To: Zoning Administrator
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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PG&E Vegetation Management Bundle 8 Distribution Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit
Record Number: PLN-2025-19272
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): Listed in Attachment 1C
The project site is located along several PG&E 12-kilovolt transmission lines spanning from the Humboldt Bay area up to the Orick area. This includes areas around Ferndale, Fernbridge, Loleta, Mytletown, Mitchell Heights, Indianola, Arcata, McKinleyville, Trinidad, Sue-Meg State Park, Big Lagoon, and Orick.
A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit for routine vegetation management along several 12-kilovolt distribution lines within Humboldt County, covering the Humboldt Bay area up to the Orick area. The proposed scope of work includes the felling of 84 trees at 75 work areas and the removal of 213 brush units at 33 work areas. All of the trees being felled are greater than 12 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) or greater, with a maximum DBH of 99 inches and a maximum height of 180 feet. These locations are subject to the requirements of PG&E's Multiple Region Habitat Conservation Plan (MRHCP). A Special Permit is required for Design Review where necessary.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Zoning Administrator:
1. Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1), which does the following:
a. Finds the project complies with the Eel River Area Plan, Humboldt Bay Area Plan, McKinleyville Area Plan, North Coast Area Plan, Trinidad Area Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance; and
b. Finds the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities and Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land of the CEQA Guidelines, and that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and
c. Approves the Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit subject to the conditions of approval (Attachmen...
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