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File #: 25-739    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/29/2025 In control: Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 6/5/2025 Final action: 6/5/2025
Title: Cavanaugh- Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 016-172-013 Record Number: PLN-2025-19216 Myrtletown area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to authorize tree removal associated with a Less Than Three Acre Conversion Exemption authorized by CALFIRE and the construction of a shop. The parcel is approximately 3.17 acres in size and the majority of the parcel will be subject to the conversion exemption with the exception of the Watercourse and Lake Protection Zone (WLPZ) in the northern portion of the property, which will be avoided consistent with the California Forest Practice Rules. In addition to the CDP, a Special Permit (SP) is requested for the construction of an accessory structure exceeding the size requirements pursuant to Section 313-69.1.4 of Humboldt County Code. Currently, a shop of up to 1,600 square feet and up to 20 feet tall is proposed northeast of the existing residence. Proposed improvements to the existing residence are exempt from a...
Attachments: 1. 19216 Staff Report 6.5.25, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval, 4. Attachment 1B - Site Plan, 5. Attachment 2 - Applicant's Evidence, 6. Attachment 3 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations, 7. Attachment 3A - CDFW Comments, 8. Attachment 3B - DPW Comments, 9. 19216 ZA Decision Packet 6.5.25
To: Zoning Administrator

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
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Cavanaugh- Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit
Assessor Parcel Number: 016-172-013
Record Number: PLN-2025-19216
Myrtletown area

A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to authorize tree removal associated with a Less Than Three Acre Conversion Exemption authorized by CALFIRE and the construction of a shop. The parcel is approximately 3.17 acres in size and the majority of the parcel will be subject to the conversion exemption with the exception of the Watercourse and Lake Protection Zone (WLPZ) in the northern portion of the property, which will be avoided consistent with the California Forest Practice Rules. In addition to the CDP, a Special Permit (SP) is requested for the construction of an accessory structure exceeding the size requirements pursuant to Section 313-69.1.4 of Humboldt County Code. Currently, a shop of up to 1,600 square feet and up to 20 feet tall is proposed northeast of the existing residence. Proposed improvements to the existing residence are exempt from a CDP pursuant to the Categorical Exclusion Order E-86-4. The parcel is served with community water and sewer provided by the Humboldt Community Services District.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Zoning Administrator:
1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following:

a. Finds the Cavanaugh project exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15303 and 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines; and

b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and

c. Approves the Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).
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DISCUSSION:
Project Location:
The project site is located in the Myrtletown area, at the east end of Pennsylvania Avenue, approximately 200 feet east of the intersection of Frank Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, o...

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