- Elizabeth Larson
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Lakeport Planning Commission to consider certificates of appreciation for completed projects
LAKEPORT, Calif. – This week the Lakeport Planning Commission will consider giving certificates of appreciation to local businesses and owners for completing notable projects around the city.
The commission will meet beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
Planning Service Manager Andrew Britton's report to the commission explains that, in 1996, the commission adopted a resolution establishing an annual recognition/award program for property and business owners “who have completed notable development projects, commercial remodels or other beautification projects which have enhanced the image of the City.”
He said the award program consists of the presentation of certificates of appreciation signed by the planning commission chair to the selected businesses or property owners.
The last time the city gave out the certificates was in 2011, Britton said.
At that time, the certificates were awarded to Bruno's Shopping Center, Campos Casuals, Jones Mortuary, Ross Kauper, Lake County Tribal Health, Lincoln Leavitt Insurance, Safeway, Tower Mart and Dave Wright of Morgan’s Barber Shop, according to Britton.
Britton said staff is recommending the commission consider numerous projects completed in the last several years. The list initially was discussed at the commission's Aug. 13 meeting, with additional projects added.
The list now includes Dr. Mark Buehnerkemper, exterior remodel and addition at 120 S. Main St.; Tom Nieto, façade enhancement project, Main St. Bicycles and Lakeport Computers, 125 and 127 N. Main St.; Lakeport Tire & Auto, façade enhancement project, 1901 S. Main Street; Savings Bank of Mendocino County, new bank building, 290 S. Main St.; Sun Dental, façade enhancement project, 800 S. Main St.; attorney Dennis Fordham, exterior remodel and façade enhancement, 870 S. Main St.; Bella Vista Senior Apartments, 48-unit apartment complex, 1075 Martin St.; Hospice Services of Lake County, extensive remodel and building, 1862 Parallel Drive; Janice Stokes, façade and interior improvements, 357 N Main St.; Jason Soderquest, façade remodel, 470 S. Main St.
Britton said the commission is encouraged to suggest other project for consideration as well.
“Once a list of the recipients is approved, staff will prepare the certificates and invite the recipients to a future Planning Commission meeting for presentation,” Britton said in his report.
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