Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingClearlake, CA · November 9, 2021
Minutes
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Tuesday, November 09, 2021
6:00 PM
MINUTES
Zoom Link: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/j/82241493046
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Vice Chair Robert Coker
Commissioner Erin McCarrick
Commissioner Fawn Williams
Commissioner Lisa Wilson
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Chair Wilson Second by Commissioner Williams, voting yea: Commissioner McCarrick,
Commissioner Williams, Vice Chair Coker, Chair Wilson, Commissioner Stewart.
D. BUSINESS
1. Swearing In of Newly Appointed Planning Commissioner
Deputy City Clerk Tina Viramontes swore in Commissioner Terry Stewart
2. Appointment of the Chair/Vice Chair
Recommended Action: By motion, nominate Chair/Vice Chair
Chair: Commissioner Wilson
Motion made by Commissioner McCarrick, Seconded by Commissioner Williams.
Voting Yea: Vice Chair Coker, Commissioner McCarrick, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner
Wilson
Vice Chair: Robert Coker
Motion made by Commissioner Williams, Seconded by Commissioner Stewart.
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Voting Yea: Vice Chair Coker, Commissioner McCarrick, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner
Wilson,
Commissioner Stewart.
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were no public comments.
F. PUBLIC HEARING
3. CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2021: Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Applications
CUP 2021-05 through 2021-08 for the development of a Commercial Cannabis Operation,
corresponding Mitigated Negative Declaration based on Initial Study 2021-02 and companion
application Development Agreement DA 2021-04 located at 2185 Ogulin Canyon Road, further
described as Assessor Parcel Number 010-044-017.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approving Resolutions No. PC 2021-21 and 2021-22
recommending the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Development Agreement to the City
Council for approval and authorizing Conditional Use Permits 2021-05 through 2021-08 for the
operation of a cannabis business at 2185 Ogulin Canyon Road, further described as APN 010-
044-017.
Commissioner McCarrick recused herself due to conflict of interest/her business is within 500
feet of 2185 Ogulin Canyon Rd.
Senior Planner Mark Roberts read the staff report.
Richard Knoll introduced applicants and gave a power point on behalf of the applicants.
Senior Planner Mark Roberts clarified that everyone within 600 feet of the proposed project
was notified.
G. CITY MANAGER AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
I. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjurned at 6:49pm.
BY:
Justin Sturgill, Secretary/Permit Technician
Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Tuesday, November 09, 2021
6:00 PM
On March 12, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-25-20, which allows Commission
Members to attend Planning Commission meetings telephonically. On June 11, 2021, Governor
Newsom extended this Order through September 30, 2021. Please be advised that some, or all, of the
Clearlake Planning Commission Members may attend this meeting telephonically.
The Planning Commission meetings are viewable in person in the Council Chambers, via livestreaming
on the City’s YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyifT_nKS-3woxEu1ilBXA) or
“Lake County PEG TV Live Stream” at https://www.youtube.com/user/LakeCountyPegTV/featured
and the public may participate through Zoom at the link listed below. The public can submit comments
and questions in writing for Commission consideration by sending them to the Administrative Services
Director/City Clerk at mswanson@clearlake.ca.us. To give the Planning Commission adequate time to
review your questions and comments, please submit your written comments prior to 4:00 p.m. on the
day of the meeting.
AGENDA
MEETING PROCEDURES: All items on agenda will be open for public comments before final action is
taken. Citizens wishing to introduce written material into the record at the public meeting on any item
are requested to provide a copy of the written material to the Administrative Services Director/City Clerk
prior to the meeting date so that the material may be distributed to the Planning Commission prior to
the meeting. Speakers must restrict comments to the item as it appears on the agenda and stay within a
three minutes time limit. The Mayor has the discretion of limiting the total discussion time for an item.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) REQUESTS
If you need disability related modification, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this
meeting, please contact Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk at the Clearlake
City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, California 95422, phone (707) 994-8201, ext 106, or via email
at mswanson@clearlake.ca.us at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, to allow time to provide for special
accommodations.
AGENDA REPORTS
Staff reports for each agenda item are available for review at www.clearlake.ca.us. Any writings or
documents pertaining to an open session item provided to a majority of the Planning Commission less
than 72 hours prior to the meeting, shall be made available for public inspection on the City’s website at
www.clearlake.ca.us.
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Zoom Link: https://clearlakeca.zoom.us/j/82241493046
A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA (This is the time for agenda modifications.)
D. BUSINESS
1. Swearing In of Newly Appointed Planning Commissioner
2. Appointment of the Chair/Vice Chair
Recommended Action: By motion, nominate Chair/Vice Chair
E. PUBLIC COMMENT: This is the time for any member of the public to address the Planning
Commission on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
City. The Brown Act, with limited exceptions, does not allow the Commission or staff to discuss
issues brought forth under Public Comment. The Commission cannot take action on non-agenda
items. Concerns may be referred to staff or placed on the next available agenda. Please note that
comments from the public will also be taken on each agenda item. Comments shall be limited to
three (3) minutes per person.
F. PUBLIC HEARING
3. CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2021: Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Applications
CUP 2021-05 through 2021-08 for the development of a Commercial Cannabis Operation,
corresponding Mitigated Negative Declaration based on Initial Study 2021-02 and companion
application Development Agreement DA 2021-04 located at 2185 Ogulin Canyon Road, further
described as Assessor Parcel Number 010-044-017.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approving Resolutions No. PC 2021-21 and 2021-22
recommending the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Development Agreement to the City
Council for approval and authorizing Conditional Use Permits 2021-05 through 2021-08 for the
operation of a cannabis business at 2185 Ogulin Canyon Road, further described as APN 010-
044-017.
G. CITY MANAGER AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
I. ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: November 3, 2021
BY:
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Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk
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