Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/20/2023 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: 825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California
Regular Meeting - Hybrid
Published agenda: Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF) Published minutes: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: 7.11.23 - Michael Jackson 1 - 17962 Young.pdf, 7.11.23 - Michael Jackson 2 - 17962 Young.pdf, 7.11.23 - Michael Jackson 3 - 17962 Young.pdf, 7.17.23 - Carol McFarland - 18047 We Are Up.pdf, 7.18.23 - Marilyn Page - 18047 We Are Up.pdf, 7.18.23 - HCAOG - 18047 We Are Up.pdf, 7.19.23 - Candace Boak - 18047 We Are Up.pdf, 7.19.23 - John Boak - 18047 We Are Up.pdf, 7.19.23 - Kellie Eldridge - 18047 We Are Up.pdf, Supplemental 1 - Item G1 - File ID 23-1035 - 18047 We Are Up.pdf, 7.20.23 - Public Speakers - PLN-2022-17962 Young.pdf, 7.20.23 - Public Speakers - PLN-2022-18047 We Are Up.pdf
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23-1054 11. Informational ReportReview and approval of the July 06, 2023, Action Summary.approved  Action details Not available
23-1034 12. Zoning ItemCarlotta Gardens, LLC Conditional Use Permit Modification Record Number PLN-2022-17611-MOD01 (filed 05/03/2023) Assessor’s Parcel Number 206-331-028-000 6287 State Highway 36, Carlotta, CA Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Modification to approved project PLN-2022-17611 for a 200 SF portable farm stand for the sale of Farm Based Retail products including cannabis grown on site.continued  Action details Not available
23-1029 13. Zoning ItemHumboldt Spirit, Inc. Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 222-071-030 Record No’s.: PLN-12244-CUP Garberville area A Conditional Use Permit for 30,000 square feet of existing outdoor light-deprivation cannabis cultivation. The proposed project includes relocation of eight historic cultivation areas into three cultivation areas. There is a 3,000-square-foot nursery to support on-site operations. The applicant estimates 264,825 gallons of water is required to meet annual needs. Water for irrigation is sourced from an existing 930,626-gallon off-stream rainwater catchment pond. Water is stored in the described pond and three hard tanks for a total capacity of 932,531 gallons. Drying will occur on-site within a proposed 2,000 SF structure, with other processing completed offsite. Electricity is provided by a propane generator and solar power. There will be up to three employees onsite. The application also includes a Special Permit as is required for development in the Streamside Management Area (SMA) for the realignment of native channels and restoration eapproved  Action details Not available
23-1031 14. Zoning ItemBenbow Properties, Inc. Zone Reclassification Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 033-041-039 (formerly 033-041-036) and 033-160-002 Record No.: PLN-2021-17037 Garberville/Benbow Area A Zoning Reclassification (ZR) of two parcels totaling 11.21acres from the Neighborhood Commercial Zone (C-1) to Community Commercial Zone (C-2).approved  Action details Not available
23-1036 16. Zoning ItemChuck Wright Lot Line Adjustment, Zone Boundary Adjustment, and Joint Timber Management Plan Assessor Parcel Numbers: 316-134-005, 316-135-005, 316-135-004 Record Number: PLN-2023-18059 Korbel area A Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) between two parcels resulting in two parcels of approximately 284 acres (Parcel A) and 40 acres (Parcel B) and a Zone Boundary Adjustment (ZBA) to adjust the zone boundary between the Agriculture Exclusive (AE) and Timberland Production Zone (TPZ) boundary on Parcel B. An acre of property zoned Agriculture Exclusive will be converted to Timber Production Zone, to meet the 40-acre minimum TPZ area requirement on Parcel B. A Joint Timber Management Plan (JTMP) is required due to Parcel B containing less than 160 acres of TPZ. The smaller parcel (Parcel B) is developed with a single-family residence and associated residential development, and the larger parcel (Parcel A) is managed for timber production. The purpose of the LLA is to facilitate the conveyance of the majority of the timberland to the adjacent landowner. No development is proposed.approved  Action details Not available
