

This approval is subject to the conditions of approval included in the staff report presented to the City Council and this Resolution is based on the following findings:

GENERAL FINDINGS
A. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HAS BEEN GIVEN AT THE TIME AND IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND CITY CODE.

B. THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE OF THE CITY.

CEQA FINDINGS
C. THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OF CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.

D. THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF SUCCESSIVE PROJECTS OF THE SAME TYPE IN THE SAME PLACE, OVER TIME IS NOT SIGNIFICANT IN THIS CASE.

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E. NO UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST TO DISTINGUISH THE PROPOSED PROJECT FROM OTHERS IN THE EXEMPT CLASS.

F. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE CHANGE IN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A HISTORICAL RESOURCE.

DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS
H. THE PROJECT IS COMPLIANT WITH THE REQUIRED DESIGN STANDARDS OF FOLSOM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.52.

I. THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL.

J. THE BUILDING MATERIALS, TEXTURES AND COLORS USED IN THE PROPOSED

PROJECT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL DESIGN THEME OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9
th day of December, 2025, by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s):

NOES: Councilmember(s):

ABSENT: Councilmember(s):

ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s):
___________________________________
Sarah Aquino, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 1
Type: Public Meeting
December 3, 2025
City of Folsom Page 1
Historic District Commission Staff Report
50 Natoma Street, Council Chambers
Folsom, CA 95630
Project Name: FHDA Temporary Storage Shed Project and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
File #: DRCL25-00231
Request: Design Review, Commission Level
Location: 810 Sutter St. Folsom, CA 95630
Parcel(s): APN 070-0052-026-0000
Staff Contact: Nathan Stroud, Associate Planner
[email protected], (916) 461-6220
Property Owner Applicant
Folsom Railroad Block Developers Folsom Historic District Association 921 Sutter St
Folsom, CA 95630
921 Sutter St
Folsom, CA 95630
Project Summary
The proposed project involves Design Review for a 240 square-foot temporary storage shed for use by the Folsom Historic District Association (FHDA), located at 810 Sutter St.

The subject property is in the Historic District (HD) Zoning District within the Sutter Street Subarea of the Historic District, with a General Plan land-use designation of Historic Folsom Mixed-Use (HF). The City Council will take final action.

Staff have determined that the project complies with the standards provided in the Folsom Municipal Code and the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines and recommends approval of the project as conditioned.

Policy/Rule
Folsom Municipal Code (FMC) Section 17.52.300 states that the Historic District Commission shall have final authority relating to the design and architecture of all exterior renovations, remodeling, modification, addition, or demolition of existing structures within the Historic District. FMC Section 17.52.330 states that, in reviewing projects, the Commission shall consider the following criteria:
a) Project compliance with the General Plan and any applicable zoning ordinances; b) Conformance with any city-wide design guidelines and historic district design and development guidelines adopted by the city council;
c) Conformance with any project-specific design standards approved through the planned development permit process or similar review process; and

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d) Compatibility of building materials, textures and colors with surrounding development and consistency with the general design theme of the neighborhood.

However, as a result of the recent Robert Delp v. City of Folsom et al. decision, the Historic District Commission does not currently have approval authority and all entitlements in the Historic District require final approval by the City Council.

Recommendation
Conduct a public meeting and upon conclusion staff recommends that the Historic District Commission confirm that the project is exempt from CEQA and recommend approval of an application (DRCL25-00231) for design review for a 240 square-foot temporary storage shed for use by the Folsom Historic District Association (FHDA) at 810 Sutter St., based on the Findings below (Findings A-H), and subject to the conditions of approval attached to this report (Conditions 1-10).

Table of Contents
1 –Project Site Information
2 –Description/Analysis
3 –Proposed Conditions of Approval
4 –Vicinity Map
5 –Plan Set
6 –Color and Materials Board
Submitted,

PAM JOHNS
Community Development Director

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ATTACHMENT 1

PROJECT SITE INFORMATION
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION Historic Folsom Mixed-Use (HF) ZONING Historic District (HD) within the Sutter Street
Subarea of the Historic District
ADJACENT LAND USES/ZONING North: Folsom Depot (SUT/HD)
South: Commercial Uses (SUT/HD)
East: Commercial Uses (SUT/HD)
West: Commercial Uses (SUT/HD)
SITE CHARACTERISTICS The project site contains a parking lot on a 23,943-square-foot (0.55-acre) parcel.

APPLICABLE CODES FMC Chapter 17.52, HD, Historic District FMC Section 17.52.300, Design Review
FMC Section 17.52.510, Sutter Street Subarea
Special Use and Design Standards
Historic District Design and Development
Guidelines (DDG’s)
PUBLIC NOTICING A notice was posted on the project site five days prior to the Historic District Commission and City
Council Meetings that met the requirements of
FMC Section 17.52.320.

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ATTACHMENT 2

DESCRIPTION/ANALYSIS
Applicant’s Proposal
The applicant, Jeremy Bernau, is requesting Design Review approval for a 240 squarefoot temporary storage shed for use by the Folsom Historic District Association (FHDA) at 810 Sutter St. The shed is proposed to be used for storage in association with FHDA activities on the Railroad Plaza and Zittel Amphitheatre. The shed is intended as a temporary solution until the Sutter Row building has been constructed. At that point, the shed would be removed and FHDA storage would be relocated into the Sutter Row building. The project also includes a concrete pathway to the shed located on City-owned property.

The proposed temporary storage shed includes a typical shipping container with a constructed exterior façade for screening, which incorporates design elements similar to the nearby Folsom Depot, including:

1. Asphalt composition shingles

2. Horizontal lap siding painted “Station Yellow” with trim painted “Station Brown”

3. Shingle accent siding painted “Station Yellow”

4. Double doors for access
General Plan and Zoning Consistency
The project site is within the Historic District (HD) within the Sutter Street Subarea of the Historic District, and the General Plan land-use designation of the project site is Historic Folsom Mixed-Use (HF). The following table shows how the project relates to the applicable development standards:

Sutter Street Subarea Development Standards
(FMC 17.52.510)
Required Proposed
Setbacks No Setbacks Required 0 Foot Setback from nearest Property Line Height Maximum 35 Feet ~9.5 Feet
The project has been determined to satisfy the development standards of the Sutter Street Subarea outlined in the Folsom Municipal Code.

Building Design and Architecture
The proposed project is subject to compliance with the DDGs. Section 5.02.01(a) establishes the design concepts for the Sutter Street Subarea, which states that new structures should be of a pre-1900s design; however the Historic District Commission may approve new construction of a post-1900 design on an exception basis if it finds that the architecture is an outstanding design which represents a structure or use which formerly existed in Historic Folsom. The Building Materials Palette, which is Attachment 2 of Appendix D of the DDGs, also provides a list of what materials are considered

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appropriate or inappropriate for the project. The Building Materials Palette allows for the use of wood clapboard and shingle siding, and asphalt composition shingles. The project proposes to use horizontal lap siding, shingle siding, and asphalt composition roof shingles.

The project proposes a style that seeks to imitate the colors and materials of the Folsom Depot building, constructed in 1906, whose design was the Southern Pacific’s standard “Two-Story Combination Depot No. 22” which was used between 1899 and 1910. The project includes similar features such as horizontal lap and shingle siding painted “Station Yellow” to match, trim painted “Station Brown” to match, and asphalt composition shingles with matching colors.

Since the design seeks to imitate a post-1900 building that is historic to Folsom, staff is supportive of the request for an exception to allow for the post-1900 design for the project.

Based on staff’s review of the proposed exterior materials, staff have determined that the project is consistent with the Building Materials Palette of the DDGs.

Future Demolition
Ordinance No. 1353 was adopted by City Council on 10/28/25, and will become effective on 1/1/26. This ordinance allows for demolitions of non-historic structures that are less than 50 years old to be exempt from Historic District Commission review. As such, future demolition of the proposed temporary storage shed upon the construction of the Sutter Row building will not be subject to Historic District Commission review.

Project-Specific Conditions of Approval
Staff have provided the following project-specific conditions of approval:
• Condition 9c requiring that the shed be used as a temporary structure that will be removed upon development of the Sutter Row building or if an alterative storage location has been found, whichever is earlier.
• Condition 9d stating that the applicant has permission to construct a concrete path on City-owned property to the shed with the understanding that the City reserves the right to request and require the removal of the pavement by the FHDA at their own cost. The applicant is also required to obtain an Encroachment Permit prior to construction of the pavement.

Environmental Review
The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. Based on staff’s analysis of this project, none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the use of the categorical exemption in this case.

Public Comments
No public comments have been received.

Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the proposed project, subject to the attached conditions of approval.

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Historic District Commission Action
Move to recommend approval of an application (DRCL25-00231) for design review for a 240 square-foot temporary storage shed for use by the Folsom Historic District Association (FHDA) at 810 Sutter St., based on the (Findings A-H), and subject to the conditions of approval attached to this report (Conditions 1-10).

GENERAL FINDINGS
A. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HAS BEEN GIVEN AT THE TIME AND IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND CITY CODE.

B. THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY.

CEQA FINDINGS
C. THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL

STRUCTURES) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES.

D. THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF SUCCESSIVE PROJECTS OF THE SAME TYPE IN THE SAME PLACE, OVER TIME IS NOT SIGNIFICANT IN THIS CASE.

E. NO UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST TO DISTINGUISH THE PROPOSED PROJECT FROM OTHERS IN THE EXEMPT CLASS.

F. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE CHANGE IN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A HISTORICAL RESOURCE.

DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS
G. THE BUILDING MATERIALS, TEXTURES AND COLORS USED IN THE

PROPOSED PROJECT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING

DEVELOPMENT AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL DESIGN THEME OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

H. THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE HISTORIC

DISTRICT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

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Attachment 3
Proposed Conditions of Approval

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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
FHDA TEMPORARY STORAGE SHED PROJECT (DRCL25-00231)
Cond.

No.

Mitigation
Measure GENERAL REQUIREMENTS When Required
Responsible
Department

1. The applicant shall submit final site development plans to the Community Development Department that shall substantially conform to the exhibits referenced below, as modified by these conditions of approval:
• Plan Set (Attachment 5)
• Color and Materials Board (Attachment 6)
This project approval is for the FHDA Temporary Storage Shed Project (DRCL25-00231) which includes the construction of a 240 square-foot temporary storage shed for use by the Folsom Historic District Association (FHDA) at 810 Sutter St. Implementation of the project shall be consistent with the above-referenced items as modified by these conditions of approval.

B CD (P)(E)

2. Building plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval to ensure conformance with this approval and with relevant codes, policies, standards and other requirements of the City of Folsom. B CD (P)(E)(B)

3. The project approval granted under this staff report shall remain in effect for one year from final date of approval (Expires December 9, 2026). Failure to obtain the relevant building or other permits within this time period, without the subsequent extension of this approval, shall result in the termination of this approval. The owner/applicant may file an application with the Community Development Department for an extension not less than 60 days prior to the expiration date of the approval, along with appropriate fees and necessary submittal materials pursuant to Section 17.52.350 of the Folsom Municipal Code. If after approval of this project, a lawsuit is filed which seeks to invalidate any approval, entitlement, demolition permit, sign permit or other construction permit required in connection with any of the activities or construction authorized by the project approvals, or to enjoin the project contemplated herein, or to challenge the issuance by any governmental agency of any environmental document or exemption determination, the one year period for submitting a complete permit application referenced in FMC section 17.52.350(A) shall be tolled during the time that any litigation is pending, including any appeals.

B CD (P)

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4. The owner/applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval by the City or any of its agencies, departments, commissions, agents, officers, employees, or legislative body concerning the project. The City will promptly notify the owner/applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, and will cooperate fully in the defense. The City may, within its unlimited discretion, participate in the defense of any such claim, action or proceeding if both of the following occur:
• The City bears its own attorneyís fees and costs; and • The City defends the claim, action or proceeding in good faith.

The owner/applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement of such claim, action or proceeding unless the settlement is approved by the owner/applicant.

OG

CD (P)(E)(B)

PW, PR, FD,
PD

DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND FEE REQUIREMENTS

5. The owner/applicant shall pay all applicable taxes, fees and charges at the rate and amount in effect at the time such taxes, fees and charges become due and payable. B CD(P)(E)

6. If applicable, the owner/applicant shall pay off any existing assessments against the property, or file necessary segregation request and pay applicable fees. B CD(E)

7. The City, at its sole discretion, may utilize the services of outside legal counsel to assist in the implementation of this project, including, but not limited to, drafting, reviewing and/or revising agreements and/or other documentation for the project. If the City utilizes the services of such outside legal counsel, the applicant shall reimburse the City for all outside legal fees and costs incurred by the City for such services. The applicant may be required, at the sole discretion of the City Attorney, to submit a deposit to the City for these services prior to initiation of the services. The applicant shall be responsible for reimbursement to the City for the services regardless of whether a deposit is required.

B CD(P)(E)

8. If the City utilizes the services of consultants to prepare special studies or provide specialized design review or inspection services for the project, the applicant shall reimburse the City for actual costs it incurs in utilizing these services, including administrative costs for City personnel. A deposit for these services shall be provided prior to initiating review of the improvement plans, or beginning inspection, whichever is applicable.

B CD(P)(E)

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Historic District Commission
FHDA Temporary Storage Shed Project (DRCL25-00231)
December 3, 2025

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

9. The project shall comply with the following architecture and design requirements:
a) The design, materials, and colors of the proposed FHDA Temporary Storage Shed Project (DRCL25-00231) shall be consistent with Attachments 5 and 6, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
b) A Building Permit shall be required.
c) The shed may be used as a temporary structure until the Sutter Row building has been developed, or an alternative storage location has been found, whichever is earlier.
d) The applicant has permission from the City to construct a concrete pathway on Cityowned property as shown in the Site Plan in Attachment 5. The City, in its sole discretion, may require that the concrete pathway be removed by the FHDA at FHDSís sole cost and expense. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the City before construction of the path.

All Conditions of Approval as outlined herein shall be made as a note or separate sheet on the Construction Drawings.

OG CD (P)

NOISE REQUIREMENT

10. Compliance with the City of Folsom Noise Control Ordinance, General Plan Safety & Noise Element and Standard Construction Specifications and Details Section 7.23 is required.

Hours of construction operation shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No construction is permitted on Sundays or holidays. Request to work during days and times not permitted under these regulations may only occur with written permission from the City of Folsom Community Development Director or duly authorized deputy.

I, B CD (P)(E)

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FHDA Temporary Storage Shed Project (DRCL25-00231)
December 3, 2025

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT WHEN REQUIRED
I Prior to approval of Improvement Plans
M Prior to approval of Final Map
B Prior to issuance of first Building Permit
O Prior to approval of Occupancy Permit
CD
(P)
(E)
(B)
(F)
Community Development Department
Planning Division
Engineering Division
Building Division
Fire Division G Prior to issuance of Grading Permit
PW Public Works Department DC During construction
PR Park and Recreation Department OG On-going requirement PD Police Department

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FHDA Temporary Storage Shed Project (DRCL25-00231)
December 3, 2025
Attachment 4
Vicinity Map

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FHDA Temporary Storage Shed Project (DRCL25-00231)
December 3, 2025
Attachment 5
Plan Set

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FHDA Temporary Storage Shed Project (DRCL25-00231)
December 3, 2025
Attachment 6
Color and Materials Board

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810 Sutter Street
FHDA Temporary Storage Unit
Color Board
Siding
Sherwin Williams
Color: Custom- FCC23-0939 Station Yellow
Trim
Sherwin Willaims
Color: Custom- FCC23-0942 Station Brown
Asphalt Roof Shingles
Color to match existing public restroom roof
shingles
Horizontal Lap Siding 7” Showing
Paint color: station yellow
Shingle Siding
Paint color: station yellow

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Folsom City Council
Staff Report
1 MEETING DATE: 12/9/2025
AGENDA SECTION: Consent Calendar
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 11511 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a New Custom Home Project Located at 294
Leidesdorff Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15303 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines
FROM: Community Development Department

RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
The Historic District Commission held a public meeting for the project on December 3, 2025. Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action confirming the Commission’s decision:

1. Approve Resolution No. 11511 for a Design Review for a New Custom Home Project Located at 294 Leidesdorff Street

BACKGROUND / ISSUE
The applicant is requesting approval for design review for a two-story, 1,623-square-foot singlefamily residence located at 294 Leidesdorff Street, as discussed in the attached HDC Staff Report.

POLICY / RULE
Folsom Municipal Code (FMC) Section 17.52.300 requires that all new office, industrial, commercial, and residential structures undergo design review by the Historic District Commission.

Per the recent Robert Delp v. City of Folsom et al. decision, the Historic District Commission does not currently have approval authority and all entitlements in the Historic District require final approval by the City Council.

ANALYSIS
Staff have determined that the project complies with the Folsom Municipal Code and the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines, as discussed in the attached staff report.

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2 FINANCIAL IMPACT
The project does not impact the General Fund.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. Based on staff’s analysis of this project, none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the use of the categorical exemptions in this case.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. 11511 – A Resolution Approving the Historic District Commission’s Recommendation for Approval of a Design Review for a New Custom Home Project Located at 294 Leidesdorff Street and Determination that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines

2. Historic District Commission Staff Report and Attachments, dated December 3, 2025 Submitted,

PAM JOHNS
Community Development Director

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Attachment 1

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Resolution No. 11511

RESOLUTION NO. 11511
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION’S

RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW CUSTOM HOME PROJECT LOCATED AT 294 LEIDESDORFF STREET AND

DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL

STRUCTURES) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the Historic District Commission on December 3, 2025, held a public meeting on the proposed design review for the 294 Leidesdorff St. New Custom Home project (DRCL25-00223), reviewed the staff report as well as the associated exhibits and attachments, considered public comment, and provided a recommendation to City Council; and WHEREAS notice has been given at the time and in the manner required by State Law and City Code; and
WHEREAS the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom hereby confirms the recommendation of the Historic District Commission and approves a design review for the 294 Leidesdorff St. New Custom Home project.

This approval is subject to the conditions of approval included in the staff report presented to the City Council and this Resolution is based on the following findings:

GENERAL FINDINGS
A. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HAS BEEN GIVEN AT THE TIME AND IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND CITY CODE.

B. THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE OF THE CITY.

CEQA FINDINGS
C. THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.

D. THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF SUCCESSIVE PROJECTS OF THE SAME TYPE IN THE SAME PLACE, OVER TIME IS NOT SIGNIFICANT IN THIS CASE.

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E. NO UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST TO DISTINGUISH THE PROPOSED PROJECT FROM OTHERS IN THE EXEMPT CLASS.

F. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE CHANGE IN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A HISTORICAL RESOURCE.

DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS
H. THE PROJECT IS COMPLIANT WITH THE REQUIRED DESIGN STANDARDS OF FOLSOM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.52.

I. THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL.

J. THE BUILDING MATERIALS, TEXTURES AND COLORS USED IN THE PROPOSED

PROJECT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL DESIGN THEME OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9
th day of December, 2025, by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s):

NOES: Councilmember(s):

ABSENT: Councilmember(s):

ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s):
___________________________________
Sarah Aquino, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Christa Freemantle, CITY CLERK

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Attachment 2

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2
Type: Public Meeting
December 3, 2025
City of Folsom Page 1
Historic District Commission Staff Report
50 Natoma Street, Council Chambers
Folsom, CA 95630
Project Name: 294 Leidesdorff St. New Custom Home
File #: DRCL25-00223
Request: Design Review, Commission Level
Location: 294 Leidesdorff St. Folsom, CA 95630
Parcel(s): APN 070-0020-013-0000
Staff Contact: Josh Kinkade, Senior Planner
[email protected], (916) 461-6209
Property Owner Applicant
Doug Scalzi Anthony Mull
416 Sutter St.

Folsom, CA 95630
108 Sombrero Wy.

Folsom, CA 95630
Project Summary
The project includes a request for design review approval for a proposed new two-story, 1,623-square-foot single-family residence located at 294 Leidesdorff Street. The property is located in the Folsom Historic District within Central Subarea of the Historic Residencial Primary Area, and is not listed on the City of Folsom’s Cultural Resources Inventory.

Recommendation
Staff requests that the Commission recommend approval of an application (DRCL25- 00223) for Design Review for a 1,623-square-foot single-family residence located at 294 Leidesdorff St., as shown in Attachments 5 and 6, based on the findings (Findings A-H) below and subject to the attached conditions of approval (Conditions 1-13).

Table of Contents

1. Project Site Information

2. Description/Analysis

3. Proposed Conditions of Approval

4. Vicinity Map

5. Plan Set

6. Example Windows and Doors

7. American Foursquare Examples

8. Site Photograph

9. HPL Comment Letter, dated 10/28/25

10.HFRA Comment Letter, dated 11/4/25

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2
Type: Public Meeting
December 3, 2025
City of Folsom Page 2
Submitted,

PAM JOHNS
Community Development Director

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ATTACHMENT 1

PROJECT SITE INFORMATION
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION Single-Family High Density (SFHD) ZONING Single-Family Residential Small Lot District (R1-M) within the Central Subarea of the Historic Residential Primary Area of the Historic District
(CEN)
ADJACENT LAND USES/ZONING North: Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (OSC)
South: Single-family Residential (CEN/R-1-M
PD)
East: SMUD Substation (CEN/R-1-M)
West: Single-family Residential (CEN/R-1-M)
SITE CHARACTERISTICS The project site is a 9,148-square-foot (0.21- acre) undeveloped parcel with mature trees
surrounding the property.

APPLICABLE CODES FMC Chapter 17.02, Definitions
FMC Chapter 17.14, R-1-M, Residential, SingleFamily Dwelling, Small Lot District FMC Chapter 17.52, HD, Historic District
FMC Section 17.52.300, Design Review
FMC Section 17.52.540, Historic Residential
Primary Area Special Use and Design Standards
Historic District Design and Development
Guidelines (DDGs)
PUBLIC NOTICING A notice was posted on the project site five days prior to the Historic District Commission Meeting
that met the requirements of FMC Section

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ATTACHMENT 2

DESCRIPTION/ANALYSIS
Background
The project site is undeveloped. It has been under the same ownership as the neighboring parcel at 302 Leidesdorff Street, which has a residence that County Assessor’s data indicates was built in 1920 but has been modified and updated over the years since then.

The project site has been used as additional yard space for that property. A photograph of the project site is provided in Attachment 8.

Applicant’s Proposal
The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new two-story, 1,623-squarefoot single-family residence located at 294 Leidesdorff Street. The residence includes a second-story balcony facing Leidesdorff Street and a covered porch in the rear. Proposed exterior colors and materials include white horizontal composite lap siding, dark grey asphalt roof shingles, white columns, black wrought iron railings, and white-framed vinyl windows and wood doors with glass panels and black trim, all to match the colors and materials of the adjacent residence located at 302 Leidesdorff Street (also owned by the owner of the project site). Project plans are provided in Attachment 5 and images of the adjacent residence, including close-up images of the windows and doors, are provided in Attachment 6.

Policy/Rule
Folsom Municipal Code (FMC) Section 17.52.300 states that the Historic District Commission shall have final authority relating to the design and architecture of all exterior renovations, remodeling, modification, addition, or demolition of existing structures within the Historic District. FMC Section 17.52.330 states that, in reviewing projects, the Commission shall consider the following criteria:
a) Project compliance with the General Plan and any applicable zoning ordinances; b) Conformance with any city-wide design guidelines and historic district design and development guidelines adopted by the city council;
c) Conformance with any project-specific design standards approved through the planned development permit process or similar review process; and d) Compatibility of building materials, textures and colors with surrounding development and consistency with the general design theme of the neighborhood.

However, as a result of the recent Robert Delp v. City of Folsom et al. decision, the Historic District Commission does not currently have approval authority and all entitlements in the Historic District require final approval by the City Council.

General Plan and Zoning Consistency
The project site is within the Single-Family Residential Small Lot District (R-1-M) Zoning District within the Central Subarea of the Historic Residential Primary Area of the Historic District. The General Plan land-use designation of the project site is Single-Family HighDensity (SFHD).

The table on the following page shows how the project relates to the applicable development standards:

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Historic Residential Primary Area (FMC 17.52.540) and R-1-M Zoning District (FMC 17.13) Development Standards
Required Proposed
Front Setback ≥20 Feet 20 Feet
Rear Setback ≥20 Feet >20 Feet
Side Setback ≥5 Feet 13.5 Feet, 5.5 Feet
Lot Coverage ≥45% Pervious Surface
Required Minimum
~79% Pervious Surface
Proposed
Maximum Building
Height ≤35 Feet ~30.3 Feet
Maximum Number of
Stories 2.5 Stories 2 Stories
Parking Requirement
2 On-Site Parking Spaces
provided outside required
front yard and street side
yard setbacks
2 On-Site Parking Spaces
provided in side setback area
Minimum
Landscaping
≥60% of front 20 feet; and
≥50% of remaining open
space area
~88% of front 20 feet; ~95% of
remaining open space area
As shown in the above table, the proposed project meets all applicable development standards in the FMC. Staff also notes that the site plan shows two steps encroaching approximately 1.5 feet into the front setback. Per FMC Section 17.58.070(F), uncovered stairways may encroach up to six feet into a front setback. As such, the proposed staircase is allowed per the FMC.

Regarding the Single-Family High Density (SFHD) General Plan Designation, the density allowed for the property is between 4-7 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). Based on the size of the property, this density allows for one dwelling unit. The proposed single-residence project is therefore consistent with the allowable density of the SFHD General Plan Designation for the property.

Overall, the project has been determined to satisfy the development standards of the Historic Residential Primary Area and the R-1-M zoning district outlined in the Folsom Municipal Code, and the density for the SFHD General Plan Designation.

Building Design and Architecture
The Historic District Design and Development Guidelines (DDGs) provide guidance on design-related issues within the Historic District. Section 5.04.03(b) describes the desired design concepts for the Central Subarea and encourages that new construction be a style from the period between 1850 and 1950. Furthermore, Section C of Appendix D of the DDGs contains the Historic Residential Design Criteria for residential structures in the Historic Residential Primary Area, and generally encourages consistency with neighboring development in setbacks, massing and scale, as well as compatibility with the design period of the Subarea.

The residence is proposed to contain elements of the American Foursquare form, which

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is a vernacular under the Arts and Crafts style that contains elements of the Prairie School and Craftsman styles, and was popular from the mid-1890’s to the late 1930’s. Features of this style include square, boxy design, two to two-and-a-half stories in height, a center dormer, a large front porch, large vertical front windows, and a hipped roof. Examples of the American Foursquare form are proivded in Attachment 7.

The proposed residence, shown in Attachment 5, includes elements of the American Foursquare form with elements of the Craftsman style, including two-story boxy massing, a hipped roof with a center dormer above the second story, horizontal lap siding, and a large front porch. The only major deviation from the American Foursquare form is the use of French doors on both stories of the front façade in place of large windows though this is similar in style to the adjacent residence. Staff concluded that the project is consistent with the 1850-1950 design period described for the Central Subarea.

Historic Residential Design Criteria (Section C of Appendix D of the DDGs) Section C (the Historic Residential Design Criteria) of Appendix D of the DDGs provides guidance for specific design elements of the project.

Regarding windows, Section C.3 states that double hung or casement windows are preferred and may have a radius top if they are compatible with the building’s design.

Furthermore, windows are encouraged to be vertically proportioned, and the number of windowpanes will vary depending on the style. The project proposes to utilize vinyl windows that are predominantly vertically proportioned, consistent with this guideline.

Section C.4 encourages front porches in all new construction. The project includes a large front porch with a second-story balcony above. Section C.4 also calls for residentially scaled and detailed solid wood or glazed doors of many styles and types. The applicant is proposing a wood front door with glass panels and surrounds to match the front door of the residence at 302 Leidesdorff Street, as shown in Attachment 6. Finally, Section C.4 calls for placement of secondary entries on the building façade to be given careful consideration in order to complement the overall design. The applicant is proposing four French doors on the front elevation (two per floor). This is more entries than one typically sees on front façades of single-family residences. However, as shown in Attachment 7, several American Foursquare homes have elongated windows on the second story.

Given the paneling and windows of the proposed French doors as shown in Attachment 6, staff concluded that they essentially act as large windows for architectural purposes and are therefore appropriate for the form of the American Foursquare. Staff notes that the applicant is proposing to match the French doors on the neighboring residence (as shown in Attachment 6) and that the French doors shown on the materials board in Attachment 5 are not accurate. For clarity, staff has proposed Condition 9a, which states that the types of French doors shown in Attachment 6 shall be used.

Overall, staff have determined that the project generally satisfies the design guidelines provided in the Historic Residential Design Criteria of the DDGs.

Materials and Colors
The Building Materials Palette, included as Attachment 2 of Appendix D of the DDGs, provides a list of what materials are considered appropriate or inappropriate for the

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subareas of the Historic District. The Palette allows for the use of fiber board siding, asphalt shingle roofing, vinyl windows, wood doors, and painted metal railings for new construction. The adjacent residence at 302 Figueroa Street also utilizes these materials.

Regarding exterior colors, the DDGs state that bland color schemes where the values are all the same or very similar should be avoided. The applicant is proposing white siding with black doors, white vinyl windows, black trim around the doors and windows, and black railings. The mix of black and white provides good contrast consistent with this guideline. Staff notes that the color board provided in Attachment 5 shows black framed windows with white trim on all windows and doors, though the adjacent residence the applicant is looking to match has white framed windows with black trim on all windows and doors as shown in the images in Attachment 6. While staff is comfortable with both color options, the applicant verified that they prefer to match the adjacent residence. Staff therefore proposes Condition 9a to clarify that the colors of the windows, doors, and trim shall substantially match those shown in Attachment 6.

Based on staff’s review of the proposed exterior materials and colors (as shown in Attachments 5 and 6), staff have determined that the project is consistent with the Building Materials Palette of the DDGs and compatible with the building materials, textures, and colors of the Central Subarea.

Neighborhood Compatibility
FMC 17.52.330(D) states that in reviewing projects, the Historic District Commission shall consider, among other criteria, the ‘compatibility of building materials, textures, and colors with surrounding development and consistency with the general design theme of the neighborhood’. As discussed in the previous sections, staff have determined that the project is compatible with the materials, textures, and colors with surrounding development. Regarding compatibility with the general design theme of the neighborhood, staff evaluated the compatibility of the project’s architectural style with the DDG guidelines for the Central Subarea and the compatibility of the project’s architectural style with other residences in the Central Subarea. Staff determined that the American Foursquare architectural form and Craftsman style fall within the 1850-1950 timeframe of the Central Subarea, and that the proposed style closely follows that of the adjacent residence.

Trees and Landscaping
The project site includes mature trees along its borders, including oaks in the vicinity of where the residence is proposed. To address this, staff has proposed Condition No. 11, which requires that the applicant prepare an arborist report that identifies and evaluates each tree and assesses the impct and necessary arboricultural management actions based on the proposed development activity. Tree permits and a tree protection plan are also required to protect existing oak trees both onsite and with canopies extending into the project site. These requirements would need to be fulfilled prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.

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approximately 88 percent of landscaped area in the front yard and approximately 95 percent landscaped area in the remaining open space, thus satisfying the landscape requirement.

Additionally, after review by the City’s Urban Forester, the following conditions of the project have been provided regarding trees and landscaping:
• Condition12 requiring that one street tree be planted along the front yard, in accordance with the Tree Preservation Ordinance (FMC 12.16.190) • Condition 13 requiring adherence to the State’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
Environmental Review
The proposed new residence is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. Based on staff’s analysis of this project, none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the use of the categorical exemption in this case.

Public Outreach and Comments
Staff provided application materials to the Folsom Heritage Preservation League (HPL) and the Historic Folsom Residents Association (HFRA) and placed a notice on the project site five days prior to the Historic District Commission meeting. HPL and HFRA submitted comment letters, provided in Attachments 9 and 10 respectively.

HPL’s letter states that the next door residence at 302 Leidesdorff Street that the applicant is basing their design on is a house with an eclectic design style with Colonial Revival influences, and that they are questioning whether this design meets the design criteria for the Central Subarea. In staff’s research and communication with the applicant, the proposed residence more resembles an American Foursquare form with elements of the Craftsman style, popular between the 1890s and 1930s. While the DDGs give examples of some potentially appropriate building styles (Craftsman, Queen Anne, etc.) they do not explicitly call for those specific styles as being the only ones appropriate for the Central Subarea. Based on the 1890s-1930s timeframe of the American Foursquare form, as well as the existence of other homes in the Central Subarea that utilize elements of this style (some of which were recently approved by the Commission), staff concluded that this style is appropriate in the Central Subarea.

HPL’s letter goes on to state that the applicant did not include any building material details, and that proposed window and door glazing appears to be single pane while the adjacent residence has divided windowpanes. HPL recommends that the new house not match the adjacent house’s architecture and materials based on the DDG language that states that diversity of expression is encouraged in the Central Subarea. Staff has since asked the applicant to provide images of the doors and windows on the adjacent house, and they have been included in Attachment 6. Regarding using the adjacent residence as inspiration for the proposed residence, staff notes that while the same colors, materials, and architectural style are proposed, the new residence has different forms and massing than the neighboring residence. The owner of the project site owns both properties and wants them to have the feel of one large property with no fence between

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the parcels and residences that complement each other. Furthermore, while a diversity of expression is encouraged, design review findings also require architectural compatibility with the neighborhood. Staff found that given the unique situation the applicant is proposing with the two adjacent lots and the fact that the new residence is inspired by, but not a replica of, the adjacent residence, the proposed project strikes a balance between this goal and finding.

HFRA’s letter asks whether French doors on the front elevation are allowed within the DDGs. The letter also states that this is the third Foursquare style house to be built in the last few years in the Historic District and that future design guidelines should address variety of architectural styles. Staff has addressed these concerns in the above analysis and response to the HPL comments.

Conclusion
Staff has determined that the overall design, colors, and materials of the proposed residence can be incorporated into quality residential design, that the proposed project is compatible with the existing residential character in the project vicinity, and that it is consistent with FMC 17.52 for the Figueroa Subarea of the Historic Residential Primary Area. Staff has concluded that the applicant has met the design standards identified in the Folsom Municipal Code and the design guidelines in the Historic District Design and Development Guidelines.

Recommendation/Historic District Commission Action
Move to recommend approval an application (DRCL25-00223) for Design Review of a 1,623-square-foot single-family residence at 294 Leidesdorff Street, as shown in Attachments 5 and 6, based on the attached findings (Findings A-H) and subject to the attached conditions of approval (Conditions 1-13).

GENERAL FINDINGS
A. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HAS BEEN GIVEN AT THE TIME AND IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND CITY CODE.

B. THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY.

CEQA FINDINGS
C. THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF

SMALL STRUCTURES) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES.

D. THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF SUCCESSIVE PROJECTS OF THE SAME TYPE IN THE SAME PLACE, OVER TIME IS NOT SIGNIFICANT IN THIS CASE.

E. NO UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST TO DISTINGUISH THE PROPOSED PROJECT FROM OTHERS IN THE EXEMPT CLASS.

F. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE CHANGE IN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A HISTORICAL RESOURCE.

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DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS
G. THE BUILDING MATERIALS, TEXTURES AND COLORS USED IN THE

PROPOSED PROJECT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING

DEVELOPMENT AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL DESIGN THEME OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

H. THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE HISTORIC

DISTRICT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

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Attachment 3
Proposed Conditions of Approval

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December 3, 2025

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
294 LEIDESDORFF STREET NEW CUSTOM HOME PROJECT (DRCL25-00223) Cond.

No.

Mitigation
Measure GENERAL REQUIREMENTS When Required
Responsible
Department

1. The applicant shall submit final site development plans to the Community Development Department that shall substantially conform to the exhibits referenced below, as modified by these conditions of approval:
• Plan Set (Attachment 5)
This project approval is for the 294 Leidesdorff Street New Custom Home Project (DRCL25- 00223), which includes the construction of a new single-family residence located at 294 Leidesdorff Street. Implementation of the project shall be consistent with the above-referenced items as modified by these conditions of approval.

B CD (P)(E)

2. Building plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval to ensure conformance with this approval and with relevant codes, policies, standards and other requirements of the City of Folsom. B CD (P)(E)(B)

3. The project approval granted under this staff report shall remain in effect for one year from final date of approval (Expires December 9, 2026). Failure to obtain the relevant building or other permits within this time period, without the subsequent extension of this approval, shall result in the termination of this approval. The owner/applicant may file an application with the Community Development Department for an extension not less than 60 days prior to the expiration date of the approval, along with appropriate fees and necessary submittal materials pursuant to Section 17.52.350 of the Folsom Municipal Code. If after approval of this project, a lawsuit is filed which seeks to invalidate any approval, entitlement, demolition permit, sign permit or other construction permit required in connection with any of the activities or construction authorized by the project approvals, or to enjoin the project contemplated herein, or to challenge the issuance by any governmental agency of any environmental document or exemption determination, the one year period for submitting a complete permit application referenced in FMC section 17.52.350(A) shall be tolled during the time that any litigation is pending, including any appeals.

B CD (P)

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4. The owner/applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval by the City or any of its agencies, departments, commissions, agents, officers, employees, or legislative body concerning the project. The City will promptly notify the owner/applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, and will cooperate fully in the defense. The City may, within its unlimited discretion, participate in the defense of any such claim, action or proceeding if both of the following occur:
• The City bears its own attorney’s fees and costs; and • The City defends the claim, action or proceeding in good faith.

The owner/applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement of such claim, action or proceeding unless the settlement is approved by the owner/applicant.

OG

CD (P)(E)(B)

PW, PR, FD,
PD

DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND FEE REQUIREMENTS

5. The owner/applicant shall pay all applicable taxes, fees and charges at the rate and amount in effect at the time such taxes, fees and charges become due and payable. B CD(P)(E)

6. If applicable, the owner/applicant shall pay off any existing assessments against the property, or file necessary segregation request and pay applicable fees. B CD(E)

7. The City, at its sole discretion, may utilize the services of outside legal counsel to assist in the implementation of this project, including, but not limited to, drafting, reviewing and/or revising agreements and/or other documentation for the project. If the City utilizes the services of such outside legal counsel, the applicant shall reimburse the City for all outside legal fees and costs incurred by the City for such services. The applicant may be required, at the sole discretion of the City Attorney, to submit a deposit to the City for these services prior to initiation of the services. The applicant shall be responsible for reimbursement to the City for the services regardless of whether a deposit is required.

