CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Planning Commission on Tuesday will discuss a helipad use permit and review a proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding wireless facilities.
The commission will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
On the agenda is an application from REACH Air Medical Services to relocate its existing landing site at the St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake campus on 18th Avenue to a new location southeast of the hospital's main parking lot.
The new helipad will consist of a 43-foot by 43-foot metal helideck supported by steel columns and drilled piers, lighting and fencing, a ramp and stair access, and underground facilities, according to the staff report.
Relocating the helipad also will increase hospital and staff parking, the report said.
The commission also will review a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to address wireless facility projects.
The staff report to the commission from City Manager Greg Folsom and contract planner Gary Price explains that the city has recently received several applications for cell tower projects but doesn't have any regulations that specifically address these types of applications.
However, city rules have defined such projects as being subject to use permits the planning commission approves, the report said.
The city has come up with draft regulations to address these types of facilities which the report said currently is being circulated.
The commission is being asked to review the draft regulations for a discussion on Aug. 18, when Price will be on hand to answer questions and address comments.
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Clearlake Planning Commission to consider helipad use permit, review zoning ordinance amendment
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