Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Thursday, April 2, 2026
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Planning Commission
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Humboldt County, CA
Meeting Date
April 2, 2026

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

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CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-282

Bell Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Special Permit Modification

Record Number: PLN-2023-18188 Assessor Parcel Number: 109-351-061 Shelter Cove area A Modification to a previously approved (PLN-2020-16840) Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Special Permit (CDP-46-90/CUP-35-90/SP-44-90) which authorized the after-the-fact permitting of the following development: 1) Construction of a 120 square foot garden shed, 2) Construction of a 15 square foot concrete pad for the installation of a generator, 3) Construction of a 2-inch deep, quarter inch-wide underground coaxial cable, 4) Addition of 192 square foot extension of an existing deck and two staircases on either side of the deck on the western side of the existing residence, 5) repair of existing 45" fence on the eastside of the residence using existing footings 6) Removal of 11 dead/dying trees (<12" DBH) within 30-feet of a residence. The permit also authorized the conversion of a Bed and Breakfast facility to a single family residence and a Notice of Merger of three parcels into one. The parcel is developed with an existing single-family residence, gravel driveway and served with community water and sewer provided by the Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District. This modification includes the construction of a detached garage that exceeds the maximum height and size for a detached accessory structure. Therefore, a Special Permit is required pursuant to Section 313-69-1.4.2. The Special Permit is also required for Design Review.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-283

Santsche, Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit

Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 017-172-047-000 Record No.: PLN-2025-19155 Eureka area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the construction of a new two-bedroom single-family residence approximately 1,685 square feet in size with an attached approximately 483 square-foot attached garage, a 62 square-foot covered entry and a 300 square-foot covered patio. The residence will be approximately 24 feet tall. A Special Permit (SP) is also required for major vegetation removal to facilitate construction of the proposed residence. Also included is the installation of an on-site wastewater treatment system. The parcel is served with community water provided by Humboldt Community Services District.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-284

Hufford, Coastal Development Permit and Special Permits

Record Number: PLN-2025-19298 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): 520-211-001 Orick Area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the removal of an approximately 1,450 square-foot manufactured home with an approximately 1,584 square-foot manufactured home to be constructed in the same location. The site is also developed with three other legal nonconforming residences. The parcel is served with on-site water and on-site wastewater treatment systems. A Special Permit (SP) is required for Design Review.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-285

Redwood Coast Energy Authority Special Permit and Conditional Use Permit

Record Number: PLN-2025-19414 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): 505-151-012-000, 506-231-019, 506-231-022 A Special Permit (SP) for the installation of an appurtenant sign associated with the Foster Clean Power solar and battery storage project (PLN-2022-17922). A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required to deviate from the standards outlined in Humboldt County Code section 314-87.2.6.5 requiring minimum vertical clearance of 8 feet for freestanding signs. The purpose of the sign will be to showcase the partnership between the solar developer, Renewable America, and Redwood Coast Energy Authority, including the name and logo of each party. The sign will be approximately 18 square feet in size and supported by two posts approximately six feet high.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-286

Pyle Coastal Development Permit, Special Permit, and Notice of Merger

Assessor Parcel Number: 111-211-010 and 111-211-011 Record Number: PLN-2025-19419 Shelter Cove area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the construction of an approximately 2,137 square-foot single-family residence with an attached approximately 666 square-foot garage. A Notice of Merger is required to merge the two parcels. The parcel is served with community water and sewer provided by the Resort Improvement District. A Special Permit is required for Design Review within the Coastal Zone pursuant to Section 313-19.1 of Humboldt County Code.

CONSENT CALENDARItem 26-287

Luffenholz Lane LLC Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit

Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 515-101-002-000 Record No.: PLN-2025-19437 Trinidad area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the as-built construction of a 432 square foot one-bedroom residence along with a 167 square-foot detached bedroom and laundry room. Approximately 1,100 square feet of decking is included, as well as repairs to the existing septic system. The site is served with water provided by a shared water system. A Special Permit is also required for Design Review.