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Sanchez said the original approval (City Council resolution 2023‑173) authorized the subdivision of two residential parcels (approximately 5 acres) into 21 single‑family lots and three landscape lots. He told the commission the applicant has shown sustained effort to meet conditions, and staff proposed minor text amendments to condition of approval number 13 to reflect progress on required items; the applicant and staff have agreed to the proposed wording changes.

David Cobbs of Baker Williams Engineering, present for the applicant team, said buyers are actively looking at the properties and coordination is underway with neighboring tentative maps. Commissioners asked about on‑site conditions; Sanchez reported one existing house remains and another was damaged by fire, and confirmed the extension request is the first discretionary time extension for this map. Commissioners discussed whether a nearby sewer easement could accommodate both sewer improvements and a potential trail; staff and the city attorney concluded the easement in question belongs to a surrounding project (Lincoln 14) and is not appropriate to change as part of this map extension hearing.

The commission opened a public hearing — no members of the public spoke — and then moved to approve staff’s recommendation, including a determination that no additional environmental analysis under CEQA is required. The roll‑call vote passed 7‑0.

Next steps: the planning commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final action on the two‑year discretionary extension.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Planning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The commission recommended City Council approve a two‑year discretionary extension for the Lincoln Place tentative subdivision map, preserving the previously approved layout (5 acres into 21 single‑family lots) with revised conditions; motion passed unanimously 7‑0.","taxTitle","Lincoln, Placer County, California","taxId",58046,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6789042,"Consultants tell Lincoln planning commission the 1979 zoning code needs a user‑focused, citywide reorganization",902,295940,1198625,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611852-5859f2437a159c74d020a17d71b68d19&start=295&end=1198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611852-5859f2437a159c74d020a17d71b68d19/thumbnail_295940.jpg","/articles/6789042/Lincoln/Placer-County/California/Consultants-tell-Lincoln-planning-commission-the-1979-zoning-code-needs-a-userfocused-citywide-reorganization","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6789042-ea17c93b1221d0893f6ad1e42ec20677/orig.mp4?Expires=1771116597&Signature=mf-Ecs3SgIz-lKsoMjz87UP7sftqKpXy6wCqlBbTWVnJJMvMLyX-rOxZo9t8V~Nn1fW5MU1TPIXKgixFyh8jEujqW~pgTJ5068lOAjjM-QL~emfUlQ0JBoQM-VfYZu7tskB9vKeIHt5M3SuIZWu68ogbC4-bKoRyKwrXLng1lJ2f26GN7PMo7fA6wg6P4aX8nRK199VTfQ30Em0lKE1wWX-Ktj-L38De7A5JTvXQH87TuY2Uh2LyYeb6cSGxDSfGFb4tQfNkrgYavoUnvwd9l2OiYr3sYQwUt6tL0TPOnmzpTjmRYm~SCqg7wbblRxYZ-NiihqOHega-add1eFFvcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Opticos Design Inc. told the Lincoln Planning Commission on July 23 that the city’s zoning code (Title 18 of the Lincoln Municipal Code), last comprehensively updated in 1979, would benefit from a citywide reorganization to make it easier to navigate and apply.

Cecilia Kim, an Opticos consultant, summarized the firm’s pre‑study and said the update should consolidate definitions, relocate scattered content into logical chapters, and present allowed uses in a single, easy‑to‑read table. Roger Forman, Opticos’ assessment lead, recommended clearer dimensional standards (height, length, footprint) accompanied by diagrams and a single division explaining measurement methods.

Opticos also recommended clarifying how the zoning code interacts with the city’s many specific and general development plans, which currently can leave users uncertain which standards apply to a given site. The firm proposed maintaining a matrix that cross‑references code topics with each specific plan so applicants and staff can see at a glance which regulations control.

On administrative procedures, Opticos urged adopting objective standards where appropriate to enable streamlined approval processes but also including an objective adjustment mechanism to allow limited, documented flexibility when strict application would cause unintended results. The consultants suggested that objective criteria for deviations reduce the need for negotiated waivers.

Staff said the pre‑study memo will be finalized and brought to City Council to request authorization and a contract to start the full code update. Staff also recommended forming a working group of city staff and community members, and noted existing industry working groups (including a BIA industry working group) would be engaged during the process. No formal timeline was given; staff said the scope and contract terms will determine scheduling.

Commissioners asked about early stakeholder engagement. Several suggested structured work sessions with major local developers and homeowner representatives to solicit practical feedback during drafting. A public commenter urged stronger search tools and noted potential value in searchable, consolidated digital code resources; staff and IT cautioned that off‑the‑shelf AI tools present security and liability risks and must be evaluated carefully.

