Memorandum
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ITEM #3
May 26, 2022
9:15 a.m.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Mary V. Darby, Director, Community Development Department
Prepared by: Eric Porter, Associate Planner
DATE: May 26, 2022
RE: The Ripe Choice Farm, UP 22-13 and CE 22-22
Location: 2550 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport
APN: 008-010-46
Supervisor District 4
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Agency Comments
4. Proposed Conditions of Approval
5. Photos of Barn Interior provided by Applicant
6. Public Comments
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting a major use permit to convert a portion of his 5+ acre lot to accommodate special events. The property contains a 116 year-old farmhouse, and a 100 year old barn that has been recently remodeled. The buildings are not on a historic registry. The application material submitted states that there will be between 1 and 2 events per month for up to 8 months per year; that the site can accommodate up to 75 cars and the events could have up to 100 people attending. The application states that there may be amplified music inside the barn for some events, and that the farmhouse, which contains a commercial kitchen, can supply food for the events (cater the events). Alcoholic beverages could be served, but each group renting the facility would need to coordinate with the California Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control to obtain event licenses. The barn contains an ADA restroom.
ZONING MAP OF SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA
Source: Lake County GIS Mapping
AERIAL PHOTO OF SITE AND VICINITY
Source: Google Earth Pro
Staff is recommending Approval with Conditions of UP 22-13 and adoption of Categorical Exemption CE 22-22.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission:
A. Adopt Categorical Exemption (CE ...
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