B CD(P)(E)

8. If the City utilizes the services of consultants to prepare special studies or provide specialized design review or inspection services for the project, the applicant shall reimburse the City for actual costs it incurs in utilizing these services, including administrative costs for City personnel. A deposit for these services shall be provided prior to initiating review of the improvement plans, or beginning inspection, whichever is applicable.

B CD(P)(E)

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ARCHITECTURE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

9. The project shall comply with the following architecture and design requirements:
a) The design, materials, and colors of the proposed 294 Leidesdorff Street Project (DRCL25-00223) shall be consistent with those provided in Attachments 5 and 6, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. Windows shall be white vinyl with black trim, consistent with the windows shown in Attachment 6, and French doors shall be consistent with those shown in Attachment 6. b) Any changes to the level of architectural detailing shown in Attachments 5 and 6, if not determined to be substantially consistent with the approved plans by the Community Development Department, shall be subject to Design Review. c) A Building Permit shall be required.
d) Fencing shall not exceed 3.5 feet in height in the front yard area and shall not exceed 6 feet in height in the side and rear yard areas of the property.

All Conditions of Approval as outlined herein shall be made as a note or separate sheet on the Construction Drawings.

OG CD (P)

NOISE REQUIREMENT

10. Compliance with the City of Folsom Noise Control Ordinance, General Plan Safety & Noise Element and Standard Construction Specifications and Details Section 7.23 is required.

Hours of construction operation shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No construction is permitted on Sundays or holidays. Request to work during days and times not permitted under these regulations may only occur with written permission from the City of Folsom Community Development Director or duly authorized deputy.

I, B CD (P)(E)

ARBORIST/LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS

11. An arborist report which locates, identifies and evaluates each tree and assesses the impact and necessary arboricultural management actions based on the proposed development activities shall be required prior to the issuance of any permits. Tree permits and a tree protection plan shall be required to protect existing oak trees (both onsite and offsite) and account for tree impacts from the proposed development activities. The tree protection plan shall be prepared in collaboration with a qualified arborist and shall be subject to review and

B, I CD(A)

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approval by the CDD. The tree protection plan shall contain the contact information of the project arborist and shall be included in all associated plan sets for the project. Tree permits and the tree protection plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits.

12. Pursuant to Folsom Municipal Code Section 12.16.190, the owner/applicant shall plant a minimum of one (1) street tree in the front yard prior to the final building inspection for certificate of occupancy. The new street tree(s) shall be shown in the landscape plan to be included with the building plan set, subject to review and approval by the CDD. Street trees shall be a species listed on the Folsom Master Tree List and shall be a minimum 15-gallon container size located within 12.5’ of the front property line.

B, O CD(A)

13. Pursuant to the state’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), all new construction projects with an aggregate front yard landscape area equal to or greater than 500 square feet shall submit a landscape documentation package and landscape permit application to the CDD for review and approval. Landscape plans must be submitted with the building permit plan set. The landscape permit shall be applied and paid for prior to approval of the building permit plans.

Projects with an aggregate front yard landscape area of 500 to 2,500 square feet may comply with either the Performance Approach requirements or the Prescriptive Approach requirements of the MWELO.

Projects with an aggregate front yard landscape area of more than 2,500 square feet shall comply with the Performance Approach Requirements of the MWELO.

Projects with an aggregate front yard landscape area of less than 500 square feet shall submit a preliminary landscape plan to the CDD for review and approval prior to, or at the time of, the issuance of a building permit. The preliminary landscape plan shall show all proposed front yard landscaping with irrigated planting areas, plant materials, street tree species and location, footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, or other pervious or non-pervious hardscapes, and other nonirrigated areas designated for non-development (such as open spaces and existing native vegetation). The preliminary landscape plan shall also include the calculation of front yard landscape area consistent with the definition herein.

The City-approved landscape plan shall be installed at the time of the final inspection for the

I, B CD(A)

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building permit, prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Any significant modification to the Cityapproved landscaping shall comply with the State’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

For purposes of this condition of approval, “landscape area” means all the irrigated planting areas, irrigated turf areas, and water features in a landscape design plan or preliminary landscape plan. The landscape area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, other pervious or non-pervious hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT WHEN REQUIRED
CD
(P)
(E)
(B)
(A)
Community Development Department
Planning Division
Engineering Division
Building Division
City Arborist/Urban Forester
I Prior to approval of Improvement Plans
M Prior to approval of Final Map
B Prior to issuance of first Building Permit
O Prior to approval of Occupancy Permit
G Prior to issuance of Grading Permit
PW Public Works Department DC During construction
U Utilities Department OG On-going requirement
PR Park and Recreation Department
PD Police Department
FD Fire Department

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Attachment 4
Vicinity Map

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Attachment 5
Plan Set

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DN
-3' - 0"
-2' - 0"
-8' - 0"
-7' - 0"
-6' - 0"
-5' - 0"
N36°23'30"W 182.50'
N36°23'30"W 174.19'
N53°36'30"E 50.00'
s44°10'28"W 50.69'

LEIDESDORFF STREET
REAR SETBACK 20'-0"
5'-0"
5'-0"
FRONT SETBACK 20'-0"
13'-6"
6'-6"
5'-6"

PORCH TWO STORY HOUSE
20" OAK
FRUIT
8'-6"

TWO VEHICLE PARKING SPACES
30" WIDE CONCRETE DRIVE STRIPS
A/C ON CONC. PAD
BUILDING AREA OF LOT HAS LESS THAN 3% SLOPE.

CONSIDERED FLAT FOR SAKE OF THIS PROJECT

NO GRADING FOR RASIED FOUNDATION
13'-0"
15'-0"
2'-0"
15'-0"
25'-0"
30'-0"

2.89%

PLOT DATE & TIME

ALL IDEAS, DESIGNS, AND ARRANGEMENTS INDICATED ON THESE DRAWINGS ARE THE PROPERTY

OF ANTHONY MULL ARCHITECTS AND ARE INTENDED TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS

SPECIFIC PROJECT ONLY AND SHALL NOT OTHERWISE BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ARCHITECT.

THERE SHALL BE NO CHANGES OR DEVIATIONS FROM THESE DRAWINGS OR THE ACCOMPANYING SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ARCHITECT.

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SITE PLANSITE PLAN

DESIGN REVIEW
A010

LEIDESDORFF STREET
FOLSOM, CA. 95630

DOUG SCALZISCALZI RESIDENCE
AMA_079
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1" = 10'-0"

SITE PLAN
ADDRESS:

LEIDESDORFF STREET
FOLSOM, CA. 95630
APN: 070-0020-013-0000
DESCRIPTION:

CENTRAL SUBAREA HISTORIC DISTRICT
CITY OF FOLSOM, CA.

