COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT - Meeting of Planning Commission on 4/21/2022 at 6:00 PM

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Planning Commission

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Final

Meeting date/time:

4/21/2022 6:00 PM

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Draft

Meeting location:

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California
Regular Meeting - Hybrid

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Meeting Items (11)

File #	Ver.	Agenda #	Type	Title	Action Details	Video
11219	1	1.	Zoning Item	Nikolai Erickson; Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-11219-CUP (filed 09/23/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 208-201-020 Dinsmore area A Conditional Use Permit for 22,649 square feet of pre-existing outdoor cannabis cultivation, and 2,200 square feet of ancillary propagation. Water for irrigation is provided by rain catchment from rooftops of three existing structures on-site. The applicant anticipates using 100,000 gallons of water per year (4.02 gal/sq.ft./yr.), and the applicant utilizes several water conservation methods on-site. A total of 160,000 gallons of water storage exists on-site in thirty-six hard sided tanks. Processing at the site includes drying and curing, and trimming will occur off-site at a licensed processing facility. There will be 2 employees on site for cultivation activities. Power is provided by two portable generators and will transition to full renewable energy sources by 2026. The Humboldt County Planning Commission will consider an Addendum to a previously adopted MND and has been prepared for consideration per §15164 of the State CEQA Guideli	Not available	Video
11214	1	2.	Zoning Item	MDRV Realty Holdings, LLC: Special Permit (2) Record Number PLN-11214-SP (filed 9/22/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 208-241-006 Dinsmore/Mad River Area A Special Permit for 2,000 square feet (sf) existing outdoor and 4,850 sf existing mixed-light cultivation with a 720 sf ancillary propagation area. Water for irrigation is provided by a stream diversion (POD 1 under Water Right Certificate H100730), and a Special Permit is being requested to approve the continued use and maintenance of the stream diversion. There is a total of 50,000 gallons of water stored on-site in hard sided tanks, and estimated annual water usage is 50,000 gallons. Drying and curing will occur on-site and trimming will occur off-site at a licensed processing facility. Power is sourced from an on-site generator, and future solar is proposed. An additional Special Permit is being requested to reduce the 600-foot setback to public lands (SRNF), to approximately 320 feet.	Not available	Video
13264	1	3.	Zoning Item	Dustin Silva: Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-13264-CUP (filed 12/30/2016) Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 216-142-006, 216-143-005, 216-143-010, 216-144-008 (one legal parcel) Garberville area A Conditional Use Permit for for 11,950 square feet (SF) of existing cannabis cultivation consisting of entirely of outdoor cultivation, and a 1,200-SF ancillary nursery. Mixed-light cultivation, allowed under the applicants’ interim permit, is no longer proposed by this project. Water for irrigation is sourced from an onsite 487,500-gallon rainwater and spring-fed catchment pond, and two points of diversion used to fill 93,500 gallons of tank and bladder storage. Estimated annual water usage is 140,000 gallons (11.7 gallons/SF/year). Processing will be performed offsite at a third-party permitted processing facility. Power is provided by a 10-kilowatt generator and the applicant intends to develop solar power infrastructure to operate artificial lights, drying building and irrigation pump systems, including that required for domestic needs, within 3 years of permit approval (i.e	Not available	Video
17653	1	7.	Zoning Item	Reggae on the River 2022 Record Number PLN-17653-CUP (filed 02/28/2022) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 033-271-007 (Count Line Ranch) & 033-271-005 (French’s Camp). Cooks Valley area A modification to an approved Special Event Use Permit (CUP-12-17 / SP-12-030) authorizing operation of the Reggae on the River Music Festival (ROTR) for a period of five (5) years (2018-2022). A three-day event featuring live music and on-site camping at the property known as “French’s Camp”, it is held annually during the first weekend of August. The event was not held in 2019, 2020, and 2021. The requested modification seeks permission to operate two (2) two-day events in lieu of the annual 3-day camping event. Both events are proposed to occur exclusively from the neighboring County Line Ranch property (formerly Dimmick). Events proposed for 2022 include the annual Summer Arts & Music Festival to be held on June 18th and 19th and the Harvest Hangout, to be held on October 1st and 2nd. Daily attendance at both events will not exceed 4,000 persons and on-site camping will be restricted to staff,	Not available	Not available
13266	1	4.	Zoning Item	Dustin Silva Record Number PLN-13266-CUP (filed 12/30/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 216-143-012. Garberville area A Conditional Use Permit for 15,840 sq ft of existing outdoor cultivation. Water for irrigation is sourced from three (3) spring and stream diversions, which are permitted under the applicant's permit for Right to Divert and Use Water (Cert H100408) issued by the SWRCB. Water storage consists of three (3) 50,000 gallon bladders, one (1) 10,000 gallon bladder, four (4) 3,000 water tanks, seven (7), 2,500 gallon water tanks, two (2) 1,550 gallon water tanks, two (2) 1,000 gallon water tanks, one (1) 550 gallon water tank & one (1) 300 gallon water tank for a total of 195,450 gallons of water storage. The applicant estimates the project will demand 182,000 gallons of water per year. Generators provide power and are housed in a shed behind the existing 34'x40' residence and solar panels are proposed to be installed to offset generator use. Drying of harvested cannabis takes place in the garage under the existing residence and is transported off site for processing. T	Not available	Video
15218	1	5.	Zoning Item	Boden Wood Record Number PLN-2018-15218 (filed 12/21/2018) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 222-071-023 Garberville area A Special Permit to allow for 43,000 square feet of outdoor cannabis cultivation whereas 21,740 square feet is existing outdoor cannabis cultivation, and 21,260 square feet is new outdoor cannabis cultivation. The applicant anticipates 2 harvest cycles annually. Cultivation will occur under greenhouses and full sun outdoor. Water for the project will be sourced from a 538,560-gallon rainwater catchment pond. Water storage for the project totals 662,400 gallons. The applicant anticipates 385,000 gallons of water will be required annually for irrigation for two cultivation cycles. Processing such as drying and curing will take place in a 700-square-foot processing building. The applicant proposes to trim and process cannabis on site in a proposed 1,800 square foot processing facility constructed to commercial standards. The applicant anticipates hiring a maximum of 6 employees to assist with operations. Power for the project will be provided by solar with a backup gen	Not available	Video
17636	1	6.	Zoning Item	Hatchery Road Solar CUP Extension. Record Number PLN-2022-17636 (filed 02/18/2022); Assessor’s Parcel Number: 313-091-019. Blue Lake area. Two-Year extension of an approved Conditional Use Permit for the Hatchery Road Solar Project (PLN-2020-16320), a small-scale commercial energy generating facility that would be located on ±26.56 acres of two (2) adjoining parcels (APNs 313-091-019 & -020) that together total ±38 acres of undeveloped land. The Project would generate approximately four (4) megawatts (MW) of alternating current (AC) emission free, clean, renewable power. The Project would interconnect to PG&E's pre-existing electrical distribution system located along Hatchery Road. Power generated by this facility would be sold to the Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) through a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The Project would utilize 14,336 modules and 32 string inverters which convert the sun's energy into usable AC power. Single axis tracking technology would be utilized to allow the modules to efficiently track the sun throughout the day and maximize the ef	Not available	Video
16698	1	1.	Zoning Item	Nordic Aquafarms California, LLC; Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Record Number PLN-2020-16698 (filed 10-05-20) Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): 401-112-021 Samoa area Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit for the demolition and remediation of the Freshwater Tissue Samoa Pulp Mill facility and the construction of a land-based finfish recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) facility. This includes the development of five buildings totaling approximately 766,530 square feet and the installation of 4.8 megawatt (MW) solar panel array mounted on building rooftops, covering approximately 690,000 square feet. A Special Permit is required pursuant to Section 313-109.1.5.2 for an exception to the loading space requirements. The height of the tallest proposed building is 60 feet. The aquaculture facility would produce fresh head on gutted fish and fillets for delivery to regional markets. The species to be produced at the facility is intended to be Atlantic Salmon, pending approval from CDFW. The Project will include ancillary support features such as paved parking, fire	Not available	Video
17452	1	8.	Zoning Ordinance	PROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ORDINANCE: Case Number PLN-2021-17452 Humboldt County The proposed ordinance affects all unincorporated areas of Humboldt County. The purpose and intent of this Telecommunications Ordinance is to provide a uniform and comprehensive set of standards for the development, siting and installation of wireless telecommunications facilities. These standards do all the following: protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County; protect aesthetic values in accordance with the guidelines and intent of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; encourage siting in preferred locations to help preserve the County’s rural character, including the protection of scenic, natural and cultural resources; and minimize the intrusion of these uses into residential areas. The proposed ordinance uses a tiered approach to permitting communication facilities: the lowest tier (“Tier 1”) applies a streamlined permit process to easily allow telecommunication facilities least likely to have any impacts.	Not available	Video
17162	1	1.	Zoning Item	Nava Ranch, LLC: Special Permit Record Number PLN-2021-17162 (filed 4/15/2021) Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 107-106-006 Honeydew area A Special Permit for the expansion of an approved cultivation site (PLN-12657-SP). The project will consist of 43,560 square feet (SF) of mixed light cultivation in twelve (12) greenhouses and 2,500 SF of indoor cultivation in a converted barn. The original project consisted of 6,600 square feet of mixed light cultivation, 2,700 square feet of outdoor cultivation, and 2,500 square feet of indoor cultivation. The outdoor cultivation will be converted to mixed light and the total mixed light cultivation area will be expanded to one acre. This represents a total increase of 34,260 SF of cultivation area. The applicant hopes to achieve up to three (3) harvests annually. All water will be sourced by rainwater catchment from an existing pond, a proposed pond, and an existing rooftop rainwater catchment system. The estimated water needed annually for irrigation is approximately 550,000 gallons (11.94 gal/sq.ft./yr). Please note that this estimate may	Not available	Video
12265	1	2.	Zoning Item	Blocksburg Family Farm, LLC: Conditional Use Permit Record Number: PLN-12265-CUP (filed 12/22/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): 217-471-001 Blocksburg area A Conditional Use Permit for 6.39 acres of outdoor cultivation including 16,800 sf of existing cannabis authorized under interim permit, on a parcel of approximately 1,221 acres. The proposed six acres of new will comprise of three acres full term outdoor and three acres of Light Deprivation, and with ancillary facilities, will be developed in four phases over four years. Water would be provided by an onsite well, a 2.2-million-gallon rain catchment pond, and a one-million-gallon rainwater catchment tank. Total irrigation demand by Phase IV is anticipated to be approximately 3.1 million gallons per year, with the rain catchment pond being the primary source of water by Phases II and III. The project includes 8,000 sf of proposed and 2,000 sf of existing ancillary nursery space. Processing would occur onsite in a proposed 7,200 sf multi-use building in the footprint of a burned down barn. Power is proposed to be provided	Not available	Not available