To: Planning Commission
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Pacific Gas & Electric Company Vegetation Management and Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit and Special Permits
Record Number: PLN-2023-18263
Assessor Parcel Numbers: 501-201-034, 508-191-014, 508-224-047, 513-151-008, 515-041-013, 515-041-020, 515-141-008, 515-151-029, 515-251-003, 517-101-001, 517-111-001, 517-121-005, 517-121-011, 517-131-016, 518-051-018, 518-072-008, 518-075-003, 519-311-012, and 520-211-001
Orick, Big Lagoon, Trinidad, and Arcata areas
A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permits (SP) to allow Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to perform vegetation management along the Orick 1102, Big Lagoon 1101, Trinidad 1102, Trinidad 1101, Arcata 1105, and Arcata 1122 12-kilovolt (kV) electrical distribution lines. Work would include the removal of 27 trees at 27 locations. A Special Permit is required for major vegetation removal under Section 313-64.1 of the Humboldt County Zoning Regulations. Equipment to be utilized for this project will include hand and gas-powered tools (chainsaws, hand saws, pruners, chipper, and lift truck where accessible). No ground disturbance in the form of excavation is associated with this work, nor would herbicide be utilized. Tree crews will use existing roadways, driveways, and hiking trails as appropriate. No development is proposed under the project. A Special Permit is required for Design Review where necessary.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
Adopt the Resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. 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
b. Finds the proposed project complies with the Humboldt Bay Area Plan, McKinley...
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