37 items from public meetings in Humboldt County, City of Santa Rosa, El Dorado County and 2 more (meetings in the last 90 days and upcoming agendas), newest meeting first. Each item quotes the official agenda or minutes and links to the record.
Where: Humboldt County, CA (17) City of Santa Rosa, CA (6) El Dorado County, CA (5) Napa County, CA (5) Sonoma County, CA (4)
What: Decisions and votes (19) Permits and land use (16) Hearings and deadlines (2)
11.2* PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION - 721 SPRING STREET- PLN26-0189 BACKGROUND: An Appeal application has been filed, opposing the Director's approval of a Tree Removal Permit for one (1) Coast Redwood tree at a single-family residence. The Appeal application has been filed by Tom Murphy.
2. 26-1590 Hearing to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CUP25-0011/Suncast Lane Self Storage request for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a 260,503-square-foot self-storage facility with 1,194 self-storage units. The project site consists of a three-story climate-controlled self-storage building
Pastori Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 302-091-010 Record No.: PLN-2023-18184-EXT Eureka area A two-year extension to an approved Minor Subdivision of a 0.95 acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 11,451 square feet (Parcel 1) and 29,816 square feet (Parcel 2). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family residence and shed that will remain 2. Page 4 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT October 1, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA on proposed Parcel 1. Parcel 2 will be vacant and suitable for residential development. The parcel is served with community water and sewer provided by the Humboldt Community Services District. The parcel is located within the Coastal Zone; therefore, a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) extension is also required. The subdivision is consistent with the density established by the 2017 Humboldt County General Plan for which an EIR was certified, and accordingly no further environmental effects that are peculiar to the project or the parcel on which the project is located. That the Planning Commission: 1 - Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1), which does the following: a - Finds the project exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and b - Finds that the development has not changed from that for which the permit was granted, and the findings made for approval of the minor subdivision can still be made…
Parks Major Subdivision Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 510-193-039 Record No.: PLN-2024-19037-EXT03 McKinleyville area The third and final, two-year extension of a Major Subdivision (PLN-2019-15467 and 3. Page 5 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT October 1, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA PLN-2020-16880) of an approximately 1.54-acre parcel into nine lots between 5,002 square feet (net) and 7,728 square feet (net) in three phases - Lot 1, Lots 2-4, and Lots 5-9. The site is developed with two single family residences that will remain on proposed Lots 1 and 2, respectively. Pursuant to Section 325-9 of the Subdivision Regulations, an exception request was submitted to allow a reduced right of way width. The parcels will
If approved, the extension will expire on August 21, 2028.
Black Dog Partnership, LP General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification; Lot Line Adjustment; and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number 510-081-001; 510-081-002; and 510-081-003 Record No.: PLN-2021-17029 McKinleyville Area A General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification to increase the Community Services (CS) Land Use designation and the Community Commercial Zone (C-2) by approximately 2.95 acres and reduce the Residential Low Density (RL) land use designation and Residential One-Family Zone (R-1) by the same amount on APNs 510-081-001, 510-081-002, and 510-081-003 which have a combined total area of approximately 7.42 acres. The project also includes a lot line adjustment between APNs 510-081-002 and 510-081-001. The new parcel boundaries would coincide with the proposed General Plan 1. Page 8 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT October 1, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA and Zoning boundaries. The Applicant proposes expanding the operations of the McKinleyville Ace Hardware including additional paving of approximately 53,250 square feet for an estimated 56 parking spaces, as well as gravel surface of approximately 38,770 square feet. Also proposed is the construction of three structures totaling 11,730 square feet including a greenhouse as well as lumber rack structures. The existing site entrance is proposed to be reconfigured to take access from the new access road proposed through APN 510-081-001. The proposal also includes a Special Permit for new and after the fact filling of wet…
1. 26-1503 Clerk of the Planning Commission recommending the Commission approve the MINUTES of the regular meeting of September 10, 2026. This item was approved on the consent calendar.
