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File #: 25-39    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/11/2024 In control: Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 12/19/2024 Final action: 12/19/2024
Title: Denial of Twenty-Six (26) Cannabis Permit Applications Due to Lack of Information Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): 511-301-005 (PLN-12671-SP), 216-381-034 (PLN-12730-CUP), 212-151-009 (PLN-12760-SP), 212-281-009 (PLN-12816-SP), 033-271-027 (PLN-12829-CUP), 223-311-030 (PLN-12854-CUP), 507-161-006 (PLN-12859-SP), 220-052-011 (PLN-12960-SP), 209-421-012 (PLN-12962-CUP), 209-351-083 (PLN-12973-SP), 316-171-013 (PLN-13060-SP), 507-181-009 (PLN-13087-SP), 308-231-011 (PLN-13104-SP), 110-051-028 (PLN-13188-SP), 077-321-007 (PLN-13192-CUP), 223-311-031 (PLN-13214-SP), 522-492-015 (PLN-13221-CUP), 316-186-015 (PLN-13222-SP), 223-311-031 (PLN-13233-CUP), 216-382-012 (PLN-13298-CUP), 314-301-014 (PLN-13358-CUP), 033-271-004 (PLN-14030-CUP), 032-012-012 (PLN-2019-16097), 216-202-008 (PLN-2021-16980), 208-271-002 (PLN-2021-17123), and 210-022-003 (PLN-2021-17286). Record Numbers: PLN-12671-SP, PLN-12730-CUP, PLN-12760-SP, PLN-12816-SP, PLN-12829-CUP, PLN-12854-CUP, PLN-12859-SP, PLN-...
Attachments: 1. SL Denial Staff Report 12.19.24, 2. Attachment 1 - Project Locations, 3. Attachment 2 - Draft Resolution - J Crane Ranch Inc 12671, 4. Attachment 3 - Draft Resolution - Brandon Bilandzija 12730, 5. Attachment 4 - Draft Resolution - Cobalt Glen Inc 12760, 6. Attachment 5 - Draft Resolution - Uplifted LLC 12816, 7. Attachment 6 - Draft Resolution - Eel River Dry Farms Inc 12829, 8. Attachment 7 - Draft Resolution - Krystal Kings Farms Inc 12854, 9. Attachment 8 - Draft Resolution - Ryan Simas 12859, 10. Attachment 9 - Draft Resolution - Nathan Grant 12960, 11. Attachment 10 - Draft Resolution - Green Market Industries Inc 12962, 12. Attachment 11 - Draft Resolution - Innovation Pacific (Corp) 12973, 13. Attachment 12 - Draft Resolution - Mark Creaghe 13060, 14. Attachment 13 - Draft Resolution - Quinzel Gardens, Inc 13087, 15. Attachment 14 - Draft Resolution - Orlen Enterprises LLC 13104, 16. Attachment 15 - Draft Resolution - Kenneth Holland 13188, 17. Attachment 16 - Draft Resolution - King Range and Company 13192, 18. Attachment 17 - Draft Resolution - Stoneheart Group Inc 13214, 19. Attachment 18 - Draft Resolution - AHMC (Vicky Sleight) 13221, 20. Attachment 19 - Draft Resolution - Horse Mountain Heritage Farms LLC 13222, 21. Attachment 20 - Draft Resolution - Stoneheart Group Inc 13233, 22. Attachment 21 - Draft Resolution - Greenfield Family Farms Inc 13298, 23. Attachment 22 - Draft Resolution - Perissos Enterprises 13358, 24. Attachment 23 - Draft Resolution - 1L Tree Lounge LLC 14030, 25. Attachment 24 - Draft Resolution - Emerald Holdings LLC 16097, 26. Attachment 25 - Draft Resolution - Kevin Caballero 16980, 27. Attachment 26 - Draft Resolution - Trichones Acres LLC 17123, 28. Attachment 27 - Draft Resolution - Full Moon Farms 17286, 29. Attachment 28 - 13192 King Range and Company Withdrawal, 30. Attachment 29 - 13104 Orlen Enterprises LLC Withdrawal, 31. Attachment 30 - Public Comment - 12671 J Crane Ranch Inc, 32. ZA Resolution 24-100_Full Moon Farms_17286, 33. ZA Resolution 24-099_Trichones Acres_17123, 34. ZA Resolution 24-098_Kevin Caballero_16980, 35. ZA Resolution 24-097_Emerald Holdings_16097, 36. ZA Resolution 24-096_1L Tree Lounge_14030, 37. ZA Resolution 24-095_Perissos Enterprises_13358, 38. ZA Resolution 24-094_Greenfield Family Farms_13298, 39. ZA Resolution 24-093_Stoneheart Group_13233, 40. ZA Resolution 24-092_Horse Mountain Heritage Farms_13222, 41. ZA Resolution 24-091_AHMC (Vicky Sleight)_13221, 42. ZA Resolution 24-090_Stoneheart Group_13214, 43. ZA Resolution 24-089_King Range and Company_13192, 44. ZA Resolution 24-088_Kenneth Holland_13188, 45. ZA Resolution 24-087_Orlen Enterprises_13104, 46. ZA Resolution 24-086_Quinzel Gardens_13087, 47. ZA Resolution 24-085_Mark Creaghe_13060, 48. ZA Resolution 24-084_Innovation Pacific (Corp)_12973, 49. ZA Resolution 24-083_Green Market Industries_12962, 50. ZA Resolution 24-082_Nathan Grant_12960, 51. ZA Resolution 24-081_Ryan Simas_12859, 52. ZA Resolution 24-080_Krystal Kings Farms_12854, 53. ZA Resolution 24-079_Eel River Dry Farms_12829, 54. ZA Resolution 24-078_Uplifted_12816, 55. ZA Resolution 24-077_Cobalt Glen_12760, 56. ZA Resolution 24-076_Brandon Bilandzija_12730, 57. ZA Resolution 24-075_J Crane Ranch_12671

To:                                                               Zoning Administrator

 

From:                                          Planning and Building Department                                          

 

Agenda Section:                     Consent                                                               

 

SUBJECT:

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Denial of Twenty-Six (26) Cannabis Permit Applications Due to Lack of Information

 

Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): 511-301-005 (PLN-12671-SP), 216-381-034 (PLN-12730-CUP), 212-151-009 (PLN-12760-SP), 212-281-009 (PLN-12816-SP), 033-271-027 (PLN-12829-CUP), 223-311-030 (PLN-12854-CUP), 507-161-006  (PLN-12859-SP), 220-052-011  (PLN-12960-SP), 209-421-012  (PLN-12962-CUP), 209-351-083  (PLN-12973-SP), 316-171-013  (PLN-13060-SP), 507-181-009 (PLN-13087-SP), 308-231-011  (PLN-13104-SP), 110-051-028 (PLN-13188-SP), 077-321-007 (PLN-13192-CUP), 223-311-031  (PLN-13214-SP), 522-492-015  (PLN-13221-CUP), 316-186-015 (PLN-13222-SP), 223-311-031  (PLN-13233-CUP), 216-382-012  (PLN-13298-CUP), 314-301-014 (PLN-13358-CUP), 033-271-004 (PLN-14030-CUP), 032-012-012 (PLN-2019-16097), 216-202-008 (PLN-2021-16980), 208-271-002  (PLN-2021-17123), and 210-022-003 (PLN-2021-17286).

 

 

Record Numbers: PLN-12671-SP, PLN-12730-CUP, PLN-12760-SP, PLN-12816-SP, PLN-12829-CUP, PLN-12854-CUP, PLN-12859-SP, PLN-12960-SP, PLN-12962-CUP, PLN-12973-SP, PLN-13060-SP, PLN-13087-SP, PLN-13104-SP, PLN-13188-SP, PLN-13192-CUP, PLN-13214-SP, PLN-13221-CUP, PLN-13222-SP, PLN-13233-CUP, PLN-13298-CUP, PLN-13358-CUP,  PLN-14030-CUP, PLN-2019-16097, PLN-2021-16980, PLN-2021-17123, and PLN-2021-17286.

 

Location: In the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County.

 

Denial of Ten (10) Conditional Use Permits, Thirteen (13) Special Permits and Three (3) Modifications.

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RECOMMENDATION(S):

Recommendation

That the Zoning Administrator:

 

1.                     Adopt the resolutions, (Attachments 2 - 27) which does the following:

 

a.                     Finds the cannabis permit application projects are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per section 15270 (Projects Which Are Disapproved) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and

 

b.                     Finds the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate the proposed projects comply with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and

 

c.                     Denies the Ten (10) Conditional Use Permits,  Thirteen (13) Special Permits and Three (3) Modifications: PLN-12671-SP, PLN-12730-CUP, PLN-12760-SP, PLN-12816-SP, PLN-12829-CUP, PLN-12854-CUP, PLN-12859-SP, PLN-12960-SP, PLN-12962-CUP, PLN-12973-SP, PLN-13060-SP, PLN-13087-SP, PLN-13104-SP, PLN-13188-SP, PLN-13192-CUP, PLN-13214-SP, PLN-13221-CUP, PLN-13222-SP, PLN-13233-CUP, PLN-13298-CUP, PLN-13358-CUP,  PLN-14030-CUP, PLN-2019-16097, PLN-2021-16980, PLN-2021-17123, and PLN-2021-17286.

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DISCUSSION:

Environmental Review: The proposed projects are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per section 15270 (Projects Which Are Disapproved) of the CEQA Guidelines.

 

State Appeal: These projects are NOT appealable to the California Coastal Commission

 

Major Concerns: Inconsistency with Humboldt County Code, lack of adequate information to support making required findings for approval, and a generally unresponsive applicant.

 

Executive Summary: For Zoning Administrator consideration are twenty-six applications, Ten (10) Conditional Use Permits, Thirteen (13) Special Permits and Three (3) Modifications, under the Commercial Medical Marijuana Land Use Ordinance (CMMLUO) described below:

 

1.                     PLN-12671-SP, J Crane Ranch Inc.: New 5,000 Indoor.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

2.                     PLN-12730-CUP, Brandon Bilandzija: A Conditional Use Permit for 13,350 square feet of existing outdoor medical cannabis cultivation. Water for irrigation is sourced from a point of diversion of an unnamed spring. Water is stored in an on-site pond. Processing, including drying and trimming, will occur on-site in an existing structure. Electricity is sourced from generator power.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

3.                     PLN-12760-SP, Cobalt Glen, Inc.: Special Permit for wholesale distribution facility.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

4.                     PLN-12816-SP, Uplifted, LLC: A Special Permit for commercial processing, a Special Permit for non-volatile manufacturing and a Special Permit for wholesale distribution are requested. Water used at the site will be provided by Miranda CSD and a well. Power will be supplied by PG&E.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

5.                     PLN-12829-CUP, Eel River Dry Farms, Inc: A Conditional Use Permit for central processing, Type 6 manufacturing and 10,000 square feet of indoor cultivation.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

6.                     PLN-12845-SP, Krystal Kings Farms, Inc: A Conditional Use Permit for a dispensary facility for retailing commercial medical marijuana products.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

7.                     PLN-12859-SP, Ryan Simas: A Special Permit for New 10000 Mixed Light, New 4000 Indoor.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

8.                     PLN-12960-SP, Nathan Grant: A Special Permit for 9,600 square feet mixed light.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

9.                     PLN-12962-CUP, Green Market Industries, Inc: An application for a Conditional Use Permit for 43,560 square foot new mixed light medical cannabis cultivation and a Conditional Use Permit for 20,000 square foot new nursery for retail sales. The Applicant would also like to apply for a Special Permit for manufacturing and processing, a Special Permit for distribution, and a Zoning Clearance Certificate for lab testing. Water source is an onsite well. Applicant does not propose water storage onsite. Power source is PGE with a generator for backup.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

10.                     PLN-12973-SP, Innovation Pacific (Corporation): The Applicant is seeking a Special Permit for a medical cannabis distribution facility. The distribution facility proposes to distribute medical cannabis to state licensed facilities in wholesale quantities. Hours of operation are from 7:00am - 7:00pm. Two (2) full-time employees are expected for operations. The Applicant estimates 10 vehicle trips per day to the site. Power is provided by PGE.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

11.                     PLN-13060-SP, Mark Creaghe: The Applicant is seeking a Special Permit for existing outdoor cultivation of 10,000 square feet.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

12.                     PLN-13087-SP, Quinzel Gardens, Inc: The Applicant is seeking a Special Permit for new indoor medical cannabis cultivation 5,000 square feet.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

13.                     PLN-13104-SP, Orlen Enterprises: The Applicant is seeking a Special Permit for two 5,000 square feet indoor cultivation.  40,000 nursery and new 5,000 mixed light; 5,000 square feet existing mixed light.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

14.                     PLN-13188-SP, Kenneth Holland: The Applicant is seeking two Special Permits- one for a cannabis manufacturing facility and one for a cannabis processing facility both within the same existing 2,000 square foot commercial building. Water and electricity is sourced from the Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District. 3 full-time employees are expected for operations.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

15.                     PLN-13192-CUP, King Range and Company: The Applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit for retail nursery sales and three Special Permits for processing, manufacturing (volatile and non-volatile), and distribution.  Water for the project is sourced from the Redway Community Services District. The Applicant anticipates employing up to 49 employees with the expectation that 20 employees are required for operations at any one time. Power is provided by PGE as well as a proposed 63.8 KW solar system. The project has a buildout that is divided into three phases.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

16.                     PLN-13214-SP, Stoneheart Group, Inc: The Applicant is seeking a Special Permit for a new nursery.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

17.                     PLN-13221-CUP, AHMC (Vicky Sleight): The Applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit for Distribution, Processing Nursery, Manufacturing & indoor cultivation of 10,000.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

18.                     PLN-13222-SP, Horse Mountain Heritage Farms, LLC: A Special Permit for existing and proposed outdoor and mixed light medical cannabis cultivation 10,000 sf.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

19.                     PLN-13233-CUP, Stoneheart Group, Inc: A Conditional Use Permit for new indoor cultivation.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

20.                     PLN-13298-CUP, Greenfield Family Farms, Inc: An application for a Conditional Use Permit for 20,000 square feet of existing mixed light, and 2,000 square feet of existing outdoor, medical cannabis cultivation. The applicant is proposing an on-site relocation for a portion of the existing cultivation area. Water for irrigation is sourced from an existing on-site well. Water is stored in three hard tanks, for a total of 17,500 gallons of available storage. Drying occurs in existing on-site sheds, with other processing being completed off-site at a 3rd party processor. Electricity is sourced from generator power.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

21.                     PLN-13358-CUP, Perissos Enterprises: A Special Permit for 1,920 square feet of indoor cannabis cultivation. Water for irrigation is sourced from a proposed well. Water is stored in storage tanks totaling 3,000 gallons. Processing occurs off-site. Electricity is sourced from PG and E.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

22.                     PLN-14030-CUP, 1L Tree Lounge, LLC: A Modification to a previously approved Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of a medical cannabis dispensary that would provide medical marijuana to collective members in accordance with Humboldt County Code Section 314-55.3 of Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title III Medical Cannabis Dispensaries. The proposed modification (project) will increase the size of the dispensary from within 272 square feet by 775 square feet for a total of 1,047 square feet of an existing 1,999-square-foot building. The increased square footage is for a storage room and office/product intake area as required by the State of California. The hours of operation for the proposed project will be 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, seven days per week, which is three more days than under the approval. The modification would also allow for adult recreational sales and deliveries to customers off-site. The applicant is also requesting a Special Permit for the operation of up to ten cannabis special events per year as well as a Zoning Clearance Certificate for public tours of the commercial cannabis activities on the parcel.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

23.                     PLN-2019-16097, Emerald Holdings, LLC: A Conditional Use Permit to develop a cannabis dispensary and a cannabis distribution facility on the first floor of 649 Bear Creek Road in Garberville. The dispensary will operate storefront sales from 10 AM to 6 PM; non-storefront (delivery) sales may occur from 6 PM to 10 PM depending on market conditions. Distribution operations will generally take place outside dispensary hours but shipments may be received from 6 AM to 10 PM. The business includes storage of bulk cannabis product, and storage of packaged cannabis for pick-up and transport to retail facilities, as well and third-party batch testing. No packaging or labelling will occur on-site. There will be a maximum of three employees on-site during peak operations.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

