Planning Commission

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT IVER SKAVDAL First District TODD FULTON Second District NOAH LEVY Third District JEROME QIRIAZI Vice-Chair, Fourth District PEGGY O'NEILL Fifth District SARAH WEST Chair, At-Large LORNA MCFARLANE At-Large PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY STAFF JOHN H. FORD Director, Planning and Building PLANNING COMMISSION 825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California 6:00 PMThursday, June 18, 2026 Regular Meeting AGENDA Page 1COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

June 18, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation or modification can be made. Please contact the Clerk of the Board Office at 707-476-2390 or by email cob@co.humboldt.ca.us or the ADA Coordinator at 844-365-0352 or by email at ada@co.humboldt.ca.us. Please note: Those not able to attend the Planning Commission meeting in person will have the opportunity to provide public comment via Zoom; however, the County of Humboldt cannot guarantee that the Zoom system will be available for the entirety of every meeting. The only ways to guarantee that your comment is received and considered by the Planning Commission are to attend the meeting in person or submit your comment in writing in advance of the meeting. Page 2COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

June 18, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA HOW TO LISTEN OR WATCH THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: 1. https://zoom.us/j/87544807065 Password: 200525 2. Call in via telephone at 346 248-7799, enter meeting id 875 4480 7065 Password: 200525 3. A live stream of the meeting can be found by using the following link: https://humboldt.legistar.com or by watching Access Humboldt on cable 1. In Person Public Comment: Any person may appear and present testimony for an item on this agenda at the hearing located in the Board of Supervisors' Chamber, Humboldt County Courthouse, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, California. The Planning Commission needs 15 COPIES of any materials submitted at the meeting. 2. Zoom Public Comment: When the Planning Commission announce the agenda item that you wish to comment on, call the conference line, enter the Meeting ID and press star (*) 9 on your phone, this will raise your hand. You’ll continue to hear the Planning Commission meeting on the call. When it is your turn to speak, you’ll hear a prompt to unmute, press star (*) 6. Please turn off your TV or live stream to avoid delays. If you encounter any issues, please use the call-in option below. 3. Phone call using cellphone or landline: When the Planning Commission meeting begins, call in on the conference line. When the Planning Commission Chair starts to discuss the item you wish to comment on, Press *9 to raise your hand. When you are called upon to speak, you will be prompted to unmute, press *6 to unmute. You may access the live stream of the meeting by using the following link: https://humboldt.legistar.com SUBMITTING PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Public comments may be submitted via email to Planningclerk@co.humboldt.ca.us. Please provide the project title, record Page 3COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

June 18, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA or case number and date of the hearing. The deadline for submitting written comments is 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026. After the deadline, written comments may be submitted to the commission in person during the meeting (15 copies). Comments can be found at the “Attachments” section of the “Meeting Details” link next to the posted Agenda at: https://humboldt.legistar.com and will be included with the administrative record. If you do not have access to email, contact the Planning Clerk at 707-267-9409. A. CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO FLAG B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: At this time persons may appear before this Commission on any matter pertinent to the Commission's Jurisdiction and that is not on the Agenda. When the Chair asks for public comment, please address the Commission from the microphone. Unless otherwise stated, speakers will have three (3) minutes for public comment. Although the Commission may briefly respond to statements or questions, under state law, matters presented under this item cannot be discussed or acted upon by the Commission at this time. E. CONSENT AGENDA These Public Hearing matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. The Chair will poll the audience and members of the Commission to determine if any item on the consent agenda should be pulled for public comment or further discussion. 26-642 Review and approval of the June 4, 2026, Action Summary.1. Approve the June 4, 2026, Action Summary.Recommendation: 06.04.2026 Action Summary for reviewAttachments: 26-640 Emerald Dragonfly Farms Conditional Use Permit Modification Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 206-191-019 Record No. PLN-2026-19493 Carlotta area 2. Page 4COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

June 18, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA A Modification of an existing Conditional Use Permit for the addition of Cannabis Distribution, Non-Volatile Manufacturing and Non-storefront Resale entitlements to an approved cannabis cultivation project. The approved cultivation operation is for 15,000 square feet of outdoor cultivation with 960 square feet of ancillary propagation. That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following: a. Finds the Planning Commission has considered the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance that was prepared for the Emerald Dragonfly Farms Modification project; and b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and c. Approves the Conditional Use Permit modification subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A). Recommendation: 19493 Staff Report 6.18.26 Attachment 1 - DRAFT Resolution Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval Attachment 1B - SITE PLAN Attachment 1C- Operations Plan 2026 Attachment 2 - 19493 CEQA Addendum 2.0 Attachment 3 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations Attachments: F. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT G. PUBLIC HEARINGS The projects listed below are public hearing items that have generated public comment prior to the hearing date or have other issues related to them that may require discussion 26-641 Robert Scarlett Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 077-072-007 1. Page 5COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

June 18, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA Record No.: PLN-2026-19554 Redway area A Special Permit for the removal of a hazardous, mature old-growth redwood tree within the lower Redway Q Zone area (Ordinance 2112). The tree is approximately 118-inches in diameter and 252 feet in height. Structural defects include a significant cavity with rot present at a height of approximately 200 feet, a large cut at the base of the tree which is a vector for disease, and a root system that is in poor health and has been adversely affected by adjacent improvements. That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1), which does the following: a. Finds the Planning Commission has determined the project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Sections 15269 and 15304 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and c. Approves the Robert Scarlett Special Permit subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A). Recommendation: 19554 Staff Report 6.18.26 Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 1A - Draft Conditions of Approval Attachment 2 - Applicant's Evidence in Support of Required Findings Attachment 2A - Calfire Permit and Report Attachment 2B - Hohman Report Attachment 2C - Arborist Report Attachment 2D - Robert Scarlett_Nesting Bird Survey Attachment 3 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations Attachment 3A - CDFW Comments Attachment 4 - Q Zone Ordinance 2112 Attachment 5A - Public Comment Attachment 5B - Public Comment Attachments: Page 6COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

June 18, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA H. REPORT FROM PLANNER I. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS J. ADJOURNMENT K. NEXT MEETING: July 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Page 7COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT