Mar
1
2010
UPDATE: MEETING RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 11TH
After much discussion as to whether or not their input was warranted, the Forestry Review Committee will finally have a chance to present their GPU recommendations to the Planning Commission on Thursday, MARCH 11TH (The meeting was originally scheduled for February 25th).
The FRC is a standing subcommittee appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors. They act in an advisory capacity to both the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors and to the Planning Commission, and consider technical forest related matters of concern to Humboldt County. The subcommittee informs and makes recommendations on these matters to both the Supervisors and the Planning Commission.
This presentation has been on hold for some time as the commission discussed Planning Director Kirk Girard’s position that the FRC charter adopted by the Supervisors, does not authorize the FRC to make policy-related recommendations.
The upshot of the discussion is that a representative of the FRC will present their recommendations on the 11th
The FRC has not commented on the plan recently but in 2008 they presented their recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
This will be a very important meeting for those interested in TPZ- related issues, such as BUILDING A HOME ON LAND ZONED FOR TIMBER.
According to staff, “The Commission intends to continue the ongoing discussion of the draft Land Use Element, Sections 4.5 Agricultural Resources (and possibly Section 4.6, Forest Resources) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm and then accept a presentation from the chair of the Forestry Review Committee of the Committee’s recommendations on the Forest Resources policies”.
The Assessor has also been added to the agenda: Again, according to staff, “The Assessor will follow with a presentation on revenue and valuations concerning the Timber Yield Tax and the Timber Production Zone”.
Feb
11
2010
Forestland Discussion May Begin
The Humboldt County Planning Commission will return to its deliberations on rural lands policies on Thursday February 18th
According to Planning Department staff “the Commission intends to continue the ongoing discussion of the draft Land Use Element, Sections 4.5 Agricultural Resources (and possibly Section 4.6, Forest Resources) from 6:00pm to 8:30pm” at the Supervisors’ Chambers in Eureka.
Public Comment May be Accepted at this Meeting.
It is very important to attend these meetings if you can. This is when resource land owners will learn the Commissioners’ responses (if any) to their issues and concerns. Decisions made at this level will have major impacts on your stewardship rights.
Jan
19
2010
Planning Commission Meeting
Land Use Element of the GPU
6:00 PM January 21st, 2010 CANCELLED
Board of Supervisors Chambers, Eureka
The Planning Commission will continue deliberations on Section 4.5, the Agricultural Lands section of the Land Use Element to February 18th Also, at it’s Jan 14th meeting the Commission had discussed scheduling a presentation from the Forestry Review Committee on the 21st. According to senior planner Martha Spencer “It is anticipated that the Forestry Review Committee will be available to present their recommendations” during the February 18th meeting instead. Public Comment will be Accepted at this Meeting. It is very important to attend these meetings if you can. This is when resource land owners will learn the Commissioners’ responses (if any) to their issues and concerns. Decisions made at this level will have major impacts on your stewardship rights. There is no clear indication of when we will be able to address them again
Dec
29
2009
Planning Commissioners Hear About Property Rights, Water Issues and County’s Process
Cristina Bauss, The Independent 12/22/2009
A strong contingent of Southern Humboldt residents braved the elements to attend a special hearing held by the Humboldt County Planning Commission on Thursday, Dec. 17 at Redway School. About 200 people filled the school’s gym, including Second District Supervisor Clif Clendenen, HumCPR founder Lee Ulansey and executive director Estelle Fennell, and a divergent group of locals who spoke primarily on the issues of property rights, water conservation, and providing incentives – rather than meting out punishment – to people who have chosen rural lifestyles.
Planning Commission- Redway
The sole purpose of the hearing was to receive public comment about the Land Use Element of the county’s contentious General Plan Update. Before commencing, commission chairman Jeffrey Smith acknowledged that the “lack of understanding” regarding the difference between General Plan designations and zoning designations – such as TPZ – “creates concern” among commissioners. Continue Reading »
Dec
3
2009
Planning Commission to meet in Redway Dec 17th
The General Plan Update (GPU) is one of the most important documents Humboldt County will ever craft. It determines the direction our County will take over the next two decades and beyond. The Framework (original) Plan calls for extensive public participation in the update ” It is essential to the function of the democratic society that public policy shall be reflective of the needs of the citizenry as expressed by the citizens themselves.”
On Thursday, Dec 17th the Planning Commission will hold its’ meeting at the Redway Elementary School on Humboldt Avenue in Redway. It will be held from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The commission will be taking input on the Land Use Element, i.e. Rural Lands, Agricultural Resources, and Forest Resources.
Please plan on being on time. There is a lot of ground to cover in a very short time. Come and give your input and hear what your community has to say about the Humboldt Dream.
Add your on-the-ground knowledge of rural living and stewardship of the land to the debate and help ensure that the future of our beloved rural Humboldt remains in the hands of those who call it home.
