Zoning Administrator

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

Agenda — 14 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, 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. Fantastic Gardens Humboldt, LLC Special Permit Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 210-141-008 Record Numbers: PLN-11966-SP Dinsmore Area A Special Permit for 3,500 square feet of existing outdoor and 6,000 square feet of existing mixed light commercial cannabis cultivation supported by a 950 square foot nursery. Irrigation water is provided by a point of diversion and an existing rainwater catchment pond. Annual water usage is estimated to be 280,000 gallons per year with storage consisting of 30,000 gallons in hard tanks and 150,000 gallons in the pond for a total of 180,000 gallons. Power is provided by three generators and the project is conditioned to transition to renewable energy by January 1, 2026. The project proposes onsite relocation to move cultivation out of a streamside management area. A Special Permit is included for cultivation area restoration and the after the fact construction of the pond within the streamside management area. 25-657 approved
8. 2. Puhl- Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 109-291-019 Record Number: PLN-2025-19165 Shelter Cove An after-the-fact Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for grading of approximately 40 cubic yards that occurred within the Coastal Zone without the benefit of County review. The purpose of the CDP application is to resolve existing code violations. A Special Permit (SP) is required for Design Review. No other development is proposed at this time. 25-658 approved
9. 3. PG&E Vegetation Management Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Record Number: PLN-2025-19170 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): Listed in Attachment 1D Various locations in the Humboldt Bay area, from the substation on Mitchell Heights Drive heading southwest along the transmission line and at locations around Redwood Acres, Cutten, and in the vicinity of the College of the Redwoods. A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for routine vegetation management along several transmission lines within Humboldt County including the Humboldt - Eureka 60 kilovolt (kV) line, the Humboldt Bay - Rio Dell Junction 60 kV line, and the CR-Humboldt Bay-Humboldt 115 kV line. The proposed scope of work includes the removal of 59 trees at 57 locations, and the removal of 20 brush units at one location, for a total of 58 locations. Of the 59 tree removals, all have a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 13-inches or greater. These locations are subject to the requirements of PG&E's Multiple Region Habitat Conservation Plan (MRHCP). The purpose of the vegetation removal is to maintain safe and reliable electric service and mandated clearance to comply with federal and State regulatory requirements for public safety and fire prevention. 25-660 approved
10. 4. Terrapin Farms Special Permit Modification Assessor Parcel Numbers: 529-036-011 Record Number: PLN-2025-19195 Orleans area A Modification to an approved Special Permit (PLN-12136-SP) to allow for a microbusiness. The approved Special Permit was for an existing commercial cannabis operation consisting of 6,500 square feet of outdoor cultivation. The Modification to the approved project is to add manufacturing, distribution, and processing as well as to allow hoophouses to cover existing garden beds. Proposed manufacturing activities include extraction utilizing ice water. No use of solvents is proposed. 25-661 approved
11. 5. Duncan Lot Line Adjustment and Coastal Development Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 520-142-005, 520-151-005 and 520-151-013 Record Nos.: PLN-2025-19198 Orick Area A Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) between three parcels, resulting in three parcels. All three parcels are developed with residences and commercial structures. The purpose of the lot line adjustment is to adjust property lines to better fit existing improvements based on conflicting surveys and to add land to the northerly side of APN 520-151-005 for future use. The parcels are all served with water provided by the Orick Community Services District and onsite wastewater treatment systems. The property is located within the Appeals jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone; therefore, a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) is also required. 25-662 approved
12. D. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
13. E. ADJOURNMENT
14. F. NEXT MEETING: