Design Review Committee

CSD Parks Building
1030 St. Andrews Drive, El Dorado Hills
(916) 933-6624 x111 • Fax (916) 941-1627 • Email

Applications for Design Review must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday for potential placement on the agenda for the following Tuesday meeting at 8:00 a.m.. Completed applications and fees are to be submitted to the DRC staff from 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at 1030 St. Andrews Drive. Although appointments are not necessary, applicants may call staff directly at (916) 614-3211 to make appointments during regular office hours.

Design Review Committee Opportunity

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District is recruiting for a volunteer position on their Design Review Committee. The DRC oversees more than 40 villages for property improvement projects, as well as new home development. It is preferred that applicants have a background in architecture, building design, civil engineering, construction, development, landscaping, or other trades of the building industry. DRC members are appointed by the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors and must be a resident and/or property owner of the community of El Dorado Hills. Each DRC member's primary objective is to serve the community of El Dorado Hills, and to this end shall not have any conflict of interest or use the committee to promote their own personal interests or monetary gain. If a conflict should occur, the DRC members shall recuse themselves from the vote. The DRC meets every Tuesday at 8 a.m.

For more information regarding this opportunity and to apply, please call (916) 614-3211.  Applications can be downloaded here.

The Design Review Application Process

Design Review is required for most properties in El Dorado Hills.  (List of villages reviewed by EDHCSD)  If your village is not reviewed by the EDHCSD then you will need to contact your HOA.  (List of villages NOT reviewed by EDHCSD)  Submit a Property Improvement Application prior to starting any exterior property improvements to avoid paying double fees. Property improvements involving the exterior of your home/property includes windows, roofing, painting, landscape improvements, room additions, tree removal, fencing, walls, driveway extensions, decks, patio covers, sheds, play structures, gazebos, solar, basketball hoops etc.

Download Design Review Committee (DRC) application forms, from the list below, or pick up an application in the DRC office located in the Community Services District's (CSD) Parks Building at 1030 St. Andrews Drive, El Dorado Hills.

Fully completed applications submitted by 3 p.m. on Wednesday will be placed on the agenda for the following Tuesday. The DRC meets Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. to review applications in the Parks Conference Room, 1030 St. Andrews Drive. (See meeting schedule below.) Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to attend the meeting in which their item is on the agenda. If applicant and/or a representative chooses not to attend the meeting and the DRC requires additional information to complete the review process, the application will be held-over until the next meeting. Applicant will be notified by email regarding items needed in order for the DRC to make an informed decision.

The DRC has up to 30 days to approve or deny an application. Letters of approval and denial are emailed to applicants within 10 days of the decision by the DRC. Applications, i.e., new builds and room additions, requiring El Dorado County Building permits will receive appropriate certification from CSD DRC. Certification and stamped plans will be available for pickup in the CSD's Parks Building located at 1030 St. Andrews Drive, El Dorado Hills, the day following the meeting at which the application was approved.

Certifications and stamped plans should be delivered by applicant to the El Dorado County Building Services Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville; (530) 621-5315. County permits are also cleared electronically by the CSD after DRC application approval. Directions

DRC Meeting Schedule

The Design Review Committee meets Tuesday mornings at 8am at the Parks Conference Room located at 1030 St. Andrews Drive, El Dorado Hills. 

2017 Scheduled DRC Meeting Dates:

• January 10, 17, 24, & 31
• February 7, 14, 21, & 28
• March 7, 14, 21, & 28
• April 4, 11, 18, & 25
• May 2, 9, 16, & 23
• June 6, 13, 20, & 27
• July 11, 18, & 25
• August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
• September 12, 19, & 26
• October 3, 17, 24, & 31
• November 7, 14, & 21 (no meeting Nov. 28^th)
• December 5, 12, & 19

DRC Application Forms (PDF)

• Appeal to the Board Application
• Committee Membership Application
• Encroachment Permit Application

DRC Information Documents (PDF)

Artificial Grass/Synthetic Turf Guidelines
Roofing Material List 2017 - Reference
Recommended Plant List
DRC Guideline Manual
DRC Policy
Plant List UCD Drought Tolerant All-Stars 2014-15
Plot Plans - Helpful Information

Still Have Questions about DRC?

If you have questions regarding the application process or would like to schedule a time to meet the DRC Coordinator, please contact Lynn Henriksen at (916) 933-6624 x111 or (916) 614-3211 or email.

DRC Members

• Lou Rain, Chairman
• Don Sgamba, Vice-Chairman
• Bill Willman, Committee Member
• OC Ninan, Committee Member
• Wayne Kelly, Committee Member
• Ellison Rumsey, Alternate Member

DRC Agenda/Minutes Archive