LEAD AGENCY: City of Lakeport

                  Community Development Department

                  225 Park Street, Lakeport, CA  95453  

PROJECT TITLE: CARL FRED BLOWER 

PROJECT LOCATION:    601 N. Forbes St, Lakeport  APN:  25-234-02 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  A Zone Change of a portion of the property from R-3 High Density Residential to PO Professional Office, Architectural and Design Review, and an Environmental Review of the project. 

The project is not listed on the Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List as set forth in Government Code Section 65962.5. 

FINDINGS / DETERMINATION:  The City has reviewed and considered the proposed project and has determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, with substantial supporting evidence provided in the Initial Study.  The City hereby prepares and proposes to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project. 

PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD:  A 20-day public review period for the Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence on October 19, 2007, and end on November 7, 2007, for interested and concerned individuals and public agencies to submit written comments on the document.  Any written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received within the public review period.  Copies of the Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for review at City Hall, 225 Park Street, Lakeport.   

PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING:  The Planning Commission of the City of Lakeport will hold a public hearing to consider these applications, the Initial Study, and the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 225 Park Street, at which time and place all interested persons may appear and be heard.  If you have questions or comments, please call the Lakeport Community Development Department at 707-263-5613.  A copy of the Initial Study is available for review at Lakeport City Hall.