By Cris Alarcon, InEDC Writer. Feb 4, 2026)
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2026) — On a 4-1 vote Jan. 27, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved Creekside Village, a major residential community proposed for 200 acres in El Dorado Hills, marking the end of a long-running land-use debate and repurposing land once considered for industrial and warehouse uses.
The decision came after hours of testimony and deliberation during a Board hearing attended by dozens of residents, business representatives, and community stakeholders who largely supported the project. Supervisors certified the final environmental impact report, adopted required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, approved general-plan amendments and a rezone, and authorized a tentative subdivision map and financing plan necessary for buildout.
Under the approved Creekside Village Specific Plan, the community will feature 613 active-adult (age 55 and older) homes and 150 non–age-restricted single-family residences, along with parks, interconnected trails, and permanent open space. The site sits south of the El Dorado Hills Business Park — where a 4.7-million-square-foot warehouse/distribution facility was once proposed — and borders existing Heritage and Blackstone residential developments.
In remarks during the meeting, District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin, the lone dissenting vote, questioned whether the plan serves the county’s broader housing priorities.
“Are we just attracting more people from the Bay Area up? I don’t think this project does that,” Parlin said, citing ongoing discussions about housing affordability for younger families.
Supporters framed the vote as a practical resolution to years of stalled development and a preferable alternative to industrial zoning under the former “Research and Development” designation on the property. County officials and project backers noted that residential development would yield fiscal benefits and amenities while limiting traffic and environmental impacts relative to other possible uses. George Carpenter, vice president of developer Winn Communities,said in a news release that community engagement played a critical role in securing approval.
Local business leaders and residents echoed that sentiment. Debbie Manning, president/CEO of the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, praised the developer’s responsiveness to community concerns. “No project is ever perfect but this one comes remarkably close,” she said, emphasizing the plan’s collaborative development process.
Still, some community members urged more jobs-oriented land uses. A handful of opponents at the hearing stressed that rezoning now limits future industrial recruitment at a site historically positioned for business growth.
Under conditions of approval, the developer also must disclose to potential buyers the existence of adjacent industrially zoned land and the potential for a future school site nearby — reflecting ongoing stakeholder interest and environmental transparency.
With approvals in place, county staff will work with Winn Communities to finalize permit details, pursue required ministerial steps and monitor compliance with conditions and mitigation measures as Creekside Village moves toward construction.
