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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Planning Commission this week is set to consider a time extension request from Clearlake Cottages and Marina for a permit and subdivision tentative map.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
City Manager Joan Phillipe is asking the commission to consider the request, which is the Tuesday evening meeting's main item of business.
Her report explains that in 2008 the commission approved a permit to construct 33 housing units and one storage unit at 13885 Lakeshore Drive under the name Lake Escape.
The same resolution approved a tentative map for the submittal of a subdivision map creating 19 ground level building pads and eight air space envelopes, according to Phillipe.
In 2010, the property was acquired by Kila Clearlake LLC, which operates the property under the name of Clearlake Cottages and Marina, she said.
In October of that same year, Kila made a formal request to the city, asking for a four-year extension of all rights, entitlements and deadlines set forth in that approval, Philippe wrote in her report.
However, Philippe's report explained that the city administrator at that time – Dale Neiman – resigned his position and no action was taken. Company officials then made contact with an interim city administrator but due to a short tenure and staff turnovers, nothing happened.
Philippe said earlier this year the facilities manager contacted city staff to discuss the request and the fact it had not moved forward.
She said the matter is being brought to the commission for determination and action because significant time has lapsed since the request for the extension was received. Staff also hasn't been able to determine whether or not any other authorization may have been given for the extension.
In her report Philippe noted that Clearlake Cottages and Marina has been an asset to the community.
“The city is moving forward on several fronts with efforts to provide opportunity to encourage investment in the community and a project like this one would fit with that goal,” said Philippe.
She added that staff does not see an adverse impact to granting the extension, “particularly given that there remains a valid tentative map.”
Philippe said in her report that the projects eventual construction “would very likely result in increased transient occupancy tax collections to the city.”
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082013 Clearlake Planning Commission - Clearlake Cottages and Marina report
082013 Clearlake Planning Commission - Cottages and Marina tentative subdivision map by LakeCoNews
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. –Lake County Animal Care and Control has seven new cats awaiting adoption this week.
The cats, males and females, range in age from 6 months to 2 years. All are spayed or neutered, and vaccinated before being sent home with new families.
In addition to spaying or neutering, cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are microchipped before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.
If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets there, hoping you'll choose them.
The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still “on hold”).
Dilute calico
This female domestic medium hair mix is 2 years old.
She has dilute calico coloring and has been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel 6a, ID No. 37510.
Female brown tabby
This female brown tabby is 1 year old.
She has a short coat and shelter staff did not report if she had been altered.
She's in cat room kennel No. 6b, ID No. 37515.
Domestic short hair mix
This male domestic short hair mix is 1 year old.
He has a short black coat, weighs 9 pounds and has been neutered.
You can find him in cat room kennel No. 16, ID No. 37516.
Male lynx point mix
This male lynx point mix is 1 year old.
He weighs 9 pounds, has a long coat and blue eyes, and he's been neutered.
Find him in cat room kennel No. 19, ID No. 37517.
Brown tabby
This female brown tabby is 7 months old.
She has a short coat, weighs nearly 4 pounds and has been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel No. 29, ID No. 37410.
Domestic short hair mix
This male domestic short hair mix is 1 year old.
He has a flame point-colored coat, weighs nearly 6 pounds and has been neutered.
Visit him in cat room kennel No. 51, ID No. 37512.
'Tigger'
“Tigger” is a 6-month-old female domestic medium hair mix.
In she has an orange and white coat, weighs nearly 6 pounds and has been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel No. 74, ID No. 37464.
Adoptable cats also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Cats_and_Kittens.htm or at www.petfinder.com .
Please note: Cats listed at the shelter's Web page that are said to be “on hold” are not yet cleared for adoption.
To fill out an adoption application online visit http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dog___Cat_Adoption_Application.htm .
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm .
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
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LUCERNE, Calif. – A three-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon partially blocked Highway 20 and left several people with minor injuries.
The crash occurred at around 2:42 p.m. on E. Highway 20 at Rosemont Drive near the Davis Rest Area.
Firefighters arriving at the scene a few minutes later reported that the crash had blocked the highway's eastbound lane and left two of the vehicles with moderate damage, based on scanner traffic.
When firefighters arrived they found six crash victims, all of whom appeared to have suffered minor injuries.
The vehicles involved included a green Pontiac sedan and a silver Honda sedan, both of which had rear-end damage, and a full-sized white Ford pickup with minor damage to its front end.
