To: Zoning Administrator
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Redwood Coast Energy Authority Special Permit and Conditional Use Permit
Record Number: PLN-2025-19414
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): 505-151-012-000, 506-231-019, 506-231-022
A Special Permit (SP) for the installation of an appurtenant sign associated with the Foster Clean Power solar and battery storage project (PLN-2022-17922). A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required to deviate from the standards outlined in Humboldt County Code section 314-87.2.6.5 requiring minimum vertical clearance of 8 feet for freestanding signs. The purpose of the sign will be to showcase the partnership between the solar developer, Renewable America, and Redwood Coast Energy Authority, including the name and logo of each party. The sign will be approximately 18 square feet in size and supported by two posts approximately six feet high.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Zoning Administrator:
Adopt the Resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds the project complies with the Humboldt County General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance; and
b. Finds the Project is categorically exempt from environmental review per Section 15303(e) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; and
c. Approves the Special Permit and Conditional Use Permit as recommended by staff and subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).
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DISCUSSION:
Project Location:
The project is located in in the Arcata area, on the north side of Foster Avenue, directly northwest of the intersection of Foster Avenue and Janes Road, on the property known as 2428 Foster Avenue.
Present General Plan Land Use Designation:
Agricultural Exclusive (AE), Density: Range is 20 to 60 acres per unit, Arcata Community Planning Area (ACPA), 2017 General Plan, Slope Stability: Relatively Stable (0)
Present Zoning:
Agriculture Exclusive (AE); Heavy Industrial (MH), Qual...
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