Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingClearlake, CA · July 9, 2024
Minutes
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
6:00 PM
MINUTES
A. ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Vice Chair Terry Stewart
Chair Fawn Williams
Commissioner Chris Inglis
Commissioner Jack Smalley
ABSENT
Commissioner Robert Coker
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA (This is the time for agenda modifications.)
There were no changes to the agenda.
Motion made by Commissioner Inglis, Seconded by Vice Chair Stewart.
Voting Yea: Vice Chair Stewart, Chair Williams, Commissioner Inglis, Commissioner Smalley
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
Willie Long spoke regarding the intersection of Moss and 40th. He stated it is the City's
responsibility for maintenance and asked when it would be repaired. He further stated the City
Attorney should send a letter stating the insurance companies are not accurate when they state
the City is a high fire hazard because it is not. City Manager Flora gave Mr. Long some information
on maintenance of the intersection.
E. BUSINESS
1. Appointment of Planning Commission Chairperson/Vice Chairperson
Recommended Action: Appoint Chairperson/Vice Chairperson for 2024
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It was moved by Vice Chair Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Inglis to nominate Chair
Williams as Chair for 2024. The motion passed with a unanimous vote, with Commissioner
Coker absent.
It was moved by Chair Williams and seconded by Commissioner Inglis to nominate
Commissioner Smalley as Vice Chair for 2024. The motion passed with a unanimous vote, with
Commissioner Coker absent.
F. PUBLIC HEARING
2. Consideration of amendments to previously approved planning entitlements for a Commercial
Cannabis Operation located at 2160 Ogulin Canyon Road, Clearlake, CA 95422 further
described as Assessor Parcel Number 010-044-21
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution PC 2024-01
Senior Planner Roberts gave the staff report.
Applicant and his attorney were present.
Chair Williams opened the public hearing.
RIchard Knolls, planning consultant, spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Dave Hughes spoke regarding the project's impact on the watershed.
There was no further comments and Chair Williams closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Commissioner Inglis, Seconded by Commissioner Smalley.
Voting Yea: Vice Chair Stewart, Chair Williams, Commissioner Inglis, Commissioner Smalley
3. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2024-01) and Categorical Exemption (CE 2024-
03) to Allow Live & Amplified Music within the Monterrey Grill located at 15176 Lakeshore
Drive, Clearlake, CA further described as Assessor Parcel Number (APN): 040-330-37
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution PC 2024-02
Associate Planner Taylor and City Manager Flora gave the staff report.
The applicant was present to answer questions.
Chair Williams opened the public hearing. There was no comment.
Motion made by Commissioner Inglis, Seconded by Vice Chair Stewart.
Voting Yea: Vice Chair Stewart, Chair Williams, Commissioner Inglis, Commissioner Smalley
G. CITY MANAGER AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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I. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Melissa Swanson, Administrative Services Director/City Clerk
Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
Clearlake City Hall Council Chambers
14050 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
6:00 PM
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 will not be allowed
to provide verbal comment during the meeting if attending via Zoom. The public can submit comments
in writing for Commission consideration by commenting via the Q&A function in the Zoom platform
or by sending comments to the Administrative Services Director/City Clerk at
mswanson@clearlake.ca.us. To give the Commission adequate time to review your comments, you
must submit your written emailed 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.
Pursuant to Senate Bill 1100 and the City Council Norms and Procedures, any member of the public
making personal, impertinent, and/or slanderous or profane remarks, or who becomes boisterous or
belligerent while addressing the Commission, staff or general public, or while attending the Planning
Commission meeting and refuses to come to order at the direction of the Presiding Officer, shall be
removed from the Council Chambers or the Zoom by the sergeant-at-arms or the City Clerk and may be
barred from further attendance before the Commission during that meeting. Unauthorized remarks from
the audience, stamping of feet, whistles, yells, and similar demonstrations shall not be permitted by the
Presiding Officer. The Presiding Officer may direct the sergeant-at-arms to remove such offenders from
the room.
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.
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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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A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA (This is the time for agenda modifications.)
D. 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.
E. BUSINESS
1. Appointment of Planning Commission Chairperson/Vice Chairperson
Recommended Action: Appoint Chairperson/Vice Chairperson for 2024
F. PUBLIC HEARING
2. Consideration of amendments to previously approved planning entitlements for a Commercial
Cannabis Operation located at 2160 Ogulin Canyon Road, Clearlake, CA 95422 further
July 09, 2024 Page. 3
described as Assessor Parcel Number 010-044-21
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution PC 2024-01
3. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2024-01) and Categorical Exemption (CE 2024-
03) to Allow Live & Amplified Music within the Monterrey Grill located at 15176 Lakeshore
Drive, Clearlake, CA further described as Assessor Parcel Number (APN): 040-330-37
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution PC 2024-02
G. CITY MANAGER AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
I. ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: Month DD, 20YY
BY:
Melissa Swanson, City Clerk
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