Memorandum
Date: December 16, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Mireya G. Turner, Community Development Director
Prepared by: Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager
Subject: 11:30 AM - HEARING - Consideration of Hearing Request on Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate for 9685 Nancy Dr., Kelseyville (APN 114-100-04); Property Owner: Victor Hall
Executive Summary: The Lake County Code Enforcement Division received a request for a hearing before the Board of Supervisors from one of the property owners, Victor Hall (hereinafter, Hall) regarding a Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate issued against the property for violations of the Lake County Code. (Attachment A)
Rule:
In accordance with Lake County Code Chapter 13, Article I, Section 13-7 - A hearing before the Board of Supervisors regarding a Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate may be requested. When a hearing is requested, the Board shall proceed to hear the testimony of the Enforcement Official, his/her assistants or deputies, the testimony of the owner or his/her representatives, and the testimony of other competent persons concerning the conditions constituting such nuisance, the estimated cost of abatement, and other matters which the Board may deem pertinent. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the Board of Supervisors may terminate the abatement proceedings, or it may uphold the Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate, prescribing the requirements of such abatement and prescribing the time for the completion of such abatement.
Property Information: (Attachment B - Map)
Property Interest: According to the County records, on 12/28/2010 interest in the property was granted to Hall. On 7/8/2011, Hall granted 50% interest in the property to John Chapman and Lisa Dundas. Current ownership as reflected on County records is: Hall - 50%; Chapman - 25%; Dundas - 25%. No other parties were identified as having an interest in the property.
Zoning: The property is zoned “RL” Rural Lands. Pursuant to Lake County Code (LCC) Ch 21, Article 7, Section 7.1, the primary purpose for the zoning designation: To provide for resource related and residential uses of the County’s undeveloped lands that are remote and often characterized by steep topography, fire hazards, and limited access.
Delinquent Taxes: According to County records, as of the date of this memo, the property has delinquent taxes in the amount of $1,779.66 with a default date of 6/30/2025 (property taxes may have been paid and not processed at the time this memo was prepared).
Building Permit(S): CDD search of permit records going back to 2000 do not reflect any open permits or application for permits.
Planning Permit(s): CDD records do not reflect any open permits or application for permits.
Assessment Information: According to County records, the property is currently only being assessed for the value of the land (no structures).
Improvement(s): The property has been improved with unpermitted structures, situated on the property are approximately:
• 4 sheds
• 2 decks
• 1 retaining wall
• 1 tent structure used as a performing stage
• Several cargo containers, being stored on a permanent basis
• 9 travel trailers
• Several miscellaneous pen areas
• Barn
• Several Water tanks
• Temporary toilets (port-o-potty)
• Unpermitted electrical and solar panels
Septic Information: Per the Lake County Environmental Health Department (EH), On 6/26/2018 a permit to install a septic system was applied for. As of the date of this memo there has been no approval from EH for the installation of a septic system. Per EH’s record, the last contact with any person acting on behalf of the property was on 8/22/2023: (Attachment C - EH Letter)
Investigation Background and Fact(s):
In late August 2025, Lake County Code Enforcement received information that on September 5, 2025, a “Special Event” known as “Music Village” was scheduled to take place. Code Enforcement opened a case on the basis that a violation of the Lake County zoning ordinance and land use regulations may be occurring to conduct a special event without first obtaining the proper permits from the Community Development Department and approval from the Lake County Planning Commission. (Attachment D - Photo submitted with Complaint)
Pursuant to the Lake Count Zoning Ordinance - A ”Special Event” is defined as: An establishment or enterprise involving large assemblages of people or automobiles on private land not specifically designed for such events, including but not limited to a carnival or circus, automobile or foot race, rodeo, outdoor concert, play or festival attracting more than five hundred (500) participants or observers, or a tennis tournament.
Code Enforcement conducted an internet search for “Music Village” and viewed related webpage(s) and a Facebook page created for “Music Village”. The information on these webpages indicated that a music event has occurred at this property in the past and that a future music event would be occurring at the property on September 5th, 2025. Code Enforcement reviewed the web information with the Lake County Planning Division. The Planning Division made the determination that “Music Village” most likely met the criteria for a “Special Event” as defined in the zoning ordinance and that a use permit would need to be applied for and issued prior to the “Special Event”. (Attachment E)
On September 2, 2025, Code Enforcement, along with Associate Planner Max Stockton and Hall present, conducted a site inspection of the property. Observed during the inspection were numerous violations of the Lake County code mainly involving: several unpermitted structures and electrical; several recreational vehicles being used as permanent habitation that do not meet minimum construction standards and the property is not approved to allow habitation in recreational vehicles; and conducting a special event without first obtaining the proper use permit. (Attachment F - site photos).