Chair Frega opened the hearing. Upon hearing from staff and the public, Chair Frega closed the hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Costello, to approve staff recommendation with two additional recommendations: 1) that staff, Calfire, and the CSD collaborate on potential changes to section 2.1(f) to address the CPCSD’s fire and life safety comments and 2) incorporate the addition of stone building elements and flat tile roofing materials to the modified gold rush style.
Item 1. Call Structure Protection Exemption Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Iver Skavdal, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton to adopt resolution 26-052 which finds the project complies with the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and the Zoning Ordinance; and 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 approves the Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A) with modification to the resolution finding that approval is not president setting as the application was received before the Board of Supervisors gave direction to develop an ordinance regarding tree cutting, and to modify condition 1 to preclude removal of any large old trees and modify condition 2 to require all work to be consistent with the approved CALFire permits and under the direction of a Licensed Registered Professional Forester.
Item 2. Maples Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Todd Fulton, seconded by Commissioner Iver Skavdal to adopt resolution 26-053 which finds the project complies with the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and the Zoning Ordinance; and finds the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to 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 approves the Coastal Development Permit subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A) with modifications to the resolution finding that approval is not president setting as the application was received before the Board of Supervisors gave direction to develop an ordinance regarding tree cutting, and to remove condition #1 from the Conditions of Approval.
Item 3. Amendments to Commercial Cannabis Indoor Cultivation Standards - Path to Enabling Indoor Cultivation in AE, AG, FR, and U zones to be permitted in newly constructed non-residential structures Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Lorna McFarlane, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton to adopt resolution 26-054 which finds the Planning Commission has considered the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) previously adopted for the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance as well as the Addendum to the EIR that was prepared for the Amendments to Indoor Cultivation Provisions project pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEQA guidelines; and finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt the amendment to the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance.
Item 2. RPCA Solar 5, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Extension & Modification Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Lorna McFarlane, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton to adopt resolution 26-051 which finds the Planning Commission has considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration previously adopted in 2021 during initial approval of the Conditional Use Permit; and the project does not present substantial changes requiring revision to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration; and finds the findings made when the permit or variance was originally granted can still be made; and finds the project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and approves the RPCA Solar 5, LLC Conditional Use Permit extension and modification subject to the Conditions of Approval, Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program, and modified site plan (Attachments 1A,1B & 1C).
Item 1. Review and approval of the September 03, 2026, Action Summary. Action: approved - A motion by Commissioner Lorna McFarlane, seconded by Commissioner Todd Fulton approved the September 03, 2026, Action Summary.
RPCA Solar 5, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Extension & Modification Assessor Parcel Numbers 313-091-019 & 313-091-020 Record No’s.: PLN-2020-16320 (original project) 2. Page 4 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT September 17, 2026Planning Commission AGENDA PLN-2026-19505 (extension & modification) Alton Area Extension and Modification of a previously approved Conditional Use Permit (PLN-2020-16320). The original Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission on April 21, 2021, and authorizes development of a commercial solar photovoltaic power generation facility occupying approximately 27 acres of a 39-acre agriculturally zoned property. The modification requests modest expansion and reconfiguration of the development footprint and road system to include a fenced area of approximately 28-acres and reduction of the setback from a seasonal wetland feature from 150 feet to 50 feet. No other changes to the original project are proposed. The project would install and operate an assemblage of photovoltaic modules and inverters capable of generating approximately four (4) megawatts (MW) of power. Equipment would be mounted on a steel racking system anchored into the ground using driven steel piers. The overall height of the array would be no more than 8-feet tall as measured from existing grade. If approved, the extension will expire April 16, 2029. This is the third extension request received to date.
Call Structure Protection Exemption Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 017-203-002-000, 017-203-001 Record No.: PLN-2026-19576 Eureka area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to authorize tree removal associated with two CALFIRE Structure Protection Exemptions - one for 0 - 150’ and the other 150’ - 300’. The 0 - 150’ Exemption will include a small portion of tree removal on the adjacent parcel (APN 017-203-001). The trees are mostly Redwood with some Douglas-Fir and other conifers. Redwood trees to be removed range in size up to 71.1 inches in diameter at breast height (dbh). The parcel is approximately 6.5-acres in size and developed with a single-family residence and accessory structures. The parcel is served with community water provided by the Humboldt Community Services District and an on-site wastewater treatment system.
BACKGROUND: The requirement for all businesses providing massage services to apply and obtain a Massage Establishment Certificate began through the adoption of the Massage Ordinance that went into effect on April 18, 2025. As a result, a Massage Establishment Certificate application was submitted by business owner Weihong Hu on September 23, 2025, on behalf of Highway 12 Massage located at 4908 Hwy 12, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Staff reviewed the application and through the course of the investigation found illicit advertisements online for the establishment which included the location and published phone number for the business. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development Department recommends that the Planning Commission, by resolution, deny the Appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning and Economic Development Director to deny the Massage Establishment Certificate for the property located at 4908 Highway 12. Ex Parte Disclosures: None. Senior Code Enforcement Officer DeBaca presented. Staff responded to Commissioner questions. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 September 10, 2026Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft Chair Weeks opened the Public Hearing at 4:52 p.m. Appellant Representative presented. There were no public comments. Appellant Representatives responded to Commissioner questions. Chair Weeks closed the Public Hearing at 5:05 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Vice Chair Duggan, to waive read…
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Vice Chair Duggan, to waive reading of the text and adopt: RESOLUTION NUMBER PC - RES - 2026-022 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DENYING A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT CERTIFICATE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4908 HIGHWAY 12, SANTA ROSA, APN: _032-300-002 - FILE NUMBER:_MEC26-0003. The motion carried by the following vote:
A motion was made by Vice Chair Duggan, seconded by Commissioner Sanders, to waive reading of the text and adopt; RESOLUTION NUMBER PC - RES - 2026-023 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2019 EMERALD ISLE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT SUBSEQUENT INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2017092072) FOR THE EMERALD ISLE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, 2021 GULLANE DRIVE AND 0 THOMAS LAKE HARRIS DRIVE, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 173-670-004 AND 173-670-016; FILE NO. PLN25-0258 . The motion carried by the following vote:
A motion was made by Vice Chair Duggan, seconded by Commissioner Sanders, to waive reading of the text and adopt; RESOLUTION NUMBER PC - RES - 2026-025 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A MAJOR
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE EMERALD ISLE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, LOCATED AT 2021 GULLANE DRIVE AND 0 THOMAS LAKE HARRIS DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, APNs 173-670-004 AND 173-670-016, FILE NO. PLN25-0258.
2. 26-1406 Hearing to consider a proposed Ordinance amending Title 130 (Zoning Ordinance), Chapter 130.69 - Caldor Fire Resiliency and Rebuilding Ordinance, to extend the Chapter’s expiration date from December 31, 2026 to October 1, 2029. Public Comment: None A motion was made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Spaur, to forward a recommendation to the Board to adopt the proposed Ordinance as recommended by staff.
26-1406 Hearing to consider a proposed Ordinance amending Title 130 (Zoning Ordinance), Chapter 130.69 - Caldor Fire Resiliency and Rebuilding Ordinance, to extend the Chapter’s expiration date from December 31, 2026 to October 1, 2029.
Item 1. Review and approval of the August 6, 2026, Action Summary. Action: approved - A motion was made by Commissioner Iver Skavdal, seconded by Commissioner Jerome Qiriazi to approve the August 6, 2026, Action Summary.
Item 1. A Public Workshop on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP). Action: received and filed - The Planning Department received direction and will bring the Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP) back to the Planning Commission on October 15, 2026. Item 1. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit
Action: continued - A motion was made by Commissioner Jerome Qiriazi, seconded by Commissioner Iver Skavdal to continue the New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, and Special Permit to a date uncertain.
Also as JSON. Procedural items (approving the agenda or minutes, ceremonial resolutions) are left out. Video links open the county's own player at the agenda item when its agenda system publishes the time.