Zoning Administrator

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT JOHN H. FORD Director, Planning and Building ZONING ADMINISTRATOR COUNTY STAFF CLIFF JOHNSON Planning Manager RODNEY YANDELL Planning Manager ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Planning and Building Department 3015 H St. Eureka, CA 95501 10:00 AMThursday, October 2, 2025 Regular Meeting - Hybrid 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 Planning Clerk at 707-267-9409 or by email planningclerk@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 Zoning Administrator 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 Zoning Administrator are to attend the meeting in person or submit your comment in writing in advance of the meeting. Page 1COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

October 2, 2025Zoning Administrator AGENDA HOW TO LISTEN OR WATCH THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING: You may access the live stream of the meeting in two ways: 1. You may access the live stream of the meeting by using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/86599462366 Password: 604225 2. Call in via telephone at 346 248-7799, enter meeting ID 865 9946 2366 Password: 604225 PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE MEETING: Participate in the public comment period of the meeting in the following two ways: 1. Via Computer as an attendee: To raise your hand click the Raise Hand icon on the bottom of the Zoom window. When you click the Raise Hand icon, a hand icon will appear next to your name that will notify the host your hand is raised. You will also see the hand icon turn green. When you want to lower your hand, you can click the hand icon again and your hand will be lowered. When you are called upon to speak the Zoom platform will ask you for permission to unmute your mic. If you encounter any issues, please use the call-in option below. 2. Via phone call using cellphone or landline: When the Zoning Administrator meeting begins, call in to the conference line. When the Zoning Administrator 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 your mic, press *6 to unmute. Please note that each Zoom meeting has a unique meeting ID and password. Any item on this agenda that is continued to a future date will use the meeting ID and password applicable to the date the agenda item is to be heard again. Agendas are posted on the Friday before the meeting at https://humboldt.legistar.com Page 2COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

October 2, 2025Zoning Administrator AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Submit public comments via email to Planningclerk@co.humboldt.ca.us and provide the Project title, Record or Case number and date of the hearing. If you do not have access to email, contact the planning clerk at 707-267-9409 The Agenda is posted on the Friday prior to the meeting. Comments received after the agenda has been published can be found at the “Attachments” section of the “Meeting Details” link next to the posted Agenda at: https://humboldt.legistar.com. All public comment and supplemental information submitted after Wednesday, October 01, 2025, will be included with the administrative record after the fact. A. CALL TO ORDER B. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS C. CONSENT CALENDAR 25-1188 PG&E Vegetation Management Bundle 8 Distribution Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit Record Number: PLN-2025-19272 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): Listed in Attachment 1C The project site is located along several PG&E 12-kilovolt transmission lines spanning from the Humboldt Bay area up to the Orick area. This includes areas around Ferndale, Fernbridge, Loleta, Mytletown, Mitchell Heights, Indianola, Arcata, McKinleyville, Trinidad, Sue-Meg State Park, Big Lagoon, and Orick. A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit for routine vegetation management along several 12-kilovolt distribution lines within Humboldt County, covering the Humboldt Bay area up to the Orick area. The proposed scope of work includes the felling of 84 trees at 75 work areas and the removal of 213 brush units at 33 work areas. All of the trees being felled are greater than 12 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) or greater, with a maximum DBH of 99 inches and a maximum height of 180 feet. These locations are subject to the requirements of PG&E's Multiple Region Habitat Conservation Plan (MRHCP). A Special Permit is required for 1. Page 3COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

October 2, 2025Zoning Administrator AGENDA Design Review where necessary. That the Zoning Administrator: 1. Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1), which does the following: a. Finds the project complies with the Eel River Area Plan, Humboldt Bay Area Plan, McKinleyville Area Plan, North Coast Area Plan, Trinidad Area Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance; and b. Finds the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities and Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land of the CEQA Guidelines, and that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and c. Approves the Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A). Recommendation: 19272 Staff Report 10.02.25 Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval Attachment 1B - Project Locations 19272 Attachment 1C - Project Parcels and Landowners Attachment 1D - Parcels, General Plan, Coastal Jurisdiction Attachment 2A - Tree Data Table; Work Areas & Scope of Work Attachment 2B - Biological Constraints Report Attachment 2C - Vegetation Management MRHCP Best Management Practices Attachment 3A - Public Works Land Use 520-261-005 et al PG&E Humboldt Bundle # Attachment 3B - CCC Referral Response PLN-2025-19272 Attachments: D. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT E. PUBLIC HEARINGS F. ADJOURNMENT G. NEXT MEETING: October 16, 2025 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting-Hybrid Page 4COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT