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, April 16, 2026 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

April 16, 2026Zoning 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

April 16, 2026Zoning 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, April 15, 2026, will be included with the administrative record after the fact. A. CALL TO ORDER B. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS C. CONSENT CALENDAR 26-336 Mason Materials LLC, Conditional Use/Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan Renewal Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 316-163-002-000 Record No.: PLN-2021-17298 Blue Lake area A 15-year renewal of an existing surface mining and reclamation plan permit SMR-02091X and conditional use permit CUP-14-91X for the Mason Quarry. The project includes intermittent and on demand extraction of heavy construction rock and rocky fill material. Mined material is used for road/highway maintenance and construction projects. The quantity of extracted materials is dependent upon state and county contracts as well as private sector demand with a maximum of 65,000 cubic yards per year. That the Zoning Administrator: 1. Adopt the Resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following: a. Finds a Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration (SMND) was Recommendation: Page 3COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

April 16, 2026Zoning Administrator AGENDA previously adopted for the Mason Quarry pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEQA guidelines and that no further environmental review is required; and b. Makes all of the required findings for approving the 15-year renewal of the Conditional Use/Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan PLN-2021-17298, based on the substantial evidence submitted; and c. Approves the Conditional Use/Surface Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan Renewal. 17298 Staff Report 4.16.26 Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval Attachment 1B - Reclamation Plan Mason Quarry Attachment 1C - Site Plan Attachment 2 – Mason Quarry Mitigated Negative Declaration Attachment 3A - Public Works Land Use Referral Repsonse Attachment 3B- Building Inspections Referral Response Attachments: 26-337 Espinoza Remodel/Addition Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 515-361-011 Record No.: PLN-2025-19445 Trinidad area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the remodel and addition to an existing approximately 3,024 square-foot, single-family residence with a 576 square-foot attached garage. The first and second floors will be remodeled and a 711 square-foot, partial third floor addition will be built as a master bedroom. The addition will increase the building’s height to approximately 30 feet. The number of bedrooms (3) in the house will remain the same. The site is served with a diversionary water source and an on-site septic system. A Special Permit is required for Design Review. That the Zoning Administrator: 1. Adopt the Resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following: Recommendation: Page 4COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

April 16, 2026Zoning Administrator AGENDA a. Finds the project is exempt from environmental review per section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and c. Approves the Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A). 19445 Staff Report 4.16.26 Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval Attachment 1B - Site Plan Attachment 1C - Neigborhood Design Survey Attachment 2 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations Attachment 2A - Hum Co DEH response Attachment 2B - Coastal Commision response Attachment 3 - Applicant’s Evidence in Support of The Required Findings Attachments: 26-339 Caltrans Culvert Repair Coastal Development Permit Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 518-012-002 Record No.: PLN-2025-19456 Big Lagoon Area A follow-up Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to a previously approved Emergency CDP (PLN-2025-19455) for the installation of a new stormwater DI (drainage inlet), connected to the existing stormwater DI in the pullout with an extended 47 feet of pipe. The existing drainage system is non-functional and is being extended to properly collect water and transport it downslope. The roadway has been undermined and has failed several times due to this runoff saturating the road prism. There was imminent failure of the roadway shoulder and prism if the work was not performed before additional heavy winter storms. That the Zoning Administrator: 1. Adopt the Resolution (Attachment 1), which does the following: Recommendation: Page 5COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

April 16, 2026Zoning Administrator AGENDA a. Finds that the lead agency has determined the project is exempt from environmental review per section 15269 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and b. Finds the proposed project complies with the North Coast Area Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and c. Approves the Coastal Development Permit as staff recommend and subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A); and 19456 Staff Report 4.16.26 Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval Attachment 1B - Site Plan and Project Description Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Applicant’s Evidence in Support of The Required Findings Attachment 4 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations Attachments: D. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT E. PUBLIC HEARINGS F. ADJOURNMENT G. NEXT MEETING: May 07, 2026 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting-Hybrid Page 6COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT