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PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

At this time persons may appear before this Commission on any matter pertinent to the Commission's Jurisdiction and that is not on the Agenda. When the Chair asks for public comment, please address the Commission from the microphone. Unless otherwise stated, speakers will have three (3) minutes for public comment. Although the Commission may briefly respond to statements or questions, under state law, matters presented under this item cannot be discussed or acted upon by the Commission at this time.

Review and approval of the May 21, 2026, Action Summary.

Recommendation: Approve the May 21, 2026, Action Summary.

Dennis Grandy Zone Reclassification Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 102-101-001, 106-161-011, 106-161-012, 106-171-003 Record No.: PLN-2025-19421 Rio Dell area

A Zone Reclassification (ZR) to rezone approximately 750 acres into Timberland Production Zone (TPZ). The lands to be rezoned are currently zoned both Agriculture Exclusive with a 160-acre minimum parcel size (AE-B-5(160)) and Unclassified (U). The underlying General Plan designations are Timberland (T) and Agriculture Grazing (AG) which are both consistent with TPZ. These lands are part of the larger Price Creek Ranch containing additional TPZ lands. Project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15264 which states: "Local agencies are exempt from the requirement to prepare an EIR or negative declaration on the adoption of timberland preserve zones under Government Code Sections 51100 et seq. (Gov. Code, Sec 51119).

Cooks Valley Special Events (2023-2027) Mateel Community Center, Inc.; Conditional Use Permit and Annual Monitoring Report Application Number PLN-2023-18108 Cooks Valley area

Review of the Annual Report for the approved Conditional Use Permit authorizing events held by the Mateel Community Center (MCC) in 2025 at the County Line Ranch (formerly Dimmick) in the Cooks Valley area. The Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission in 2023 and requires the Mateel Community Center to submit a monitoring report to the Planning Commission for review on an annual basis. During review, the Commission is authorized to amend conditions or operational requirements if needed to better mitigate potential impacts or control public nuisance -the Commission may also adjust attendance levels under the permit based on annual performance. The permit allows two music festivals to be held annually. Both events feature live music, camping and various vendors, including cannabis-related concessions and consumption within discrete areas on the properties. One event is typically the Summer Arts and Music Festival which occurs over two days and is ordinarily held during the third weekend in June. The second event is Reggae on the River, which ordinarily occurs over three days during the first weekend in August. The Summer Arts and Music Festival was not held at the County Line Ranch in 2025 but instead occurred at the Southern Humboldt Community Park on June 21st and 22nd. The 2025 Reggae on the River event was held on August 1, 2 and 3, 2025. No other events were operated by the Mateel from the CLR site in 2025.

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT

Walsh Coastal Development Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 306-371-017 Record No.: PLN-2025-19417 Humboldt Hill area

A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the construction of an approximately 3,519 square-foot two-story single-family residence that includes a three-car garage on the first floor. Approximately 310 cubic yards of grading will be required and balanced on site. The parcel is served with community water and sewer provided by the Humboldt Community Services District.

Arcata Forest Special Permit for Short-Term Rental Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 507-051-022 Record No.: PLN-2026-19503 Arcata area

A Special Permit for a Short-Term Rental pursuant to Section 314-60.05.10.2.4.2 that allows Short-Term Rentals to be considered with a Special Permit on parcels zoned Agricultural General (AG) that are between 2.5 and 10 acres in size. The 2.5-acre parcel is developed with a single-family residence and is served with community water provided by the City of Arcata and an on-site wastewater treatment system.

Conditional Use Permits for Nine Short-Term Rentals Located in the Tsunami Hazard Zone and Special Permits for Six Short-Term Rentals for Exceptions to Neighborhood Concentration Standards Assessor Parcel Numbers: 305-073-081, 400-031-008, 400-071-036, 401-243-026, 401-331-009, 401-343-004, 401-344-003, 401-344-004, 401-344-006 Record Numbers: PLN-2025-19422, PLN-2025-19424, PLN-2025-19425, PLN-2025-19431, PLN-2025-19432, PLN-2025-19433, PLN-2025-19438, PLN-2025-19439, PLN-2026-19492 Samoa, Fairhaven, Manila and King Salmon Area

Nine Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for short-term rentals located within a Tsunami Hazard Zone within the Humboldt Bay Area Plan, pursuant to section 313-61.05.6.3 of Humboldt County Code. In addition, five of the proposals require approval of a Special Permit for an exception to the neighborhood concentration requirements for short-term rentals pursuant to Section 313-61.05.10.6.2 of Humboldt County Code. All of these applications are for pre-existing short-term rentals and are being brought forward at the same time for consideration by the Planning Commission.

Sandy Toes Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 401-341-003 Record Number: PLN-2026-19508 Samoa Area

A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a short-term rental located within a Tsunami Hazard Zone of the Humboldt Bay Area Plan, pursuant to Section 313-61.05.6.3 of Humboldt County code. A Special Permit is also required due to Neighborhood Concentration pursuant to Section 313.61.05.10.6.2. The parcel is developed with a single-family residence currently used as a two-bedroom short-term rental. The site is served with community water and sewer provided by the Peninsula Community Services District.

Oceanview Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 401-343-003 Record Number: PLN-2026-19512 Samoa Area

A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a short-term rental located within a Tsunami Hazard Zone of the Humboldt Bay Area Plan, pursuant to Section 313-61.05.6.3 of Humboldt County code. A Special Permit is also required due to Neighborhood Concentration pursuant to Section 313.61.05.10.6.2. The parcel is developed with a single-family residence currently used as a two-bedroom short-term rental. The site is served with community water and sewer provided by the Peninsula Community Services District.

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