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File #: 26-191    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Public Hearing
File created: 3/6/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action:
Title: Life Plan of Humboldt Parcel Map Subdivision and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 508-251-060, 510-133-013 Record No.: PLN-2025-19246 McKinleyville area A Parcel Map Subdivision (PMS) to divide an approximately 14.59-acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 12.63 acres (Parcel 1) and 1.96 acres (Parcel 2). The purpose of the subdivision is to create the smaller parcel to convey separately with the remaining 12.63-acre parcel retained by Life Plan Humboldt. The parcel is currently undeveloped and can be served with community water and sewer provided by McKinleyville Community Services District. The applicant is requesting an exception to specific roadway improvements, placement of a Public Utility Easement (PUE), and bicycle storage requirements for future development. A Special Permit is also required for the relocation of existing wetlands to facilitate future development of the parcel with senior housing.
Attachments: 1. 19246 Staff Report 3.19.26, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval, 4. Attachment 1B - Tentative Map, 5. Attachment 1C - Public Works Memorandum, 6. Attachment 2 - Applicants Evidence in Support of Requried Findings, 7. Attachment 2A - Botanical Survey, 8. Attachment 2B - Mitigation and Monitoring Plan, 9. Attachment 2C - Biologist Letter, 10. Attachment 2D - Conceptual Site Plan, 11. Attachment 2E - Geotechnical Investigation, 12. Attachment 2F - Preliminary Drainage Report, 13. Attachment 2G - Exception Request, 14. Attachment 2H - Supplemental Exception Request, 15. Attachment 3 - Referral Agency Comments, 16. Attachment 4 - Public Comment, 17. Attachment 5 - Ordinance No. 2772 - McKinleyville Town Center, 18. Attachment 6 - Program EIR Checklist, 19. Attachment 7 - Link to EIR
To: Planning Commission

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Public Hearing

SUBJECT:
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Life Plan of Humboldt Parcel Map Subdivision and Special Permit
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 508-251-060, 510-133-013
Record No.: PLN-2025-19246
McKinleyville area

A Parcel Map Subdivision (PMS) to divide an approximately 14.59-acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 12.63 acres (Parcel 1) and 1.96 acres (Parcel 2). The purpose of the subdivision is to create the smaller parcel to convey separately with the remaining 12.63-acre parcel retained by Life Plan Humboldt. The parcel is currently undeveloped and can be served with community water and sewer provided by McKinleyville Community Services District. The applicant is requesting an exception to specific roadway improvements, placement of a Public Utility Easement (PUE), and bicycle storage requirements for future development. A Special Permit is also required for the relocation of existing wetlands to facilitate future development of the parcel with senior housing.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds the Programmatic EIR prepared for the McKinleyville Town Center which envisioned Life Plan Humboldt adequately addresses all potential environmental effects, and no further environmental review is required; and
b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
c. Approves the Life Plan of Humboldt Subdivision and Special Permit for Wetland relocation as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).

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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project site is in the McKinleyville area, on the south side of Hiller Road, beginning approximately 200 feet west of the intersection of Hiller Road and Central Avenue, on the property known as 1470 Hiller Road.

Present General Plan Land Use Designation: Commercial Services...

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