Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Zoning Administrator Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/16/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Planning and Building Department 3015 H St. Eureka, CA 95501
Regular Meeting - Virtual
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23-339 13. Zoning ItemLost Coast Ranch, Inc. Assessor Parcel Number(s) (APN) 104-261-007, 104-262-008, 105-021-012, 104-262-009, 104-262-007, 104-262-006, 104-271-001 Record No.: PLN-12800-CUP Petrolia area Application Denial of four CUPs for 88,000 sf cannabis cultivation, processing, and nursery activities on APN 104-261-007. The applicant has proposed to cultivate 88,000 square feet of light deprivation cannabis cultivation, 57,000 square feet of nursery space, and to conduct drying and processing activities onsite. Water will be supplied from a proposed 2-million-gallon rainwater catchment pond, and the applicant projected an annual water use of 279,366 gallons (approximately 3.17 gallons/sf/year) for irrigation of the 88,000 square feet of cannabis cultivation.recommended for denial  Action details Not available
23-342 14. Zoning ItemHoneydew Creek Farms, LLC Assessor Parcel Number(s) (APN) 201-311-011 Record No.: PLN-12980-CUP Fortuna area Application Denial of CUP for 15,000 sf indoor cultivation; SP for manufacturing, processing, distribution, retail and nursery space on APN 201-311-028. The applicant has proposed 15,000 square feet of indoor cannabis cultivation, 2,000 square feet of commercial nursery space, distribution activities, and manufacturing activities including production of water based concentrate, food based concentrate, and solvent based concentrate. The applicant has proposed a well to supply water for irrigation needs, PG&E to supply power to the project, and an onsite septic system for wastewater treatment.recommended for denial  Action details Not available
23-343 15. Zoning ItemGeovany Silva Assessor Parcel Number(s) (APN) 107-124-004 Record No.: PLN-2019-16081 Honeydew area Denial of a Special Permit for 18,600 square feet of existing mixed light cannabis cultivation. Cultivation would occur in five 34x100 and one 40x40 greenhouses, with two harvest cycles. Clones are brought from an off-site licensed nursery. Estimated water use is 318,432 gallons (17 gal/sq ft/day) annually. Water is supplied from a Point of Diversion from Middle Creek and an existing rainwater catchment pond. Water storage totals 140,000 gallons in eight (8) hard tanks and the 100,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond.recommended for denial  Action details Not available
23-341 16. Zoning ItemRobert Thomson Jr. Application Number PLN-13024-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 516-261-049-000 Glendale area The applicant is seeking a Zoning Clearance Certificate for a new 10,000 square feet mixed light and a Special Permit for 5,000 square feet of commercial cannabis cultivation. An ancillary nursery area of 1,600 square feet is also be proposed. Water for irrigation is sourced from a permit well on site as well as metered water from the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District. Projected annual water usage totals approximately 60,000 gallons (~3.61 gallons per square foot). There are 5,000 gallons of water storage proposed within two (2) 2,500-gallon tanks. water storage onsite. Processing is proposed to occur on site; however, the applicant may retain the services of a third party licensed processor in leu or on-site processing. Electrical power is proposed to be sourced from PG&E.recommended for denial  Action details Not available
23-344 17. Zoning ItemHambro CRV Recycling Center Redway, Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 077-192-004 Record Number: PLN-2022-17990 Redway area A Conditional Use Permit for a California Redemption Value (CRV) recycling center. The recycling center will operate in the parking lot of a tire store two to three days a week: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday of week one, and Wednesday and Friday for week two, alternating back and forth in perpetuity. Materials collected onsite will be transferred daily to Hambro Recycling Center in Arcata, CA. Employees are limited to three (3) and power will be provided by PG&E. Portable restroom and handwashing station will be used, with potential for future access to the existing washroom facilities.approved  Action details Not available
23-337 11. Zoning ItemSalmon Creek Farms, LLC; Special Permit Record Number: PLN-11825-SP (filed 12/14/2016) Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 212-061-028, 212-051-025, 212-061-030 Miranda area Salmon Creek Farms seeks a Special Permit for 8,005 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. Propagation, drying, and processing occur in separate facilities on an adjacent parcel under the same ownership (APN 212-061-030). Irrigation water is supplied by a groundwater well located on an adjacent parcel (212-051-025). Total estimated annual water use for the project is 79,637 gallons (9.4 gal/SF). The applicant proposes to shift to rainwater catchment through use of a Humboldt County water conservation grant. The project requires up to eight (8) employees, both full-time and part-time, overseeing the cultivation, processing, and drying operations. These same employees will be utilized on adjacent parcels under common ownership. Power is not needed on this site as all processing, including trimming, occurs on an adjacent parcel under common ownership.continued  Action details Not available
23-338 12. Zoning ItemSalmon Creek Farms, LLC Special Permit; Record Number: PLN-11828-SP (filed 12/14/2016) Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 212-051-026, 212-051-025, & 212-061-030 Miranda area Salmon Creek Farms, LLC seeks a Special Permit for 8,439 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. Propagation, drying, and processing occur in separate facilities on an adjacent parcel under the same ownership (APN 212-061-030). Irrigation water is supplied by a groundwater well located on an adjacent parcel (212-051-025). Total estimated annual water use for the project is 79,637 gallons (9.4 gal/SF). The applicant is conditioned to cease use of the groundwater well as a primary irrigation source for cannabis-related activities by December 31, 2024, and to install meters to accurately track and monitor usage in the interim. The project requires up to eight (8) employees, both full-time and part-time, overseeing the cultivation, processing, and drying operations. These same employees will be utilized on adjacent parcels under common ownership. Power is not needed on this site as all processcontinued  Action details Not available