Planning Commission

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California

Agenda — 18 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, September 16, 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.
3. A. CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO FLAG
4. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
5. C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
6. D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
7. E. CONSENT AGENDA
8. 1. Review and approval of the September 03, 2026, Action Summary. 26-992 approved
9. 2. RPCA Solar 5, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Extension & Modification Assessor Parcel Numbers 313-091-019 & 313-091-020 Record No’s.: PLN-2020-16320 (original project) PLN-2026-19505 (extension & modification) Alton Area Extension and Modification of a previously approved Conditional Use Permit (PLN-2020-16320). The original Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission on April 21, 2021, and authorizes development of a commercial solar photovoltaic power generation facility occupying approximately 27 acres of a 39-acre agriculturally zoned property. The modification requests modest expansion and reconfiguration of the development footprint and road system to include a fenced area of approximately 28-acres and reduction of the setback from a seasonal wetland feature from 150 feet to 50 feet. No other changes to the original project are proposed. The project would install and operate an assemblage of photovoltaic modules and inverters capable of generating approximately four (4) megawatts (MW) of power. Equipment would be mounted on a steel racking system anchored into the ground using driven steel piers. The overall height of the array would be no more than 8-feet tall as measured from existing grade. If approved, the extension will expire April 16, 2029. This is the third extension request received to date. 26-988 approved
10. F. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
11. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. 1. Call Structure Protection Exemption Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 017-203-002-000, 017-203-001 Record No.: PLN-2026-19576 Eureka area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to authorize tree removal associated with two CALFIRE Structure Protection Exemptions - one for 0 - 150’ and the other 150’ - 300’. The 0 - 150’ Exemption will include a small portion of tree removal on the adjacent parcel (APN 017-203-001). The trees are mostly Redwood with some Douglas-Fir and other conifers. Redwood trees to be removed range in size up to 71.1 inches in diameter at breast height (dbh). The parcel is approximately 6.5-acres in size and developed with a single-family residence and accessory structures. The parcel is served with community water provided by the Humboldt Community Services District and an on-site wastewater treatment system. 26-989 approved Pass
13. 2. Maples Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Record Number: PLN-2026-19577 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): 403-022-041 The project site is located in the Eureka area, on the north side of Woodland Way, approximately 1,000 feet east of the intersection of Pigeon Point Road and Woodland Way, on the property known as 5177 Woodland Way. A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to authorize tree removal associated with a CALFIRE 0 - 150’ Structure Protection Exemption. Eight Redwood trees are proposed to be removed ranging in size between 12” and 62” diameter at breast height (dbh).The parcel is approximately 0.76 acres and developed with a single-family residence. The parcel is served with community water provided by the Humboldt Community Services District and an on-site wastewater treatment system. 26-990 approved Pass
14. 3. Amendments to Commercial Cannabis Indoor Cultivation Standards - Path to Enabling Indoor Cultivation in AE, AG, FR, and U zones to be permitted in newly constructed non-residential structures Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 000-000-000 Record No.: LRP-2026-19583 Countywide An amendment to the Commercial Cannabis Indoor Cultivation provisions of the Inland Zoning Regulations to amend subsection 314-55.4.8.1.1 to allow indoor cultivation in AE, AG, FR, and U zones to be permitted within non-residential buildings constructed after January 1, 2016. The ordinance currently restricts indoor cultivation in these zones to non-residential buildings that were in existence prior to January 1, 2016. This Zoning Ordinance Amendment applies to the entire inland region of Humboldt County. 26-991 approved Pass
15. H. REPORT FROM PLANNER
16. I. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
17. J. ADJOURNMENT
18. K. NEXT MEETINGS: October 1, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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