Legislation Details

File #: 26-981    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: New Business
File created: 9/10/2026 In control: Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: CRC Storage Structure Project Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 401-122-008 Record No.: PLN-2026-19579 Samoa area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the demolition of an existing storage structure and construction of two new storage structures in approximately the same location. The structure to be demolished is an existing, partially walled, steel canopy structure that covers and contains existing washdown facilities with a sump, an aboveground storage tank (AST), and a fueling facility. The two structures to be constructed will serve the same purpose as the one being demolished, as well as providing additional covered area for servicing equipment without exposure to weather and stormwater runoff. The existing washdown facilities, AST, and fueling facility will remain as they are. The project parcel is part of the California Redwood Company (CRC) chip facility and is developed with various structures supporting the facility.
Sponsors: Planning and Building
Attachments: 1. 19579 Staff Report 9.17.26, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval, 4. Attachment 1B - Site Location and Site Map, 5. Attachment 1C - Site Plan, 6. Attachment 2A - PLN-19579-CDP Project Description and Plan of Operation, 7. Attachment 2B - Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement, 8. Attachment 3 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations, 9. Attachment 3A - DFW Response CRC Storage Structure CDP 19579
To: Zoning Administrator

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
title
CRC Storage Structure Project
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 401-122-008
Record No.: PLN-2026-19579
Samoa area

A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the demolition of an existing storage structure and construction of two new storage structures in approximately the same location. The structure to be demolished is an existing, partially walled, steel canopy structure that covers and contains existing washdown facilities with a sump, an aboveground storage tank (AST), and a fueling facility. The two structures to be constructed will serve the same purpose as the one being demolished, as well as providing additional covered area for servicing equipment without exposure to weather and stormwater runoff. The existing washdown facilities, AST, and fueling facility will remain as they are. The project parcel is part of the California Redwood Company (CRC) chip facility and is developed with various structures supporting the facility.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:

1 - Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following:

2 - Finds the project is categorically exempt from environmental review per Section 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction and Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures of CEQA Guidelines; and; and

3 - Finds the proposed project complies with the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and

4 - Approves the Coastal Development Permit subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).

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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project site is located in the Samoa area, on the northeast corner of Vance Avenue and Bay Street, on the property known as 405 Bay Street.

Present General Plan Land Use Designation: Industrial, Coastal Dependent (MC), Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP). Slope Stability: Relatively Stable (0).

Present Zoning: Industrial, Coastal Dependent...

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