Zoning Administrator

Planning and Building Department 3015 H St. Eureka, CA 95501

Agenda — 15 items

1. 1 The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation or modification can be made. Please contact the Planning Clerk at 707-267-9409 or by email planningclerk@co.humboldt.ca.us or the ADA Coordinator at 844-365-0352 or by email at ada@co.humboldt.ca.us. Please note: Those not able to attend the Zoning Administrator meeting in person will have the opportunity to provide public comment via Zoom; however, the County of Humboldt cannot guarantee that the Zoom system will be available for the entirety of every meeting. The only ways to guarantee that your comment is received and considered by the Zoning Administrator are to attend the meeting in person or submit your comment in writing in advance of the meeting.
2. 2 HOW TO LISTEN OR WATCH THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING: You may access the live stream of the meeting in two ways: 1. You may access the live stream of the meeting by using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/86599462366 Password: 604225 2. Call in via telephone at 346 248-7799, enter meeting ID 865 9946 2366 Password: 604225 PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE MEETING: Participate in the public comment period of the meeting in the following two ways: 1. Via Computer as an attendee: To raise your hand click the Raise Hand icon on the bottom of the Zoom window. When you click the Raise Hand icon, a hand icon will appear next to your name that will notify the host your hand is raised. You will also see the hand icon turn green. When you want to lower your hand, you can click the hand icon again and your hand will be lowered. When you are called upon to speak the Zoom platform will ask you for permission to unmute your mic. If you encounter any issues, please use the call-in option below. 2. Via phone call using cellphone or landline: When the Zoning Administrator meeting begins, call in to the conference line. When the Zoning Administrator starts to discuss the item you wish to comment on, Press *9 to raise your hand. When you are called upon to speak, you will be prompted to unmute your mic, press *6 to unmute. Please note that each Zoom meeting has a unique meeting ID and password. Any item on this agenda that is continued to a future date will use the meeting ID and password applicable to the date the agenda item is to be heard again. Agendas are posted on the Friday before the meeting at https://humboldt.legistar.com.
3. 3 PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Submit public comments via email to Planningclerk@co.humboldt.ca.us and provide the Project title, Record or Case number and date of the hearing. If you do not have access to email, contact the planning clerk at 707-267-9409 The Agenda is posted on the Friday prior to the meeting. Comments received after the agenda has been published can be found at the “Attachments” section of the “Meeting Details” link next to the posted Agenda at: https://humboldt.legistar.com. All public comment and supplemental information submitted after Wednesday, August 19, 2026, will be included with the administrative record after the fact.
4. A. CALL TO ORDER
5. B. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
6. C. CONSENT CALENDAR
7. 1. Maples Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Record Number: PLN-2026-19577 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): 403-022-041 The project site is located in the Eureka area, on the north side of Woodland Way, approximately 1,000 feet east of the intersection of Pigeon Point Road and Woodland Way, on the property known as 5177 Woodland Way. A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to authorize tree removal associated with a CALFIRE 0 - 150’ Structure Protection Exemption. Eight Redwood trees are proposed to be removed ranging in size between 12” and 40” DBH (Diameter at Breast Height). The parcel is approximately 0.76 acres and developed with a single-family residence. The parcel is served with community water provided by the Humboldt Community Services District and an on-site wastewater treatment system. 26-872 continued
8. 2. Hufford, Coastal Development Permit and Special Permits Record Number: PLN-2025-19298 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): 520-211-001 Orick Area A Modification to a previously approved Coastal Development Permit (CDP). The original permit authorized the removal of an approximately 1,450 square-foot manufactured home and replacement with an approximately 1,584 square-foot manufactured home in the same location. The Modification will authorize additional grading to create additional parking and flat area surrounding the new residence with the installation of a four-foot retaining wall. Approximately 320 cubic yards of cut material will be excavated around the residence and filled on the slope adjacent to the residence. Cut and fill will be balanced on site. The parcel is served with on-site water and on-site wastewater treatment systems. A Special Permit is required for Design Review. 26-871 continued
9. 3. Vero Fiber Networks, LLC Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Record Number: PLN-2026-19547 A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for Vero Fiber Network for the installation of fiber optic cables within existing rights-of-way utilizing trenchless underground alignment. 26-870 continued
10. 4. McKinleyville Community Services District Force Main Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 511-001-008 Record No.: PLN-2026-19557 McKinleyville area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) to replace the existing 10-inch sewer force main between the Letz Avenue Lift Station and the Murray Road manhole with a new force main. The existing force main is primarily buried within the yards of residences. It will be capped on both ends and abandoned. The new force main will be installed within an open cut trench that will be dug along the Hammond Trail. No new service connections will be added, and no increase in wastewater will occur as a result of the project. 26-869 approved
11. 5. Abare Coastal Development Permit Parcel Numbers (APN) 510-371-014 Record No.: PLN-2026-19578 McKinleyville area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the removal of an approximately 960 square-foot mobile home and replacement with a new approximately 1,404 square-foot manufactured home on a permanent foundation in the same location. A shed and animal shelter will also be demolished. The site is currently developed with the existing mobile home and a detached garage and shed. The site is served with community water and sewer provided by the McKinleyville Community Services District. 26-868 approved
12. D. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
13. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. F. ADJOURNMENT
15. G. NEXT MEETING: September 3, 2026 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting