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Council approves Alder Creek West large‑lot tentative subdivision map for parcels near White Rock Road
Summary
The council found the Alder Creek West large‑lot map consistent with the previously certified Folsom Plan Area EIR and approved a nine‑lot large‑lot subdivision map covering roughly 362.8 acres; staff noted no development rights are being granted with this map and highlighted coordination needs with the school district on future school sites.
The Folsom City Council on Jan. 14 approved the Alder Creek West large‑lot tentative subdivision map, a nine‑lot division of roughly 362.8 acres in the vicinity of White Rock Road and Oak Avenue Parkway in the Folsom Plan Area.
Why it matters: The large‑lot map defines how broad tracts will be parcelled for future sale, transfer or public dedication (including potential school and park sites). Staff said the applicant is not seeking development rights with this map; a notation restricting development will be placed on the final map and future small‑lot maps or specific plan amendments will be required to permit building.
Key details
• Site and lot sizes: The project covers approximately 362.8 acres and the proposed large lots range from about 0.2 acre to 169.1 acres. Proposed lots 1 and 2 encompass residential designations and include the future elementary school and neighborhood park sites; proposed lot 3 includes the future high‑school site. Lots 4–8 are primarily open space or drainage features.
• CEQA determination: Staff concluded the map is consistent with the previously certified Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan EIR and therefore did not require additional CEQA review under applicable CEQA guidelines.
• Planning commission: The planning commission considered the project on Dec. 18, 2024 and unanimously recommended approval.
Council discussion and public comment
Council members asked staff for clarification about which lots are being prepped for future sale and whether a combined middle/high‑school site is being considered by Folsom‑Cordova Unified School District. Staff said a meeting with the school district and property owners was scheduled to learn more and that any change requiring a different land use would require the applicant to return for a specific plan land‑use amendment.
There were no public commenters who requested a formal public‑hearing slot on this item; one resident, Patty Solsby, asked for explanation about the CEQA exemption and staff explained that the area was covered by the previously adopted specific‑plan EIR (initially adopted in 2011 with subsequent amendments).
Next steps
Staff will record the final map note restricting development rights, coordinate with the school district about site timing and require dedication of rights‑of‑way at final map. Future small‑lot maps will be required for any development that advances on the large lots.
