File #: 25-266    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Public Hearing
File created: 2/10/2025 In control: Planning and Building
On agenda: 2/25/2025 Final action:
Title: Revocation of PLN-11065-CUP, Humboldt Emerald Triangle, LLC, a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for Failure to Pay Measure S Taxes.
Strategic Framework: 5000 – SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE & INFRASTRUCTURE STEWARDSHIP, 9999 - Core Services / Other
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft BOS Resolution and Findings PLN-11065, 3. Attachment 2 - 11065-CUP Notice OF Revocation Letter, 4. Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Resolution of Approval
Previous Action/Referral: 20-266
To: Board of Supervisors

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Public Hearing

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Revocation of PLN-11065-CUP, Humboldt Emerald Triangle, LLC, a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for Failure to Pay Measure S Taxes.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Open the public hearing; and
2. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Find the permit has been exercised contrary to the terms and conditions of approval; and
b. Revoke the Conditional Use Permit per Section 312-14 of the Humboldt County Code.
3. Close the public hearing; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to give notice of the decision to the appellant, the Planning and Building Department, and any other interested party

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.

Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other

DISCUSSION:
Executive Summary
This item requests the Board of Supervisors revoke the approved Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for cannabis cultivation due to the permit being exercised contrary to the terms, requirements, and conditions of approval. Revocation is appropriate due to permit holder's failure to pay required Measure S taxes as outlined in Humboldt County Code 719-4, and as conditioned by the permit.
On March 5, 2020, the Humboldt County Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and a Coastal Development Permit (PLN-11065-CUP) for Humboldt Emerald Triangle, LLC for 28,656 square feet of existing mixed light within three (3) existing greenhouses and 9,800 square feet of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation on the property identified as APN's 308-131-012 and 308-131-020, also identified as 2121 Table Bluff Road.
On Jan 9, 2024, a letter was sent to the permit holder regarding any potential outstanding ba...

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