Planning Commission — Thursday, May 26, 2022

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1.9:00 AM - Call To Order

2.Pledge of Allegiance

3.Verification of Legal Notice

4.Consent Agenda

4a.Consideration of the adoption of Assembly Bill 361 Findings Authorizing Teleconference Meetings during a State of Emergency. Action Item

4b.Approval of Minutes from the May 12, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting. Action Item

5.Public Input

6.Timed Items - Public Hearings

6a.9:05 a.m. - Public Hearing on Consideration of Major Use Permit Extension (UPX 22 90-1), for a Billboard originally approved through MAJOR USE PERMIT (UP 93-31), and consider Categorical Exemption (CE 22-28), per CEQA* section 15301. The applicant, TRUDY LAMONICA (LAMONICA SIGNS), is proposing a five year extension for an existing billboard. The project is evaluated for being in accordance with Lake County General Plan, the Lakeport Area Plan, and the Lake County Zoning Ordinance Article 45, Part 45.22, Signs and Billboards; Article 20, C3 Service Commercial Zone; Article 60, Expiration, Revocation, or Modification of Permits and Reapplication, Part 60.1(b) and (c); 51.4, Major Use Permits – Required Findings for Approval. The project is located at 2595 S. Main Street, Lakeport, CA; and further described as APN: 005-053-20. Public Hearing

6b.9:10 a.m. Public Hearing on Consideration of Major Use Permit UP 22-09 and that a determination has been made that this project required a Mitigated Negative Declaration to consider the adoption of an Initial Study IS 22-11. The applicant, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, DBA AT&T MOBILITY – to consider to allow a 150’ tall lattice cell tower and support equipment within a 40’ x 45’ enclosed lease area. The proposed project is located at 16200 E. Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks, CA; APN: 010-020-29, and further described as APN: 010-020-29. Public Hearing

6c.9:15 a.m. Public Hearing on Consideration of Major Use Permit (UP 22-13) and to consider Categorical Exemption (CE 22-22), per CEQA section 15303(c). The applicant, RIPE CHOICE FARM (MARK & TAMMY LIPPS) is proposing convert a portion of his 5+ acre lot to accommodate special events. The property contains a 116 year-old farmhouse, and a 100 year old barn that has been recently remodeled. The buildings are not on a historic registry. The application material submitted states that there will be between 1 and 2 events per month for up to 8 months per year; that the site can accommodate up to 75 cars and the events could have up to 100 people attending. The application states that there may be amplified music inside the barn for some events, and that the farmhouse, which contains a commercial kitchen, can supply food for the events (cater the events). The project is evaluated for being in accordance with Lake County General Plan, the Lakeport Area Plan, and the Lake County Zoning Ordinance Article 5, Agriculture Zoning District; Article 51.4, Major Use Permits – Required Findings for Approval, Article 41, Performance Standards, Lighting, and Article 46, Parking The project is located at The project is located at 2550 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport, CA; and further described as APN: 008-010-46. Public Hearing

6d.9:20 a.m. Public Hearing on Consideration of Major Use Permit UP 19-19 and adoption of an Initial Study (IS 20-15) to satisfy the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements related to potential environmental impacts The applicant, MOMBACHO MOUNTAIN ORGANICS, LLC (DAN WESTPHAL & KATHY MCGUIRE) to allow a major use permit for One (1) A-Type 3: “Outdoor” license: Outdoor cultivation for adult use cannabis without the use of light deprivation and/or artificial lighting in the canopy area at any point in time from 10,001 square feet to one acre, inclusive, of total canopy size per license on one premise; and a Type 13 “Distributor Transport Only, Self-Transport Distribution” license: The transport of cannabis goods between entities licensed pursuant to California Code. The project is located at 9205 Mombacho Road, Kelseyville, CA and 9261 Wildcat Road, Kelseyville, CA; further described as Assessor Parcel Numbers: 011-044-17 and 011-044-18. Public Hearing

6e.9:25 a.m. Public Hearing on Consideration of General Plan of Conformity (GPC 22-05) to satisfy for a property zoned “O-SC-FF-WW”, Open Space – Scenic Combining – Floodway Fringe – Waterway. The Government Code Section 65402(b) requires that prior to the disposal of land, the County report the location, purpose, and extent of any proposed sale of county property to determine the conformity with the adopted General Plan. The purpose of the conformity would be to allow the accommodation of a homeless shelter. The project at 1111 Whalen Way, Lakeport, CA; further described as Assessor Parcel Number: 004-029-41. Public Hearing

6f.9:30 a.m. - (Continued from May 12, 2022) - Public Hearing on Consideration of Major Use Permit (UP 19-44) and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS 19-63). The applicant, Auto Canna, LLC (Auto Canna) is proposing Four (4) A-Type 3: “Outdoor” license: Outdoor cultivation for adult use cannabis without the use of light deprivation and/or artificial lighting in the canopy area at any point in time from 10,001 square feet to one acre, inclusive, of total canopy size per license on one premise; and a Type 13 “Distributor Transport Only, Self-Transport Distribution” license: The transport of cannabis goods between entities licensed pursuant to California Code. The project is located at 21258 Morgan Valley Road, Lower Lake, CA; Assessor Parcel Numbers: 012-069-57. Public Hearing

7.Non-Timed Items

8.Department Update

9.Adjournment