Blumenthal Dock Project (Categorical Exemption CE 24-48)
Summary
SCH Number
2025041278
Public Agency
Lake County
Document Title
Blumenthal Dock Project (Categorical Exemption CE 24-48)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/25/2025
Document Description
Construction of a dock and boat lift, accessory to the single family residence on the adjacent (littoral) parcel. Construction would include the following: 4 ft. wide x 68 ft. long pier; 16 ft. wide x 16 ft. Long sitting area; 3 ft. wide x 24 ft. long gangway; 21 ft wide x 30 ft. long boatlift with a roof. Project would require installation of 17 steel pilings. Construction equipment to be utilized includes trucks; pontoon boats; steel barge; crawler crane; generators; and a transport trailer. All equipment would be stored off-site and all work would be completed from the water (via boats and barge). No holes would be augured; all pilings will be installed using a hammer to drive them into the lakebed. Construction is planned for October 15 to December 31 within the “Hitch work window”, with the exception of constructing pier sections, a boat lift cradle, and boat lift roof. These activities do not permanently impact the lakebed and are conducted above water. However, these activities, as well as any others proposed outside of the Hitch window, require CDFW approval through the Lake and Streamed Alteration Agreement permit process. The project also requires a Lakebed Encroachment Permit from the Lake County Department of Water Resources.
Contact Information
Name
Michelle Irace
Agency Name
County of Lake
Job Title
Resource Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Juan Tejeda, Macs Marine and Land Construction
Agency Name
Contractor/Applicant
Job Title
Contractor
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
unincorporated
Counties
Lake
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Lakeshore Drive
Total Acres
0.023
Jobs
2
Parcel #
037-131-41
State Highways
53
Railways
n/a
Airports
n/a
Schools
n/a
Waterways
Clear Lake
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303 Class 3 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15303 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures. Examples listed include, but are not limited to, single family homes and accessory structures. Consistent with this section, the project includes construction of a small accessory structure (dock) to the adjacent parcel developed with a single family home. All equipment would be stored off-site and all work would be completed from the water (via boats and barge). No holes would be augured; all pilings will be installed using a hammer to drive them into the lakebed. Construction is planned for October 15 to December 31 within the “Hitch work window”, with the exception of constructing pier sections, a boat lift cradle, and boat lift roof. These activities do not permanently impact the lakebed and are conducted above water. However, these activities, as well as any others proposed outside of the Hitch window, require CDFW approval through the Lake and Streamed Alteration Agreement permit process.
The project also requires a Lakebed Encroachment Permit from the Lake County Department of Water Resources. According to the Habitat Evaluation completed by the Department of Water Resources for the Encroachment Permit, Tules are not present within the project area, and no vegetation removal is needed, as the beach consists of sand and gravel. As such, no biological resources would be significantly impacted. An Archeological Report was also prepared for the project, and did not result in finding significant cultural resources. Lastly, a request for review and opportunity to comment was provided to all Lake County Tribes
The Lake County Community Development Department has determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and does not trigger any exceptions noted in Section 15300.2; and is therefore exempt from further review under Section 15303.
County Clerk
Lake
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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