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Council grants appeal for 6725 Old Highway 53 after owner and volunteers begin cleanup
Summary
The Clear Lake City Council voted to grant an appeal by the owner of 6725 Old Highway 53, removing the property from the city's CalRecycle abatement list after presenters showed recent cleanup activity and volunteers reported substantial trash removal.
The Clear Lake City Council on May 2025 granted an appeal by the owner of a vacant parcel at 6725 Old Highway 53, removing that property from the city's Phase 2 CalRecycle abatement list after evidence of cleanup and assurances of continued work.
Lieutenant Peterson had recommended denying the appeal, telling the council the site had a long history of noncompliance, illegal encampments, accumulated trash and unmanaged vegetation. "Based on the site history of non compliance, its ongoing risk to public safety, staff recommends denial of the appeal," he said during the…
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