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Council approves conditional use permit for large accessory storage shed at 403 3rd Street
Summary
After a staff presentation and neighbor testimony in support, the Yreka City Council approved a conditional use permit for a 1,800-square-foot accessory storage structure at 403 3rd Street in the historic district, with Council member McCoy dissenting due to requested additional material details.
Planning Manager Alia Roca presented staff’s recommendation to approve the Jones conditional use permit (CUP 2026-38) for a 1,800-square-foot metal accessory structure at 403 3rd Street in the Yreka Historic District, explaining how the project meets required findings including lot coverage, neighborhood compatibility and design treatments to match the primary residence.
Roca summarized site specifics: the proposed footprint is 30-by-60 feet (1,800 sq. ft.), the structure would sit about 50 feet from the nearest detached garage and 6 feet from the alley, and painting and window moldings will match the primary residence to protect historic compatibility. "So in summary, there are 7 out of 7 findings supported by substantial evidence to approve this conditional use permit for the metal shed on the historic property," Roca said.
Applicant Jay Jones said the addition is the final step in restoring their historic home and framed the shed as storage for gardening equipment and antique furniture for their retirement: "We look at this home as a retirement home ... We've invested a lot of time and a lot of money over the last 3 years, and this is the final step in completing it." Several immediate neighbors and a local realtor spoke in favor, calling the project an improvement to the street.
Councilmembers asked detailed questions about exterior materials, the direction of siding, garage door style and tree-screening plans; Councilmember McCoy said he could not support approval without seeing a metal sample or manufacturer details and said he would vote no. The mayor moved to approve Resolution 2026-27 (CUP 2026-38) and the motion passed on roll call with McCoy voting no.
What happens next: The council adopted the resolution approving the CUP and a CEQA categorical exemption; staff will proceed with permit conditions listed in the project packet.
