Clearlake Planning Commission grants time extension to Monte Vista Homes project

CLEARLAKE, Calif. The Clearlake Planning Commission last week granted a four-year extension of a use permit with additional conditions for a subdivision project that has been put on hold for several years due to the state of economy.

The project, referred to as Monte Vista Homes, proposes development of single family homes or duplexes in the area of 3595 Old Highway 53.

Actions at the July 1 meeting also included approval of a mitigated negative declaration of environmental impact related to the project and intent to adopt such.

Clearlake City Manager Joan Phillipe said a notice of intent to adopt the mitigated negative declaration must be publicly noticed with a 20-day review period.

She said the resolution is to be scheduled for adoption Aug. 5 to provide sufficient time for public notice.

Additional conditions attached to the extension of the use permit concern infrastructure requirements, which applicant Owen O'Donnell said were acceptable.

Conditions pertain to drainage and run-off, flood zone regulations, lighting and clarification indicating all utilities are to be installed underground.

An amendment concerning the formation of a street maintenance district also was included in the action.

Phillipe said there are several types of districts that can be formed, each requiring an election of the property owners.

She said it is important to condition the project in such that it requires the formation of the street maintenance district prior to the selling of parcels at the time in which there is a single property owner.

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Clearlake Planning Commission grants time extension to Monte Vista Homes project