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We support John Hidahl for District 1 Supervisor
Dear Shingle Springs residents and rural lifestyle supporters, The Shingle Springs Community Alliance Core Committee endorses John Hidahl in his bid for District 1 County Supervisor. John supports and aligns with community groups all over El Dorado County. He understands the importance of making sure that existing residents are not negatively impacted by new development. As such, John has consistently stood with residents against projects like the Central El Dorado Hills Golf Course rezone, San Stino's Mill Creek, and Marble Valley because they are beyond what was promised in the General Plan. Please help John become Supervisor by reaching out to your friends and family in El Dorado Hills and ask them to vote for John Hidahl for District 1 Supervisor. We look forward to him taking a seat on the Board to represent the people of the County and not the developer interests. John's opponent has not lived in El Dorado County for years and purchased an El Dorado Hills house in 2015 just to qualify to run for Supervisor. She also recently registered to vote in El Dorado County in February 2016 and has already started her campaign to run for the Senate in 2020, which would interfere with local Supervisorial duties. She has not been involved in local issues and is simply using El Dorado County to keep her name in the limelight to further her political career. We do not need a Supervisor who is unfamiliar with the unique needs of El Dorado County and is planning a short stint of representation as Supervisor.  Please visit John Hidahl's website at http://hidahl4supe.com to find out how you can help support him in his bid for election on November 8, 2016. Forward this email to your contacts in District 1, and consider donating to John's campaign to help him overcome Beth Gaines' well-funded run for Supervisor. Investing in John's candidacy is an investment in our future. |
Support oak tree retention in El Dorado County - 8/15/16 is deadline for comment
Dear Shingle Springs residents and rural lifestyle supporters, The County is in the process of updating the Oak Resources Management Plan. Concerns are being raised because 100% tree removal is being contemplated to make room for development. The Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation has put together a webpage to explain their alternative plan. Please visit their website and sign their petition if you support their position for better oak tree retention. You can also submit your own letter to: Shawna L. Purvines Principal Planner County of El Dorado Community Development Agency Long Range Planning 2850 Fairlane Court Placerville, CA 95667 shawna.purvines@edcgov.us More information is available on the County's website: |
Please attend: Workshop on implementing Measure E
Forwarded from Save Our County: County staff will be presenting information and giving recommendations to the Board of Supervisors about how Measure E should be implemented at a Special Workshop on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 9:30 am. Please attend to show your support for implementing Measure E as intended by the voters of El Dorado County. Here is a link to the Staff Report: It is anticipated that the opponents to Measure E will be there in force. They have already filed a lawsuit to thwart the will of the voters. Information about the lawsuit and how you can help defend Measure E is available here: http://wp.me/P2S1Pd-bc The voters have made it clear that it is now the responsibility of the County to implement Measure E as it was intended. Join us in defending staff as they work toward following the will of the people. If you cannot attend the meeting, contact the supervisors and let them know that voters expect them to follow the will of the people. Supervisor Mikulaco <bosone@edcgov.us>, Supervisor Frentzen <bostwo@edcgov.us>, Supervisor Veerkamp <bosthree@edcgov.us>, Supervisor Novasel <bosfive@edcgov.us>, Supervisor Ranalli <bosfour@edcgov.us>, Clerk of the Board <edc.cob@edcgov.us> You can view the original post here: http://saveourcounty.net/2016/08/05/please-attend-workshop-on-implementing-measure-e/ |
Update on Tribal gas station project
Greetings Shingle Springs residents and rural lifestyle supporters, The Lake Tahoe News has posted an article clearly summarizing the Tribal gas station project on Shingle Springs Drive. Here is a link: http://www.laketahoenews.net/2016/07/lawsuit-threatens-tribes-west-slope-expansion/ Here is a link to the Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate filed with the Superior Court of California on July 22, 2016: http://eldoradocouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/7_22_16-El-Dorado-Council-Petition4Writ.pdf Remember to stay engaged and ready for next steps. |
FWD: El Dorado County Land Grab - Is your community next?
FYI - This project includes utilities and road infrastructure that may lead to further development, such as San Stino's Mill Creek project, in our rural communities. Forwarded from El Dorado Council Incorporated If you have trouble viewing the message, you can view it here online: http://eldoradocouncil.org/current-information/el-dorado-county-land-grab/ Love El Dorado County? Help El Dorado Council fight for what matters most to you! El Dorado County Board of Supervisors has done it again. They have illegally used their discretionary power and aligned with the Redhawk Casino's Tribal Council to move forward on a massive project which will destroy the surrounding community's property values and lifestyle forever. We, the citizens of El Dorado County, must take a stand and hold our County Supervisors accountable for this abuse of power. The role of a Supervisor is to work for the people who entrusted them with great responsibility. They should understand the needs of local businesses and communities. In this case, our Supervisors showed negligence and indifference to the citizens of El Dorado County. The El Dorado Council has retained legal counsel to demand that the Board of Supervisors requires the Tribal Council to complete an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to mitigate the negative impacts of their huge project on Shingle Springs Drive. We are standing up to the County and Tribal Council. The question before you is: Are you willing to stand with us to fight for your neighborhood, your family’s lifestyle, and your property values? Any Tribe can buy land or a business anywhere in El Dorado County and petition the U.S. Government to put their purchased land into “TRUST,” as they have with the 35.64 acres in Shingle Springs. The Tribe will then pay no property tax, no sales tax, and no required liability insurance. The Tribe will adhere to no local rules, local ordinances, or restrictions on land use. All of this leads to unfair competition to the rest of us and destruction of our General Plan. Any Tribe can buy into El Dorado County whether it’s the Auburn Tribe from Placer County to the north, the Me-Wuk in Amador County to the south, or the Miwok in El Dorado County. No neighborhood is safe, no zoning is safe, no business is safe, and no community is safe from lower property values, loss of the safety of rural neighborhoods, or safe from the drugs and crime that follows the Tribal money. On June 28 of this year the Board of Supervisors (Ron Mikulaco, Brian Veerkamp, Michael Ranalli, and Sue Novasel), voted against the families and taxpayers of El Dorado County for a monetary “hand out” from the Tribal Council. The Board of Supervisors abdicated their responsibility to require a full Environmental Impact Report (EIR) required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by segmenting a huge project into small components. The key statement made at the board meeting was that the Tribal Council was in negotiations for a monetary settlement for loss of revenues to the County. It became clear these four board members sold the community out for cash to spend on their “pet projects,” which is happening now with Tribal money that was earmarked for Shingle Springs being diverted to Missouri Flat area. The El Dorado Council, a grassroots community-based nonprofit organization, informed the Board of Supervisors of their legal rights to slow this project. The Board responded with NO COMMENT. The El Dorado Council needs your help. If you think it’s someone else’s problem, THINK AGAIN! Today it’s Shingle Springs. Tomorrow it’s 35 acres in Grassy Run in Placerville. Is your community next? PLEASE DONATE WHAT YOU CAN TO STOP THIS DESTRUCTION WHAT IS YOUR FAMILY HOME AND LIFESTYLE WORTH TO YOU? The EL DORADO COUNCIL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. If 100 people donate $250 then we will reach our goal. Thank you to those of you who have already donated. Sincerely, Carol Louis on behalf of El Dorado Council El Dorado Council Inc. PO Box 504 Shingle Springs, CA 95682 |
Forward: Take Action – Shinn Ranch map extension
FYI - This project is on Mother Lode Drive, just east of Shingle Springs. If you have trouble viewing the message, click here for an online version: http://saveourcounty.net/2016/07/13/take-action-shinn-ranch-map-extension/ Forwarded from Save Our County  The Shinn Ranch project's tentative map time extension is on the Board of Supervisors agenda for July 19, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Many circumstances have changed since the original map was approved in 2007, and the surrounding community is asking for the map extension to be denied. See detailed explanation below. The County's files are available here: https://eldorado.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2779030&GUID=3CA822D1-377A-4B7C-B5C6-3DC8DAD0CA2A&Options&Search&FullText=1 The proposed project includes 141 single-family houses on 167 acres, which will add approximately 1,400 car trips to Mother Lode Drive daily. Please attend the Board of Supervisors meeting to request that the map extension be denied: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 2:00 pm El Dorado County Board of Supervisors 330 Fair Lane, Building A Placerville, CA 95667 To send in your comments via email, send to: Supervisor Mikulaco <bosone@edcgov.us>, Supervisor Frentzen <bostwo@edcgov.us>, Supervisor Veerkamp <bosthree@edcgov.us>, Supervisor Novasel <bosfive@edcgov.us>, Supervisor Ranalli <bosfour@edcgov.us>, Clerk of the Board <edc.cob@edcgov.us> Subject: Shinn Ranch, File #07-1802, Agenda Item #49 The Shinn Ranch map extension is being appealed to the Board of Supervisors based on the grounds that the project approval violates California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the applicable general plans and zoning laws, and that the comments submitted to the Planning Commission contained accurate statements of significant legal violations that were not addressed by the Planning Commission at the hearing. In addition to the legal violations not addressed previously, the following are additional facts which must be addressed regarding this time extension, approval of which indicates that these concerns should have been considered when the tentative development was approved in 2007. 