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Loomis Planning Commission recommends general plan update, redesignates nine Brace Road parcels to rural residential
Summary
After a multi-year update, the Loomis Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward the 02/1940 general plan update and certify the final EIR to the Town Council, adding a modification to redesignate nine parcels near Brace Road to rural residential following resident requests and extensive public comment.
The Loomis Planning Commission on a unanimous vote recommended that the Town Council adopt the town's 02/1940 general plan update and certify the final environmental impact report, with one change: the commission directed staff to redesignate nine parcels near Brace Road from Tourist Destination commercial to rural residential.
The commission acted after a public hearing that reviewed a multi-year outreach and drafting process and a final EIR required under the California Environmental Quality Act. Planning staff and the commission described the package as the second comprehensive update since 2001 and said it incorporates extensive public workshops, subcommittee work and written comments gathered since 2020.
Christie, planning staff, told the commission the packet includes two resolutions: one recommending certification of the final EIR and associated CEQA findings and a second recommending adoption of the proposed general plan. AECOM consultant Matthew Gerken summarized substantive revisions since the draft, saying the update clarifies land-use guidance (including changes…
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