Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Planning Commission
- Meeting Type
- Planning Commission
- Location
- Humboldt County, CA
- Meeting Date
- February 19, 2026
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Start free trialReview and approval of the December 18, 2025, Action Summary.
Recommendation: Approve the December 18, 2025, Action Summary. Attachments: 12.18.2025 Action Summary for review
Review and approval of the January 15, 2026, Action Summary.
Recommendation: Approve the January 15, 2026, Action Summary. Attachments: 01.15.2026 Action Summary for review
Elk River Estuary (Planning Area 1) Restoration Project
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): Listed in Attachment 1C Record No.: PLN-2025-19393 Eureka area A Conditional Use Permit for one phase of a watershed-scale effort to restore beneficial uses of water, improve water quality conditions, reduce nuisance flooding, rehabilitate habitat for fish species, expand riparian habitat, maintain agricultural productivity, provide public access, and improve overall ecosystem health in the Elk River. Detailed Project objectives were formulated with the Elk River community as part of the Elk River Watershed Stewardship Program. The project site is within both the Coastal Zone and the inland area. A Consolidated Coastal Development Permit has been requested and will be processed by the Coastal Commission. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 26- ), which does the following: a. Finds the Planning Commission has considered the Programmatic EIR certified by the SWQCB and the determination made by the NCRWQCB that there are no anticipated impacts to the environment that cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level; and b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and c. Approves the Conditional Use Permit as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A). Attachments: 19393 Staff Report 2.19.26 Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval Attachment 1B - Site Plan Summary Attachment 1C - Parcels and Owners Attachment 1D - General Plan, Zonning and Community Plan Attachment 1E - Project Description Elk River Restoration Attachment 2 - Location Maps Attachment 3 - CEQA Notice of Determination Attachment 4 - Applicant's Evidence in Support of Findings Attachment 4A - Agricultural Conversion Analysis Attachment 4B - Aquatic Resources Delineation Report Attachment 4C - Vegetation and Aquatic Resources Monitoring Plan Attachment 4D - Biological Resources Report Attachment 5A - Hum Co Public Works referral comments
Bracut Industrial Park - Caretaker's Unit and Expanded Signage
Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 501-241-033 Record No.: PLN-2025-19337 Bracut area A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for after-the-fact authorization of an approximately 650 square foot caretaker's unit built between 1988-2000 and to allow commercial signage cumulatively exceeding the base amounts allowed under the Zoning Regulations (313-87.3.3.4.4). Known today as "The Bracut Industrial Park", since 1952 the property has primarily been occupied by a series of lumber products and building supply businesses. Current signage on the property totals approximately 1,455 square feet, approximately 485 square feet greater than historical levels. It is requested that up to 1,500 square feet of total signage be allowed, to accommodate the needs of a more diverse mixture of commercial and industrial tenants now operating from the site following the relocation of The Mill Yard from the property in 2010. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 26-__), which does the following: a. Finds the Planning Commission has determined the project to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to 15301 and 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and b. Finds the proposed project complies with the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and c. Approves the Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A). Attachments: 19337 Staff Report 2.19.26 Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval Attachment 1B - Signage Master Plan Attachment 1C - Site Plan Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3A - Applicant's Evidence in Support of Findings Attachment 3B - Project Narrative & Exhibit Attachment 4A - Referral Agency Comments & Recommendations Attachment 4B - Correspondence with CCC Staff from NC office
Plant Humboldt, LLC Special Permit
Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 220-251-029 Record Numbers: PLN-12788-SP Briceland Area A Special Permit for a wholesale and retail commercial cannabis nursery of 10,000 square feet including self-distribution. Estimated annual water usage is no more than 160,000 gallons sourced by a rainwater catchment pond of approximately 250,000 gallons. Power is provided by PGE through an eligible renewable energy program. The Special Permit also proposes reducing the streamside management area setback based on the recommendation of a qualified biologist. The project also includes a Zone Reclassification from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Agriculture General (AG). Recommendation: That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following: a. Finds the Planning Commission has considered the Final Environmental Impact Report previously adopted for the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and the Addendum that was prepared for the Plant Humboldt, LLC project (Attachment 3) and; b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and c. Finds the proposed project does not reduce the residential density for any parcel below the inventory adopted in the housing element; and d. Approves the Plant Humboldt, LLC Special Permit subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A); and e. Recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the rezoning of APN 220-251-029 from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Agriculture General (AG). Attachments: 12788 Staff Report 2.19.26 Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval Attachment 1B - Operations Plan w. Addendum Attachment 1C - Site Plan Attachment 1D - Rezone Ordinance Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - CEQA Addendum Attachment 4 - Applicant's Evidence in Support of Findings Attachment 4A - Biological Assessment Attachment 4B - Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement Attachment 4C - Neighbor Setback Waivers Attachment 4D - Rainwater Catchment Analysis Attachment 5A to 5D - Referral Agency Comments