Planning commission approves tobacco retailer at 14270 Lakeshore Drive over commissioner objections; 4–1 vote

The Clearlake Planning Commission on June 10 approved a conditional use permit to allow tobacco retail sales at 14270 Lakeshore Drive by a 4–1 roll call vote, adopting resolution PC2025‑05 with staff‑proposed conditions, including a prohibition on cannabis products and paraphernalia.

Senior planner Mark Robertson summarized the proposal: the building is roughly 1,900 square feet and the applicant plans to use about 1,100 square feet (roughly 60–70% of the building) for tobacco sales, with the remainder for general merchandise. Staff said the site has about three standard parking spaces plus one accessible space and noted proximity to nearby parks and Burns Valley School. Robertson told commissioners the application is being processed with an environmental filing that staff characterizes…