Josh Chernoh Standard Grading Permit (PL-26-469)
Summary
SCH Number
2026100440
Public Agency
Lake County
Document Title
Josh Chernoh Standard Grading Permit (PL-26-469)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/14/2026
Document Description
The applicant proposes an outward expansion of usable flat areas of their front yard by filling the currently sloped terrain. Currently, the slope of the front yard begins ten (10) feet from the front of the house. According to the submitted site plans, the project fill would extend that area by fifteen (15) feet South. The project would involve the filling and compacting of about 437 cubic yards of imported, select fill. Additionally, the vegetation in the area has previously been cleared, therefore no undisturbed area/soil will be involved. The new proposed setback from the toe of the fill to the front property is 172 feet, and 26 feet from the West-Side property line. The proposed fill-area is not intended to support any structure and is strictly for landscaping purposes.
Contact Information
Name
Daniel Brancati
Agency Name
Lake County
Job Title
Assistant Resource Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Josh Chernoh
Agency Name
Chernoh Excavating
Job Title
NA
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Near Lower Lake
Counties
Lake
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Lee Barr Rd and Highway 29
Zip
95457
Total Acres
1.98
Parcel #
012-026-60
State Highways
Highway 29, Highway 53
Railways
NA
Airports
NA
Schools
Lower Lake Highschool
Waterways
Clearlake
Township
NA
Range
NA
Section
NA
Base
NA
Other Location Info
9885 LEE BARR RD, LOWER LAKE CA 95457
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15304 Class 4 a “Minor Alterations to Land”
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15304 Class 4 a “Minor Alterations to Land” exemption will be applied to the proposed grading project. Under the section above, minor public or private alterations in the condition of the land, water, and/or vegetating which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. The project does not involve the removal of healthy, mature of scenic trees. This exemption does not fall under any of the exception categories outlined in section 15300.2.
County Clerk
Lake
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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