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, March 18, 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. Coza Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Modification Record Number: PLN-2024-18985MOD01 Assessor Parcel Numbers: 110-251-037 and 110-251-038 Shelter Cove area A Modification to a previously approved Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit (SP). The previous project included the construction of an approximately 1,719 square-foot two-story, two-bedroom single-family residence. The Modification will change the design to an A-Frame and reduce the square footage to approximately 1,599 square feet. The residence will be within the same footprint of the previously approved permit. The parcel will be served by community water provided by the Resort Improvement District and an on-site wastewater treatment system. 26-200 approved
8. 2. Table Bluff Coastal Development, Conditional Use, and Design Review Special Permit Modification Assessor Parcel Numbers: 308-041-005-000 and 308-061-001-000 Record Number: PLN-2026-19507 Loleta/Table Bluff area A Modification to a previously approved Coastal Development Permit, Special Permit and Conditional Use Permit for the Table Bluff Ecological Preserve managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The approved permits allowed for major vegetation removal and habitat restoration including the removal of a barbed wire fence and the installation of a deer-proof fence around an experimental restoration plot. The modification would allow for the construction of a public access trail, informational signage, a picnic bench and table area and perimeter fencing. The proposed nature trail and seating will be made accessible where feasible. Continued restoration activities associated with this permit may include prescribed burns, grazing, tilling and planting, along with construction and replacement of fencing and gates as needed. A Special Permit is required for design review of the proposed improvements. 26-204 approved
9. 3. MCSD Sewer Crossing Retrofit Special Permit and Coastal Development Permit Record Number: PLN-2025-19446 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): Listed in Attachment 1C A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit (SP) for McKinleyville Community Services District to retrofit the three U.S. 101 sewer crossings that drain wastewater from the east side of U.S. 101 to the west side where the District’s treatment facility is located. A Special Permit is required for major vegetation removal to facilitate the retrofit. The proposed replacement method for each highway crossing is Horizontal Auger Boring (HAB). A previous CDP (PLN-2025-19282) authorized geotechnical drilling to determine appropriate design parameters. The retrofitted sewer crossings would increase earthquake resiliency of the utility above current conditions. 26-203 approved
10. 4. Hornsby Coastal Development Permit Case Number: PLN-2025-19409 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 507-282-003 Arcata area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the installation of a new 5” domestic water well to serve the parcel. The new well will replace an existing well that has failed. The site is developed with a single-family residence constructed under PLN-2022-17889. The site is served with on-site water (well) and on-site septic. This permit is a follow up to the Emergency Coastal Development Permit PLN-2025-19434. 26-202 approved
11. 5. The Redwood Company, LLC Coastal Development Permit, Lot Line Adjustment, and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 106-061-073-000, 106-081-013-000 Record No.: PLN-2025-19382 Ferndale area A Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) between two parcels of approximately 0.33 acres and 72.99 acres in size resulting in two parcels of approximately 53.48 acres and 19.84 acres in size. A Special Permit for a minimum lot size modification is required. The purpose of the LLA is to move the parcel lines to better fit land use patterns and facilitate land management. The parcels are vacant resource lands. Portions of the parcels are within the California Coastal Zone. A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) is required for this lot line adjustment. 26-201 approved
12. D. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
13. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. F. ADJOURNMENT
15. G. NEXT MEETING: April 2, 2026 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting