Planning Commission

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California

Agenda — 19 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.
2. 2 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.
3. 3 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. 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, September 30, 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.
4. A. CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO FLAG
5. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
6. C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
7. D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
8. E. CONSENT AGENDA
9. 1. Review and approval of the September 19, 2026, Action Summary. 26-1039 approved Pass
10. 2. Pastori Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 302-091-010 Record No.: PLN-2023-18184-EXT Eureka area A two-year extension to an approved Minor Subdivision of a 0.95 acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 11,451 square feet (Parcel 1) and 29,816 square feet (Parcel 2). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family residence and shed that will remain on proposed Parcel 1. Parcel 2 will be vacant and suitable for residential development. The parcel is served with community water and sewer provided by the Humboldt Community Services District. The parcel is located within the Coastal Zone; therefore, a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) extension is also required. The subdivision is consistent with the density established by the 2017 Humboldt County General Plan for which an EIR was certified, and accordingly no further environmental effects that are peculiar to the project or the parcel on which the project is located. 26-1042 approved
11. 3. Parks Major Subdivision Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 510-193-039 Record No.: PLN-2024-19037-EXT03 McKinleyville area The third and final, two-year extension of a Major Subdivision (PLN-2019-15467 and PLN-2020-16880) of an approximately 1.54-acre parcel into nine lots between 5,002 square feet (net) and 7,728 square feet (net) in three phases - Lot 1, Lots 2-4, and Lots 5-9. The site is developed with two single family residences that will remain on proposed Lots 1 and 2, respectively. Pursuant to Section 325-9 of the Subdivision Regulations, an exception request was submitted to allow a reduced right of way width. The parcels will be served with community water and sere provided by the McKinleyville Community Services District. This is the third extension requested, and the final extension allowed per the Subdivision Map Act. If approved, the extension will expire on August 21, 2028. 26-1043 approved Pass
12. 4. Quantum Leasing LLC Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 203-231-003 Record No. PLN-2026-19563 Rohnerville area A Conditional Use Permit for the addition of Cannabis Distribution and Non-Volatile Manufacturing to an approved cannabis cultivation project. The approved cultivation operation is for 9,792 square feet of mixed light cultivation. This includes 8,640 square feet of mature mixed-light cannabis cultivation canopy and 1,170 square feet of immature plant cultivation for propagation and research and development (R&D). A Conditional Use Permit is required due to the project's location within a Community Planning area. 26-1044 approved Pass
13. F. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
14. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. 1. Black Dog Partnership, LP General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification; Lot Line Adjustment; and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number 510-081-001; 510-081-002; and 510-081-003 Record No.: PLN-2021-17029 McKinleyville Area A General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification to increase the Community Services (CS) Land Use designation and the Community Commercial Zone (C-2) by approximately 2.95 acres and reduce the Residential Low Density (RL) land use designation and Residential One-Family Zone (R-1) by the same amount on APNs 510-081-001, 510-081-002, and 510-081-003 which have a combined total area of approximately 7.42 acres. The project also includes a lot line adjustment between APNs 510-081-002 and 510-081-001. The new parcel boundaries would coincide with the proposed General Plan and Zoning boundaries. The Applicant proposes expanding the operations of the McKinleyville Ace Hardware including additional paving of approximately 53,250 square feet for an estimated 56 parking spaces, as well as gravel surface of approximately 38,770 square feet. Also proposed is the construction of three structures totaling 11,730 square feet including a greenhouse as well as lumber rack structures. The existing site entrance is proposed to be reconfigured to take access from the new access road proposed through APN 510-081-001. The proposal also includes a Special Permit for new and after the fact filling of wetlands that includes 1:1 restoration for all filled one and two parameter wetlands and 2:1 restoration for all filled three-parameter wetlands and the construction of new wetlands, bioswales, and buffer areas. 26-1041 approved Pass
16. H. REPORT FROM PLANNER
17. I. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
18. J. ADJOURNMENT
19. K. NEXT MEETINGS: October 15, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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