One-way traffic control was put in place as rescue personnel worked at the scene and the vehicles were removed from the roadway. A tow company was dispatched from Upper Lake.
John Jensen contributed to this report.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A Santa Rosa man was seriously injured in a Saturday night ATV crash.
Damon Gronlund, 28, sustained major injuries in the crash, which occurred at around 9:45 p.m. at 12379 Bartlett Springs Road above Nice, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP said Gronlund was riding a 1999 Polaris ATV northbound on Bartlett Springs Road at an unknown speed when, for reasons that still haven't been determined, he was ejected from the vehicle.
Gronlund was not wearing a helmet and sustained major head trauma, the CHP said.
A REACH air ambulance responded to the scene to transport Gronlund. Radio traffic indicated the helicopter – which didn't have a landing zone set up for it because firefighters on the ground hadn't yet arrived at the remote location – tried to land twice before finally getting on the ground safely.
The CHP said REACH took Gronlund to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.
Alcohol appears to be a contributing factor in the crash, according to the CHP report.
The crash remains under investigation by Officer Ryan Erickson.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – With special weather watches in effect for a large part of Northern California, state fire officials are urging residents to be prepared for conditions that could exacerbate the late summer season's fire danger.
Cal Fire said Sunday that more than 5,000 firefighters are on the frontlines of the 10 major wildfires burning in California.
While many of these fires are in remote areas, several fires have forced hundreds of residents to evacuate, the agency said.
Firefighters are making good progress, however, weather conditions could pose a challenge in the coming days as gusty winds and dry lightning are forecasted, according to officials.
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning due to the possibility of dry lightning in combination with gusty winds for many of the coastal counties from Mendocino down to Monterey. The warning goes into effect Monday at midnight and is expected to last through Wednesday.
A red flag warning indicates weather events that may result in extreme fire behavior within 24 hours. It's the highest weather alert.
A fire weather watch for lightning has also been issued starting Monday morning for most of the mountains and foothills of Northern California.
Fire weather watches, one level below red flag warnings, mean weather conditions in which extreme fire behavior could occur will exist in the next 12-72 hours.
The thunderstorms are expected to initially be dry, which will heighten the fire danger, but should begin to bring some rainfall by midweek.
For more information on the warnings visit: http://calfire.ca.gov/communications/communications_firesafety_redflagwarning.php .
Residents are urged to be extremely cautious, as during this time a simple spark can cause a major wildfire.
Major fire incidents around the state include the Double Fire, burning along Highway 20, east of Clearlake Oaks.
It remained at 70 acres and 80 percent containment on Sunday morning, according to Cal Fire.
Other major incidents in state jurisdiction include the following:
- Swedes Fire, located southeast of Oroville in Butte County; 1,850 acres and 20 percent contained; 700 structures threatened; evacuations in effect.
- Bridges Fire, southeast of Vallecito, near New Melones Lake in Calaveras County; 60 acres, 35 percent contained.
Major incidents in federal jurisdiction:
- American Fire, Placer County; US Forest Service – Tahoe National Forest, northeast of Foresthill; 12,950 acres, 45 percent contained.
- Rim Fire, Tuolumne County; US Forest Service – Stanislaus National Forest, northeast of Groveland; 200 acres, 0 percent contained.
- Cleghorn Fire, San Bernardino County; US Forest Service – San Bernardino National Forest, Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass; 110 acres, 45 percent contained.
- Orleans Complex, Siskiyou County; US Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest, 10 miles east of Somes Bar; 15,446 acres, 24 percent contained.
- Salmon River Complex, Siskiyou County; US Forest Service – Klamath National Forest, one mile west of Sawyers Bar; 13,002 acres, 80 percent contained.
- Corral Complex, Humboldt County; US Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest, east of the Hoopa Indian Reservation; 3,900 acres, 0 percent contained.
- Aspen Fire, Fresno County; US Forest Service – Sierra National Forest, near Huntington Lake; 22,546 acres, 90 percent contained.
CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – A wildland fire burning east of Clearlake Oaks is nearing full containment, after firefighting efforts were stepped up during the day on Saturday.
The Double Fire, which began early Friday evening along Highway 20 at Mule Skinner Road, has burned 70 acres, and was reported to be 80 percent contained Saturday night, according to Cal Fire.
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Greg Bertelli told Lake County News that the cause was under investigation.
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