Horwath Lakebed Encroachment Permit PL-25-254
Summary
SCH Number
2025111071
Public Agency
Lake County
Document Title
Horwath Lakebed Encroachment Permit PL-25-254
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/25/2025
Document Description
The project proposes a swim platform as an addition to an existing pier and dock. The addition would include construction of a 4 ft x10 ft landing, 3 ft x 24 ft gangway, and 10 ft x 20 ft suspended platform. The structure would include driving 6 metal pilings into the lakebed.
All construction activities will be performed in the lake with the use of pontoon boats and barge. All loading of materials and boat launching will take place at Clearlake Ave. in Lakeport. All staging with either take place at construction yard located at 1624 Parallel Dr, Lakeport, or on the barge at the job site. No trees or vegetation would be removed for this project. A Lake and Streambed Alteration will be obtained from the CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. Construction will occur within the October 15 to December 31 work window.
Contact Information
Name
Michelle Irace
Agency Name
County of Lake
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Scott Barnett
Agency Name
Barnett marine engineering
Job Title
Owner/Contractor
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Clearlake
Counties
Lake
Regions
Citywide, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Rosewood Ln; Lakeshore Dr
Zip
95422
Total Acres
0.29
Jobs
2
Parcel #
039-141-02
State Highways
HWY 29 and HWY 53
Railways
n/a
Airports
n/a
Schools
Burns Valley Elementary; Pomo Elementary
Waterways
Clear Lake
Other Location Info
within City of Clearlake
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15303 Class 3 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The project will construct an addition to the existing dock on a parcel developed with residential uses.
The Habitat Evaluation that was prepared by the County’s Water Resources Department, notes that no tules or other sensitive vegetation exist on-site. According to the CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) California Natural Diversity Database, there are no known documented occurrences of special status species or habitat on the project site. All lakebed disturbance would take place between October 15 and December 31 to protect the Clearlake hitch, unless otherwise approved by CDFW. The County is unaware of any significant tribal cultural resources on-site, and provided the Tribes with an opportunity to comment on the project; no information pertaining to tribal cultural resources on-site was received.
In accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Section 15300.2, there would be no cumulative impacts related to the project; there are no known unusual circumstances that would have a significant effect on the environment; the project would not be located within an officially designated state highway; no trees, rock outcroppings or historic buildings would be removed or damaged; and there are no hazardous waste sites within 1,000 feet of the project site. Based on the aforementioned, the Lake County Community Development Department has determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
County Clerk
Lake
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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