To: Planning Commission
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Public Hearing
SUBJECT:
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Arcata Forest Special Permit for Short-Term Rental
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 507-051-022
Record No.: PLN-2026-19503
Arcata area
A Special Permit for a Short-Term Rental pursuant to Section 314-60.05.10.2.4.2 that allows Short-Term Rentals to be considered with a Special Permit on parcels zoned Agricultural General (AG) that are between 2.5 and 10 acres in size. The 2.5-acre parcel is developed with a single-family residence and is served with community water provided by the City of Arcata and an on-site wastewater treatment system.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
b. Finds the project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Project is categorically exempt from environmental review per Section 15301 Existing Structures of CEQA Guidelines, and that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and
c. Approves the Arcata Forest Special Permit subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).
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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project site is located in the Arcata area, at the south end of Pepperwood Lane, approximately 1,000 feet south of the intersection of Pepperwood Lane and Aldergrove Road, on the property known as 132 Pepperwood Lane.
Present General Plan Land Use Designation: Residential Estates (RE 2.5-5), Slope Stability: Moderate Instability.
Present Zoning: Agricultural General (AG-B-7(2.5)) with Special Building Site combining zone.
Environmental Review: Project is categorically exempt from environmental review per Section 15301 Existing Structures of CEQA Guidelines.
State Appeal: Project is NOT appealable to the California Coastal Commission.
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