Fortuna Mill District Specific Plan–Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
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Summary
SCH Number
2007062106
Lead Agency
City of Fortuna
Document Title
Fortuna Mill District Specific Plan–Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/21/2025
Document Description
Adoption of the Mill District Specific Plan (MDSP) to implement the Fortuna General Plan 2030 Land Use Element Mill District Focus Area policies and facilitate the transformation of the former Pacific Lumber Company (PALCO) mill, which has been underutilized since its closure in 2004. The Mill District Focus Area policies aim to revitalize the local economy and enhance community amenities by accommodating mixed-use development that integrates residential, commercial, and compatible light-industrial development. The MDSP and corresponding General Plan and Zoning amendments will enable the flexible and beneficial redevelopment of the MDSP Area by allowing a diverse range of land uses, providing a balanced transportation network, protecting and enhancing the Strongs and Mill Creek riparian areas, and providing integrated open space areas. MDSP allowable land uses include mixed use, flex space, transportation, general commercial, advanced manufacturing, office, residential, and industrial activities. General Plan amendments to implement will revise the document narrative, the Mill District (MD) Land Use Designation, Mill District Focus Area policy, and modify industrial and commercial use caps in the Land Use Element. The General Plan Land Use Map will also be revised to expand the MDSP Area to include an adjacent underutilized light industrial/commercial area, remove non-MDSP areas, and apply an appropriate land use designation to the Riverwalk District land use change area. The MDSP implementing Zoning amendments will ensure consistency with the General Plan and include a new Q – Qualified Zone.
Contact Information
Name
Shari Meads
Agency Name
City of Fortuna Planning Commission
Job Title
Community Development Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Fortuna
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Newburg Road, South Fortuna Boulevard, Kenmar Road
Zip
95540
Total Acres
105.3
Jobs
1851
Parcel #
201-331-017 (various additional)
State Highways
CA 101
Railways
Great Redwood Trail (NCRA)
Airports
Rohnerville
Schools
Fortuna Unified
Waterways
Eel River
Township
2N
Range
1W
Section
2
Base
Humboldt
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
City of Fortuna City Council
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Humboldt
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://towncloud-core-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/fortuna-ca/meetings/item_attachment/attachment/2637/5ab._Attachment_B_MDSP_Final_SEIR.pdf
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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