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Workshop on McKinleyville Town Center ordinance spotlights wetlands, road diet and housing proposals
Summary
At a packed Aug. 21 workshop, Humboldt County planning staff briefed the Planning Commission and public on a draft McKinleyville Town Center ordinance and DEIR, highlighting wetland delineations, a proposed Q‑zone/form‑based code, a 14‑acre wetland set‑aside, and contested Central Avenue 'road diet' options.
Humboldt County planning staff presented a workshop on Aug. 21 on the draft McKinleyville Town Center ordinance and the accompanying draft environmental impact report. Director Ford told the Planning Commission and a large public audience the ordinance would rezone the town center to mixed use modified by a Q zone and establish form‑based design standards intended to create a pedestrian‑oriented, mixed‑use center.
Staff flagged three central, contested issues: wetlands delineation, street design on Central Avenue, and how to secure bicycle and pedestrian connectivity. Ford explained the difference between a 3‑parameter wetland (the federal/state typical test) and a 1‑parameter coastal definition, saying the site contains roughly 5.6 acres of 3‑parameter wetlands and 0.64 acre of single‑parameter wetlands. The ordinance draft proposes setting aside about 14 acres for wetland restoration or preservation and requires delineation and…
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