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File #: 26-100    Version: Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/30/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 2/19/2026 Final action: 2/19/2026
Title: Bracut Industrial Park - Caretaker's Unit and Expanded Signage Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 501-241-033 Record No.: PLN-2025-19337 Bracut area A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for after-the-fact authorization of an approximately 650 square foot caretaker's unit built between 1988-2000 and to allow commercial signage cumulatively exceeding the base amounts allowed under the Zoning Regulations (313-87.3.3.4.4). Known today as "The Bracut Industrial Park", since 1952 the property has primarily been occupied by a series of lumber products and building supply businesses. Current signage on the property totals approximately 1,455 square feet, approximately 485 square feet greater than historical levels. It is requested that up to 1,500 square feet of total signage be allowed, to accommodate the needs of a more diverse mixture of commercial and industrial tenants now operating from the site following the relocation of The Mill Yard from the property ...
Attachments: 1. 19337 Staff Report 2.19.26, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval, 4. Attachment 1B - Signage Master Plan, 5. Attachment 1C - Site Plan, 6. Attachment 2 - Location Map, 7. Attachment 3A - Applicant's Evidence in Support of Findings, 8. Attachment 3B - Project Narrative & Exhibit, 9. Attachment 4A - Referral Agency Comments & Recommendations, 10. Attachment 4B - Correspondence with CCC Staff from NC office
To: Planning Commission

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Public Hearing

SUBJECT:
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Bracut Industrial Park - Caretaker's Unit and Expanded Signage
Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 501-241-033
Record No.: PLN-2025-19337
Bracut area

A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for after-the-fact authorization of an approximately 650 square foot caretaker's unit built between 1988-2000 and to allow commercial signage cumulatively exceeding the base amounts allowed under the Zoning Regulations (313-87.3.3.4.4). Known today as "The Bracut Industrial Park", since 1952 the property has primarily been occupied by a series of lumber products and building supply businesses. Current signage on the property totals approximately 1,455 square feet, approximately 485 square feet greater than historical levels. It is requested that up to 1,500 square feet of total signage be allowed, to accommodate the needs of a more diverse mixture of commercial and industrial tenants now operating from the site following the relocation of The Mill Yard from the property in 2010.
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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 determined the project to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to 15301 and 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and

b. Finds the proposed project complies with the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and

c. Approves the Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use 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 Bracut area, on the west side of U.S. Hwy 101, approximately 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Bayside Cutoff Road and U.S. Hwy 101, on the property known as 4051 U.S. Hwy 101.

Present General Plan Land Use Designation: Industrial/Gene...

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