Monument Sign – Highway 53 & Lakeshore Drive (Original Location)
Summary
SCH Number
2025031130
Public Agency
City of Clearlake
Document Title
Monument Sign – Highway 53 & Lakeshore Drive (Original Location)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/26/2025
Document Description
The Gateway Sign will replace the existing "Welcome to Clearlake Sign". The new sign will be located near the existing footprint and will be similar in size and shape. The sign will be approximately 18 feet in height and 12 feet in width. The footing/foundation of the new sign will be 12-inch diameter pole which is significantly smaller in size than the existing Welcome to Clearlake Foundation.
Contact Information
Name
Mark Roberts
Agency Name
City of Clearlake, CA
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Clearlake
Counties
Lake
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Lakeshore Drive and State Highway 53
Zip
95422
State Highways
CA
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
Waters of Clearlake
Township
Clearl
Other Location Info
Adjacent to 4456 Manzanita Ave (Northern western Corner of SR 53/Lakeshore Dr)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2 § 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction)
Reasons for Exemption
Staff reviewed the approved project to determine the required level of review under the CEQA and determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the CEQA pursuant to the following CEQA Guidelines:
The project satisfies the requirements of CEQA Article 19 Class 2 § 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction as the project will replace the existing sign which is located at the corner of Lakeshore Drive and Highway 53. The replacement sign will be installed near the existing footprint and will be similar size/shape, and it will require minimal ground disturbance upon installation. Additionally, the foundation for the new sign is a 12-inch pole which is significantly smaller in size than the existing Welcome to Clearlake Foundation. Therefore, the sign is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class) Replacement or Reconstruction of Existing Facilities.
City staff conducted a thorough review of all potential exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 and determined that none would apply to the project. Specifically: (a) The project has no impacts and/or cumulatively significant impacts. (b) There are no significant effects due to unusual circumstances, as routine maintenance and/or removal of hazardous forest/fire fuels to reduce wildfire intensity and protect life and property from catastrophic events is a common practice within communities. (c) The project will not damage scenic resources, historic buildings, or rock outcroppings. Additionally, archival research and/or the Archaeological Assessment indicated the project will not impact cultural or tribal resources. (d) The project is not located on a hazardous waste site. (e) The project is designed to require minimal to no ground disturbance. Additionally, there are no known special circumstances that could reasonably result in the project having significant adverse environmental effects. As a result, the project satisfies the criteria outlined in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15304 and 15308 and qualifies as categorically exempt from CEQA requirements. No further CEQA analysis is required
County Clerk
Lake
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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