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Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/2/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California
Regular Meeting - Hybrid
Published agenda: Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF) Published minutes: Not available  
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Attachments: 11682 Supplemental No1.pdf, 18879 Meserve 4.30.24.pdf, 18879 Roy McKenna 4.29.24.pdf, Planner Report Miller-Thurmond 4.29.24.pdf, 18117 Ben Shepherd 5.1.24.pdf, 18869 Supplemental No 1.pdf, 18708 Joyce King 5.2.24.pdf, 18879 Ella Holiday 5.2.24.pdf, 18708 Joyce King v2 5.2.24.pdf
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24-823 11. Informational ReportReview and approval of the November 30, 2023, Action Summary.   Not available Video Video
24-824 12. Informational ReportReview and approval of the January 18, 2024, Action Summary.   Not available Video Video
24-825 13. Informational ReportReview and approval of the February 15, 2024, Action Summary.   Not available Video Video
24-810 14. ResolutionEel River Family Farms, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 211-151-017 Record Numbers: PLN-11165-CUP Myers Flat area A Conditional Use Permit for 17,996 square feet of existing mixed light cannabis cultivation supported by a 1,275 square foot nursery. Anticipated water use is 204,000 gallons a year and sourced from an existing permitted well. There is 114,000 gallons of existing tank storage and 90,000 gallons proposed for a total of 204,000 gallons of storage. Drying and bucking will occur onsite while all other processing occurring offsite at a licensed facility. Power is sourced from PGE with a generator for emergency backup purposes only.   Not available Video Video
24-811 15. ResolutionScott Roberts, Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 107-054-014 Record No.: PLN-11653-CUP Honeydew area A Conditional Use Permit for 18,462 square feet existing mixed light commercial cannabis cultivation and 1,840 square feet of ancillary nursery. Estimated annual water usage is 392,260 gallons sourced from rainwater catchment and an existing well. Existing irrigation water storage totals 93,300 gallons. Drying will occur onsite, all other processing activities will be performed offsite by a licensed processor. Electricity is provided by solar panels with a proposed emergency backup generator.   Not available Video Video
24-809 16. ResolutionCottrell Ranch, LLC, Zone Reclassification Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 208-163-003-000, 210-072-003-000, 210-072-004-000, 210-073-001-000, 210-105-003-000, 210-105-004-000, 210-106-014-000, 210-106-015-000, 210-106-016-000, 210-121-002-000, 210-122-001-000, 210-122-003-000, 210-122-004-000, 210-126-001-000, 210-250-006-000 Record No.: PLN-2023-18252 Larabee Valley area A Zone Reclassification (ZR) to rezone approximately 1,557 acres of the Cottrell Ranch into Timberland Production Zone (TPZ). The lands are currently zoned Agriculture Exclusive (AE) and Unclassified (U). These lands have been managed as timberlands and harvested periodically from the late 1950’s up to 2017 under various Timber Harvest Plans.   Not available Video Video
24-812 17. ResolutionRPCA Solar 5, LLC Conditional Use Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 313-091-019 & 313-091-020 Record No.: PLN-2024-18914 Blue Lake area A second two-year extension for the approved Hatchery Road Solar Project Conditional Use Permit (PLN-2020-16320). Original permit approval includes 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    Not available Video Video
24-813 18. ResolutionPastori - Parcel Map Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit Application Number PLN-2023-18184 Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 302-091-010 1313 Herrick Ave, Pine Hill area A Minor Subdivision of a 0.95 acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 11,5451 square feet (Parcel 1) and 29,816 square feet (Parcel 2). The parcel is currently developed with a single-family residence and shed that will remain on proposed Parcel 1. Parcel 2 will be vacant and suitable for residential development. The parcel is served with community water and sewer provided by the Humboldt Community Services District. Because the parcel being divided is located within the Coastal Zone, a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) is also requested.   Not available Video Video
24-820 19. ResolutionStrombeck Zone Reclassification and Parcel Map Subdivision Assessor Parcel Number: 511-491-021 Record Number: PLN-2023-18708 McKinleyville area A Zone Reclassification to rezone the subject parcel from Agriculture General with a minimum parcel size of 10 acres (AG-B-5(10)) to Agriculture General with a minimum parcel size of 5 acres (AG-B-5(5)). Also included is a Parcel Map Subdivision of the subject parcel to create two parcels of 9.98 acres (Parcel 1) and 5.0 acres (Parcel 2). The parcel is currently developed with a six-bedroom single-family residence, a detached garage and a shop building that will all remain on Parcel 1. The parcel has a General Plan designation of Residential Agriculture specifying a density of 5-20 acres per unit. The applicant plans to construct a three-bedroom residence and an accessory dwelling unit on Parcel 2 in the future. The parcels are served with on-site water (well). An on-site wastewater treatment system exists on Parcel 1, and on-site wastewater treatment systems would be developed on Parcel 2 as part of future development.   Not available Video Video
24-817 110. ResolutionEarley Farms, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN’s) 217-251-003, 217-244-004, 217-244-007 & 217-225-007 Record No.: PLN-12705-CUP Blocksburg area A Conditional Use Permit for authorizing the continued operation of pre-existing commercial cannabis cultivation on a parcel where approximately 68,000 square feet of area was historically used for outdoor cultivation and approximately 4,400 square feet of area was used for mixed light cultivation operated from the property since prior to 2016. Under the Use Permit, one (1) acre of the prior outdoor cultivation is proposed to be continued and the 4,400 square feet of Mixed-Light Cultivation will instead be operated in an Outdoor fashion, for a combined total of approximately 47,560 square feet of outdoor cultivation. Cultivation activities are proposed to be removed and relocated from three existing sites and consolidated within two distinct areas on the property. The three former sites are proposed to be fully remediated following removal of all cultivation infrastructure. Cultivation will continue    Not available Video Video
24-814 111. ResolutionMattole Valley Farms Business Support Services LLC, Conditional Use and Special Permits Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 221-011-021 Record No.: PLN-11066-CUP Miranda area A Conditional Use Permit for 18,300 square feet existing outdoor commercial cultivation with 1,800 square feet of nursery space. Estimated annual irrigation water usage is 200,000 gallons. Rainwater catchment will provide 11,000 gallons and a point of diversion will provide 190,000 gallons. Water storage is 71,000 gallons of existing tanks, with an additional 130,000 gallons proposed for a total of 201,000 gallons of storage. Power is provided by solar with no generator. Drying and curing will occur onsite and additional processing such as trimming will occur offsite. The project includes a Special Permit for the point of diversion.   Not available Video Video
24-814 111. ResolutionMattole Valley Farms Business Support Services LLC, Conditional Use and Special Permits Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 221-011-021 Record No.: PLN-11066-CUP Miranda area A Conditional Use Permit for 18,300 square feet existing outdoor commercial cultivation with 1,800 square feet of nursery space. Estimated annual irrigation water usage is 200,000 gallons. Rainwater catchment will provide 11,000 gallons and a point of diversion will provide 190,000 gallons. Water storage is 71,000 gallons of existing tanks, with an additional 130,000 gallons proposed for a total of 201,000 gallons of storage. Power is provided by solar with no generator. Drying and curing will occur onsite and additional processing such as trimming will occur offsite. The project includes a Special Permit for the point of diversion.   Not available Video Video
24-816 112. ResolutionBig Rock Farms, Inc., Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 217-271-005 Record No.: PLN-12565-CUP Blocksburg area A Conditional Use Permit for 6,480 square feet of existing mixed light and 13,950 square feet of existing outdoor for a total of 20,430 square feet of commercial cannabis cultivation. A 2,043 square foot ancillary nursery is also proposed. Estimated annual water usage is 200,000 gallons and sourced from an existing permitted well, for which the applicant has provided an engineer evaluation. There is 35,000 gallons of existing tank storage. Processing will occur onsite in a proposed 3,000 square foot facility. Electricity is provided by PGE, with a generator for emergency backup use.   Not available Video Video
24-821 113. ResolutionI and I Ranch, LLC, Special Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 214-112-006 Record No.: PLN-2023-18869 Phillipsville area A two-year extension for an approved permit (PLN-13324-SP). Original permit includes a Special Permit for one acre of mixed light cannabis cultivation. No changes to the approved project are proposed. If approved, the extension will expire April 4th, 2026.   Not available Video Video
24-815 114. ResolutionKalifornia Green Akers, Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers: 216-271-013-000 Record Numbers: PLN-11682-CUP Alderpoint area A Conditional Use Permit for 3,000 square feet of existing mixed light and 26,500 square feet of existing outdoor for a total of 29,500 square feet of commercial cannabis cultivation. Estimated annual water usage is 243,000 gallons and sourced from a well and a rainwater catchment pond is proposed. Total water storage is 68,000 gallons in tanks. Drying and processing, including trimming or packaging, will occur onsite. Existing residence is used to house permanent and seasonal employees. Power is provided by PGE with a generator for emergencies only. RECOMMENDATION(S):   Not available Video Video
24-822 11. ResolutionMeserve Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Record Number: PLN-2024-18879 Assessor Parcel Number: 508-121-055 A Coastal Development Permit for the construction of an approximately 764-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). A Special Permit is required to allow the ADU to exceed 15 feet in height pursuant to Section 313-69.1.4.2 of Humboldt County Code.   Not available Video Video
24-819 12. ResolutionNathaniel Ludwig, Special Permit Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 311-221-026 Record Numbers: PLN-2023-18117 Loleta Area A Special permit to resolve violations associated with unpermitted development within a Streamside Management Area. The project includes revegetation, building removal, a reduction to the Streamside Management Area setback around the residences and paved areas, and after the fact approval of various activities.   Not available Video Video
24-818 13. ResolutionGeck-Moeller; Coastal Development Permit Record Number: PLN-2022-17700(filed 03/30/2022) Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 308-231-002 12 Hawks Hill Road, Loleta area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for construction of a new 2,024 SF two-story residence (1,012 SF ground footprint).   Not available Video Video
24-840 11. Informational ReportReview of Commercial Cannabis Permitting and Acreage and Watershed Distribution   Not available Not available