Title
Live Oak Meadows, LLC; Special Permit
Record Number PLN-11903-SP
Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 215-151-002
1050 Stump Lane, Whitethorn area
A Special Permit for an existing 8,650 square foot (SF) outdoor cannabis cultivation operation. A Special Permit is also being sought for an onsite Point of Diversion located on Rayiscioni Creek a tributary to the Mattole River which acts as the primary source of irrigation water. Existing available water storage is 151,000 gallons in sixteen (16) 5,000 gallon hard tanks, 14,000 gallons in four (4) 3,500 gallon hard tanks, 6,000 gallons in two (2) 3,000 gallon hard tanks, and 51,000 gallons in seventeen (17) 3,000 gallon bladders. Estimated annual water usage is 110,990 gallons (12.8 gal/SF). Drying and processing occurs onsite. No additional employees are required (other than applicant, who is also the property owner). Power is provided by solar and backup power is provided by a 17 KW diesel generator.
Recommendation
Find that the Zoning Administrator has considered the Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Commercial Medical Marijuana Land Use Ordinance (CMMLUO) as described by Section §15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines, make all of the required findings for approval of the Special Permit and adopt the Resolution approving the Live Oak Meadows, LLC Special Permit as recommended by staff subject to the recommended conditions.