Planning Commission Meeting (2025-08-06)

Community Development Department Xzandrea Fowler, Secretary to the Planning Commission 1213 Market Street, Colusa, CA 95932 Phone: ( 530)458-0480 Fax: (530)458-0482 colusacountyca. iqm2.com www.countyofcolusaca. gov Planning Commission Dave McCullough, District I Heath Krug, District 2, Chair Gerry Nall, District 3, Vice-Chair Kirk Pendleton, District 4 Elizabeth Yerxa, District 5 COLUSA COUNTY Planning Commission Agenda August 6, 2025 Board Chambers 546 Jay Street, Suite 108 Colusa, CA 95932 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL Pledge of Allegiance I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes Approval Planning Commission – Regular Meetings – June 4, 2025. II. PUBLIC COMMENT III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 1. Presentation on the Land Use Development review process for Natural Resource Uses. IV. PLANNING DIRECTOR COMMENTS/ REPORTS V. PLANNING COMMISSIONER' S COMMENTS/ REPORTS ADJOURN PERIOD OF PUBLIC COMMENT: Any person may speak about any subject of concern, provided it is within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission and is not already on today’s agenda. The total amount of time allotted for receiving such public communication shall be limited to a total of 15 minutes per issue and each individual or group will be limited to no more than 5 minutes each within the 15 minutes allocated per issue. Note: No action shall be taken on comments made under this comment period. ADA COMPLIANCE: Upon request, Agendas will be made available in alternative formats to accommodate persons with disabilities. In addition, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation to participate or attend this meeting may request necessary accommodation. Please make your request to the County Board Clerk, specifying your disability, the format in which you would like to receive this Agenda, and any other accommodation required no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Anyone wishing to appeal a decision of the Planning Commission may do so within 10 calendar days after the decision. Anyone wishing to appeal a decision must submit a letter of appeal and

Regular Meetings August 6, 2025 9:00 AM 2 pay the required fee of $750.00 to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 547 Market Street, Ste. 102, Colusa, CA, 95932 All supporting documentation is available for public inspection and review in the Office of the Board Clerk, 547 Market Street, Suite 102, Colusa, CA 95932 during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Community Development Department Xzandrea Fowler, Secretary to the Planning Commission 1213 Market Street, Colusa, CA 95932 Phone: ( 530)458-0480 Fax: (530)458-0482 colusacountyca. iqm2.com www.countyofcolusaca. gov Planning Commission Dave McCullough, District I Heath Krug, District 2, Chair Gerry Nall, District 3, Vice-Chair Kirk Pendleton, District 4 Elizabeth Yerxa, District 5 COLUSA COUNTY Planning Commission Minutes June 4, 2025 Board Chambers 546 Jay Street, Suite 108 Colusa, CA 95932 The Colusa County Planning Commission meets in Regular Session this 4th day of June 2025 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. Commissioners present: Dave McCullough, Kirk Pendleton, and Elizabeth Yerxa. Commissioners Absent: Gerry Nall, Heath Krug. It is the consensus of those Commissioners present that Commissioner Yerxa will run the meeting in the absence of the Chair and Vice-chair. Pledge of Allegiance I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes Approval Planning Commission – Regular Meetings – May 7, 2025. RESULT: APPROVED [ UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Pendleton SECONDER: Mccullough AYES: Mccullough, Pendleton, Yerxa ABSENT: Krug, Nall II. PUBLIC COMMENT None. III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 1. Commissioner Yerxa makes time for a presentation and opportunity for the Commission to provide input on the Maxwell Community Plan. Ms. Fowler speaks to the following items: o Purpose of the Community Plan o Community Outreach o Community Feedback o General Plan Guidance o Key Issues o Goals 1.1 Packet Pg. 3 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e M i n u t e s o f J u n 4 2 0 2 5 9 0 0 A M A P P R O V A L O F M I N U T E S

Regular Meetings June 4, 2025 9:00 AM 2 o Strategies and Implementation o Vision and Objectives 9:19 a.m. Chairman Krug is present and seated. Ms. Fowler continues to speak to recommendations. Comments received by Messrs. Dhami, Argain, Johnson and Misses Shadley and Dirks. Discussion is held regarding temporary housing, RV housing, construction crews living the project on-site, police and emergency services, repairing and widening of roads, water and sewer system improvements, addition of sidewalks, infrastructure improvements, improvements being completed prior to the construction of Sites Reservoir, and coordinating a public meeting with County, Special District, and Sites Authority representatives to discuss roles, funding and timing of implementation improvements. IV. PLANNING DIRECTOR COMMENTS/ REPORTS Ms. Fowler states she does not have any items for the July meeting and states unless the Commission Members have anything, the meeting will be cancelled. It is the consensus of the Commission Members to cancel the July meeting. V. PLANNING COMMISSIONER' S COMMENTS/ REPORTS None. Chair Krug adjourned the meeting at 10:18 a.m. to reconvene in Regular Session on August 6, 2025 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Xzandrea Fowler, Secretary to the Planning Commission Heath Krug, Chairman Ann Nordyke, Chief Deputy Clerk 1.1 Packet Pg. 4 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e M i n u t e s o f J u n 4 2 0 2 5 9 0 0 A M A P P R O V A L O F M I N U T E S

Planning Commission Meeting: 08/ 06/ 25 09:00 AM 546 Jay Street, Suite 108 Department: Community Development Department Colusa, CA 95932 Category: Presentation Prepared By: Mark Tomey SCHEDULED Initiator: Xzandrea Fowler Sponsors: PLANNING COMMISSION ( ID # 10664) DOC ID: 10664 A Updated: 7/ 23/ 2025 9:59 AM by Xzandrea Fowler A Page 1 Detail Applicant: N/ A File: N/ A General Plan: Agriculture General ( AG), Agriculture Transition ( AT), Agriculture Upland (AU), Commercial ( C), Designated Floodway ( DF), Forest Lands FL), Industrial ( I), Mixed Use MU), Public/ Semi-Public Services ( PS), Resource Conservation ( RC), Rural Residential ( RR), Rural Service Center ( RSC), Tribal Lands ( TL), Urban Reserve Area (URA), Urban Residential ( UR) Zoning: Agricultural Transition ( A-T), Commercial Resort ( C-R), Light Industrial ( M-1), Heavy Industrial (M-2), Resource Management ( R-M), Exclusive Agriculture ( E-A), Rural Residential ( R-R), Residential Single Family (R-1-6), Residential Single Family (R-1- 8), Residential Two Family ( R- 2), Residential Multiple Family R-3) Formal Title / Summary Presentation on the Land Use Development review process for Natural Resource Uses. Action Requested Presentation on the Land Use Development review process for Natural Resource Uses. DETAILED DESCRIPTION/ BACKGROUND OF REQUEST The Planning Commissioner’ s Workshop is a continuation of a workshop series to provide the Commission with ongoing training opportunities. The Commission previously participated workshops held on October 2, 2024 and April 2, 2025. The purpose of the workshop series is to allow the Planning Commission to review all applicable processes, procedures, and legislative documents that govern the land use development review process to assist the Commission in fulfilling its decision-making responsibilities. Today’ s workshop will focus on the land use development review process for Natural Resource Uses. Natural Resource Uses include Energy Generation of Off-Site and/ or On- Site use, Forestry and Logging, Mining, Oil and Gas Extraction, Timber Processing, and Habitat Mitigation and Management. The scope of topics covered will include the Planning Commission’ s role in the land use development review process for Natural 3.1 Packet Pg. 5

Planning Commission ( ID # 10664) Meeting of August 6, 2025 Updated: 7/ 23/ 2025 9:59 AM by Xzandrea Fowler A Page 2 Resource Uses, the permitting review process, and the CEQA review and compliance process. This workshop is part of a series that will continue over the 2025 calendar year to provide the Commission with ongoing training opportunities. PRIOR COMMISSION ACTION The Commission participated in the Planning Commission Introduction 101 workshop on October 2, 2024, and the Planning Commissioner’ s Workshop on April 2, 2025. ACTION FOR THE CLERK No action requested. 3.1 Packet Pg. 6