Property Owner: SKINNER VIRGIL C & AUDREY
Property Address: 7137 E STATE HWY 20 LUCERNE
APN: 006-023-03
Zoning: SR, Suburban Reserve District
Supervisorial District: Eddie “EJ” Crandell
Exhibit A - Parcel and Vicinity Map
Abatement Summary:
Pursuant to Lake County Code (LCC) Chapter 13, Article VI, Section 13-42.1 - Upon completion of the abatement, the Board shall hear and consider the account and proposed assessment, together with objections and protests thereto. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board may make such modifications and revisions of the proposed account and assessment as it deems just, and may order the account and proposed assessment confirmed or denied, in whole or in part or as modified and revised. (LCC Chapter 13, Article VI, Section 13-42.1)
On January 21, 2021 during a shoreline survey of Clear Lake, the property located at 7137 E STATE HWY 20 Lucerne CA (property) was found to be in violation of the LCC and Lakebed Encroachment Lease. A violation letter was sent to the property owner on May 18, 2021.
- LCC Ch. 23-13. - Maintenance, Repair and Removal of Improvements.
- Lakebed Encroachment Lease - 13. Maintenance and Repair.
The property was an improved lot with a lakebed structure consisting of a pier and covered platform.
A Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate (NONOTA) was issued against the property on September 28, 2021. The property owner reflected on title is Virgil and Audrey Skinner (Skinner). Notices were posted on the property and mailed to Skinner's address reflected on county records. The notices were signed for and marked as received.
Due to the fact that the legal responsible party was not able or willing to correct the violation(s), Water Resources moved forward with the abatement process.
On February 14, 2022, an inspection and abatement warrant was issued by a County of Lake Superior Judge.
On February 16, 2022, an inspection of the property was conducted to observe the extent and scope of the violations that were occurring on the property. Our contractor who responded to RFQ 21-13 provided quotes on the lakebed structure abatement.
Exhibit B - Site Photos (taken January 21 2021)
On February 20, 2022, the following quotes from the contractors were received:
• Lake Marine Construction - $17,345.00
Exhibit C - Contractor RFQ Response/Invoice
On September 15th 2021, invitation for bid number 21-13 Abatement Services for Lakebed Structures was posted on the Lake County Bids & RFPs website. All practicing local Class A Licensed Marine Contractors were contacted via phone and/or emailed about the RFQ posting. On September 25th 2021, the window for submission of questions closed. On September 27th 2021, the addendum of questions was posted on the Lake County Bids & RFPs website. On September 30th 2021, the RFQ proposal deadline was reached. The County received one bid on RFQ 21-13 from Lake Marine Construction. After speaking to other Class A Licensed Marine Contractors it was determined that re-advertising the project would not likely result in more bids. On October 15th 2021, Lake Marine Construction was awarded a contract for abatement services of lakebed structures.
On February 26, 2022, the abatement was conducted by and which Lake Marine Construction removed the dilapidated lakebed structure causing said nuisance.
On February 28, 2022, compliance with the issued Notice of Nuance and Order to Abate was attained.
Exhibit D - Post Abatement Site Photos (taken February 28th 2022)
Exhibit E - Task Sheet