Fortuna Planning Commission Approves Lot Line Adjustment, Welcomes New City Planner
The Fortuna Planning Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on September 9th, 2025, addressing several key items impacting the community. The meeting, which included both in-person and remote participants, saw the approval of a significant lot line adjustment and the announcement of a new city planner.
The primary focus of the meeting was a staff presentation regarding a lot line adjustment for the Eel River Valley Community Foundation. City Manager Amy Nielsen and Plan West presented a detailed report, including maps and explanations of how the adjustment complies with existing zoning regulations and city policies. The adjustment, as explained by staff, will not alter the overall acreage of the property but will create two new 25-foot-wide access easements benefiting the Humboldt Senior Resource Center (HSRC). A surveyor present at the meeting praised the staffs presentation and highlighted the projects positive community impact.
Following the presentation and a period with no public comments, the commission unanimously approved Resolution P-2025-3136, formalizing the lot line adjustment. The minutes from the August 12th meeting were also unanimously approved.
Beyond the lot line adjustment, the meeting brought some significant announcements. City Manager Nielsen revealed that Katie Schmidt has returned to the City of Fortuna as the new City Planner. Nielsen also shared an update regarding a letter received from the State Housing and Community Development (HCD) department, expressing some concerns about the citys housing element implementation. However, Nielsen stated that the City Council and City Manager have no intention of paying any associated fines.
Looking ahead, the commission anticipates a presentation on new arena numbers in October. Further details regarding this presentation will be released closer to the date.
Fortuna Planning Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Agendas and minutes are available online at https://www.friendlyfortuna.com/agendas_and_minutes/agenda_packets_and_minutes/index.php. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in these important meetings.