File #: 10722    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Zoning Item Status: Continued
File created: 5/23/2017 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 7/13/2017 Final action:
Title: Don Scarlett Accessory Structure Special Permit Case Numbers SP-16-074 Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 077-073-005-000 Redway Area The project is for a Special Permit to remove one redwood tree from the subject parcel in order to construct a detached garage. The parcel is developed with an approximately 2,280 square foot single family residence and attached garage. The tree proposed for removal is located within the footprint of the proposed 1,500 square foot detached garage. Humboldt County Ordinance 2112 limits the cutting of any redwood tree greater than twelve inches in diameter at breast height unless a Special Permit is secured. The redwood to be removed is 22 to 24 inches in diameter and 80 feet in height. There are no alternative locations on the property to site the detached garage that would result in no tree removal. Woody debris less than 4 inches will be chipped and hauled away by the timber operator. The larger chunks of wood will be cut into random lengths and left ...
Attachments: 1. Continuance request for PC 7.13.17

Title

Don Scarlett Accessory Structure Special Permit
Case Numbers SP-16-074
Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 077-073-005-000
Redway Area      

 

The project is for a Special Permit to remove one redwood tree from the subject parcel in order to construct a detached garage. The parcel is developed with an approximately 2,280 square foot single family residence and attached garage. The tree proposed for removal is located within the footprint of the proposed 1,500 square foot detached garage. Humboldt County Ordinance 2112 limits the cutting of any redwood tree greater than twelve inches in diameter at breast height unless a Special Permit is secured. The redwood to be removed is 22 to 24 inches in diameter and 80 feet in height. There are no alternative locations on the property to site the detached garage that would result in no tree removal. Woody debris less than 4 inches will be chipped and hauled away by the timber operator. The larger chunks of wood will be cut into random lengths and left on the parcel. The parcel is served public water and sewer services by Redway Community Services District.

 

Recommendation

Find the project exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines, review all of the required findings for the Special Permit, based on evidence in the staff report, and adopt the Resolution denying the Don Scarlett project subject to the recommended conditions.