Memorandum
To: Planning Commission
From: Community Development Department
Prepared by: Eric Porter
Date: June 24, 2021
Subject: Use Permit UP 21-24, Hilltop Recovery Services LLC. CEQA is file no. CE 21-05. APN: 010-046-06
Exhibits: A - Vicinity Map
B - Revised Conditions of Approval
C - Agency Comments
D - Site Plan
I. SUMMARY
On November 13, 2015, the County of Lake received a Major Use Permit application for a new men's recovery home located at 14715 E. Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks.
On December 7, 2020, the County of Lake received a 2nd Major Use Permit application for a facility expansion to occupy a nearby 3,521 sq. ft. dwelling on an adjacent lot located at 14725 Catholic Church Drive for the same rehabilitation use, only this was for women. The application received included an application for an Initial Study as well as for a Major Use Permit.
On March 8, 2021, the Community Development Department sent out 'requests for review' and an AB 52 notice to all key departments, agencies and local Tribes for their comments. No adverse comments were received by the County. CalTrans requested (1) upgrading the SR 20 / Whisner Lane driveway approach to commercial standards; (2) that the applicant obtain an encroachment permit and meet all encroachment requirements; (3) that the applicant meet signage requirements for signs located within Caltrans right of way and Outdoor Advertising Act standards. CalTrans also indicated that the existing Hilltop business sign along the highway frontage (and any other private advertising signage) needs to be located outside of Caltrans right of way.
Discussion.
The applicant has requested and has received an 'Early Activation of Use' to allow the existing dwelling to be used as an emergency shelter for women while this use permit request is processed. Emergency Activation was granted by the Community Development Department on March 12, 2021 and remains valid for a period of six (6) months, or until this us...
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