Zoning Administrator

Planning and Building Department 3015 H St. Eureka, CA 95501

Agenda — 17 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, January 14, 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. TNT Grown Modification Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 032-171-027 Record No.: PLN-2025-19276 Garberville area A modification to cannabis permit PLN-2019-15992 (which previously modified PLN-11489-ZCC) to change from outdoor cultivation to mixed light cultivation. Energy is provided by Pacific Gas and Electric from a 100% renewable source. A diesel generator will be utilized in case of emergencies. Water is provided by the Garberville Sanitary District (GSD) and is estimated to increase by approximately 37,000 gallons annually. 26-28 approved
8. 2. PDCON Enterprises, LLC, Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 222-156-013 Record No.: PLN-2021-16964 Garberville area A Special Permit for 28,500 square feet of new outdoor cannabis cultivation utilizing light deprivation techniques and 1,980 square feet of ancillary nursery space. Cultivation includes two harvests cycles annually. Irrigation water is provided by rainwater catchment from a proposed greenhouse and will be stored in fifty 5,000-gallon water tanks or one hundred 2500-gallon tanks (250,000 gallons total storage). The applicant estimates an annual water use of approximately 125,000 for cannabis operations, approximately 4.39 gallons per square foot per year. Processing will be completed off site at a licensed third-party processing facility. Power will be provided by a solar array. No employees are proposed for this project. 26-23 approved
9. 3. Rand and Zlocki- Coastal Development Permit, Special Permit and Notice of Merger Assessor Parcel Numbers: 111-211-023 and 111-211-024 Record Number: PLN-2025-19339 Shelter Cove Area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the construction of a two-bedroom 1,754 square-foot single family residence with a Special Permit (SP) for Design Review. A Notice of Merger (NOM) is also requested to merge two adjoining parcels to accommodate the development (APNs 111-211-023 and 111-211-024). No trees greater than 12 inches in diameter are proposed to be removed and approximately 290 cubic yards of grading is proposed which will be balanced on site. The site will be served with community water and sewer provided by the Resort Improvement District. 26-26 approved
10. 4. Erica Fike, Coastal Development Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 400-071-034 Record No.: PLN-2025-19327 Manila area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for as-built development to rectify a Code Enforcement case (13CEU-34). The CDP will authorize the conversion of the existing garage to living space, the addition of two covered front porches and the construction of a rear deck. The parcel is currently developed with a single-family residence and served with community water and sewer provided by the Manila Community Services District. 26-25 approved
11. 5. Safier- Coastal Development Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 105-031-040 Record Number: PLN-2021-17462 Petrolia Area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) pursuant to Section 312-3.1.2 & 3.1.5, for long term remediation and restoration of the stream bed, banks and riparian protection zone of Stansberry Creek. This permit is a follow-up to the previously approved Emergency CDP (PLN-2019-15434E), approved on April 9, 2019, pursuant to Section 312-15.5. An extreme rain event with high downstream peak water flow occurred concurrent to a high tide of the Mattole River, resulting in flooding when vegetation and debris temporarily blocked a downstream County maintained culvert. The area of impact was approximately 20,000 square feet and approximately 44 cubic yards of grading was required. This permit is intended to approve the follow-up remediation and restoration of Stansberry Creek, per California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Lake and Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreement (Attachment 3) that was issued October 23, 2019, and all work was completed by October 2021. No additional development is proposed as part of this project. 26-24 approved
12. 6. Denial of Thirty-One (31) Cannabis Permit Applications Due to Lack of Information and Non-Responsiveness Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 210-042-018 (10453) 221-181-025 (10925), 314-224-004 (11110) 516-311-049-000 (11228); 317-052-003-000(11288); 107-236-015-000 (11472); 215-281-016-000 (11570); 210-191-054-000 (11596); 222-251-004-000 (12005); 524-201-002-000 (12185); 206-151-067-000 (12209); 524-091-006-000, 524-101-009-000; 524-101-011-000 (12371); 217-381-003-000 (12652); 107-251-002-000 (12662); 512-131-032-000 (12714); 208-162-002-000, 208-163-001-000 (12783); 208-111-018-000 (12789); 223-046-006-000, 223-045-003-000, 223-045-011-000, 223-046-001-000, 223-046-005-000 (12818); 209-351-082-000 (13086); 524-072-008-000 (13174); 512-171-026-000 (13179); 216-244-002-000 (13191); 522-231-011-000 (13291); 315-082-006-000 (13299); 529-046-016-000 (13305); 221-131-016-000 (13366); 104-121-017, 104-111-002, 104-111-003, 104-121-016, 104-281-003, 104-291-001 (15252); 506-231-012-000, 506-131-015-000 (15501); 522-201-001-000 (15566); 522-051-003-000 (16088); and 209-321-007-000 (16611). Record Numbers: PLN-10453-CUP, PLN-10925-CUP, PLN-11110-CUP, PLN-11228-SP, PLN-11288-CUP, PLN-11472-CUP, PLN-11570-SP, PLN-11596-SP, PLN-12005-SP, PLN-12185-SP, PLN-12209-CUP, PLN-12371-CUP, PLN-12652-CUP, PLN-12662-CUP, PLN-12714-CUP, PLN-12783-CUP, PLN-12789-CUP,PLN-12818-SP, PLN-13086-SP, PLN-13174-CUP, PLN-13179-SP, PLN-13191-CUP, PLN-13291-SP, PLN-13299-CUP, PLN-13305-CUP, PLN-13366-CUP, PLN-2018-15252, PLN-2019-15501, PLN-2019-15566, PLN-2019-16088, PLN-2020-16611. Location: In the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County. Denial of Seventeen (17) Conditional Use Permits, Eleven (11) Special Permits, One (1) Zoning Clearance Certificate (ZCC) and Two (2) Modification Permits. 26-27 denied
13. D. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
14. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. 15 Stone - Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 016-112-027 Record Number: PLN-2025-19240 Eureka area A Special Permit (SP) to reduce the setback of Streamside Management Area to a wetland associated with a Less Than 3-Acre Conversion Exemption and to facilitate the development of multifamily units. The tree removal will facilitate the removal of a subterranean squatter encampment associated with Code Enforcement case CE24-2357 and the development of Multifamily Housing consistent with the Qualified Zone established by Ordinance No. 2460. Ordinance 2460 and the approved Housing Element in the Humboldt County General Plan requires that the parcel be developed to a minimum density of 19 units and a maximum density of 28 units. The site is currently vacant and will be served with community water and sewer provided by Humboldt Community Services District. 26-48 approved as amended
16. F. ADJOURNMENT
17. G. NEXT MEETING: February 5, 2026 10:00a.m. Regular Meeting