23-1037 17. Zoning ItemJBL Ventures LLC Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 507-261-020 Record No.: PLN-2023-18086 Arcata area Conditional Use Permit to add distribution to a previously approved cannabis operation within 1,000 feet of an incorporated city. Previously approved uses per PLN-11968-CUP include 10,000 square feet of indoor commercial cannabis cultivation, a 2,800 square foot nursery, and 2,250 square feet of on-site processing. The added distribution use will occur within existing buildings so the project footprint is not changing. Power is provided through enrollment in PGE’s Repower+ program. Water is provided by McKinleyville CSD, and wastewater through an onsite sewage disposal system.approved  Action details Not available
23-1038 18. Zoning ItemOrick Community Services District Community Tank Replacement Project - Tank 2 Replacement Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, General Plan Conformance Review, and Special Permits. Assessor Parcel Number: 519-311-027 Record Number: PLN-2023-18134 Orick area A Coastal Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit and General Plan Conformance Review for to replace an existing leaking 100,000-gallon redwood water tank with a new 100,000-gallon welded steel tank on a concrete foundation in the same footprint as the existing tank. A PG&E power pole upslope of the tank would be replaced with a taller pole to provide adequate clearance for the power lines, and a 40-foot-tall communications tower would be constructed at the water tank. Special Permits are requested for Design Review and for an exception to the height standard of the Rural Residential Agriculture zoning district as the proposed PG&E power pole and 40-foot-tall communications tower will exceed the maximum height requirements of the zone.approved  Action details Not available
23-1039 11. Zoning ItemNancy Young Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 304-231-019 Record Number: PLN-2022-17962 Elk River area A Special Permit to allow operation of a bed & breakfast-type establishment using an existing single-family residence and a detached cottage. A maximum of two bedrooms would be made available for nightly accommodation serving no more than four (4) guests at a time. Breakfast will not be served to guests.approvedPass Roll call Video Video
23-1035 1  Zoning ItemWe Are Up, Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 509-181-061 (formerly 509-191-030 and 509-181-057), and APNs 509-191-031, 509-191-048, and 509-221-006. Record No.: PLN-2022-18047 McKinleyville area A Conditional Use Permit to allow a Quasi-Public use including 50 units of housing, a community center with commercial kitchen, a greenhouse, barn, orchard and associated site improvements, including an access road, walking trails, wetland creation, riparian planting, and community access, and indoor and outdoor events with associated parking. The Project would create functional and community spaces to be used by We Are Up residents and for classroom purposes and include garden space and shelters/pens for livestock to provide opportunities for resident enrichment and education. Special Permits are requested for an exception to the height standards, to allow the building height to be up to 45 feet, and for creation and enhancement of wetland and streamside habitat areas.approvedPass Action details Not available
23-1033 15. Zoning ItemRock and Sky, LL, General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 033-101-011, 033-041-038, 033-091-025, 033-091-026, 033-091-027, 033-091-033, 033-091-034, 033-091-035, 033-101-001, 033-101-002, 033-101-003, 033-101-004, 033-101-005, 033-101-006, 033-101-007, 033-101-008, 033-101-010, 033-101-015, 033-101-021, 033-101-022, 033-101-028, 033-101-029, 033-101-031, 033-101-032, and 033-101-035 Record No.: PLN-2021-17209 Garberville/Benbow Area A General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zoning Reclassification (ZR) of 25 parcels totaling 33.46 acres. The GPA is from Residential Low Density (RL) and Residential Estates (RE) to Residential Agriculture (RA). The Zone Reclassification is from Residential Single Family (R-1), Residential Multi-Family (R-3) and Residential Suburban (RS) to Agriculture General (AG).approvedPass Action details Video Video