Planning Commission

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California

Agenda — 22 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, March 18, 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 1:22
4. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ▶ jump to 2:33
5. C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS ▶ jump to 3:09
6. D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: ▶ jump to 4:40
7. E. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 13:08
8. 1. Review and approval of the February 19, 2026, Action Summary. 26-192 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:41
9. 2. RPL Investors, LLC; Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Special Permit Extension Record Number: PLN-2024-19485 Assessor Parcel Number: 520-142-009 Orick area A sixth two-year extension of the following project: A Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit for a 152-unit transient habitation facility (special occupancy park), to include: a campground, RV Park, Lodge (commercial center), and gas station. The special occupancy park will include 82 RV sites, 48 tent camping sites, 12 park model cabins, 10 cottages, 3 bathhouses, internal trails connecting to the existing Redwood Creek Levee Trail, an open playing field, and a commercial center constructed in a traditional lodge building style. The commercial center will include the resort activity center, administrative offices, a deli and convenience store/gift shop, a touring center, and gas station. An existing residence will remain and be used as a caretaker's residence and office space. A 2,076 square foot maintenance barn will be constructed to the north of the residence and will house the wastewater treatment system operations and maintenance area. The on-site sewage disposal system proposed is an Orenco Advantex Wastewater Treatment system suitable for processing approximately 19,500 gallons of waste per day. The primary leach field will be located near the existing house. Water will be provided by the Orick Community Services District. All utility lines will be underground. The resort will host up to 12 special events per year such as weddings, celebrations, family reunions, school/youth field trips, and small musical productions. Events will generate a maximum of 100 attendees who are not staying on site and may be held between the hours of 12 PM and 9 PM. A Special Permit is included to establish parking for a non-enumerated use. A maximum of 100 additional guests (those who are not staying overnight at the Resort) will be attending special events. To meet this demand 50 parking spaces are proposed in addition to those required by the other facilities (277 parking spaces). Wetland 1 located at the base of the Redwood Creek Levee is partially located within the Coastal Zone. This wetland will not be altered as a result of the project. Other non-coastal wetlands (2 through 5) on site are NWI wetlands and will be filled to facilitate the project. Wetland fill will be mitigated by wetland creation and enhancement, to be implemented at a 2:1 ratio on the coastal portion of the site adjacent to the existing wetland within the 100-foot wetland setback area. Proposed on-site signage will include up to three monument signs that will be backlit or illuminated with down-shielding lighting. No changes to the project are proposed. If approved, the Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Special Permit will expire on January 27, 2028. 26-198 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 187:47
10. 3. Ford Tentative Map and Coastal Development Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 511-031-011 Record No.: PLN-2026-19480 McKinleyville area A two-year extension to an approved Tentative Map and Coastal Development Permit (PLN-2021-17091) for the subdivision of an approximately 1.12-acre parcel into four new parcels ranging from 5,228 ft.² to 5,583 ft.² in size. A remainder parcel of 16,368 ft.² is also proposed. The parcel is accessed from Myers Road and Lily Avenue, which will continue to serve the remainder parcel. The four new parcels will be served by a proposed 22-foot-wide access road to be developed from Myers Road, and an exception to the minimum right-of-way width requirements was previously approved. The parcel is developed with an existing single-family residence and shop, which will be located on the proposed remainder parcel following the subdivision. The property being divided is located within the Coastal Zone and a Coastal Development Permit is being processed in conjunction with the subdivision. Water and sewer service will be provided by the McKinleyville Community Services District. If approved, the new expiration date will be February 2, 2028. 26-197 approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:11
