Planning Commission — Thursday, July 11, 2019
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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 approval of minutes from May 23, 2019, Planning Commission Meeting.
Action Item
4b.Consideration of approval of minutes from June 13, 2019, Planning Commission Meeting.
Action Item
5.Public Input
6.Timed Items - Public Hearings
6a.9:05 a.m. Public Hearing on consideration of a General Plan of Conformity Report (GPC 17-08) and Initial Study (IS 17-35). The project applicant is the COUNTY OF LAKE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS proposing to construct a Class I multi-use path. The path would be approximately one mile long and 20 feet wide including a four-foot gravel equestrian trail bordered by an earthen drainage swale. The project is located within the State Route 29 right-of-way from the intersection with Rancheria Road to the intersection with Central Park Road, in the community of Middletown located in southern Lake County and will take place entirely within the right-of-way of State Highway 29. Environmental Evaluation: Mitigated Negative Declaration (Peggy Barthel)
Public Hearing
Staff memo
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michalyn DelValle, Community Development Director
Peggy Barthel, Associate Resource Planner
DATE: July 1, 2019
SUBJECT: Middletown Multi-Use Path, IS17-35, GPC17-08
Supervisor District 1
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map
2. Agency Comments
3. Initial Study IS17-35
4. Proposed Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Lake County Department of Public Works proposes to construct a Class I multi-use path within the State Route 29 right-of-way from the intersection with Rancheria Road to the intersection with Central Park Road, in the community of Middletown located in southern Lake County. The path would be approximately one mile long and 20 feet wide including a four-foot gravel equestrian trail bordered by an eight-foot paved path, bordered by two-foot gravel shoulder, bordered by an earthen drainage swale. The project will take place entirely within the right-of-way of State Highway 29. Staff recommends approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and General Plan Conformity report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mitigated Negative Declaration
I move that the Planning Commission find on the basis of the Initial Study IS17-35 prepared by the Planning Division and the mitigation measures which have been added to the project, that the construction of the Middletown Multi-Use Path, as applied for by the Lake County Department of Public Works, will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore a mitigated negative declaration shall be approved with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
General Plan Conformity
I move that the Planning Commission find that the General Plan Conformity GPC17-08 applied for by the Lake County Department of Public Works on property located within the right-of-way of State Highway 29 in Middletown is in conformity with the Lake County General Plan with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
6b.9:10 a.m. Public Hearing on consideration of a General Plan of Conformity Report (GPC 19-04) and Categorical Exemption (CE 19-45). The project applicant is the COUNTY OF LAKE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT proposing an improvement project for Hammond Park, to include the expansion of the paved parking lot and other paved areas; new structures and lighting; new amenities and significant planting. The project is located at 6935 Hammond Ave., Nice and further described as APNs 031-052-23 and 031-061-58. Environmental Evaluation: Categorical Exemption. (Rob Fitzsimmons)
Public Hearing
Staff memo
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
I move that the Planning Commission find on the basis of the General Plan Conformity GPC 19-04 Staff Report for the County of Lake, that the General Plan Conformity, GPC 19-04 for improvements to Hammond Park applied for by the County of Lakeport will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore a categorical exemption (CE 19-45) shall be issued with the findings listed in the Staff Report dated July 3, 2019.
General Plan Conformity
I move that the Planning Commission find that the General Plan Conformity, GPC 19-04 for improvements to Hammond Park applied by the County of Lakeport on property located at 6935 Hammond Ave, Nice, CA 95453, APN 031-052-23, 031-061-58 is in conformity with the Lake County General Plan with the findings listed in the Staff Report dated July 3, 2019.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michalyn DelValle, Community Development Director
Prepared by: Rob Fitzsimmons, Assistant Planner
DATE: July 3, 2019
SUBJECT: Request for General Plan Conformity Report
GPC 19-04, Categorical Exemption 19-45
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map
2. Floodplain Map
3. Site Plans
4. Agencies Comments
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The County of Lake is requesting an approval of a General Plan Conformity Report to allow an improvement project for Hammond Park, which is located at 6935 Hammond Ave, Nice, CA. The improvements would include the expansion of the paved parking lot and other paved areas, new structures and lighting, and significant planting. Several new amenities will be added, including a workout circuit and par course, a zipline, a skate park, and several ball courts.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission report that the improvements are in conformance with the Lake County General Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
I move that the Planning Commission find on the basis of the General Plan Conformity GPC 19-04 Staff Report for the County of Lake, that the General Plan Conformity, GPC 19-04 for improvements to Hammond Park applied for by the County of Lakeport will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore a categorical exemption (CE 19-45) shall be issued with the findings listed in the Staff Report dated July 3, 2019.
