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. ▶ jump to 1:02
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, February 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. ▶ jump to 1:14
3. A. CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO FLAG ▶ jump to 2:01
4. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ▶ jump to 2:30
5. C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS ▶ jump to 3:18
6. D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: ▶ jump to 3:28
7. E. ELECTION FOR CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:24
8. F. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 16:33
9. 1. Review and approval of the December 18, 2025, Action Summary. 26-74 approved
10. 9 CONSENT AGENDA VOTE approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:33
11. 2. Review and approval of the January 15, 2026, Action Summary. 26-76 approved
12. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 16:39
13. 1. Elk River Estuary (Planning Area 1) Restoration Project Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): Listed in Attachment 1C Record No.: PLN-2025-19393 Eureka area A Conditional Use Permit for one phase of a watershed-scale effort to restore beneficial uses of water, improve water quality conditions, reduce nuisance flooding, rehabilitate habitat for fish species, expand riparian habitat, maintain agricultural productivity, provide public access, and improve overall ecosystem health in the Elk River. Detailed Project objectives were formulated with the Elk River community as part of the Elk River Watershed Stewardship Program. The project site is within both the Coastal Zone and the inland area. A Consolidated Coastal Development Permit has been requested and will be processed by the Coastal Commission. 26-99 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 117:11
14. 2. Bracut Industrial Park - Caretaker’s Unit and Expanded Signage Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 501-241-033 Record No.: PLN-2025-19337 Bracut area A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for after-the-fact authorization of an approximately 650 square foot caretaker's unit built between 1988-2000 and to allow commercial signage cumulatively exceeding the base amounts allowed under the Zoning Regulations (313-87.3.3.4.4). Known today as “The Bracut Industrial Park”, since 1952 the property has primarily been occupied by a series of lumber products and building supply businesses. Current signage on the property totals approximately 1,455 square feet, approximately 485 square feet greater than historical levels. It is requested that up to 1,500 square feet of total signage be allowed, to accommodate the needs of a more diverse mixture of commercial and industrial tenants now operating from the site following the relocation of The Mill Yard from the property in 2010. 26-100 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 157:19
15. 3. 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 based on the recommendation of a qualified biologist. The project also includes a Zone Reclassification from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Agriculture General (AG). 26-98 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 207:14
16. H. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT ▶ jump to 207:45
17. I. LETTER WITH COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COURTROOM SECURITY ▶ jump to 207:48
18. J. REPORT FROM PLANNER
19. K. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
20. L. ADJOURNMENT
21. M. NEXT MEETINGS: March 19, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting