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File #: 25-1314    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/29/2025 In control: Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 11/6/2025 Final action: 11/6/2025
Title: Sequoia Humane Society CDP Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 306-391-013-000 Record No.: PLN-2025-19305 Eureka area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Modification for the renovation of an existing 6,200 square foot animal shelter and the development of a new 1,566 square foot training building. Additional site improvements include the relocation of existing landscaping, new landscaping and accessibility improvements. The existing building was built by the State of California for a CHP headquarters sometime in the 1960s. Further additions were made by the County as the facility was converted into the County Animal Shelter in 1981 under CUP-133-80.
Attachments: 1. 19305 Staff Report 11.06.25, 2. Attachment 1 - DRAFT Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval, 4. Attachment 1B - Site Plan, 5. Attachment 2 - Applicant's Evidence, 6. Attachment 3 - Referral Agency Comments
To: Zoning Administrator

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
title
Sequoia Humane Society CDP
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 306-391-013-000
Record No.: PLN-2025-19305
Eureka area

A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Modification for the renovation of an existing 6,200 square foot animal shelter and the development of a new 1,566 square foot training building. Additional site improvements include the relocation of existing landscaping, new landscaping and accessibility improvements. The existing building was built by the State of California for a CHP headquarters sometime in the 1960s. Further additions were made by the County as the facility was converted into the County Animal Shelter in 1981 under CUP-133-80.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Zoning Administrator:

1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 25-__), (Attachment 1) which does the following:

a. Finds the project is exempt from environmental review per section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and

b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and

c. Approves the Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit Modification 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 Eureka area, on the northeast side of Loma Avenue, just east of the intersection of King Salmon Avenue and Loma Avenue, on the property known as 6073 Loma Avenue.

Present General Plan Land Use Designation: Commercial General (CG), Density: N/A, Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP), 2017 General Plan, Slope Stability: Relatively Stable (0)

Present Zoning: Commercial General (CG)

Environmental Review: The project is exempt from environmental review per section 15301 (Existing Structures).

State Appeal: The project is appealable to the California Coastal Commission.

Major Conc...

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