24.                     PLN-2021-16980, Kevin Caballero: The applicant is seeking a Special Permit for 43,560 square feet of new outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation. Light depravation techniques will be utilized to obtain two harvests annually. The project will be supported by a 2,000 square foot propagation greenhouse. Water for irrigation will be sourced from a proposed well. The applicant is proposing to implement the project in two phases. The first phase would include the cultivation of only 28,840 square feet with a projected annual water use of 237,575 gallons. The second phase would include the cultivation of the full acre (43,560 SF) with a projected annual water use of 365,500 gallons. The proposed water storage for the project is 40,000 gallons. Processing such as drying and curing will occur onsite in a proposed 800 square foot structure. Further processing will occur offsite at a licensed third-party processing facility. The applicant projects needing up to 7 seven employees, three of which will be seasonal, and they will be housed onsite. Energy for the project will be sourced by solar and a generator.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

25.                     PLN-2021-17123, Trichone Acres, LLC: A Modification to an approved Special Permit (PLN-12647-SP) to include 1,675 SF of pre-existing outdoor cultivation. For a total of 10,000 SF onsite. The applicant submitted additional evidence of pre-existing prior to January 2016. The applicant is also adding 3 additional rainwater tanks. The water source will remain the same and no increase of water is expected.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

26.                     PLN-2021-17286, Full Moon Farms: A Modification to PLN-11221-CUP. Relocation of 3,000 sq. ft. of full-term outdoor cultivation to an environmentally superior pre-disturbed location.

 

On October 3, 2024, a letter (On file), was sent to applicant which provided two options, to submit a withdrawal request in writing, or provide the items requested by the County in previous communications. The letter further stated that a response was required within 30 days, and if a response was not received, the Planning Department would be forced to schedule the application for hearing with a recommendation of denial. To date, none of the requested materials have been received.

 

The project history and project files associated with these permit applications demonstrate a lack of information required to determine consistency with the CMMLUO and a lack of responsiveness from the applicant. 

 

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:                     

Any referrals that may be associated with one or more of these projects are irrelevant, due to the recommendation of denial for lack of information and/or responsiveness.

 

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:                     

1.                     The Zoning Administrator could elect to direct staff to continue to work with the applicants to resolve the outstanding issues and continue processing the applications in accordance with HCC Section 312-4.1 et seq. However, due to the extended amount of time that deficiencies have remained unresolved and the lack of responsiveness from the applicant, staff does not recommend this alternative.

 

ATTACHMENTS:                     

1.                     Project Location Sheet

2.                     12671 J Crane Ranch Inc Draft Resolution

3.                     12730 Brandon Bilandzija Draft Resolution

4.                     12760 Cobalt Glen Inc Draft Resolution

5.                     12816 Uplifted LLC Draft Resolution

6.                     12829 Eel River Dry Farms Inc Draft Resolution

7.                     12854 Krystal Kings Farms Inc Draft Resolution

8.                     12859 Ryan Simas Draft Resolution

9.                     12960 Nathan Grant Draft Resolution

10.                     12962 Green Market Industries Inc Draft Resolution

11.                     12973 Innovation Pacific (Corp) Draft Resolution

12.                     13060 Mark Creaghe Draft Resolution

13.                     13087 Quinzel Gardens, Inc Draft Resolution

14.                     13104 Orlen Enterprises LLC Draft Resolution

15.                     13188 Kenneth Holland Draft Resolution

16.                     13192 King Range and Company Draft Resolution

17.                     13214 Stoneheart Group Inc Draft Resolution

18.                     13221 AHMC (Vicky Sleight) Draft Resolution

19.                     13222 Horse Mountain Heritage Farms LLC Draft Resolution

20.                     13233 Stoneheart Group Inc Draft Resolution

21.                     13298 Greenfield Family Farms Inc Draft Resolution

22.                     13358 Perissos Enterprises Draft Resolution

23.                     14030 1L Tree Lounge LLC Draft Resolution

24.                     16097 Emerald Holdings LLC Draft Resolution

25.                     16980 Kevin Caballero Draft Resolution

26.                     17123 Trichones Acres LLC Draft Resolution

27.                     17286 Full Moon Farms Draft Resolution

28.                     13192 King Range and Company Withdrawal

29.                     13104 Orlen Enterprises LLC Withdrawal

30.                     Public Comment - 12671 J Crane Ranch Inc

 

 

APPLICANT, OWNER, AGENT AND PLANNER INFORMATION:

 

PLN-12671-SP

Applicant: J Crane Ranch, Inc., Gabriel Milbauer, 600 F St Ste. 3 #839, Arcata, CA, 95521.

Owner: Christie Raymond F & Jennifer L, 295 Jackson Ranch Rd, Arcata, CA, 95521

Agent: N/A.

 

PLN-12730-CUP

Applicant: Brandon Bilandzija, 7583 Benbow Drive, Garberville, CA 95542

Owner: Same as Applicant

Agent: David Nicoletti, 2731 K Street, Unit A, Eureka, CA 95501.

 

PLN-12760-SP

Applicant: Cobalt Glen, Inc., Attn: Maia Terzian, 269 S Beverly Dr, Ste 1460, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212.

Owner: Russel Wallan, PO box 642, Miranda, CA 95553.

Agent: N/A

 

PLN-12816-SP

Applicant: Uplifted, LLC, William Pedro, PO Box 553, Miranda, CA 95553.

Owner: Same as applicant: William Pedro, PO Box 553, Miranda, CA 95553.

Agent: Emerald Heritage Farms, PO Box 5916, Eureka, CA 95502.

 

PLN-12829-CUP

Applicant: Eel River Dry Farms, Inc., Jeff Guillot, PO Box 492, Scotia, CA 95565.

Owner: Bowman Conrad K Ii & Trudy L, 779 Hwy 101, Piercy, CA 95587.

Agent: OTGS (Peter Huson), 705 US Highway 101, Garberville, CA 95542

 

PLN-12854-CUP

Applicant: Krystal Kings Farms Inc, Chet Clark, 215 Anchorage Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.

Owner: Bertain Charley H & Oney Cindi L, 371 Old Briceland Rd., Garberville, CA 95542.

Agent: Steven Luu, 973 Dowler Drive, Eureka, CA 95501.

 

PLN-12859-SP

Applicant: Ryan Simas, 1901 Heidon Rd, Arcata, CA 95521.

Owner: Collenberg Antonia A Tr, 1805 Henry Lane, Arcata, CA 95519

Agent: N/A.

 

PLN-12960-SP

Applicant: Nathan Grant, 448 Seafoam Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95589.

Owner: Dale Harper, PO Box 112, Redway, CA 95560. 

Agent: Eugene Denson, PO Box 158, Alderpoint, CA 95511.

 

PLN-12962-CUP

Applicant: Green Market Industries, Inc., Kalei Colridge, 600 F Street, Ste 3 #953, Arcata, CA 95521. 

Owner: Childs Robin A & Valdeen E, PO Box 103, Redcrest, CA 95569.

Agent: Lenders Construction Services, LLC Jeff Smith, PO Box 9218, Eureka, CA 95502.

 

PLN- 12973-CUP

Applicant: Innovation Pacific (Corporation), Kalei Colridge, 600 F Street, Ste 3 #952, Arcata, CA 95521.

Owner: Childs Velma R, PO Box 103, Redcrest, CA 95569.

Agent: Lenders Construction Services, LLC Jeff Smith, PO Box 9218, Eureka, CA 95502.

 

PLN- 13060-SP

Applicant: Mark Creaghe, 1857 Heather Lane, Eureka, CA 95501.

Owner: Same as applicant.

Agent: N/A.

 

PLN-13087-SP

Applicant:  Quinzel Gardens, Inc., Brian Belue, 600 F St Suite 3 #839, Arcata, CA 95521.

Owner: Mackay Stephen & McGuire Dawn J, 3787 Spear Ave, Arcata, CA 95521.

Agent: Edith Rosen, Rosen Consulting, 1641 Old Arcata Road, Bayside, CA 95524.

