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Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/15/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California
Regular Meeting - Hybrid
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25-555 11. Zoning ItemMMF Land V LLC Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 033-120-009 Record No.: PLN-11971-CUP Benbow area An application for a Conditional Use Permit for 33,699 square feet of outdoor and 650 square feet of mixed light commercial cannabis cultivation activities for a total of 34,349 sf and an additional 3,435 sf of ancillary propagation. Irrigation needs are estimated at 650,000 gallons per year (18.9 gallons per sf). The water source is two existing rainwater catchment ponds totaling 628,000 gallons. One of these ponds is on-stream and subject to forbearance. Current hard tank water storage totals 227,500 in a series of HDPE tanks with an additional proposal of fifteen 5,000- gallon tanks which equates to 75,000-gallons for a total of 302,500- gallons of storage. Anticipated annual water usage is 650,000 gallons. Processing has historically occurred onsite in an existing residence but is conditioned to occur offsite. A maximum of eight employees is anticipated. Power is provided by solar panels and battery storage; additionally, applicant has applied for PG&E connectivity. A gen   Not available Not available
25-635 12. Zoning ItemKurnishon, LCC, Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 208-221-006-000 Record No.: PLN-12030-CUP Mad River area A Conditional Use Permit for 21,120 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation. Light depravation techniques are utilized to achieve two harvests annually. Water for irrigation will be provided by an existing well. The expected annual water use is 193,000 gallons (8.97 gallons/square foot). There is a total of 55,500 gallons of available water storage currently on site. Processing such as drying and curing will occur onsite in an existing 1,100 SF structure. Energy for the project will be supplied by three (3) 7kW generators which also serve power for domestic purposes. The project is conditioned to transition to renewable energy by January 1, 2026. The applicant is also seeking a Special Permit for work within the Streamside Management Area.   Not available Not available
25-637 13. Zoning ItemEagles Nest Farm LLC, Conditional Use Permit Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 220-191-027 Record Number PLN-12490-SP (filed 12/23/2016) Whitethorn Area   Not available Not available
25-638 14. Zoning ItemSod Father LLC Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 522-044-068-000, 522-044-067-000 Record No.: PLN-13098-CUP Willow Creek area A Conditional Use Permit for 24,400 square feet of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation supported by 2,440 square feet of ancillary nursery space. Water for irrigation is sourced from an existing on-site groundwater well and auxiliary water to be provided by two points of diversion, if an irrigation water right is secured. 135,000 gallons of water for cultivation is stored in hard tanks. Annual cultivation water use is up to 180,000 gallons. The project includes a 150,000-gallon water storage tank for fire suppression and reserve irrigation water. Drying will occur onsite in an existing shop and trimming occurs off-site until ADA compliant workplace is provided. The applicant estimates that up to three employees are needed. Power source is PG&E.   Not available Not available
25-639 15. Zoning ItemStander and Green Diamond Resource Company General Plan Amendment, Zone Reclassification and Lot Line Adjustment Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500-071-012 & 500-081-002 Record Number: PLN-2024-19011 Application Date: 6/21/2024 Fickle Hill, Arcata Area A General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zone Reclassification (ZR) to facilitate a Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) between two parcels resulting in two parcels. The Lot Line Adjustment will adjust the boundary between APNs 500-071-012 and 500-081-002 such that additional lands will be taken from one parcel and added to the other parcel to accommodate existing historic encroachments. The Stander parcel (500-071-012) is developed with a single-family residence and accessory structures and is served with on-site water and an on-site wastewater treatment system. The Green Diamond parcel (500-081-012) is vacant. An approximately 0.2-acre portion of the Green Diamond property (APN 500-081-002) is proposed to be transferred to Stander and changed from Timberland (T) to Residential Estates (RE). Changing the zoning from Agriculture Exclusive (AE) and   Not available Not available
25-640 16. Zoning ItemTowerCo Conditional Use Permit Record No.: PLN-2025-19146 APN: 403-081-013 Eureka area A Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a telecommunications and public utility facility, consisting of a 150-foot-tall monopole with new Verizon wireless antennas and antenna equipment, including various equipment cabinets housing various utilities and a 30kW diesel generator within a 45'x45' fenced lease area. No water or sewer service required. This will be an unmanned facility and engineered for three additional wireless carriers. The property is currently developed with a single-family residence and other accessory structures.   Not available Not available
25-641 17. Zoning ItemRecology Humboldt-Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit Modification Assessor Parcel Number: 401-031-067 Record Number: PLN-2025-19194 Samoa Area, Eureka A Modification to change the hours of operation of a previously approved Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit for the existing transfer station and recycling facility within the general industrial area of the town of Samoa. The 2.5-acre parcel is developed with a 43,750 square foot transfer station building, where loading and unloading activities occur. It is anticipated that no more than 175 vehicles per day will use the facility. The current approved hours of operation are 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday. The modification requests to change the hours of operation from 5 am to 5 pm, seven days a week, Monday-Sunday.   Not available Not available
25-643 18. Zoning ItemFriedley- Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 015-081-008 Record Nos.: PLN-2022-17910, PLN-2025-19201 Myrtletown Area, Eureka A two-year Coastal Development Permit extension for a minor subdivision previously approved March 15, 2023 (PLN-2022-17910). No changes to the project are proposed. If approved, the extension will expire on March 15, 2027. The approved minor subdivision is for an approximately 12,600 sf parcel, dividing it into two parcels: Parcel One would be 7,346 square feet and Parcel Two would be 5,266 square feet. The existing parcel is developed with a single-family residence and garage, which will remain on proposed Parcel One. The existing parcel is served with community water and sewer by Humboldt Community Services District.   Not available Not available
25-644 19. Zoning ItemGeneral Plan Conformance Review for two projects: 650,000-gallon water tank and improvements to Veteran’s Park Assessor Parcel Number: 522-492-011-000 and 522-321-037-000 Record Number: PLN-2025-19232 Willow Creek area A General Plan Conformance Review for two projects proposed by the Willow Creek Community Services District (WCCDS). The first project involves the construction of a new 650,000-gallon water storage tank on a District-owned parcel (APN 522-492-011). The second project involves upgrades to Veteran’s Park, including a skate park, upgrades to the playground, ADA and parking improvements, upgrades to the baseball diamond and upgrades to the tennis court into multi-use court. These improvements will occur on APN 522-321-037.   Not available Not available
25-645 11. OrdinanceInland and Coastal Outdoor Lighting Ordinances Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 000-000-000 Record No.: LRP-2023-18849 Unincorporated Humboldt County. A Public Hearing on the Inland and Coastal versions of the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance to include design guidelines for outdoor lighting to protect unincorporated Humboldt County from light pollution and light trespass. The proposed ordinances amend the zoning regulations to include outdoor lighting design guidelines by adding and modifying the following sections: 1. Adds Section 314-105.1 and amends 314-138, 314-141, 314-142, 314-147, and 314-154 in Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code. 2. Adds Section 313-105.1 and amends 313-138, 313-141, 313-142, 313-147, and 313-154 in Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code.   Not available Not available