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File #: 26-48    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Public Hearing
File created: 1/9/2026 In control: Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 1/15/2026 Final action:
Title: Stone - Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 016-112-027 Record Number: PLN-2025-19240 Eureka area A Special Permit (SP) to reduce the setback of Streamside Management Area to a wetland associated with a Less Than 3-Acre Conversion Exemption and to facilitate the development of multifamily units. The tree removal will facilitate the removal of a subterranean squatter encampment associated with Code Enforcement case CE24-2357 and the development of Multifamily Housing consistent with the Qualified Zone established by Ordinance No. 2460. Ordinance 2460 and the approved Housing Element in the Humboldt County General Plan requires that the parcel be developed to a minimum density of 19 units and a maximum density of 28 units. The site is currently vacant and will be served with community water and sewer provided by Humboldt Community Services District.
Attachments: 1. 19240 Staff Report 1.15.26, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval, 4. Attachment 1B - Site Map, 5. Attachment 2A - Aquatic Resources Delineation Report, 6. Attachment 2B - Tree Data, 7. Attachment 2C - Draft Site Plan, 8. Attachment 2D - 13 units, 9. Attachment 2E - 15 units, 10. Attachment 3 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations, 11. Attachment 3A - Public Works – Land Use Division, 12. Attachment 3B - 19240 ref CDFW, 13. Attachment 3C - Humboldt Community Service District, 14. Attachment 4A - Hearing Requests and Oppostition Letters
To: Zoning Administrator

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Public Hearing

SUBJECT:
title
Stone - Special Permit
Assessor Parcel Number: 016-112-027
Record Number: PLN-2025-19240
Eureka area

A Special Permit (SP) to reduce the setback of Streamside Management Area to a wetland associated with a Less Than 3-Acre Conversion Exemption and to facilitate the development of multifamily units. The tree removal will facilitate the removal of a subterranean squatter encampment associated with Code Enforcement case CE24-2357 and the development of Multifamily Housing consistent with the Qualified Zone established by Ordinance No. 2460. Ordinance 2460 and the approved Housing Element in the Humboldt County General Plan requires that the parcel be developed to a minimum density of 19 units and a maximum density of 28 units. The site is currently vacant and will be served with community water and sewer provided by Humboldt Community Services District.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Zoning Administrator:

1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following:

a. Finds the project is statutorily exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to California Code Regulations Title 14 section 15183(a) as it is consistent with the development density established by existing zoning, community plan, or general plan policies for which an environmental impact report has already been certified; and

b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and

c. Approves the Special Permit as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).

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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project site is located in the Eureka area, on the south side of Moore Avenue, approximately 800 feet west of the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Moore Avenue, on the property known as 2950 Moore Avenue.

Present General Plan Land Use Designation:
Residential Medium Density (RM), Eu...

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