Planning Commission

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California

Agenda — 21 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 Clerk of the Board Office at 707-476-2390 or by email cob@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 Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission 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 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: 1. https://zoom.us/j/87544807065 Password: 200525 2. Call in via telephone at 346 248-7799, enter meeting id 875 4480 7065 Password: 200525 3. A live stream of the meeting can be found by using the following link: https://humboldt.legistar.com or by watching Access Humboldt on cable 1. In Person Public Comment: Any person may appear and present testimony for an item on this agenda at the hearing located in the Board of Supervisors' Chamber, Humboldt County Courthouse, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, California. The Planning Commission needs 15 COPIES of any materials submitted at the meeting. 2. Zoom Public Comment: When the Planning Commission announce the agenda item that you wish to comment on, call the conference line, enter the Meeting ID and press star (*) 9 on your phone, this will raise your hand. You’ll continue to hear the Planning Commission meeting on the call. When it is your turn to speak, you’ll hear a prompt to unmute, press star (*) 6. Please turn off your TV or live stream to avoid delays. If you encounter any issues, please use the call-in option below. 3. Phone call using cellphone or landline: When the Planning Commission meeting begins, call in on the conference line. When the Planning Commission Chair 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, press *6 to unmute. You may access the live stream of the meeting by using the following link: https://humboldt.legistar.com SUBMITTING PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Public comments may be submitted via email to Planningclerk@co.humboldt.ca.us. Please provide the project title, record or case number and date of the hearing. The deadline for submitting written comments is 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2025. After the deadline, written comments may be submitted to the commission in person during the meeting (15 copies). Comments can be found at the “Attachments” section of the “Meeting Details” link next to the posted Agenda at: https://humboldt.legistar.com and will be included with the administrative record. If you do not have access to email, contact the Planning Clerk at 707-267-9409.
3. A. CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO FLAG ▶ jump to 3:34
4. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ▶ jump to 4:04
5. C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
6. D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: ▶ jump to 5:38
7. E. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 41:04
8. 1. Review and approval of the May 21, 2026, Action Summary. 26-573 approved Pass
9. 2. Dennis Grandy Zone Reclassification Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 102-101-001, 106-161-011, 106-161-012, 106-171-003 Record No.: PLN-2025-19421 Rio Dell area A Zone Reclassification (ZR) to rezone approximately 750 acres into Timberland Production Zone (TPZ). The lands to be rezoned are currently zoned both Agriculture Exclusive with a 160-acre minimum parcel size (AE-B-5(160)) and Unclassified (U). The underlying General Plan designations are Timberland (T) and Agriculture Grazing (AG) which are both consistent with TPZ. These lands are part of the larger Price Creek Ranch containing additional TPZ lands. Project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15264 which states: “Local agencies are exempt from the requirement to prepare an EIR or negative declaration on the adoption of timberland preserve zones under Government Code Sections 51100 et seq. (Gov. Code, Sec 51119). 26-578 approved Pass ▶ jump to 42:06
10. 3. Cooks Valley Special Events (2023-2027) Mateel Community Center, Inc.; Conditional Use Permit and Annual Monitoring Report Application Number PLN-2023-18108 Cooks Valley area Assessor’s Parcel Number(s): (APN’s): (Humboldt County): 033-271-007, 033-271-009, 033-271-008, 033-271-004, 033-271-005, and 033-271-015 (Mendocino County): 053-020-011, 053-020-010, 053-020-012, 053-020-013, 053-020-014, 053-020-016, 053-020-015 Review of the Annual Report for the approved Conditional Use Permit authorizing events held by the Mateel Community Center (MCC) in 2025 at the County Line Ranch (formerly Dimmick) in the Cooks Valley area. The Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission in 2023 and requires the Mateel Community Center to submit a monitoring report to the Planning Commission for review on an annual basis. During review, the Commission is authorized to amend conditions or operational requirements if needed to better mitigate potential impacts or control public nuisance -the Commission may also adjust attendance levels under the permit based on annual performance. The permit allows two music festivals to be held annually. Both events feature live music, camping and various vendors, including cannabis-related concessions and consumption within discrete areas on the properties. One event is typically the Summer Arts and Music Festival which occurs over two days and is ordinarily held during the third weekend in June. The second event is Reggae on the River, which ordinarily occurs over three days during the first weekend in August. The Summer Arts and Music Festival was not held at the County Line Ranch in 2025 but instead occurred at the Southern Humboldt Community Park on June 21st and 22nd. The 2025 Reggae on the River event was held on August 1, 2 and 3, 2025. No other events were operated by the Mateel from the CLR site in 2025. 26-575 received and filed Pass ▶ jump to 64:35
11. F. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT ▶ jump to 41:31
12. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 64:56
13. 1. Walsh Coastal Development Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 306-371-017 Record No.: PLN-2025-19417 Humboldt Hill area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the construction of an approximately 3,519 square-foot two-story single-family residence that includes a three-car garage on the first floor. Approximately 310 cubic yards of grading will be required and balanced on site. The parcel is served with community water and sewer provided by the Humboldt Community Services District. 26-576 approved Pass ▶ jump to 75:22
14. 2. Arcata Forest Special Permit for Short-Term Rental Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 507-051-022 Record No.: PLN-2026-19503 Arcata area A Special Permit for a Short-Term Rental pursuant to Section 314-60.05.10.2.4.2 that allows Short-Term Rentals to be considered with a Special Permit on parcels zoned Agricultural General (AG) that are between 2.5 and 10 acres in size. The 2.5-acre parcel is developed with a single-family residence and is served with community water provided by the City of Arcata and an on-site wastewater treatment system. 26-582 denied Pass ▶ jump to 133:32
15. 3. Conditional Use Permits for Nine Short-Term Rentals Located in the Tsunami Hazard Zone and Special Permits for Six Short-Term Rentals for Exceptions to Neighborhood Concentration Standards Assessor Parcel Numbers: 305-073-081, 400-031-008, 400-071-036, 401-243-026, 401-331-009, 401-343-004, 401-344-003, 401-344-004, 401-344-006 Record Numbers: PLN-2025-19422, PLN-2025-19424, PLN-2025-19425, PLN-2025-19431, PLN-2025-19432, PLN-2025-19433, PLN-2025-19438, PLN-2025-19439, PLN-2026-19492 Samoa, Fairhaven, Manila and King Salmon Area Nine Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for short-term rentals located within a Tsunami Hazard Zone within the Humboldt Bay Area Plan, pursuant to section 313-61.05.6.3 of Humboldt County Code. In addition, six of the proposals require approval of a Special Permit for an exception to the neighborhood concentration requirements for short-term rentals pursuant to Section 313-61.05.10.6.2 of Humboldt County Code. All of these applications are for pre-existing short-term rentals and are being brought forward at the same time for consideration by the Planning Commission. 26-584 approved Pass ▶ jump to 192:17
16. 4. Sandy Toes Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 401-341-003 Record Number: PLN-2026-19508 Samoa Area A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a short-term rental located within a Tsunami Hazard Zone of the Humboldt Bay Area Plan, pursuant to Section 313-61.05.6.3 of Humboldt County code. A Special Permit is also required due to Neighborhood Concentration pursuant to Section 313.61.05.10.6.2. The parcel is developed with a single-family residence currently used as a two-bedroom short-term rental. The site is served with community water and sewer provided by the Peninsula Community Services District. 26-581 denied Pass ▶ jump to 231:52
17. 5. Oceanview Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 401-343-003 Record Number: PLN-2026-19512 Samoa Area A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a short-term rental located within a Tsunami Hazard Zone of the Humboldt Bay Area Plan, pursuant to Section 313-61.05.6.3 of Humboldt County code. A Special Permit is also required due to Neighborhood Concentration pursuant to Section 313.61.05.10.6.2. The parcel is developed with a single-family residence currently used as a two-bedroom short-term rental. The site is served with community water and sewer provided by the Peninsula Community Services District. 26-579 denied Pass
18. H. REPORT FROM PLANNER ▶ jump to 232:22
19. I. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 233:21
20. J. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 239:08
21. K. NEXT MEETING: June 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting