LEAD AGENCY: City of Lakeport

Community Development Department

225 Park Street, Lakeport, CA 95453

PROJECT TITLE: Parallel Drive Annexation

PROJECT LOCATION: Approximately 157 acres/30 parcels located southwest of the City of Lakeport City limits off of Parallel Drive, in the area of Woodward Way, Todd Road, Chester Lane, and portions of Linda Lane.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Initial Study – Environmental Review of the proposed annexation of approximately 157 acres to the City of Lakeport.

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 30-day public review period for the Mitigated Negative Declaration commenced on March 20, 2008, and will end on April 15, 2008, for interested and concerned individuals and public agencies to submit written comments on the document. The Initial Study has been submitted to the California Office of Planning and Research for dissemination to public and responsible agencies. Any written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received within the public review period. Copies of the Initial Study / proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for review at City Hall, 225 Park Street, Lakeport.

PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS: The Lakeport City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the Initial Study and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held 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 ext. 25.

Posted this 17th day of March, 2008

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RICHARD KNOLL

Community Development Director