Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Zoning Administrator Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/6/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Planning and Building Department 3015 H St. Eureka, CA 95501
Regular Meeting - Virtual
Published agenda: Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF) Published minutes: Action Summary Action Summary  
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Attachments: 23-461 Staff Report - Salmon Creek Farms 11825, 23-462 Staff Report Salmon Creek Farms 11828, 23-463 - Staff Report Humboldt Farm Boys Inc. 12422, 23-464 - Staff Report Alan Vang 13334, 23-465 - Staff Report John Cabot 13387, 23-466 - Staff Report Weibel 17814
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23-462 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 provided by Pacific Gas & Electric, anapproved  Action details Not available
23-463 13. Zoning ItemHumboldt Farm Boys Inc. Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-12422-CUP Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 316-064-018 Willow Creek area The denial of a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant seeks a Conditional Use Permit for 43,560 sq. ft. of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. Water source is a combination of an onsite well, two surface water diversions, and rain catchment. Proposed water storage will consist of 36,000 gallons of hard tank storage. Anticipated annual water needs for irrigation is 603,742 gallons. The Applicant plans to dry and process cannabis on-site. Power is supplied by a generator.recommended for denial  Action details Not available
23-464 14. Zoning ItemAlan Vang Special Permit Application Number PLN-13334-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 208-261-006 Dinsmore area The denial of a Special Permit for 7,000 square feet (sf) of pre-existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. The proposed irrigation source is a spring diversion, and a Special Permit is being requested for the continued use and maintenance of a spring diversion within a streamside management area. Annual water usage is unknown. Existing water storage of 14, 050 gallons exists on-site. Two employees will be used and processing is proposed in the residence on-site. Power will be sourced by solar panels, and one Honda EU7000is generator.recommended for denial  Action details Not available
23-465 15. Zoning ItemJohn Cabot Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 529-371-021 Record No.: PLN-13387-SP Orleans area A Special Permit for 7,500 square feet (sf) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation, with 480 sf of ancillary propagation. The applicant projects one cultivation cycle per year. Water for irrigation is sourced from rain catchment from roof tops. Annual water usage is estimated at 27,130 gallons. The applicant will have 28,800 gallons of water storage for irrigation, and one 2,500 gallon tank designated for fire suppression. Drying occurs on site in an existing structure. The site is owner-operated, and trimming will occur within the residence. Electricity is sourced from PG&E. An additional Special Permit is being requested to reduce the 600 foot setback to Public Lands.approved  Action details Not available
23-466 16. Zoning ItemWeibel Coastal Development Permit for tree removal Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 515-141-085-000 & 515-141-086-000 Record No.: PLN-2022-17814 Trinidad area A Coastal Development Permit for removal of approximately 20 eucalyptus trees. The trees are tall, not endemic to the area, and have been identified as possible hazards. The stumps will be retained to stabilize the hillside after removal. The project is located in the Trinidad Coastal Zone Scenic Area, and northeast of Scenic Drive; Scenic Drive is a Coastal Zone Scenic View. This proposed project will not affect either resource because the trees are a hazard and are non-endemic, and the trees do not affect shoreline views.approved  Action details Not available
23-461 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 provided by Pacific Gas & Electric, and is limited to water and aeration pumps, automated blackout tarpaulins, and circulation fans in greenhouses. All proceapproved as amended  Action details Not available