Legislation Details

File #: 26-443    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: New Business
File created: 5/1/2026 In control: Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 5/7/2026 Final action:
Title: Culpepper Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 111-121-007 Record Number: PLN-2025-19324 Shelter Cove area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit for the development of a new approximately 2,704 square foot two-story single-family residence with an approximately 696 square-foot attached garage. At its tallest point the residence will be approximately 24'8" tall. No significant vegetation removal will be required, and minimal grading will be required to accommodate the project. The parcel will be served with community water and sewer by the Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District. A Special Permit is required for Design Review within the Coastal Zone pursuant to Section 313-19.1 of Humboldt County Code.
Attachments: 1. 19324 Staff Report 5.7.26, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval, 4. Attachment 2 - Site Plan, 5. Attachment 3A - A M Baird Engineering Geologic Soils Report, 6. Attachment 3B - Timberland Resource Consultants Biological Resource Evaluation, 7. Attachment 3C - SRA Fire Safe Exception 2020, 8. Attachment 4 - Referral Agency Responses Directory, 9. Attachment 4A - Public Works Land Use Referral Response

To: Zoning Administrator

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
title
Culpepper Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit
Assessor Parcel Number: 111-121-007
Record Number: PLN-2025-19324
Shelter Cove area

A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit for the development of a new approximately 2,704 square foot two-story single-family residence with an approximately 696 square-foot attached garage. At its tallest point the residence will be approximately 24'8" tall. No significant vegetation removal will be required, and minimal grading will be required to accommodate the project. The parcel will be served with community water and sewer by the Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District. A Special Permit is required for Design Review within the Coastal Zone pursuant to Section 313-19.1 of Humboldt County Code.

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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Zoning Administrator:
1. Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds the Zoning Administrator has considered the project's exemption from environmental review under CEQA section 15303 (a) (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), which applies to the construction of one single family residence; and
b. Finds the proposed project complies with the South Coast Area Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
c. Approves the Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit as recommended by staff and subject to the conditions of approval (Attachments 1A).
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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project site is located in the Shelter Cove area, at the corner of Clam Court and Lower Pacific Drive, on the property known as 6 Clam Court.

Present Plan Land Use Designations: Residential Low Density South Coast Coastal Plan; Density: 1 to 7 dwelling units per acre; Slope Stability: High Instability (3)

Present Zoning: Residential Single Family, Development Standard, Qualified, and Design Review (RS-5-Q/D)

Environmental Review: The pr...

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