Title
Humboldt Exotics, LLC, Permit Modification
Application Number 15045
Case Number PLN-2018-15045
Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 201-322-019-000
A Modification of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP16-509) for 43,200 square feet (SF) of new outdoor cannabis cultivation in order to construct permanent hoop structures and perform light deprivation. The proposed project includes grading and fill, and the construction of permanent hoop structures with electricity for fans, water pumps, dehumidifiers and lights in the nursery. The applicant proposes to produce 2-3 flowering cycles per year using light deprivation methods. A 2,400 square foot mixed light ancillary nursery greenhouse would be used for propagation between March and June each year. The proposed water source remains the permitted, on-site well. The applicant estimates that the cultivation activities would require 487,500 gallons per year. The principal power source would continue as PG&E though until the level of service is upgraded in 2020 the applicant anticipates occasional use of a whisper watt or 200eu Honda generator.
Recommendation
Find the project exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15303 & 15304, of the State CEQA Guidelines, make all of the required findings for approval of the Conditional Use Permit modification based on evidence in the staff report and adopt the Resolution approving the proposed Modification to CUP16-509 subject to the recommended conditions.