Planning Commission

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California

Agenda — 19 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, April 15, 2026. 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 2:32
4. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ▶ jump to 2:54
5. C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS ▶ jump to 3:20
6. D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: ▶ jump to 4:13
7. E. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 13:19
8. 1. Review and approval of the March 19, 2026, Action Summary. 26-341 approved Pass
9. 2. Dane Valadao Subdivision Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 510-381-021-000 Record No.: PLN-2026-19475 McKinleyville area A two-year extension to a previously approved Major Subdivision, Conditional Use Permit, Design Review and Planned Development Permit (PLN-2021-17560) of an approximately 2.47-acre parcel into 17 parcels to be developed with a total of 58 residential units. The site will be served with community water and sewer provided by the McKinleyville Community Services District. 26-346 approved Pass
10. 3. Humboldt Farm, LLC (Formerly Sunny West, LLC), Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 212-041-005 and 214-233-008 Record No.: PLN-11025-CUP Miranda area A Conditional Use Permit for 40,000 square feet of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation and 4,000 square feet of ancillary propagation. All water for cultivation is sourced from a permitted well. Existing available water storage is 101,200 gallons in a series of hard-sided tanks. Estimated annual water usage is 194,500 gallons. A maximum of seven people will be onsite during peak operations. When needed, power will be provided by a renewable power source 26-342 continued Pass
11. 4. Pele Parcel Map Subdivision, Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Record No.: PLN-2026-19467 APN: 510-371-010 McKinleyville Area A Parcel Map Subdivision of APN 510-371-010, a 2.01-acre (87,406 square feet gross) parcel, into four (4) parcels with sizes of 19,854 square feet net (0.46-acres), 10,755 square feet net (0.25-acres), 25,730 square feet net (0.59-acres) and 15,846 square feet net (0.36-acres). The project requires a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the subdivision as well as to allow in total the construction of two primary residences, two accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and the conversion of an art studio into an ADU. A Special Permit (SP) is also requested to accommodate a Lot Size Modification below the minimum parcel size of 20,000 square feet pursuant to 313-99.1.1.2. Proposed parcels will be provided with gas and electric services by PG&E and MCSD for sewer and water. The subject property has access via Bolier Avenue, a privately maintained gravel road of variable width (14’-16’ average) within a 40-foot-wide access easement. The site is located within the Alquist-Priolo Fault Hazard Zone and a Fault Evaluation has been prepared and approved for the project. 26-345 approved Pass
12. 5. Westfall Agricultural Preserve General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification Assessor Parcel Numbers: 311-041-034 and 311-041-036 Record Number: PLN-2025-19187 Elk River Area A General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zone Reclassification (ZR) on a 4.36-acre portion of the approximately 77-acre Westfall Agricultural Preserve property, to change the General Plan Land Use Designation from Residential Agriculture (RA10) to Residential Agriculture (RA4) and to change the zoning from Agriculture Exclusive (AE) to Agriculture General (AG-B-5(4)). The 4.36-acre proposed parcel is developed with an existing 1,200 square foot single-family residence and barn, which would be retained as housing stock and subsequently sold to a private buyer. The remaining approximately 73-acres would be dedicated to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to be added to public lands adjacent to the Headwaters Forest Reserve for conservation and public access purposes. 26-344 approved Pass
13. F. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
14. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 14:05
15. 14 REPORT FROM PLANNER ▶ jump to 39:27
16. 1. Plant Humboldt, LLC Special Permit Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 220-251-029 Record Numbers: PLN-12788-SP Briceland Area A Special Permit for a wholesale and retail commercial cannabis nursery of 10,000 square feet including self-distribution. Estimated annual water usage is no more than 160,000 gallons sourced by a rainwater catchment pond of approximately 250,000 gallons. Power is provided by PGE through an eligible renewable energy program. The Special Permit also proposes reducing the streamside management area setback. The project also includes a Zone Reclassification from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Agriculture General (AG). 26-343 approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:43
17. 15 PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 40:19
18. H. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 46:12
19. I. NEXT MEETINGS: May 07, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting