Daniels Coastal Development Permit, Special Permit, and Variance

A Coastal Development Permit is being sought for the construction of a new 1,630-square-foot, two-story single-family residence at 495 Sea Court in Shelter Cove, Humboldt County, California, with a footprint of approximately 1,100 square feet. The project includes a two-tiered deck, a one-car garage, two on-site parking stalls, and one off-site parking space located in a Public Works-approved lane on Sea Court. The site is served by the Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District and powered by PG&E. A variance is required to reduce the front yard setback from 20 feet to 6 feet, 3 inches to accommodate construction closer to the coastal bluff edge, and a Special Permit is needed for the removal of a large Monterey cypress tree. Less than 50 cubic yards of grading will be conducted to prepare the site. The project falls under CEQA Categorical Exemption 15303(a), which applies to the construction of small structures such as single-family homes, and a Notice of Exemption has been filed. All development must comply with Humboldt County planning codes, Coastal Commission regulations, and local parking standards. The applicant, Don Daniels, is responsible for carrying out the project under the oversight of the Humboldt County Planning Commission, which is also the approving public agency. Collin Slavey, Associate Planner at Humboldt County, serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries regarding the permit application, which was posted on November 13, 2025. No federal contracting elements such as FAR clauses, solicitation numbers, funding codes, payment details, or evaluation criteria are applicable, as this is a local land use and environmental regulatory process, not a federal procurement action.