To: Planning Commission
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Public Hearing
SUBJECT:
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Elk River Estuary (Planning Area 1) Restoration Project
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): Listed in Attachment 1C
Record No.: PLN-2025-19393
Eureka area
A Conditional Use Permit for one phase of a watershed-scale effort to restore beneficial uses of water, improve water quality conditions, reduce nuisance flooding, rehabilitate habitat for fish species, expand riparian habitat, maintain agricultural productivity, provide public access, and improve overall ecosystem health in the Elk River. Detailed Project objectives were formulated with the Elk River community as part of the Elk River Watershed Stewardship Program. The project site is within both the Coastal Zone and the inland area. A Consolidated Coastal Development Permit has been requested and will be processed by the Coastal Commission.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 26-__), which does the following:
a. Finds the Planning Commission has considered the Programmatic EIR certified by the SWQCB and the determination made by the NCRWQCB that there are no anticipated impacts to the environment that cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level; and
b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
c. Approves the Conditional Use Permit as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).
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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: the project is located in the Eureka area in the Elk River Estuary encompassing 43 parcels and approximately 984 acres. Highway 101 is at the northern end of the project area and Showers Road is at the southern end. The project is roughly bounded on the east by Elk River Road and Humboldt Hill to the west.
Present General Plan Land Use Designation, Present Zoning, and Coastal Zone Jurisdiction:
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