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File #: 26-343    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: New Business
File created: 4/9/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action:
Title: Plant Humboldt, LLC Special Permit Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 220-251-029 Record Numbers: PLN-12788-SP Briceland Area A Special Permit for a wholesale and retail commercial cannabis nursery of 10,000 square feet including self-distribution. Estimated annual water usage is no more than 160,000 gallons sourced by a rainwater catchment pond of approximately 250,000 gallons. Power is provided by PGE through an eligible renewable energy program. The Special Permit also proposes reducing the streamside management area setback. The project also includes a Zone Reclassification from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Agriculture General (AG).
Attachments: 1. 12788 Staff Report 4.16.26, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval Revised Updated, 4. Attachment 1B - 12788 Operations Plan w. Addendum, 5. Attachment 1C - 12788 Site Plan, 6. Attachment 1D - Rezone Ordinance, 7. Attachment 2 - Location Map, 8. Attachment 3 - CEQA Addendum, 9. Attachment 4 - Applicant's Evidence in Support of Findings, 10. Attachment 4A - Biological Assessment, 11. Attachment 4B - Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement, 12. Attachment 4C - Neighbor Setback Waivers, 13. Attachment 4D - Rainwater Catchment Analysis, 14. Attachment 4E - Emails from Agent and Applicant Regarding SMA, 15. Attachment 4F - Staff Recommended SMA Alignment, 16. Attachment 5A to 5D - Referral Agency Comments
To: Planning Commission

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Public Hearing

SUBJECT:
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Plant Humboldt, LLC Special Permit
Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 220-251-029
Record Numbers: PLN-12788-SP
Briceland Area

A Special Permit for a wholesale and retail commercial cannabis nursery of 10,000 square feet including self-distribution. Estimated annual water usage is no more than 160,000 gallons sourced by a rainwater catchment pond of approximately 250,000 gallons. Power is provided by PGE through an eligible renewable energy program. The Special Permit also proposes reducing the streamside management area setback. The project also includes a Zone Reclassification from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Agriculture General (AG).
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following:

a. Finds the Planning Commission has considered the Final Environmental Impact Report previously adopted for the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and the Addendum that was prepared for the Plant Humboldt, LLC project (Attachment 3) and;

b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and

c. Finds the proposed project does not reduce the residential density for any parcel below the inventory adopted in the housing element; and

d. Approves the Plant Humboldt, LLC Special Permit subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A); and

e. Recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the rezoning of APN 220-251-029 from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Agriculture General (AG).

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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: This project is in the Briceland area, on the southeast side of Briceland-Thorne Road, approximately at the intersection of Old Briceland Road and Briceland-Thorne Road, on property known as 6070 Briceland-Thorne Road, Redway.

Present General Plan Land Use Designation: Rural Community Center (RCC); 2017 General Plan; Density:...

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