Conditional Use Permit - CUP 2025-02
Summary
SCH Number
2025060821
Public Agency
City of Clearlake
Document Title
Conditional Use Permit - CUP 2025-02
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/18/2025
Document Description
The business is located within the Highland Center, an established commercial development featuring a diverse mix of tenants, including medical/healthcare facilities, restaurants, retail services, and a grocery store.
The proposed business is a professional tattoo parlor to be located within the Highland Commercial Center, occupying an existing 1600-square-foot retail unit. The studio will offer high-quality body art services, including both custom and pre-designed tattoos, delivered by licensed and experienced tattoo artists.
To enhance client experience, the facility will feature private application areas that prioritize discretion and customer satisfaction. In addition to tattooing, the business may offer body piercing services, providing clients with a broader selection of body art options.
All services will be performed in strict compliance with local and state health and safety regulations. The facility will follow best practices in sterilization, sanitation, and professional conduct to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and public safety.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 8:00PM.
Access: The Highland Center is located off Lakeshore Drive, approximately one-third of a mile from the intersection of State Highway 53 and Lakeshore Boulevard. Primary access to the Highland Center is via Lakeshore Drive, offering convenient connectivity for both local and through traffic. In addition, a secondary access point is available via West 40th Street, which not only provides an alternative route for customers but also serves as the principal connection to surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Parking: The Highland Center offers over 150 shared parking spaces, ensuring ample convenience and accessibility throughout the commercial plaza. Of these, more than 50 spaces are located in close proximity to the 800-square-foot unit designated for the applicant’s use.
Contact Information
Name
Mark Roberts
Agency Name
City of Clearlake, CA
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Johnny Silveira
Agency Name
Applicant
Job Title
Unavailable
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Clearlake
Counties
Lake
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Old Highway 53, State Highway 29 and West 40th Street
Zip
95422
Total Acres
N/A
Jobs
2
Parcel #
040-330-37
State Highways
State Highway 53
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
Burns Valley School
Waterways
Waters of Clearlake
Township
N/A
Range
N/A
Section
N/A
Base
N/A
Other Location Info
Located in the Highlands Center (Commercial Development)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Chapter 19, Section Class 1 - 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed use qualifies for this exemption, as it will operate within an existing structure, with no expansion or physical modifications to the structure or its current use. By utilizing the existing facilities as-is, the project avoids any significant environmental impacts and aligns with the criteria outlined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. This categorical exemption specifically applies to projects involving negligible or no expansion of existing uses.
County Clerk
Lake
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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