1. Measure E approval (June 2016) The approval of Measure E reinforces Measure Y, which should therefore have been applied and still applies to this project. 2. Fire safety for nearby properties-health and safety hazard There is no water supply, fire hydrants, nor any egress on the narrow roads leading to the existing 38 homes/56 parcels on Kingvale Road, Concept Mountain Rd, Kingvale Court, and Wildcrest Road south of the planned development. This tentative development and the planned new homes increases the chances of a fire occurring. With the current plans using Kingvale road, this causes a huge bottleneck for all residents relying on Kingvale road as their only exit. The project should have mitigated the reality of fire for all the residents beyond the project on Kingvale road which have no way of protecting themselves from this hazard. The planners chose to use their only exit. 3. Indian burial sites The local Native Miwok tribal Communities submitted the following comments to county planning: "We have serious concerns of possible burial sites that may exist and are purposely obscured. The tentative map does provide for " ... in the event of human remains are encountered ... " which would be considered inadvertent discovery. This is very different from original knowledge of same prior to any discovery during construction. This is not acceptable and disrespectful to cultural ancestors and the disturbance of any remains. There are not typically any markers with Indian burial sites, but, the area would be considered sacred and should be preserved as sanctuary. More time is needed to research and respond to this issue. The secondary problem is that excavation of these burial grounds will reintroduce Valley Fever and other ratified diseases to the surrounding community. This is a health and safety issue for the community. Apparently there is no study or plan to contain this disease once it is airborne. 4. Notification of affected properties In 2007 when this tentative map was approved, notification was made in the newspaper, but a limited number of adjacent property owners were notified. At that time, notification was required if property was within 500 feet of the planned development. Currently, the requirement is one mile. Some residents claim they did not receive these notifications. We're they sent certified? Tom Shinn owned 3 of the properties affected at that time, maybe more. A full background would need to be done in order to verify. Many residents do not subscribe to the Mountain Democrat. Word of mouth is not an appropriate vehicle for notification. 5. Existing deed restrictions- Shinn Ranch Road properties A deed restriction was attached to deeds signed by Tom Shinn and Linda Lou Fine when the Shinn Ranch Road properties were sold. These existing properties are adjacent to the tentative map. Restrictions include: • Dwelling must be a minimum of 2600 sq. ft (exclusive of garage) • Second dwellings not to exceed 1200 sq ft. • No manufactured or modular dwellings except during construction • No track or course for bikes, quads, motorcycles • Only domestic livestock allowed (no excessively noxious or noisy animals) Changes to these restrictions requires written consent of all adjoining property owners bordering a Shinn Ranch Road property. The 5 and 10 acre parcel owners on Shinn Ranch Road have concerns over how the tentative development is in opposition to these restrictions, especially the home square footage restriction. There are also similar deed restrictions for all properties north of old timer lane to Mother Lode. This development does not fit within the existing CC & R's. Nor does it fit within the existing neighborhood. 6. Increased traffic Kingvale Road Access is already difficult and dangerous at Shinn Ranch Road, Kingvale and on an already dangerous thoroughfare, Mother Lode Drive, especially when the sun glare is brightest turning west on Mother Lode off Kingvale in the late afternoon. Several have been injured or killed at Kingvale and Mother Lode Drive. Follow up with CHP for data as it appears this was also not taken into consideration. The proposed deceleration and turn lanes added as part of this project won't handle the added traffic. Mother Lode is a narrow two lane road. Apparently planning failed to study the impact to the existing residents already using Kingvale road. This development only makes this intersection more dangerous for the existing communities. This development should NEVER have access to Kingvale road due to the added risk, traffic and inconvenience to the existing residents who only have one way into their homes. It is also a private, maintained road by the residents of Gold Country, whom bare. the full cost of road maintenance. 7. County to pay for infrastructure? Since the County has constructed an Animal Shelter at another location since the approval of this project, all references to the County reimbursing the developer, such as “The applicant and El Dorado County shall enter into a reimbursement agreement in the event that this development occurs prior to El Dorado County construction of the roads for the Animal Shelter,” should be removed. The County should not be responsible for providing the infrastructure for this project. 8. Drainage Much of the drainage mitigation is to be determined after approval of the project, which is a violation of CEQA. It should have been required of the applicant to show that adequate drainage is possible with the amount of homes being proposed to ensure that the neighboring properties will not be impacted by future drainage issues. 9. Quality of life. Noise, light and air pollution, crime. Destroys rural atmosphere we all enjoy. |
Take Action - Make comments on Shingle Springs Drive encroachment by 6/26/16
Dear Shingle Springs residents and rural lifestyle supporters, The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indian's gas station project is preparing to move forward. There are several things you can do to get your concerns addressed regarding the encroachment permit for the utilities and driveway to the gas station. 1. Submit your comments regarding the encroachment onto Shingle Springs Drive for utilities and the driveway to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by June 26, 2016, at edc.cob@edcgov.us. Links to the environmental reports (Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study) are available here: http://edcapps.edcgov.us/Planning/ProjectInquiryDisplay.asp?ProjectID=20473 2. Attend the Board of Supervisors hearing on June 28, 2016 at 2:00 pm, at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville. 3. Donate to the El Dorado Council to help fund the legal team that will be assisting the community with this and other "tribe-related" issues. The El Dorado Council is a 501c3 nonprofit (Please consult with your tax advisor to determine whether your donation is tax deductible in whole or in part). More information about the El Dorado Council is available on their website: http://eldoradocouncil.org. Checks can be made payable and sent to: El Dorado Council Incorporated P.O. Box 504 Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Thank you! |
[FWD: Press Release – GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY GROUPS BRING A WIN AND AWARENESS TO EL DORADO COUNTY]
Greetings El Dorado County rural lifestyle supporters, Thank you to each and every one of you who helped make the Yes on E & G campaign a success! Please stay engaged and continue to keep up the good fight to protect our quality of life in El Dorado County. Lori Parlin ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For Immediate Release GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY GROUPS BRING June 8, 2016, Placerville, CA Save Our County, Residents Involved in Positive Planning, and the Shingle Springs Community Alliance would like to thank the voters of El Dorado County for the adoption of Measure E. Measure E retains a new and improved 1998 Measure Y while sending a clear message that projects which create gridlock on our roads will not be tolerated. Measure G lost by a slim margin, informing the Board of Supervisors that it is not just a “small” group of residents that want our resources, rural character, and quality of life protected, as promised in the voter-approved 2004 General Plan. The 'No' campaign by Parker Development, the Farm Bureau, Alliance for Responsible Planning, and the Winery Association promised to protect our open space, farms, wineries, rural economy, local jobs, worms, water, roads, rural quality of life, schools, public safety, fire protection, small businesses, our children, and seniors. In light of those campaign promises we would expect to find common ground with the opposing groups when we ask the Board of Supervisors to stop ruling in favor of projects that violate our General Plan. Rather than wasting public and private resources by forcing lawsuits, the Supervisors should stand with the people of El Dorado County in demanding that the required policies that protect our historical, cultural, agricultural, recreational, and natural resources finally be put in place. We would like to express a special appreciation to the many individuals, business owners, farmers, and ranchers who have spent their time and energy to spread the word about the importance of protecting our rural quality of life. When the current Board of Supervisors recently overhauled our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to favor higher-density, urban-type development, RCU was quick to take the lead in a lawsuit designed to stop the county from its abuse of “discretionary” power. We encourage everyone to support RCU with donations to fund the lawsuit that will further restore the voter-approved 2004 General Plan. Supplemental information can be found at this website: ruralcommunitiesunited.org. |
Celebrate our Grassroots Yes on E & G campaign with District 2 Supervisor Shiva Frentzen
Greetings El Dorado County rural lifestyle supporters, Please join us on Election Night to celebrate grassroots efforts throughout El Dorado County. The word is spreading and citizens are understanding the need to take a stand to protect our quality of life from big-moneyed developers. As voters are filling out their ballots now, please send out one last reminder to friends and family to vote Yes on E & G. More information is available here: SaveOurCounty.net The Shingle Springs Community Alliance core committee has endorsed Shiva Frentzen for District 2 Supervisor and many of us from the grassroots Yes on E & G campaign will be joining Shiva at her campaign celebration. You are welcome to join us. We look forward to seeing you there! Please forward to friends and family. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm Los Pinos Restaurant 3420 Palmer Drive Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 672-1403 See the celebration announcement here: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1123310812754&ca=81d32b86-488e-462f-9e56-b461a61aae78 |
TAKE ACTION - Write Letters to Bureau of Indian Affairs - Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians - Notices of Application - Comment Period
Dear Shingle Springs residents and rural lifestyle supporters, Please see email below from Supervisor Ranalli's office. We are asking that you write letters to request that the Bureau of Indian Affairs deny the Tribe's application to put more parcels into Trust. Reasons for denial include: 1) The process is broken and needs improvement so that tribes cannot abuse their sovereignty; 2) The Tribal Council is developing projects that are adversarial to local zoning laws and regulations; 3) The Tribal Council continues to break its obligations of its State Compact to be a good neighbor in Shingle Springs and El Dorado County; and 4) The Tribal Council previously did a bait and switch when it stated in its 2006 Fee-to-Trust application that it would develop parcels for a health facility and houses, but instead have developed a gun range and motocross track - and has announced plans to build over 100,000 square feet of commercial development, including a gas station, all within a rural, residential neighborhood. Please send your letter ASAP so that it is received no later than May 30 to: Ms. Amy Dutschke, Regional Director Bureau of Indian Affairs Pacific Regional Office 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 Subject Line: Trust Application - Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians URGENT! Include this statement in your letter: "As a resident of El Dorado County I am submitting this letter by the May 30, 2016 deadline that was extended to the County of El Dorado." Also send a copy of your letter to: El Dorado County Board of Supervisors via Mail <bosone@edcgov.us>, <bostwo@edcgov.us>, <bosthree@edcgov.us>, <bosfour@edcgov.us>, <bosfive@edcgov.us>, <edc.cob@edcgov.us> Congressman Tom McClintock Use this email submittal form: https://mcclintock.house.gov/contact/email-me Office of US Senator Feinstein Use this email submittal form: https://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/e-mail-me Sara J. Drake, Deputy Attorney General State of California Department of Justice P.O. Box 944255 Sacramento, CA 94244-2550 Lastly, if you would like more information about this issue, please visit these websites: www.eldoradocouncil.org and www.gunrangeinfo.com. Thank you, Lori Parlin on behalf of the Shingle Springs Community Alliance, No San Stino's Mill Creek, and Stop Tilden Park Keeping Shingle Springs Rural ---------------------------------------- FORWARDED MESSAGE --------------------------- From: brenda.bailey@edcgov.us [mailto:brenda.bailey@edcgov.us] On Behalf Of The BOSFOUR Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 1:26 PM To: The BOSFOUR Subject: [Bulk] Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians - Notices of Application - Comment Period Good Afternoon, As part of the Tuesday, April 19, 2016, Board of Supervisors meeting agenda, the Board reviewed the two (2) Notices of (Non-Gaming) Land Acquisition Application submitted by the Shingle Springs Rancheria Band of Miwok Indians to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs to have real property accepted into trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians by the Unites States of America. The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs did review these applications and has released a Notice of Application for each of the two (2) Applications and is now seeking comments on the proposed acquisition. The County of El Dorado has 30 days to provide written comments to the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the proposed acquisition. Copies of each of the two (2) Notices is attached for your review. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6SYfsvp_87XRWVzU3JLS0Y4MUk/view?usp=sharing) and (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6SYfsvp_87Xa3M4enV0ckd1NFE/view?usp=sharing) The Board provided direction to the Chief Administrative Officer to work in cooperation with County Counsel to coordinate and prepare to submit within the 30-day comment period, a comprehensive response on behalf of the County that incorporates the assessed impacts of the Federal Government accepting the specified parcels "in trust" that includes, but is not limited to, confirmation of the Legal Land Descriptions/Site Locations as provided within the two (2) Notices, assessment of the impact from the removal of the specified parcels from the tax roll, impact to surrounding land use and infrastructure, and impact to the delivery of County Services. The Board also authorized the Chairman's signature on a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to formally request a 30-day extension on the comment period. A copy of the executed letter is attached for your information (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6SYfsvp_87XZEliLTNuM2ctVGM/view?usp=sharing). As part of this effort, Supervisor Ranalli requests that members of the community who wish to submit comments regarding the proposed acquisition, can submit comments either directly to his office and/or directly to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Comments submitted to Supervisor Ranalli will be forwarded immediately to County Counsel and the Chief Administrative Office to be included in the process to develop the County's response to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Comments can be submitted to Supervisor Ranalli as follows: Email: BOSFOUR@edcgov.us Subject: Trust Application Comments Or, via US Mail: Supervisor Michael Ranalli, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Comments can also be submitted directly to the Bureau of Indian Affairs: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pacific Regional Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. Please note that until the Bureau of Indian Affairs reviews and considers the County's request for the additional 30 days to provide comment, the County, as of this date, has now approximately three weeks to prepare comments. For this reason, if you wish to provide comments, please submit your comments as soon as possible as provided above. The Board of Supervisors April 19, 2016, meeting agenda and minutes can be accessed directly using the following link (please make certain that the drop down boxes contain "2016" and "Board of Supervisors"): Please do not hesitate to contact our office should you have any questions. Thank you, Brenda Bailey Assistant to Supervisor Ranalli Board of Supervisors, District IV County of El Dorado (530) 621-6513 |
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