File #: 20-29    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/27/2019 In control: Planning and Building
On agenda: 1/7/2020 Final action: 1/7/2020
Title: Resolution for Denial of Humboldt Wind Project Project # PLN-13999-CUP
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Resolution 12.30.19 HW.pdf, 3. Resolution 20-01

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
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Resolution for Denial of Humboldt Wind Project
Project # PLN-13999-CUP
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt Resolution No. _____ [Attachment 1] A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt capturing the December 17, 2019 action of the Board to take the following actions on the Humboldt Wind Project:
a. Find the significant and unavoidable impacts of the proposed project are not outweighed by the benefits, and cannot be mitigated to an acceptable level through mitigation measures or project alternatives; and
b. Find the proposed project inconsistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; and
c. Deny the applicant's appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit; and
d. Deny the Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit for development of the Humboldt Wind Energy Project.

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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Budget: Planning and Building Department - Current Planning Division (1100-277). All costs for a current planning application are paid by the applicant.

DISCUSSION:
This is a request to adopt a resolution drafted to capture the Board of Supervisors action and findings for denial of the Humboldt Wind Project. The motion was made to deny the project and directed staff to prepare a resolution reflecting the action and capturing the findings for denial. This resolution has been prepared and is being presented to the Board of Supervisors.

The findings for denial contained in the resolution are based on findings required in the Zoning Ordinance and CEQA. The Zoning Ordinance requires that the project be found consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, must not be found detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. The findings identify that the project is inconsi...

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