ZONING: R-1-M
GENERAL PLAN: SINGLE FAMILY
OCCUPANCY GROUP: R3
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: VB
SPRINKLERS: YES
FLOOR AREA:

FIRST FLOOR = 981 SF
SECOND FLOOR = 642 SF
TOTAL = 1,623 SF
COVERED PORCH = 240 SF
LOT COVERAGE:

LOT SIZE = 8,930 SF
HOUSE + PORCH = 981 SF
COVERED PORCH = 240 SF
UNCOVERED PORCH = 109 SF
CONCRETE AREA = 446 SF
TOTAL COVERED = 1,776 SF
LOT COVERAGE = 19.8%
BUILDING CODE:
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
TITLE 24
2022 CAL GREEN

CITY ORDINANCES & STATE LAWS

PROJECT INFORMATION

ID SHEET NAME
A010 SITE PLAN
A100 MAIN HOUSE - FLOOR PLANS
A300 MAIN HOUSE ROOF PLAN
A400 MAIN HOUSE - ELEVATIONS
A900 MATERIALS

SHEET INDEX

PROJECT TEAM
OWNER:

DOUG SCALZI
302 LEIDESDORFF STREET, FOLSOM CA. 95630
+1 (916) 220-6200
[email protected]
ARCHITECT:

ANTHONY MULL ARCHITECTS INC.

ANTHONY MULL
108 SOMBRERO WAY, FOLSOM CA. 95630
+1 (916) 770-0740
[email protected]
LICENSE #: C 41408

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DN
30'-0"
25'-0"
1 A400
3'-6" 21'-6"
12'-10" 2'-2" 6'-6" 5'-10" 6'-4" 6'-4"
1'-0"
BB
AA
1144
2 A400
4 A400
3 A400

KITCHEN
DINING
LIVING
BATH 1

REF / FRZ
1'-6" 9'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0" 1'-6"
8'-0"
6'-2" 8'-10" 8'-10" 6'-2"
X1F X1
D1
H2 H1
H1
SL SL

COVERED PORCH

FIREPLACE
3'-6" 5'-6" 5'-6" 3'-6 1/2"
4'-0"
10'-0" AFF
9'-0" DROPPED AFF

STORAGE
6'-9"
6'-6" 8'-6"
1'-6"
23 13'-0" 15'-0" 2'-0"
2'-6" 4'-0" 6'-6"
CC
5'-9" 3'-6" 5'-9"
BED 1
X2
D1
X1
B1
H3 H3
D2
0'-3 1/2"
4'-6"
9'-0" AFF

TREX DECK
SH
A/C ON CONC. PAD
1 A900
1 A400
7'-11" 2'-7" 14'-6"
11'-11" 6'-2" 11'-11"
BB
AA
1144
2 A400
4 A400
3 A400
20'-0" 2'-1" 7'-11"
2'-0"

LAUNDRY
BED 2 BED 3
BATH 3
BATH 2
3'-6"
3'-11 1/2" 3'-6"
2'-3" 8'-0"
6'-2" 6'-2" D1
D1
D1
D2
B2 B2
D2
X1 X1
H3
H3
F1 F1
H2
DECK
7" / 12"
42" HIGH WROUGHT IRON RAIL
9'-0" AFF
23 CC
7" / 12"
7" / 12" 7" / 12"

ALL WEATHER MEMBRANE
1/4" / 12"
1/4" / 12"
1/4" / 12"
1 A900

PLOT DATE & TIME

ALL IDEAS, DESIGNS, AND ARRANGEMENTS INDICATED ON THESE DRAWINGS ARE THE PROPERTY

OF ANTHONY MULL ARCHITECTS AND ARE INTENDED TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS

SPECIFIC PROJECT ONLY AND SHALL NOT OTHERWISE BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ARCHITECT.

THERE SHALL BE NO CHANGES OR DEVIATIONS FROM THESE DRAWINGS OR THE ACCOMPANYING SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ARCHITECT.

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1/4" = 1'-0"
L1 - FLOOR PLAN
1/4" = 1'-0"
L2 - SECOND FLOOR
DOORS

ID WIDTH HEIGHT LOCATION TYPE NOTES COUNT
B1 6' - 0" 8' - 0" INTERIOR BI-PASS1
B2 6' - 0" 8' - 0" INTERIOR BI-PASS2
D1 3' - 0" 8' - 0" INTERIOR SWING5
D2 2' - 6" 8' - 0" INTERIOR SWING3
F 3' - 0" 8' - 0" EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR W/ SIDELITES (SL)1 SH 2' - 0" 8' - 0" INTERIOR GLASS SHOWER1
X1 5' - 0" 8' - 0" EXTERIOR INSWING, DOUBLE PATIO DOORS5 X2 3' - 0" 8' - 0" EXTERIOR INSWING, PATIO DOOR1

WINDOWS

ID WIDTH HEIGHT SILL TYPE NOTES COUNT
F1 2' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" FIXED2
F2 2' - 0" 2' - 0" 2' - 0" FIXED1
H1 3' - 0" 7' - 0" 1' - 0" HUNG2
H2 3' - 0" 4' - 6" 3' - 6" HUNG2
H3 3' - 0" 5' - 0" 3' - 0" HUNG4
SL 1' - 6" 8' - 0" 0' - 0" SIDELITE2

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BB
AA
1144
2 A400
4 A400
3 A400
7" / 12"
7" / 12"
7" / 12"
7" / 12"
12'-6" 5'-0" 12'-6"
1'-0"
7" / 12"
7" / 12" 7" / 12"

5.5" HEEL HEIGHT @ ROOF
28' - 4"
27' - 0 1/2"
25' - 0"
23 CC
7" / 12"
7" / 12"
7" / 12"
14' - 3"
1/4" / 12"
1/4" / 12" 1/4" / 12" 1
A900

PLOT DATE & TIME

ALL IDEAS, DESIGNS, AND ARRANGEMENTS INDICATED ON THESE DRAWINGS ARE THE PROPERTY

OF ANTHONY MULL ARCHITECTS AND ARE INTENDED TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS

SPECIFIC PROJECT ONLY AND SHALL NOT OTHERWISE BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ARCHITECT.

THERE SHALL BE NO CHANGES OR DEVIATIONS FROM THESE DRAWINGS OR THE ACCOMPANYING SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ARCHITECT.

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FOLSOM, CA. 95630

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ROOF PLAN