 

PLN-13104-SP

Applicant: Orlen Enterprises, LLC, PO Box 26, Loleta, CA 95551.

Owner:  Christensen Kenneth T & Chad R, PO Box 26, Loleta, CA 95551.

Agent: Lenders Construction Services, LLC Jeff Smith, PO Box 9218, Eureka, CA 95502.

 

PLN-13188-SP

Applicant: Kenneth Holland, 260 Landis Road, Shelter Cove, CA 95589.

Owner: Sean Moynihan, 11740 Corp Ranch Road, Ashland, OR 97520.

Agent: N/A.

 

PLN-13192-CUP

Applicant: King Range and Company, Joshua Sweet, PO Box 250, Garberville, CA 95542.

Owner: John M.Neill and Denise Bonham Neill, Neill Family Trust, 3765 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville, CA 95542.

Agent: N/A.

 

PLN-13214-SP

Applicant: Stoneheart Group, Inc., Nick Nochera, 2804 Gateway Oaks Drive #200, Sacramento, CA 95833.

Owner: Thomas Harwood, PO Box 264, Redway, CA 95560.

Agent: North Coast Environmental Law, 822 G St Suite 7, Arcata, CA 95521.

 

PLN-13221-CUP

Applicant: AHMC (Vicky Sleight), PO Box 1116, Arcata, CA 95518.

Owner: American Hospital Management Corp, PO Box 1116, Arcata, CA 95518.

Agent: N/A.

 

PLN-13222-SP

Applicant: Horse Mountain Heritage Farms LLC, Thorin Lynn, PO Box 4418, Arcata, CA 95518.

Owner: Thorin Lynn, PO Box 4418, Arcata, CA 95518.

Agent: N/A.

 

PLN-13233-CUP

Applicant: Stoneheart Group, Inc., Nick Nochera, 2804 Gateway Oaks Drive #200, Sacramento, CA 95833.

Owner: Thomas Harwood, PO Box 264, Redway, CA 95560.

Agent: North Coast Environmental Law, 822 G St Suite 7, Arcata, CA 95521.

 

PLN-13298-CUP

Applicant: Greenfield Family Farms, Inc., PO Box 550, Hydesville, CA 95547.

Owner: Dimitrov Diyan, PO Box 904, Garberville, CA 95542.

Agent: Greenroad Consulting (no longer in business)

 

PLN-13358-CUP

Applicant: Perissos Enterprises, Jeromy Lord, 600 F Street, # 823, Arcata, CA 95521.

Owner: Oconnor Kelly G & Kent Michael T, C/O Kent Michael Todd, 2358 University Ave #376, San Diego, CA 92104.

Agent: Greenroad Consulting (no longer in business)

 

PLN-14030-CUP

Applicant: 1L Tree Lounge, LLC, Kevin Jodrey, 705 US HWY 101 #4, Garberville, CA 95542.

Owner: 705 101 Properties, LLC Co., 1012 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94519.

Agent: Peter Huson, 705 US HWY 101, Garberville, CA 95542.

 

PLN-2019-16097

Applicant: Emerald Holdings, Brett Todoroff, 2360 Sprowl Creek Road, Garberville, CA 95542.

Owner: David L and Michelle L Bushnell, 754 Redwood Drive, Garberville, CA 95542.

Agent: SL Consulting Services, Inc, Steven Luu/Brittney Crosby, 973 Dowler Drive, Eureka, CA 95501.

 

PLN-2021-16980

Applicant: Kevin Caballero, PO Box 263, Williams, OR 97544.

Owner: Kevin Caballero, PO Box 2531, Redway, CA 95560.

Agent: N/A.

 

PLN-2021-17123

Applicant: Trichones Acres, LLC, 1794 Fickle Hill, Arcata, CA 95521.

Owner: Jason Nottingham, 1794 Fickle Hill, Arcata, CA 95521.

Agent: N/A.

 

PLN-2021-17286

Applicant: Full Moon Farms, Nikolai Erickson, 1065 Riverside Dr, Rio Dell, CA 95562.

Owner: Nikolai Erickson, 1065 Riverside Dr, Rio Dell, CA 95562.

Agent: Greenroad Consulting (no longer in business)

 

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