On September 5, 2025, Code Enforcement issued a “Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate” (NONOTA) against the property. NONOTA provided a thirty (30) day period to correct the violations and provide for a twenty-one (21) day appeal period. The NONOTOA cited the following violation(s) of the Lake County Code: (Attachment G)
• Chapter 13, Article I, Section 13-3.1 (e) (5) - Any use of land, buildings, or premises established, operated, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this Chapter or Chapters 5, 9, 17, 21, 23, 29, or 30 of Lake County Code:
a. Chapter 21, Article 7, Section 2 I - 7.I - Accessory uses and structures without fulfilling primary purpose of parcel
b. Chapter 21, Article 7, Section 21-7.4; Chapter 21, Article 7, Section 2 I - 7.5 - Use Permits are required for all events (Minor or Major Use permit dependent on event)
c. Chapter 21, Article 48, Section 48.1 - A Zoning Clearance Permit is required for all buildings and structures
d. Chapter 5, Section 5-4A; 2022 CBC [A] 105.1 - A Building Permit is required for structures 120sqft and larger; decks, porches, stages over 200 square feet and/or more 30 inches high; retaining walls over four (4) feet tall from footings; and for all plumbing and electrical work/installations, including solar.
e. Chapter 30, Article V. Section 30-21.1 Chapter 30, Article V. Section 30-21.1(b) - A Grading Permit is required for all excavations of material to a depth not greater than ten (l0) feet from original grade
f. Chapter 5, Section 5-4F; 2022 CFC 603.6 - Extension cords shall only be used on a temporary basis, shall only be used as intended, shall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings and shall not be subject to environmental damage or physical impact.
• Chapter 13, Article II, Section 13-10.1 - Garbage and/or refuse: 111cludes, but is not limited to
any items consisting of trash, litter, waste, junk, debris, discarded items, construction or demolition materials, cans, bottles, bricks, boxes, appliances, vehicle parts, fires, discarded mattresses, equipment, furniture, ordinary household garbage, dead trees, brush, or other injurious or offensive materials of any kind.
On September 5, 2025, The Lake County Planning Division made a letter informing the property owner(s) that “Music Village” would require the issuance of a use permit before the event could be conducted on/at the property. This letter was posted at the property prior to the September 5th special event. (Attachment H)
On September 24, 2025, a “Request for Hearing in Front of the Board of Supervisors” was requested by Hall. Hall provided the following reason in his request as to why the property should not be considered a public nuisance:
“The property located at 9685 Nancy Drive also known as Music Village is a sanctuary with music as a catalyst. As a music teacher, praise and worship musician, drum circle facilitator, symphony musician, and retired military musician, I understand the importance of music in its spiritual, unifying, educational and meditative nature. As the vice president and music director of Childrens Museum of Arts and Science, I have accumulated instruments to provide for the children for personal and group performance. Many instruments are purchased and/ or donated and are given to students at no charge. structures on the property are used to store the equipment for this program and community music wellness. People who understand the mission, volunteer their time and services and need to be on site for periods of time to perform the work that you require from us and the mission to the community. We are more than willing to make Music Village a safer place in accordance with the county. We also want to be able to proceed in our mission and be viewed in our true light as a music sanctuary. Our request from the county is to provide the necessary information that allows us to carry on in our mission.”
Estimated Abatement Costs:
Approximately $25,000+
Note of Interest:
Prior to this action, sometime in 2024 Hall was notified by the Code enforcement of potential violation(s) existing on the property. In response, Hall came into the offices of the Planning Division and met with a Planning Technician to discuss how the subject property can be used. The Planning Technician reviewed with Hall the allowed uses for the zoning designation and the requirements to obtain a use permit.
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Evidence:
Attachment(s) - A - Request for Hearing Form (Hall)
B - Property Map EH Letter regarding Septic
C - EH Letter regarding Septic
D - Complaint with photos
E - Internet Information
F - First Site Inspection photos
G - Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate
H - Letter from Planning Division
County Witness(es):
Marcus Beltramo, Code Enforcement Manager
Christopher Colen, Code Enforcement Officer
Wes Nelson, Code Enforcement Officer
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Recommended Action: Staff recommend the Board of Supervisors uphold the NONOTA and instruct staff to move forward with its abatement processes to remove the existing violation(s) and to bring the property into compliance with the Lake County Code and Zoning Ordinance.