File #: 13733    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Zoning Item Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 11/12/2021 In control: Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 11/18/2021 Final action: 11/18/2021
Title: HANKS Coastal Development Permit, Special Permit Record Number PLN-2017-13733 Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 514-112-019 Westhaven Area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit (SP) to an Emergency CDP and SP (CDP 17-047E, SP-17-074E approved August 29, 2017), under Humboldt County Code Section 312-15, which allowed the applicant to remove up to 15 hazardous trees from within 50 feet of a habitable structure. The subject trees were mature redwood trees, 20"-50" DBH, with an estimated age of 50 years. The trees showed a measurable lean towards the residence and were close to rubbing against the roof. The roof of the residence and other accessory structures were damaged from falling branches in past storms, and other trees had existing branches that appeared to be weakening.
Attachments: 1. 13733 Hanks CDP-SP Executive Summary 11.18.21, 2. 13733 Hanks CDP-SP Staff Report 11.18.21

Title

HANKS Coastal Development Permit, Special Permit

Record Number PLN-2017-13733

Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 514-112-019

Westhaven Area

 

A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit (SP) to an Emergency CDP and SP (CDP 17-047E, SP-17-074E approved August 29, 2017), under Humboldt County Code Section 312-15, which allowed the applicant to remove up to 15 hazardous trees from within 50 feet of a habitable structure. The subject trees were mature redwood trees, 20”-50” DBH, with an estimated age of 50 years.  The trees showed a measurable lean towards the residence and were close to rubbing against the roof.  The roof of the residence and other accessory structures were damaged from falling branches in past storms, and other trees had existing branches that appeared to be weakening.

Recommendation

Find the project categorically exempt under Section 15304 of the State CEQA Guidelines; make the required findings for approval of the Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit; and approve the Hanks Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit subject to the recommended conditions.