General Plan Conformity
I move that the Planning Commission find that the General Plan Conformity, GPC 19-04 for improvements to Hammond Park applied by the County of Lakeport on property located at 6935 Hammond Ave, Nice, CA 95453, APN 031-052-23, 031-061-58 is in conformity with the Lake County General Plan with the findings listed in the Staff Report dated July 3, 2019.
6c.9:15 a.m. Public Hearing on consideration of a General Plan of Conformity Report (GPC 19-05) and Categorical Exemption (CE 19-46). The project applicant is the COUNTY OF LAKE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT proposing improvements to Kelseyville Community Park including but not limited to various new amenities; stage and expanded dog and skate parks; parking area and restrooms. The project is located at 5270 State Street, Kelseyville and further described as APN 024-171-09. Environmental Evaluation: Categorical Exemption. (Victor Fernandez)
Public Hearing
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Lake County Public Services Department is requesting an approval of a General Plan Conformity Report for Kelseyville Community Park located at 5270 State Street, Kelseyville. The Lake County Service Department is proposing the draft concepts as follows:
* Universal play area with shaded equipment. Separate area for 2-5 year olds and older children
* Shaded benches
* Wider paths
* Splash pad
* Grass play area
* Event stage
* Community garden and orchard
* Shaded picnic shelters
* Expanded dog park with shaded seating, agility equipment, and drinking fountain
* Expanded skate park with new lighting
* Shaded seating and drinking fountain for skate park
* Basketball court with lighting
* Workout circuit
* Expanded restroom
* Renovated parking lot more trees
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Staff recommends the Planning Commission report that the improvements and/or developments are in conformance with the Lake County General Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Categorical Exemption
I move that the Planning Commission find that the General Plan Conformity GPC 19-05 applied by Lake County Public Services Department on the property located on 5270 State Street, Kelseyville, CA 95451 further described as APN 024-171-09 is exempt from CEQA because it falls within Categorical Exemption Class 3 (15303) and Class 4 (15304), based on the findings set forth in the Staff Report dated July 3, 2019.
General Plan of Conformity
I move that the Planning Commission find that the General Plan Conformity, GPC 19-05 for improvements to Kelseyville Community Park applied by the Lake County Public Services Department on property located at 5270 State Street, Kelseyville, CA 95451, APN 024-171-09 is in conformity with the Lake County General Plan with the findings listed in the Staff Report dated July 3, 2019.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michalyn DelValle, Community Development Director
Prepared by: Victor Fernandez, Assistant Planner
DATE: July 3, 2019
SUBJECT: Request for General Plan Conformity Report for Lake County Public Services Department, GPC 19-05, CE 19-46
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map
2. Proposed Kelseyville Park Site Plan (Draft Concept)
3. Flood Zone Map
4. Agency Comments
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Lake County Public Services Department is requesting an approval of a General Plan Conformity Report for Kelseyville Community Park located at 5270 State Street, Kelseyville. The Lake County Service Department is proposing the draft concepts as follows:
* Universal play area with shaded equipment. Separate area for 2-5 year olds and older children
* Shaded benches
* Wider paths
* Splash pad
* Grass play area
* Event stage
* Community garden and orchard
* Shaded picnic shelters
* Expanded dog park with shaded seating, agility equipment, and drinking fountain
* Expanded skate park with new lighting
* Shaded seating and drinking fountain for skate park
* Basketball court with lighting
* Workout circuit
* Expanded restroom
* Renovated parking lot more trees
*
Staff recommends the Planning Commission report that the improvements and/or developments are in conformance with the Lake County General Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Categorical Exemption
I move that the Planning Commission find that the General Plan Conformity GPC 19-05 applied by Lake County Public Services Department on the property located on 5270 State Street, Kelseyville, CA 95451 further described as APN 024-171-09 is exempt from CEQA because it falls within Categorical Exemption Class 3 (15303) and Class 4 (15304), based on the findings set forth in the Staff Report dated July 3, 2019.
General Plan of Conformity
I move that the Planning Commission find that the General Plan Conformity, GPC 19-05 for improvements to Kelseyville Community Park applied by the Lake County Public Services Department on property located at 5270 State Street, Kelseyville, CA 95451, APN 024-171-09 is in conformity with the Lake County General Plan with the findings listed in the Staff Report dated July 3, 2019.
6d.9:20 a.m. Public Hearing on consideration of a Major Use Permit (UP 19-18) and Categorical Exemption (CE 19-44). The project applicant is DAN KELLY proposing to reestablish a Use Permit on an existing RV Park whose state and county licenses had expired. The project is located at 3297 Ease Highway 20, Nice and further described as APN 032-123-02. Environmental Evaluation: Categorical Exemption. (Eric Porter)
Public Hearing
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Dan Kelly, owner of Munderloh's Calico Cat RV Park, is seeking approval of a new use permit to operate an existing RV Park located at 3297 East State Highway 20, Nice, CA. The park was originally established in 1941. The owner, Dan Kelly, acquired the park in 2009. The site had a fairly extensive history of violations, however all violations were corrected by the close of escrow in early 2010. The owner wants to re-establish the park as a legitimate use, thus this use permit was submitted and is under review. The original State license to operate this park had expired on November 30, 2005 according to County data. Approval of this Use Permit would enable the applicant to apply at the State Department of Housing and Community Development for a new State permit to operate the park.
Staff recommends approval of Major Use Permit, UP 19-18.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Categorical Exemption
I move that the Planning Commission find that the Use Permit, UP 19-18 as applied for by Dan Kelly on property located at 3297 East State Highway 20, Nice, CA, further described as APN: 032-123-02 is exempt from CEQA because it falls within Categorical Exemption Class 4 set forth with the findings in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
Major Use Permit
I move that the Planning Commission find that the Use Permit, UP 18-03 applied by Dan Rush on property located at 3297 East State Highway 20, Nice, CA, further described as APN: 032-123-02 does meet the requirements of Article 43 and Section 51.4 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance and grant the Major Use Permit subject to the conditions and with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
NOTE: The applicant or any interested person is reminded that the Zoning Ordinance provides for a seven (7) calendar day appeal period. If there is a disagreement with the Planning Commission, an appeal to the Board of Supervisors may be filed. The appropriate forms and applicable fee must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on or before the seventh calendar day following the Commission's final determination
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michalyn DelValle, Community Development Director
Eric Porter, Associate Planner
DATE: July 1, 2019
SUBJECT: Major Use Permit Application, UP 19-18; Use Permit Renewal for Munderloh's Calico Cat RV Park; Categorical Exemption, CE 19-44
Supervisor District 3
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map
2. Agency Comments
3. Proposed Conditions of Approval with Site Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Dan Kelly, owner of Munderloh's Calico Cat RV Park, is seeking approval of a new use permit to operate an existing RV Park located at 3297 East State Highway 20, Nice, CA. The park was originally established in 1941. The owner, Dan Kelly, acquired the park in 2009. The site had a fairly extensive history of violations, however all violations were corrected by the close of escrow in early 2010. The owner wants to re-establish the park as a legitimate use, thus this use permit was submitted and is under review. The original State license to operate this park had expired on November 30, 2005 according to County data. Approval of this Use Permit would enable the applicant to apply at the State Department of Housing and Community Development for a new State permit to operate the park.
Staff recommends approval of Major Use Permit, UP 19-18.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Categorical Exemption
I move that the Planning Commission find that the Use Permit, UP 19-18 as applied for by Dan Kelly on property located at 3297 East State Highway 20, Nice, CA, further described as APN: 032-123-02 is exempt from CEQA because it falls within Categorical Exemption Class 4 set forth with the findings in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
Major Use Permit
I move that the Planning Commission find that the Use Permit, UP 18-03 applied by Dan Rush on property located at 3297 East State Highway 20, Nice, CA, further described as APN: 032-123-02 does meet the requirements of Article 43 and Section 51.4 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance and grant the Major Use Permit subject to the conditions and with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
NOTE: The applicant or any interested person is reminded that the Zoning Ordinance provides for a seven (7) calendar day appeal period. If there is a disagreement with the Planning Commission, an appeal to the Board of Supervisors may be filed. The appropriate forms and applicable fee must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on or before the seventh calendar day following the Commission's final determination
6e.9:35 a.m. Public Hearing on consideration of a Major Use Permit (UP 18-46) and Initial Study (IS 18-69). The project applicant is SHANNON WINE CO., LLC proposing to allow a 15,694 sq. ft. addition to an existing winery building to establish a large wine and tasting room with 225,000 cases annual production. The project is located at 4900 Bartlett Springs Road and further described as APN 004-032-16. Environmental Evaluation: Mitigated Negative Declaration. (Mark Roberts)
Public Hearing
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes the addition of 15,694 sq. ft. to an existing 26,540 sq. ft. winery building, for the establishment of a large winery and tasting room with 225,000 cases annual production. The addition would include an 11,050 sq. ft. slab for outdoor storage of wine storage tanks, and 4,644 sq. ft. enclosed room addition for barrel and case goods storage. Production could increase in the future as bottling machinery gets replaced. Public use of the tasting room with incidental sales will continue, but no other events are proposed. Removal of 7,000 yd�of soil is proposed for the building addition, wine tank pad, and one-way driveway for delivery truck egress.
There are two existing wells on the parcel, but only one is currently in use. The winery wastewater is cleansed by an on-site treatment system and then discharged into the County CSA #3 sewer, along with the tasting room and office wastewater. The site has an existing 20,000 gallon water storage tank for fire suppression purposes, and is connected to one 8" fire hydrant at the NE corner of the parcel. The buildings do not have sprinklers. The site is adjacent to Highway 20, but the encroachment is on Bartlett Springs Road. A one-way road will be constructed circling the parcel, for delivery trucks with a new 90' scale for weighing fruit. A loading bay will also be constructed, and parking spaces increased to 30 total, with 2 Accessible spaces.
There is an unnamed waterway running along the western portion of the parcel, away from the proposed development. No serpentine soil is present, nor are sensitive species noted at this location on the 2018 California Natural Diversity Database. No tree removal is proposed.
Staff is recommending Approval with Conditions of Use Permit (UP 18-46).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mitigated Negative Declaration
I move that the Planning Commission find that the Initial Study (IS 18-69) applied for by Shannon Wine Company, LLC on property located at 4900 Bartlett Springs Road, Nice further described as APN: 004-032-16 will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore a mitigated negative declaration shall be adopted with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
Major Use Permit (UP 18-35)
I move that the Planning Commission find that the Use Permit (UP 18-46) applied for by Shannon Wine Company, LLC on property located at 4900 Bartlett Springs Road, Nice further described as APN: 004-032-16 does meet the requirements of Section 51.4 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance and the Major Use Permit be granted subject to the conditions and with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
NOTE: The applicant or any interested person is reminded that the Zoning Ordinance provides for a seven (7) calendar day appeal period. If there is a disagreement with the Planning Commission, an appeal to the Board of Supervisors may be filed. The appropriate forms and applicable fee must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on or before the seventh calendar day following the Commission's final determination.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michalyn DelValle, Community Development Director
Prepared by: Mark Roberts, Senior Planner
DATE: July 11, 2019
SUBJECT: SHANNON WINE COMPANY, LLC (UP 18-46) and Initial Study (IS 18-69)
Supervisor District 3
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map
2. Agency Comments
3. Proposed Conditions of Approval with Proposed Site Plan
4. Initial Study IS 18-43
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes the addition of 15,694 sq. ft. to an existing 26,540 sq. ft. winery building, for the establishment of a large winery and tasting room with 225,000 cases annual production. The addition would include an 11,050 sq. ft. slab for outdoor storage of wine storage tanks, and 4,644 sq. ft. enclosed room addition for barrel and case goods storage. Production could increase in the future as bottling machinery gets replaced. Public use of the tasting room with incidental sales will continue, but no other events are proposed. Removal of 7,000 yd�of soil is proposed for the building addition, wine tank pad, and one-way driveway for delivery truck egress.
There are two existing wells on the parcel, but only one is currently in use. The winery wastewater is cleansed by an on-site treatment system and then discharged into the County CSA #3 sewer, along with the tasting room and office wastewater. The site has an existing 20,000 gallon water storage tank for fire suppression purposes, and is connected to one 8" fire hydrant at the NE corner of the parcel. The buildings do not have sprinklers. The site is adjacent to Highway 20, but the encroachment is on Bartlett Springs Road. A one-way road will be constructed circling the parcel, for delivery trucks with a new 90' scale for weighing fruit. A loading bay will also be constructed, and parking spaces increased to 30 total, with 2 Accessible spaces.
There is an unnamed waterway running along the western portion of the parcel, away from the proposed development. No serpentine soil is present, nor are sensitive species noted at this location on the 2018 California Natural Diversity Database. No tree removal is proposed.
Staff is recommending Approval with Conditions of Use Permit (UP 18-46).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mitigated Negative Declaration
I move that the Planning Commission find that the Initial Study (IS 18-69) applied for by Shannon Wine Company, LLC on property located at 4900 Bartlett Springs Road, Nice further described as APN: 004-032-16 will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore a mitigated negative declaration shall be adopted with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
Major Use Permit (UP 18-35)
I move that the Planning Commission find that the Use Permit (UP 18-46) applied for by Shannon Wine Company, LLC on property located at 4900 Bartlett Springs Road, Nice further described as APN: 004-032-16 does meet the requirements of Section 51.4 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance and the Major Use Permit be granted subject to the conditions and with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
NOTE: The applicant or any interested person is reminded that the Zoning Ordinance provides for a seven (7) calendar day appeal period. If there is a disagreement with the Planning Commission, an appeal to the Board of Supervisors may be filed. The appropriate forms and applicable fee must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on or before the seventh calendar day following the Commission's final determination.
6f.9:50 a.m. Public Hearing on consideration of a Minor Use Permit (MUP 18-53) and Initial Study (IS 18-69). The project applicant is CAROL LITTLEFIELD proposing a Minor Use Permit for (1) A-Type 1 (small outdoor) and (1) A-Type 2 (small outdoor) commercial cannabis licenses. The project is located at 18331 Ponderosa Trail, Lower Lake and further described as APN 012-048-01. Environmental Evaluation: Mitigated Negative Declaration. (Eric Porter)
Public Hearing
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant is proposing the following commercial cannabis licenses:
* Area #1: A-Type 2 (outdoor); 9,317 square feet (s.f.) of cultivation area; 5,400 s.f. of canopy
* Area #2: A-Type 1 (outdoor); 5,022 s.f. of cultivation area; 1,787 s.f. of canopy
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According to the applicant's material submitted, the total cultivation area is 14,339 s.f. and the total canopy area is 7,187 s.f. Both cultivation areas are enclosed by a 6' tall fence.
The +40 acre subject site is located at 18331 Ponderosa Trail, Lower Lake, and is known as APN 012-048-01. The subject site contains a previously approved medical cannabis cultivation area, a 730 s.f. 2-story barn that will contain gardening equipment and material storage (ground level), and cannabis drying (upper level). There are two existing residences on site; one of the residences will have a room that will contain surveillance equipment and will be used for cannabis packaging. The existing residences are served by an on-site septic system and a domestic well, which will also be used for cannabis irrigation. The house is served by an existing gravel driveway that takes access onto Noble Ranch Road, a private road that connects with Ponderosa Trail.
The estimated water usage ranges between 75,000 and 112,500 gallons per year. This amount of proposed water usage is lower than other comparably sized outdoor cannabis cultivation licenses.
The remainder of the parcel will remain in its current state of use with the two residences, a vegetable garden, and undeveloped forest land. The topography of the parcel is a saddle between two broad hills; the eastern portion of the site is flat; the western portion of the site has slopes in excess of 30%. The cultivation area slopes to the northwest toward Little High Valley. There are no wetlands/creeks on the property.
Staff is recommending Approval with Conditions of MUP 18-53.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS 18-63)
I move that the Planning Commission find that that the Initial Study (IS 18-63) applied for by Carol Littlefield on a property located at 18331 Ponderosa Trail, Lower Lake, further described as APN: 012-048-01 will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore a mitigated negative declaration shall be approved with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
Minor Use Permit (MUP 18-53)
I move that the Planning Commission find that the Minor Use Permit (MUP 18-53) applied for by Carol Littlefield on property located at 18331 Ponderosa Trail, Lower Lake, further described as APN: 012-048-01 does meet the requirements of Section 50.4 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance and the Minor Use Permit be granted subject to the conditions and with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
NOTE: The applicant or any interested person is reminded that the Zoning Ordinance provides for a seven (7) calendar day appeal period. If there is a disagreement with the Planning Commission, an appeal to the Board of Supervisors may be filed. The appropriate forms and applicable fee must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on or before the seventh calendar day following the Commission's final determination.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michalyn DelValle, Community Development Director
Prepared by: Eric Porter, Associate Planner
DATE: July 1, 2019
SUBJECT: Carol Littlefield; Minor Use Permit (MUP 18-53) for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Initial Study (IS 18-63). APN: 012-048-01
Supervisor District 1
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map
2. Property Management Plan (available upon request)
3. Agency Comments
4. Proposed Conditions of Approval
5. Site Plans
6. Initial Study IS 18-63
7. Public Comments
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant is proposing the following commercial cannabis licenses:
* Area #1: A-Type 2 (outdoor); 9,317 square feet (s.f.) of cultivation area; 5,400 s.f. of canopy
* Area #2: A-Type 1 (outdoor); 5,022 s.f. of cultivation area; 1,787 s.f. of canopy
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According to the applicant's material submitted, the total cultivation area is 14,339 s.f. and the total canopy area is 7,187 s.f. Both cultivation areas are enclosed by a 6' tall fence.
