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The Planning Commission will havie a hearing on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 10:30 AM at 3091 County Center Drive, Auburn to review the progress of updating the Community Plan as well as moving forward with the next steps in this updating process. Click here to see the hearing agenda.

SPFD to Review Survey Results

The South Placer Fire Board will hear and discuss the results of the survey mailed to approximately 5,000 residents to gather input regarding future operations of the fire department. The agenda item will be for information only. The meeting will be held at the Eureka Road Fire Station at 7:00 PM on January 18. ...

IN COMING INFORMATION: The Garage Condos & Self Storage project has been put on hold. Future date still to be determined.

ORIGINALLY REPORTED ON 4/5/11: The site consists of 8.7 acres on the north side of Douglas Blvd. just east of the intersection of Auburn Folsom Rd. and Douglas Blvd. The property was previously approved for 53 town homes and even though the tentative map for this project is still viable, the current owner has submitted a different proposal. ...

MAC heard a proposal for a Subdivision Modification and Variance to allow vehicle entry gates and related monument walls on a project located on the east side of Cavitt Stall Road, South. The parcel, formally known as Seymour Ranch, consisting of 17 lots on 13 acres was originally approved in 2004, but was in foreclosure until recently purchased by the New Home Company. ...

New Project: Information on Greyhawk, II

County has received a 1st Submittal from Westwood Homes, Inc., based in Gold River, for a planned development on 10.3 acres east of Sierra College Blvd, south of Douglas Blvd, and north of Eureka Road. The 21 homes would be accessed from Woodgrove Way and Greyhawk Drive. The community would be age targeted for residents 50+, but not age restricted. ...

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February MAC Meeting Summary

**NOTE**: The meeting place has changed for February meeting only. The meeting will be held at the Eureka School Library (5455 Eureka Road, Granite Bay, CA)

Amazing Facts Ministry:
Presented by: Dave Cook, Managing Principal, RCH Group (20 min.)
The Amazing Facts Ministry Project would include construction of a 17-acre campus to support a new Amazing Facts Ministry facility. The proposed Project would be constructed in two phases with buildings totaling 208,020 square-feet. The Project site is located on the south side of Sierra College Boulevard, between Nightwatch Drive and Ridge Park Drive, in the Granite Bay area (APN 046-050-006 and 046-050-008).

Sign Up Now For Sheriff’s Community Awareness 2012 Academy

It’s time to sign up for the Placer County Sheriff Office’s popular Community Awareness Academy, which offers an inside look at the law enforcement agency.

Classes are held Monday and Wednesday evenings, beginning March 5, 2012 and ending March 28, 2012.

To learn more about this year's Community Awareness 2012 Academy, click here.

Kindergarten Registration in Granite Bay

If you have an incoming Kindergarten student for the 2012-2013 school year, you may pick up a registration packet any time during regular business hours, beginning February 1st  at your local school:

Greenhills School
8200 Greenhills Way
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916)-791-4230

Maidu School
1950 Johnson Ranch Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916)-789-7910

Oakhills School
9233 Twin Schools Road
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916)-791-5391

We will begin accepting completed packets February 1st. Included in the registration packet are the times of school tours and the Parent Welcome and Information Night. We are looking forward to your child’s great first step into school. Welcome!

For more information on Kindergarten Registration, please click here. If you have any questions please call 791-4230.

January MAC Meeting Summary

State Responsibility Area Fee:
Presented by Rui Cunha, Asst. Director of Emergency Services, Placer County Community Outreach/Office of Emergency Services (15min.)
Overview of the $150 fee per habitable structure in areas east of Laird Road and north of CavittStallman Road/Twin Rocks Road.

Amazing Facts Ministry:
Presented by: Dave Cook, Managing Principal, RCH Group (20 min.)
The Amazing Facts Ministry Project would include construction of a 17-acre campus to support a new Amazing Facts Ministry facility. The proposed Project would be constructed in two phases with buildings totaling 208,020 square-feet. The Project site is located on the south side of Sierra College Boulevard, between Nightwatch Drive and Ridge Park Drive, in the Granite Bay area (APN 046-050006 and 046-050-008).

Amazing Facts Ministry Update (AGAIN)

The Amazing Facts Ministries' project faces opposition. To read more about this, click here.

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 12/1/11: The Amazing Facts Ministries' project will not be heard until early 2012. Future date still to be determined.

ORIGINALLY REPORTED ON 10/3/11: The stated objective of the project is to develop the Amazing Facts house of worship facility and offices to accommodate the multifaceted ministry that supports their local and worldwide mission.

Furthermore, comments to the Draft EIR will be heard on October 13, 2011 at 10:05 in the Placer County Commission Hearing Room at 3091 County Center Drive (corner of Richardson Drive and Bell Road in Dewitt Center), Auburn. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments on the DEIR for the project, comments related to the merits of the project will be considered at a later hearing on the entitlement for the project.

The Draft EIR is available and may be reviewed at the Granite Bay Library or on the County website, click here.

December MAC Meeting Summary

Public Workshop-Preliminary Draft Granite Bay Community Plan:
Presented by E.J. Ivaldi, Supervising Planner and Chris Schmidt, Senior Planner, Planning Services Division of the Community Development/Resource Agency. (One Hour)
The MAC will continue its review of the Preliminary Draft Granite Bay Community Plan. This document is the product of collaboration and participation from a Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) subcommittee and County staff over the past two years, and the draft provides community members and the public a chance to review the vision, goals, policies and regulations related to development in Granite Bay over the next 25 to 30 years. County Staff is seeking a recommendation from the MAC to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to adopt the Granite Bay Community Plan Update document.

Upcoming Meetings

Wed., February 1, 2012
7:00 PM
@ Eureka School Library
Granite Bay MAC

Wed., February 8, 2012
7:00 PM
SJW District Board

Tues., February 14, 2012
9:00 AM
Placer County Board of Supervisors

Wed., February 15, 2012
7:00 PM
South Placer Fire District Board of Directors

Tues., February 21, 2012
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Beecher Room – Auburn Library
Older Adult Advisory Commission

Wed., February 22, 2012
7:00 PM
SJW District Board

Tues., February 28, 2012
9:00 AM
Placer County Board of Supervisor

Upcoming Events

January 11, 2012 -
March 28, 2012

Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM

January 12, 2012 -
March 29, 2012

Preschool Storytime
Thursdays @ 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

February 11, 2012
February Big Hill Docent Hike
9 AM - 12:00 PM

Click here and let us know about an upcoming community event.








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