To: Planning Commission
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Pacific Gas and Electric, Humboldt Bundle #5 Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permits (SP)
Record Number: PLN-2024-19052
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): 517-155-006, 517-155-015, 518-012-002, 518-012-007, 518-012-025, 518-012-026, 518-012-027, 518-062-004, 518-072-007, 518-072-008, 518-075-001, 518-075-003, 518-075-005, 518-112-006, 518-072-007, 518-072-002, and 518-062-021
Freshwater Lagoon to Orick Area
A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit (SP) to authorize vegetation management activities under or adjacent to Pacific Gas & Electric Company's (PG&E) Essex Junction - Orick 60 kilovolt (kV) transmission line. PG&E is requesting the permit as the owner operator of the electrical infrastructure. The proposed scope of work includes the removal of 80 trees at 75 locations. A Special Permit is required for major vegetation removal under Section 313-64.1 of the Humboldt County Zoning Regulations. No subsurface disturbance will occur during these activities. This work is along existing PG&E distribution lines and would not introduce new infrastructure. Tree crews will use existing roads to bring vehicles and equipment close to the work areas. Vehicles and equipment will remain on existing roads and trees will be accessed on foot. A Special Permit is required for Design Review as necessary.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
Adopt the Resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds the proposed project complies with North Coast Area Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance; and
b. Finds the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities and Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land of the CEQA Guidelines, and that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and
c. Approves the Coastal Development Perm...
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