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. 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 2, 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 August 6, 2026, Action Summary. 26-927 approved Pass
9. 2. Review and approval of the August 20, 2026, Action Summary. 26-928 approved Pass
10. 3. Humboldt Exotics, LLC Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Number 201-322-035 Record No.: PLN-2022-18010 Alton Area A modification to an approved Conditional Use Permit for a commercial cannabis operation within the Fortuna Community Planning Area. The existing permitted uses include 38,400 square feet of outdoor cultivation; 5,814 square feet of nursery; Onsite processing; and Distribution. The existing operation is authorized to use up 487,500 gallons per year from a permitted well utilizing 20,000 gallons of storage and receives electricity from PGE through a renewable energy program. The proposed modification will increase total cultivation from 38,400 square feet to 79,320 square feet consisting of 43,560 square feet of full sun outdoor, 25,840 square feet of outdoor light deprivation in greenhouses, and 9,920 square feet of mixed light in greenhouses. Total ancillary nursery space will be increased from 5,815 square feet to 6,960 square feet which is approximately 8.8% of total cultivation area. A commercial retail nursery of 1,159 square feet will be added to an existing building consisting of an 871 square foot seed area and a 288 square foot immature plan area. A retail sales area is proposed to be added to an existing structure as part of the modification and non-volatile manufacturing is also proposed in an existing structure. The proposed water source is changing to include rainwater catchment and reclamation from dehumidifiers as well as the existing permitted groundwater well. Total annual water usage is expected to decrease to approximately 380,000 gallons per year based on review and analysis of actual use data from the installed water meter which estimates approximately 1,040 gallons per day for all current and proposed uses. Water storage is proposed to increase from 20,000 gallons to 40,000 gallons. There are no proposed changes to the processing, distribution, electricity source, or number of employees. 26-929 approved
11. F. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
12. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. 1. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit Record No.: PLN-2025-19320 APN: 511-042-004-000 McKinleyville area A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is requested to authorize the erection and operation of an 89-foot tall, unmanned wireless telecommunications facility. The structure would be located within an approximately 414 square-foot fenced lease area and will be capable of hosting equipment for one other wireless carrier. Stealthing is included to help disguise the facility and obscure the visibility of antennas and other equipment by making the structure look like an evergreen tree complete with faux branches on its “trunk”. The applicant plans to install a variety of equipment on the tower, including 12 AT&T Antennas, RRUs, cabling and fiber, as well as an equipment shelter and a 30kW generator. The parcel is currently developed with two residences and accessory structures. The parcel is located within the Coastal Zone; therefore, a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) is also required. A Special Permit is required to exceed the height limit. 26-930 continued Pass
14. H. WORKSHOP
15. 1. A Public Workshop on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP). Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 000-000-000 Record No.: LRP-2023-18700 All of the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County within the Humboldt Bay Area Plan. 26-931 received and filed
16. I. REPORT FROM PLANNER
17. J. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
18. K. ADJOURNMENT
19. L. NEXT MEETINGS: September 17, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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