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Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/18/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California
Regular Meeting - Virtual
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Action Summary Action Summary  
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Attachments: Supplemental for PLN-12255-CUP Arcata Land Company, Supplemental for PLN-2020-16620 The Humboldt County Collective, Supplemental for PLN-12154-CUP and PLN-2018-15197 Maple Creek, Public Comment voicemail - PLN-12255-CUP Arcata Land Company, Public Comment - PLN-12255-CUP Arcata Land Company, Public Comment - PLN-12255-CUP Arcata Land Company
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21-330 11. Zoning ItemReview and approval of the January 7, 2021 Action Summary   Not available Video Video
21-331 12. Zoning ItemReview and approval of the January 21, 2021 Action Summary   Not available Video Video
21-332 13. Zoning ItemReview and approval of the February 4, 2021 Action Summary   Not available Video Video
21-333 14. Zoning ItemReview and approval of the February 18, 2021 Action Summary   Not available Video Video
21-335 15. Zoning ItemReview and approval of the March 04, 2021 Action Summary   Not available Video Video
21-336 16. Zoning ItemKeith Forbes - Extension & Modification of a Coastal Development and Conditional Use Permit, Record Number PLN-5725-CDP; Assessor’s Parcel Number is 305-101-053 5667 South Broadway, Spruce Point area Extension and modification of a Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit (CDP-06-27/CUP-06-08) which authorized development of a vacant parcel with two (2) commercial buildings totaling approximately 12,700 square feet and operation of a cabinet manufacturing business from the site. The applicant has revised the project design and reduced the development footprint and is seeking to modify the previously approved permits to instead authorize construction of an approximately 6,480 square foot 3-unit commercial building A 1,000 ft.² Caretaker's unit is proposed to occupy the second story of the building. Development will be served by public water and sewer. Extension of the Use Permit is being requested to enable future operation of a cabinet manufacturing business from the site. A total of 16 on-site parking spaces are proposed to be provided and the modification incl   Not available Video Video
21-337 17. Zoning ItemThe Humboldt County Collective; Conditional Use Permit Modification Record Number PLN-2020-16620 Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 015-011-005 1662 #A Myrtle Avenue, Eureka area; The Humboldt County Collective (THCC) is applying for a modification to a Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing dispensary to an adjacent storefront on same parcel. THCC proposes to expand thru renovation of the storefront at 1662 A Myrtle Avenue to accommodate patients’ and customers’ needs, while maintaining operational standards and compliance with the conditions outlined in CUP17-073. Once the renovation is complete, THCC will turn 1670 B Myrtle Avenue into long term non-cannabis storage until the County revisits potential consumption and use regulations. Renovation of 1662 A Myrtle Avenue will include installation of two dividing walls to separate the entry from the lobby, sales room, and restricted areas. The new space will be more than double the current footprint and allow for enhanced social distancing protocols. Staffing will remain at current levels for the expansion needs.   Not available Video Video
21-342 18. Zoning ItemMaple Creek Ranch Corp., Conditional Use Permit and Zoning Clearance Record Numbers: PLN-12154-CUP and PLN-2018-15197; Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 313-145-006 Korbel area Four Conditional Use Permits for new full sun outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation under the CMMLUO, totaling 4-acres (174,240 square feet) of cultivation on a 420-acre legal parcel in the Korbel area and a Zoning Clearance Certificate under the CCLUO for the relocation of 27,000 square feet of outdoor cannabis from APN 315-011-009, for a combined total of 4.6 acres of full sun outdoor cannabis cultivation. Water will be sourced from an existing and a proposed groundwater well and from rainwater catchment. The power sources for the project are a proposed solar system and 25 kw whisper watt diesel generators. The project includes a proposed ancillary nursery of 6,600 square feet and a proposed ancillary support facility of 4,800 square feet to be used for onsite drying and processing.   Not available Video Video
21-338 11. Zoning ItemCrossland Management, LLC; Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-11819-CUP Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 317-023-010 1910 Gorden Road, Kneeland/Lone Star Junction area A Conditional Use Permit for 33,237 ft2 of existing full sun outdoor cultivation and 6,000 ft2 of existing mixed-light cultivation within five (5) 12’x100’ hoop houses. Water is sourced from a groundwater well. Estimated annual water usage for irrigation is 225,000 gallons per year (5.7 gallons/square foot/ year). Existing water storage consists of a total of 40,000 gallons in seven (7) 5,000-gallon hard tanks, and two (2) 2,500-gallon hard tanks designated for fire water suppression. Drying will occur on-site within a 40’x100’ proposed building, and an additional 40’x80’ proposed building. Trimming is proposed to occur within an existing 35’x70’ building. A total of three (3) full-time employees and five (5) part-time employees will be required for cultivation related activities. On-site employee housing is proposed in one existing residence, as part of this application. Power is sourced from generators and a sola   Not available Video Video
21-339 11. Zoning ItemRenewable Properties, LLC, Hatchery Road Solar Project, Record Number PLN-2020-16320 Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 313-091-019 and 313-091-020 Blue Lake area; The proposed project (Project) is a small-scale commercial energy generating facility that would be located on ±26.56 acres of two (2) adjoining parcels 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 efficiency of solar collection. The modules would be mounted on a steel racking system, whi   Not available Video Video
21-340 12. Zoning ItemArcata Land Company, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Record Number: PLN-12255-CUP Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 506-231-021 and 505-151-011. Arcata area A Conditional Use Permit for 22.9 acres of new commercial cannabis cultivation. The Project will also include ancillary support features, such as an administrative building (21,000 square feet), propagation and office building (39,500 square feet), utility building (1,600 square feet), new onsite wastewater treatment system, two unpaved parking areas (one on the parcel to the southwest under the same ownership), security fencing, and storm water management features (e.g., detention basins). An existing agricultural well will provide irrigation water for the Project, while an existing potable water supply line that serves the Site will be utilized to supply drinking water   Not available Video Video