Planning Commission

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California

Agenda — 24 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, November 5, 2025. 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 0:20
4. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ▶ jump to 0:43
5. C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS ▶ jump to 1:17
6. D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: ▶ jump to 1:32
7. E. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 6:58
8. 8 General Plan Conformance Review for McKinleyville Community Service District’s Administration Building expansion project Assessor Parcel Number: 509-191-031 Record Number: PLN-2025-19323 McKinleyville area A General Plan Conformance Review for the remodel and expansion of the McKinleyville Community Service District’s existing 3,465 SF administration building. The project includes tenant improvements and the demolition of an existing 1,233 SF prefabricated building. 5,211 square feet will be added to the administration building. These improvements will occur on APN 509-191-031. 25-1313 approved
9. 9 MeeMeeMine Parcel Map Subdivision, Coastal Development Permit, and Coastal Development Permit Modification Record No.: PLN-2024-19114 APN: 308-271-001 Table Bluff area A Parcel Map Subdivision of an approximately 14.3-acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 6.8 acres (Parcel A) and 7.5-acres (Parcel B), for residential purposes. A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) is required for this project. In addition, the Applicant is requesting a modification to the previously-approved Development Plan (CDP-12-008), seeking approval for the removal of the former residence (converted to storage as a condition of approval of CDP-12-008), as well as the garage and the barn. These structures, all circa early-20th century, have deteriorated to a state of significant structural deficiency. Terms for removal set forth under CDP-12-008 require an historic resource evaluation, which has been completed. The parcel is currently developed with a single-family residence and other accessory structures. The site is served with onsite water (well) and an on-site wastewater treatment system. 25-1307 approved
10. 10 Mark Finley Special Permit Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 218-091-006 Record Numbers: PLN-13295-SP New Harris Area A Special Permit for 10,000 square feet of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation with no separate ancillary nursery. Estimated annual water usage is 100,100 gallons sourced from a point of diversion and a rainwater catchment pond. The point of diversion is also shared with application 13351 on APN 218-101-002. The pond is also shared with both applications 13359 and 13351 on APNs 218-091-004 and 218-101-002 respectively. Total tank storage on site for the project gallons is 50,000 and the shared pond is estimated to have a capacity of approximately 2,155,000 gallons. Drying occurs onsite with additional processing occurring offsite. Power will be provided by renewables, reserving generators for emergency use only. 25-1303 approved
11. 11 Mark Finley Conditional Use Permit Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 218-101-002 Record Numbers: PLN-13351-CUP New Harris Area A Conditional Use Permit for 10,000 square feet of existing mixed light and 33,560 square feet of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation supported by a 4,356 square foot ancillary nursery. Estimated annual water usage is 545,000 gallons sourced from a point of diversion and a rainwater catchment pond. The point of diversion is located on APN 218-091-006 shared with application 13295. The pond is also shared with both applications 13359 and 13295 on APN 218-091 -004 and 218-101-006 respectively. Total tank storage on site for the project is 175,000 gallons and the pond is estimated to have a capacity of approximately 2,155,000 gallons. Drying occurs onsite with additional processing occurring offsite. Power will be provided by renewables, reserving generators for emergency use only. 25-1305 approved
12. E. CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:46
13. 12 Finmark Farms, LLC Conditional Use Permit Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 218-091-004 Record Numbers: PLN-13359-CUP New Harris Area A Conditional Use Permit for 6,550 square feet of existing mixed light and 19,450 square feet of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation with no separate ancillary nursery. Estimated annual water usage is 291,900 gallons sourced from a rainwater catchment pond. The pond is also shared with both applications 13295 and 13351 on APN 218-091-006 and 218-101-002 respectively. Total tank storage on site for the project is 60,000 gallons and the pond is estimated to have a capacity of approximately 2,155,000 gallons. Drying occurs onsite with additional processing occurring offsite. Power will be provided by PGE. 25-1304 approved
14. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 9:55
15. 14 Daniels Coastal Development Permit, Special Permit, and Variance Assessor Parcel Number: 111-121-037 Record Number: PLN-2023-18280 Shelter Cove area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the construction of a new single-family residence with a footprint of approximately 1,100 square feet. The structure is a 1,630 square foot, two story residence on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a two-tiered deck, a one-car garage, two on-site parking stalls, and one offsite parking location on Sea Court which will be in a Public Works-approved parking lane. The site is served by the Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District and is powered by PG&E. A Special Permit is required for the removal of a large Monterey cypress and for design review, and a Variance is requested to reduce the front yard setback from 20 feet to 6 feet, 3 inches to increase to setback from the bluff edge. Less than 50 cubic yards of grading will occur to prepare the site for development. 25-1311 approved Pass ▶ jump to 59:06
16. 14 Sacred Groves Kneeland Cemetery Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): 314-131-088, 314-131-092, and 314-131-091 which includes a portion of 314-131-051 Record No.: PLN-2024-19115 Kneeland area A Conditional Use Permit for a green burial cemetery. Burials of human remains are proposed to occur in single plots and family groves at a maximum density of 120 graves per acre. Graves will be dug by hand to minimize impacts on plants and soil. Bodies and biodegradable burial materials will be buried in the root zone at a minimum depth of 18 inches. The site is currently managed for hay production, grazing and forest health and will continue with cemetery operations. Ceremonial tree plantings will be watered for one year with water from a rainwater catchment tank. The project will result in conversion of some hay field to oak savannah. The property entrance will be improved, and a short driveway, parking area, and a non-residential ceremonial structure will be constructed. Visitation to the cemetery will be limited by a locked gate. 25-1308 approved Pass ▶ jump to 132:51
17. 15 Sacred Groves Kneeland Cemetery Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): 314-131-088, 314-131-092, and 314-131-091 which includes a portion of 314-131-051 Record No.: PLN-2024-19115 Kneeland area A Conditional Use Permit for a green burial cemetery. Burials of human remains are proposed to occur in single plots and family groves at a maximum density of 120 graves per acre. Graves will be dug by hand to minimize impacts on plants and soil. Bodies and biodegradable burial materials will be buried in the root zone at a minimum depth of 18 inches. The site is currently managed for hay production, grazing and forest health and will continue with cemetery operations. Ceremonial tree plantings will be watered for one year with water from a rainwater catchment tank. The project will result in conversion of some hay field to oak savannah. The property entrance will be improved, and a short driveway, parking area, and a non-residential ceremonial structure will be constructed. Visitation to the cemetery will be limited by a locked gate. 25-1308 approved ▶ jump to 132:34
18. G. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
19. H. PRESENTATION ON EX PARTE RISKS AND ETHICAL BOUNDARIES IN A DIGITAL WORLD: received and filed ▶ jump to 133:19
20. I. REPORT FROM PLANNER ▶ jump to 195:37
21. 19 Information Update on the County’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance. 25-1319 received and filed
22. J. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 208:10
23. K. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 211:09
24. L. NEXT MEETING: December 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting-Hybrid