The +40 acre subject site is located at 18331 Ponderosa Trail, Lower Lake, and is known as APN 012-048-01. The subject site contains a previously approved medical cannabis cultivation area, a 730 s.f. 2-story barn that will contain gardening equipment and material storage (ground level), and cannabis drying (upper level). There are two existing residences on site; one of the residences will have a room that will contain surveillance equipment and will be used for cannabis packaging. The existing residences are served by an on-site septic system and a domestic well, which will also be used for cannabis irrigation. The house is served by an existing gravel driveway that takes access onto Noble Ranch Road, a private road that connects with Ponderosa Trail.
The estimated water usage ranges between 75,000 and 112,500 gallons per year. This amount of proposed water usage is lower than other comparably sized outdoor cannabis cultivation licenses.
The remainder of the parcel will remain in its current state of use with the two residences, a vegetable garden, and undeveloped forest land. The topography of the parcel is a saddle between two broad hills; the eastern portion of the site is flat; the western portion of the site has slopes in excess of 30%. The cultivation area slopes to the northwest toward Little High Valley. There are no wetlands/creeks on the property.
Staff is recommending Approval with Conditions of MUP 18-53.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS 18-63)
I move that the Planning Commission find that that the Initial Study (IS 18-63) applied for by Carol Littlefield on a property located at 18331 Ponderosa Trail, Lower Lake, further described as APN: 012-048-01 will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore a mitigated negative declaration shall be approved with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
Minor Use Permit (MUP 18-53)
I move that the Planning Commission find that the Minor Use Permit (MUP 18-53) applied for by Carol Littlefield on property located at 18331 Ponderosa Trail, Lower Lake, further described as APN: 012-048-01 does meet the requirements of Section 50.4 of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance and the Minor Use Permit be granted subject to the conditions and with the findings listed in the staff report dated July 1, 2019.
NOTE: The applicant or any interested person is reminded that the Zoning Ordinance provides for a seven (7) calendar day appeal period. If there is a disagreement with the Planning Commission, an appeal to the Board of Supervisors may be filed. The appropriate forms and applicable fee must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on or before the seventh calendar day following the Commission's final determination.
6g.10:30a.m. WORKSHOP on the 2019-2017 HOUSING ELEMENT of the Lake County General Plan (GPAP 19-02). The COUNTY OF LAKE will hold a workshop to discuss and take input on the 2014-2019 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE. (Continued from June 27, 2019) (Byron Turner)
Planning Item
Staff memo
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Since 1969, California has required that all local governments (cities and counties) adequately plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. California's local governments meet this requirement by adopting housing plans as part of their "general plan" (also required by the state). General plans serve as the local government's "blueprint" for how the city and/or county will grow and develop and include seven elements: land use, transportation, conservation, noise, open space, safety, and housing. The law mandating that housing be included as an element of each jurisdiction's general plan is known as "housing-element law."
California's housing-element law acknowledges that, in order for the private market to adequately address the housing needs and demand of Californians, local governments must adopt plans and regulatory systems that provide opportunities for (and do not unduly constrain), housing development. As a result, housing policy in California rests largely upon the effective implementation of local general plans and, in particular, local housing elements.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission report that the improvements is in conformance with the Lake County General Plan.
Original memo text
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michalyn DelValle, Community Development Director
Prepared by: Byron Turner, Principal Planner
DATE: June 13, 2019
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP: 2019 County of Lake Housing Element Update.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Since 1969, California has required that all local governments (cities and counties) adequately plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. California's local governments meet this requirement by adopting housing plans as part of their "general plan" (also required by the state). General plans serve as the local government's "blueprint" for how the city and/or county will grow and develop and include seven elements: land use, transportation, conservation, noise, open space, safety, and housing. The law mandating that housing be included as an element of each jurisdiction's general plan is known as "housing-element law."
California's housing-element law acknowledges that, in order for the private market to adequately address the housing needs and demand of Californians, local governments must adopt plans and regulatory systems that provide opportunities for (and do not unduly constrain), housing development. As a result, housing policy in California rests largely upon the effective implementation of local general plans and, in particular, local housing elements.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission report that the improvements is in conformance with the Lake County General Plan.
7.Non-Timed Items
8.Department Update
9.Adjournment