File #: 23-752    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 5/25/2023 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 6/1/2023 Final action:
Title: Enchanted Forest, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 524-114-011 Record No.: PLN-13107-CUP Willow Creek area A Conditional Use Permit for 28,348 square feet (SF) of pre-existing outdoor cannabis cultivation with 2,840 SF of ancillary propagation. Irrigation water will be provided from a permitted well on an adjacent parcel, which is under deeded rights. Estimated annual water usage is approximately 399,369 gallons (13 gal/SF/year). The operation will utilize up to three (3) employees for operations. Trimming will occur off-site at a licensed processing facility. A 2000 watt Honda EU low decibel gasoline generator will be operated intermittently, and the applicant is proposing an Ag drop with PG&E through existing power poles. The project will be conditioned to obtain 100% of power from PG&E or other renewable source by 2026, and will utilize the generator for emergency backup purposes only.
Sponsors: Planning and Building, Laura McClenagan
Attachments: 1. 13107 Enchanted Forest Staff Report 6.1.2023, 2. Attachment 1 - Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval, 4. Attachment 1B - Cultivation & Operations Plan, 5. Attachment 1C - Water Usage, 6. Attachment 1D - Site Plan, 7. Attachment 2. - Location Maps, 8. Attachment 2A - Watershed Map, 9. Attachment 3 - CEQA Addendum, 10. Attachment 4 - Applicant's Evidence in Support of Required Findings, 11. Attachment 4A - Notice of Applicability, 12. Attachment 4B - Site Management Plan, 13. Attachment 4C - Water & River Access Agreement, 14. Attachment 4D - Well Assessment Report, 15. Attachment 4E - Draft Streambed Alteration Agreement, 16. Attachment 4F - Restocking Plan, 17. Attachment 4G - Property Survey, 18. Attachment 4H - Road Evaluation, 19. Attachment 4I - Evidence of Pre-Existing Cultivation Area, 20. Attachment 5 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations, 21. Attachment 5A - Building Referral, 22. Attachment 5B - Environmental Health Referral, 23. Attachment 5C - Public Works Land Use Division Referral, 24. Attachment 5D - CALFIRE Referral, 25. Attachment 6A - Cultivation Area Verification, 26. Attachment 6B - Post-2016 Timber Conversion Exhibit
To: Planning Commission

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
title
Enchanted Forest, LLC, Conditional Use Permit
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 524-114-011
Record No.: PLN-13107-CUP
Willow Creek area

A Conditional Use Permit for 28,348 square feet (SF) of pre-existing outdoor cannabis cultivation with 2,840 SF of ancillary propagation. Irrigation water will be provided from a permitted well on an adjacent parcel, which is under deeded rights. Estimated annual water usage is approximately 399,369 gallons (13 gal/SF/year). The operation will utilize up to three (3) employees for operations. Trimming will occur off-site at a licensed processing facility. A 2000 watt Honda EU low decibel gasoline generator will be operated intermittently, and the applicant is proposing an Ag drop with PG&E through existing power poles. The project will be conditioned to obtain 100% of power from PG&E or other renewable source by 2026, and will utilize the generator for emergency backup purposes only.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 23-__). (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds that the Planning Commission has considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Commercial Medical Marijuana Land Use Ordinance and the Addendum that was prepared for the Enchanted Forest, LLC project); and
b. Finds that the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
c. Approves the Conditional Use Permit subject to the recommended conditions of approval (Attachment 1A)

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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project is located in the Willow Creek area, on the south side of State Highway 299, approximately 7 miles from the intersection of Friday Ridge and State Highway 299, on the property known to be in Section 36 of Township 06 N, Range 05 E, Humboldt Base & Meridian.

Access: The site is accessed from Forest Route 5N03/S. F...

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