Memorandum
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Scott DeLeon, Community Development Director
Tocccarra Thomas, Community Development Deputy Director
DATE: November 24, 2020
SUBJECT: Huttopia Six Sigma Glamping Project Major Use Permit UP 18-24, Initial Study IS 18-24; 13372 Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake, CA 95457 (APNs 012-012-69 and 012-012-25).
Supervisor District 1
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map
2. Project Description and Operations Plan
3. Proposed Development Plans
4. Conceptual Development Details
5. Proposed Conditions of Approval
6. RFR Agency Comments
7. Initial Study, IS 18-24 and Mitigated Negative Declaration
8. Initial Study Comments
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting approval of a Major Use Permit to allow for the development of facilities associated with a walkable camping destination with an emphasis on the enjoyment of the local natural habitat. The propose project identifies the location of tents and cabins, central facilities, swimming pool, on-site water and sewer, and other support facilities (see Attachments 2 through 4).
The project is proposed at the Six Sigma Ranch and Winery property at 13444 Spruce Grove Road on Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) 012-012-69 and in Lower Lake, California. The proposed project site is located southeast of Lower Lake. From Lower Lake, drive approximately 1.5 miles south on State Highway 29, then turn left on Spruce Grove Road. The project driveway is 3.3 miles southeast of the intersection of State Highway 29 and Spruce Grove Road.
Although the proposed project is located on the Six Sigma Ranch, the proposed project will have minimal development activities related to the project; there will be no impact to the Six Sigma Ranch or facilities. The parcels outside of the lease area would continue to be used and managed by the Six Sigma Ranch and Winery.
The overall site layout, including drainage buffers and grading setbacks, is provided...
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