To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Public Hearing
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Revocation of a Special Permit for 23,616 Square Feet of New Outdoor Commercial Cannabis Cultivation
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Open the public hearing and receive the staff report, testimony by the permit holder (also referenced herein as applicant) and testimony from the public on any of the additionally submitted information; and
2. Close the public hearing; and
3. Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds that the permit has been exercised contrary to the terms or conditions of approval; and
b. Revokes the Special Permit pursuant to Section 312-14 of the Humboldt County Code.
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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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
There is no identified funding source for this action. This is funded by the General Fund Contribution to department operations.
DISCUSSION:
Executive Summary
Revocation of a Special Permit that was issued for 23,616 square feet of new outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation, an ancillary propagation area, and a proposed onsite processing facility. Revocation is appropriate because the permit has been operated contrary to the terms and conditions of approval, including cultivating cannabis without the required state license.
Project History
The project was approved by the Humboldt County Zoning Administrator on Nov. 3, 2022, with an effective date of Nov. 17, 2022. Approval of the Special Permit was conditioned on terms and requirements which must be satisfied prior to starting operations. As of March 2024, the conditions have not been completed.
During July 2023, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) conducted a field investigation in the area and observed a ho...
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