Legislation Details

File #: 26-230    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/12/2026 In control: Planning and Building
On agenda: 5/12/2026 Final action: 5/12/2026
Title: 11:00 A.M. - Appeal of the Planning Commission condition of approval for a Parcel Map Subdivision Application dividing a 14.59-acre parcel into two parcels of 12.63 acres (Parcel 1) and 1.96 acres (Parcel 2). The applicant requests an exception to specific roadway improvements. A Special Permit is also required for the relocation of existing wetlands to facilitate future development of the parcel with senior housing.
Strategic Framework: 9999 - Core Services / Other
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval Modified by Planning Commission, 4. Attachment 1B - Tentative Map, 5. Attachment 1C - Public Works Conditions Modified by Planning Commission, 6. Attachment 2 - Appeal Request, 7. Attachment 3 - Applicants Evidence in Support of Requried Findings, 8. Attachment 3A - Botanical Survey, 9. Attachment 3B - Mitigation and Monitoring Plan, 10. Attachment 3C - Biologist Letter, 11. Attachment 3D - Conceptual Site Plan, 12. Attachment 3E - Geotechnical Investigation, 13. Attachment 3F - Preliminary Drainage Report, 14. Attachment 3G - Planning Commission Exception Requests, 15. Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Resolution 26-016, 16. Attachment 5 - Program EIR Checklist, 17. Attachment 6 - Link to EIR, 18. Attachment 7 - Ordinance No. 2772 - McKinleyville Town Center, 19. Attachment 8 - Public Comment
Previous Action/Referral: 26-191, 25-1212

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Time Certain Matter

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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11:00 A.M. - Appeal of the Planning Commission condition of approval for a Parcel Map Subdivision Application dividing a 14.59-acre parcel into two parcels of 12.63 acres (Parcel 1) and 1.96 acres (Parcel 2). The applicant requests an exception to specific roadway improvements. A Special Permit is also required for the relocation of existing wetlands to facilitate future development of the parcel with senior housing.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Open the public hearing and receive the staff report, testimony by appellant, and testimony from the public; and
2. Close the public comment portion of the public hearing; and
3. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1), which does the following:
a. Finds the Programmatic EIR prepared for the McKinleyville Town Center which envisioned Life Plan Humboldt adequately addresses all potential environmental effects, and no further environmental review is required; and
b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
c. Denies the Appeal submitted by Humboldt Commons; and
d. Denies the exception requests to roadway improvements; and
e. Approves the Life Plan of Humboldt Subdivision and Special Permit for Wetland relocation, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A); and
4. Directs the Clerk of the Board to provide a certified Board Order and executed resolution to the Planning and Building Department to be included with the notification of decision to the appropriate parties; and
5. Close the public hearing.

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.

Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other

DISCUSSION:
Executive Summary: This is an appeal of the Humboldt County Planning Commission'...

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