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, an 87,406 square foot (2.01-acres) parcel, into three (3) parcels. A Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a primary residence, two accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and the conversion of an art studio into an ADU, and a Special Permit is also requested to accommodate a Lot Size Modification. Proposed Parcel 1 will be 50,938 square feet (48,639 net) and will contain an existing single-family residence, detached garage and a detached art studio, which is proposed for conversion to an ADU. Proposed Parcel 2 will be 16,667 square feet (10,755 net) and currently has two existing sheds, which will be demolished to accommodate a two-story primary residence (2000 square feet) with an attached garage (400 square feet) and a single story ADU (720 square feet). Proposed Parcel 3 will be 19,801 square feet (15,846 net) and is currently developed with an existing primary residence and a single story ADU (720 square feet) is proposed. Proposed parcels will be provided 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. 26-196 continued Pass ▶ jump to 14:39
12. 5. Monument Quarry CUP/SMP Mining Reapproval Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 205-031-049 Record No.: PLN-2025-19450 Rio Del area A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a surface mining operation known as the Monument Quarry for the extraction of gravel from the quarry for use on County roads, for emergency and maintenance activities in the region. The proposed extraction is a total of 35,000 cubic yards over the life of the permit. Mining may consist of a single 25,000 cubic yard extraction, or smaller extractions, as frequently as annually, totaling 35,000 cubic yards over 15 years. This is a request for re-approval of the permit that has recently expired. If re-approved, the Conditional Use Surface Mining Permit, Reclamation Plan and a review of financial assurances for an existing surface mining operation known as the Monument Quarry would amount to a permit term of 15-years. 26-195 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 198:22
13. 6. Russ Quarry CUP/SMP Mining Reapproval Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 313-132-001 Record No.: PLN-2025-19390 Maple Creek area A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a surface mining operation known as the Russ Quarry for the extraction of gravel from the quarry for use on County roads, for emergency and maintenance activities in the region. The proposed extraction is a total of 30,000 cubic yards over the life of the permit, 15 years, consisting of extractions of up to 25,000 cubic yards at a time as frequently as once every 3-7 years. This is a re-approval of CUP-10-03/SMP-10-03/RP10-03 that has expired. The project is for consideration of the re-approval of a Conditional Use Surface Mining Permit, the re-approval of the Reclamation Plan and a review of financial assurances for an existing quarry with a 15-year permit term to expire November 24, 2040. 26-193 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 200:47
14. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. 1. Inland and Coastal Safe Parking - Safe Shelter Pilot Program Ordinance Amendment Record No.: LRP-2023-18813 Countywide An amendment to the Inland and Coastal Safe Parking - Safe Shelter Pilot Program Ordinance including language and numbering amendments and allowing an extension of the provisions in both ordinances until January 1, 2036, in alignment with State allowances for emergency housing standards under Senate Bill 1395. 26-190 recommended for approval Pass ▶ jump to 28:04
16. 2. Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation & Conservation District - Extension of Interim Permits Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 401-112-021 & 401-112-024 Record No.: PLN-2025-19441 Samoa area A three-year extension to previously approved Coastal Development and Conditional Use Permits (CUP-16-062/CDP-16-09, CUP-18-048/CDP-18-041) which authorized a variety of interim uses at Redwood Marine Terminal II (RMT II) for a 7-year period (2019 thru 2026). If approved the extension would authorize ongoing Interim Uses at the property through January 24, 2029. The interim uses would continue to occupy existing structures and infrastructure. 26-194 approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:15
17. 3. Life Plan of Humboldt Parcel Map Subdivision and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 508-251-060, 510-133-013 Record No.: PLN-2025-19246 McKinleyville area A Parcel Map Subdivision (PMS) to divide an approximately 14.59-acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 12.63 acres (Parcel 1) and 1.96 acres (Parcel 2). The purpose of the subdivision is to create the smaller parcel to convey separately with the remaining 12.63-acre parcel retained by Life Plan Humboldt. The parcel is currently undeveloped and can be served with community water and sewer provided by McKinleyville Community Services District. The applicant is requesting an exception to specific roadway improvements, placement of a Public Utility Easement (PUE), and bicycle storage requirements for future development. A Special Permit is also required for the relocation of existing wetlands to facilitate future development of the parcel with senior housing. 26-191 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 140:59
18. G. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT ▶ jump to 143:46
19. H. REPORT FROM PLANNER ▶ jump to 201:06
20. I. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 201:27
21. J. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 202:56
22. K. NEXT MEETING: April 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting