Vista Point Shopping Center Demolition
Summary
SCH Number
2025040195
Public Agency
City of Lakeport
Document Title
Vista Point Shopping Center Demolition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/3/2025
Document Description
The project involves the emergency demolition of Building 2 (See Attached Map) at the Vista Point Shopping Center, located at 802-896 Lakeport Drive, Lakeport, CA. The building, totaling 98,184 square feet, has a long history of structural failures, including multiple roof collapses, and poses a significant safety hazard. The City of Lakeport previously identified the structure as a public nuisance due to its deteriorating condition. The demolition will remove all above-ground structures while leaving the existing concrete slabs intact, with no grading or excavation planned.
Contact Information
Name
Victor Fernandez
Agency Name
City of Lakeport - Community Development Department
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Lakeport
Counties
Lake
Regions
Northern California
Zip
95453
Total Acres
n/a
Parcel #
025-472-05
State Highways
State Route 29
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
Clear Lake High School
Waterways
Clear Lake
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15269(b)(c) Emergency Project: Emergency projects are statutorily exempt from the requirements of CEQA if the emergency repairs or demolition to publicly or privately owned service facilities are necessary to maintain service essential to public health, safety, or welfare, and the specific actions are necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency.
In its current state, Building 2 at the Vista Point Shopping Center poses a significant risk to public health, safety, and welfare due to ongoing structural failures, including multiple roof collapses and severe deterioration, necessitating demolition.
County Clerk
Lake
Attachments
Draft Environmental Document [Draft IS, NOI_NOA_Public notices, OPR Summary Form, Appx,]
Notice of Exemption
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