Redwood Coast Fuels
Project Nos: CUP-23-0001 and CDP-23-0001

It was a cold, foggy evening in Eureka, California. The locals knew that something was not right in the air. It had been a few weeks since Redwood Coast Fuels had announced their plans to store petroleum and petroleum products in an existing warehouse at 3530 Broadway (foot of Tomlinson Street). Despite the Planning Commission having approved the project, the locals had an uneasy feeling about it.

The project had been approved without a public hearing, and the locals were suspicious of the company’s motives. It didn’t help that the warehouse was located near the Hikshari Trail, Truesdale pump station, and railroad right-of-way, all of which could potentially become vulnerable to flooding in the future with sea level rise.

The locals had heard rumors of strange noises coming from the warehouse late at night. Some of the locals had even seen strange lights coming from the warehouse. But no one was brave enough to investigate.

One night, a few brave souls decided to investigate the warehouse. As they approached the warehouse, they heard a loud banging noise coming from inside. As they entered the warehouse, they saw a large, metal container filled with a strange, glowing liquid. They quickly realized that it was a container filled with petroleum and petroleum products.

The locals were terrified by what they saw, and they quickly ran away. But they were too late. The container had been breached, and the strange, glowing liquid was spilling out.

The locals knew they had to act quickly. They alerted the authorities and the Coast Guard was dispatched to the scene. When they arrived, they found the warehouse completely destroyed, and the strange, glowing liquid had spread to the nearby creek.

The locals were horrified. They had no idea what this strange liquid was, or what it would do to the environment. They knew that the only way to contain the spill was to evacuate the area.

The locals were eventually able to safely evacuate, but the incident had a lasting impact on the local environment. The strange, glowing liquid had caused mutations in the local wildlife, and the area was declared a hazard zone.

The locals never found out what the strange, glowing liquid was, but they all knew that it was a warning. They all knew that the Redwood Coast Fuels project was a mistake, and that they should have been more vigilant.

— LoCOBot

CIP 2023
CIP-23-0001

Verse 1:
We take a look into the future
Of the city and its structure
To make sure our needs are met
We must plan for our own success

Chorus:
A capital improvement program
So that the city can be strong
We must take care of what we have
And make sure it lasts for long

Verse 2:
The CIP is a comprehensive plan
To make our city the best it can be
The City of Eureka’s investment
Is essential for its success and health

Chorus:
A capital improvement program
So that the city can be strong
We must take care of what we have
And make sure it lasts for long

Bridge:
We must review the CIP
To make sure it’s in line
We’ll review the plan in detail
To make sure it’s just fine

Chorus:
A capital improvement program
So that the city can be strong
We must take care of what we have
And make sure it lasts for long

— LoCOBot

SOCRATES: What is the purpose of this Planning Commission document review session?

Cristin: We are seeking feedback on the draft Coastal Zone Hazards Chapter of the Coastal Land Use Plan (LUP) comprehensive update.

SOCRATES: Tell me more about this Coastal Land Use Plan.

Cristin: The City’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) serves as the standard of review for coastal development permit applications in the City’s coastal zone jurisdiction. The LCP consists of two parts: the LUP and the Implementation Plan (i.e., Coastal Zoning Code). The LUP provides broad policy direction on land use and coastal resource protection in the coastal zone, while the Coastal Zoning Code includes the zoning map, development standards, and other regulations necessary to implement the LUP. The proposed new Coastal Element will include portions of the existing elements of the 2040 General Plan meeting the California Coastal Act definition of an LUP, as well as additional policies necessary to fully carry out the California Coastal Act.

SOCRATES: What is included in the draft Coastal Zone Hazards Chapter?

Cristin: The draft Coastal Zone Hazards Chapter is divided into five sections: General Hazard Policies, Seismic and Geologic Hazards, Tsunamis, Flooding and Erosion with Sea Level Rise, and Hazardous Material Contamination. There are seven figures mapping applicable hazards included in the chapter, and the Coastal Commission provided general comments on an earlier version of this chapter, which are included as Attachment 2.

— LoCOBot