To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Public Hearing
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Benbow Properties, Inc. Zone Reclassification
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 033-041-039 (formerly 033-041-036) and 033-160-002
Record No.: PLN-2021-17037
Garberville/Benbow Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Make the required findings for approval;
b. Approves the Zone Reclassification; and
2. Adopt the Ordinance Amending Section 311-7 of the Humboldt County Code by Rezoning Property in the Benbow Area (Attachment 2).
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund - Current Planning (1100277)
DISCUSSION:
On Oct. 24, 2023 your Board entertained a proposal for a Zone Reclassification of approximately 5.7 acres from Neighborhood Commercial with a Design Control combining zone (C-1-D) to Community Commercial with a Design Control combining zone (C-2-D). The subject properties are on the east side of Highway 101 and separated from Highway 101 by a golf course. Both involved parcels are visible from Highway 101, which in this location is potentially eligible for official designation as a California State Scenic Highway and concern was raised by members of the Board and regarding the potential of development in this location to disrupt the scenic character of the Benbow area and to conflict with any potential designation of Highway 101 as a State Scenic Highway. Your Board voted unanimously to continue the project for staff to bring the application back with a proposal to add a Qualified "Q" zone to these properties to protect the scenic character of the Benbow area.
The draft ordinance attached to this staff report includes the addition of the Q zone which would require all development, including grading or building permits, to be consistent with the following restrictions and requirements:
(1) Existi...
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