Next steps: staff will finalize the pre‑study memo, return to City Council for direction and contract authorization, then begin the public outreach and drafting process if council approves initiation of the zoning code update.","Opticos Design’s pre‑study recommends reorganizing Lincoln’s Title 18 into clearer divisions, consolidating definitions, adding tables/diagrams, clarifying relationships with specific/general development plans and improving administrative procedures; staff will seek council authorization to begin a formal code update and working group.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6789026,"Commission recommends City Council adopt minor ADU ordinance amendments to comply with new state rules",318,5795175,6113540,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611852-5859f2437a159c74d020a17d71b68d19&start=5795&end=6113","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611852-5859f2437a159c74d020a17d71b68d19/thumbnail_5795175.jpg","/articles/6789026/Lincoln/Placer-County/California/Commission-recommends-City-Council-adopt-minor-ADU-ordinance-amendments-to-comply-with-new-state-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6789026-b1f90db3a446705efddfbd9208990b0f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771116597&Signature=LY8mHFs-L3IL9KDyHJIVdC6GUznGqgI~k71fiGsVqpITufqIEAKBfHvVZjqH8-yN~mFq~cZJxSZcK13SMNxLhQCJv3F8vEEqhpNuo7nR6AR1gwp2jPmb9Rx7b2DhJzkeKaW6JR1CA~ZlUZzmz7j2kEzox8V72DhyVe5b7v2whvMInPQ20aZdffgsH2SmbQiQ0PXPqyERA9h7delHa9pfXLjv9xnobcESDf40mOPXcwnJkkRxQ2nnJNlfBNa6R4UJV3i9A4qhPxXZtbsNTaal30oYZxKHwMEUujV~TCRJJcQn9tl6G5Zf7BYaW22XXR0EuHiFILnvRJfpuHs5pVUK~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff asked the commission on July 23 to recommend City Council adopt minor text amendments to the Lincoln Municipal Code’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) chapter (18.37) to address items identified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Efren Sanchez said the city adopted an ADU ordinance in July 2024 but HCD reviewed it and in April 2025 returned findings that the adopted ordinance did not fully comply with new ADU statutes that took effect Jan. 1, 2025. Staff and the city attorney prepared 11 corrections — including replacing outdated statutory references, removing provisions that conflict with state ADU rights, clarifying unit combinations, setbacks, and objective standards — and transmitted the draft amendments to HCD on June 13 and received HCD verification on June 24, 2025.

Sanchez told the commission the proposed amendments are minor, clarify state requirements, and are intended to bring the city into compliance with state law. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing. Commissioners characterized the item as largely ministerial and unanimously moved to recommend that City Council adopt the proposed amendments; the roll call vote was 7‑0.

Next steps: the planning commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final adoption.","Planning staff presented 11 minor text corrections to Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 18.37 for accessory dwelling units after HCD review; the commission treated the changes as ministerial and recommended council adoption 7‑0.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6789031,"Planning commission approves live‑music event center and on‑site alcohol sales in downtown Bierman Building",1200,4466845,5667770,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611852-5859f2437a159c74d020a17d71b68d19&start=4466&end=5667","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611852-5859f2437a159c74d020a17d71b68d19/thumbnail_4466845.jpg","/articles/6789031/Lincoln/Placer-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-livemusic-event-center-and-onsite-alcohol-sales-in-downtown-Bierman-Building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6789031-ea930dfe493799db25e02692dfac77f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771116597&Signature=igeprxMplJK5sgjHjIoE1gXOYpBW50G~8T-p7dS0FNNeMV4WZEYchIUYmyJ0bDFvaQbRcC3vekDNwLn8zJnKimjvC1cDc46o~dKmInprtuKtk~2qvz9qTnAW5jHThKdJ-znBTJ1wEiUpNdXQa1NmRKZ7eMCkMlpRaklca2MNgRTd0iabd6GSt3St61mc7fRAKdO2gQx0v5OoPi3eCoYGl~sja5oEnXIdtxYo51Kf9f~~ssNLH2xxag6iLGFn2NUe4l4BuvF8IPJBF51aM19bZSsLCTCNZqYjUOe87TOwyn7DV~AfeNQi59hPWlieAmOlC~oSDlnkgxGlIy4A-CUMNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lincoln Planning Commission on July 23 approved a conditional use permit (CUP) and a public convenience and necessity (PCN) determination enabling a proposed live‑music event center to operate at 645 Fifth Street (the Bierman Building) and to seek a Type 90 license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for on‑site sale and consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits.

Senior Planner Efren Sanchez described the applicants’ plan to use the Second Floor Ballroom for ticketed performances, private events and weddings. The proposed facility is a three‑story, 12,000‑square‑foot existing building in downtown Lincoln. Staff reported a proposed seating capacity for events of 150 guests; under the municipal code that would normally require 32 off‑street parking spaces (one per five seats plus employee spaces), but because the project involves an existing building with no physical expansion the parking requirement did not apply. Staff noted nearby downtown parking, including a public lot at 439 F Street with approximately 68 spaces.

Sanchez said the Police Chief reviewed records and found no heightened pattern of alcohol‑related problems at the site. Staff also reported 20 active alcohol licenses in the downtown area and evaluated proximity to sensitive uses: the site is roughly 400 feet from the nearest church and about 0.3 miles from the nearest park and school.

Commissioners sought details on hours and frequency. Staff said the applicant initially proposed primarily weekend events, generally 9 a.m. to midnight for many events, with early ramping at about 25 events per year and the potential to increase to a much larger number over time (staff cited an upper figure during discussion). The commission discussed whether to fix hours in the permit but staff and the city attorney noted the drafted conditions do not impose a specific closing hour; instead, condition language requires all patrons to exit the building within one hour of close of business. Commissioners expressed support for operational flexibility to allow weddings and occasional special events to run later; a friendly amendment to clarify operation times could be included but was not required to approve the permit.

Applicant Steven Pagano (Rockstar Academy) said daytime events (luncheons, rehearsal use) and occasional late‑night special events (e.g., New Year’s Eve) are anticipated. After public hearing (no public speakers) the commission moved and seconded to adopt a CEQA exemption and approve the CUP and PCN; the roll call vote was unanimous, 7‑0.

Next steps: the applicant will pursue ABC licensing (Type 90) and comply with the CUP conditions; the commission noted staff will monitor operations for any required future modifications.","The commission approved a conditional use permit and public convenience/necessity finding for a 150‑seat live‑music event center at 645 Fifth Street (Bierman Building), allowing ticketed performances and on‑site sale/consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits; motion passed 7‑0.","actionData","errors"]

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