Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/13/2018 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: 825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California
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18-1632 1  MinutesACTION SUMMARIES FOR APPROVAL · October 4, 2018 · October 18, 2018 · November 15, 2018   Action details Video Video
18-1633 1  AppointmentElection of Officers: Each year the Commission shall elect the Chair and Vice-Chair.approvedPass Action details Video Video
10956-10963 11 Zoning ItemPalo Verde Farms, LLC, Conditional Use Permits and Special Permit Application Numbers 10956 and 10963 Case Number CUP16-111, CUP16-115 and SP16-118 Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 218-061-001 and 218-061-006 355 Road A and 654 Island Mountain Road, Palo Verde area Two Conditional Use Permits for an existing 44,000 square foot (SF) outdoor cannabis cultivation operation and a Special Permit for a developed pond in a Streamside Management Area located on Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) 218-061-001 and 218-061-006, which are approximately 80 acres in combined size. Per the Applicant, the project includes 22,000 SF of outdoor cultivation on APN 218-061-001 and 22,000 SF of outdoor cultivation on APN 218-061-006. A 2,500 SF appurtenant propagation nursery is also planned for APN 218-061-006. Water for irrigation is sourced from one instream pond constructed in 1945 with a valid Lake and Streambed Alteration (1600-2016-0075-R1), one off-stream rainwater catchment pond, and one well on APN 218-061-001. Water storage consists of two ponds (903,600 gallons) and 15 hard tanks (67,600 galloapprovedPass Action details Not available
11153b 12 Zoning ItemCanal I, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Application Number 11153 Case Number CUP-16-163 Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 210-221-008 Private Road in Dinsmore Area of Larabee Valley off State Highway 36 A Conditional Use Permit for an existing 32,440 square feet (SF) of outdoor and 6,720 SF of mixed light cannabis cultivation on a 40 acre parcel. Irrigation water is from an existing permitted well that was installed on October 31, 2017. Processing includes drying, trimming, curing, and packaging and will occur in two 1,800 SF metal buildings, one is proposed the other is existing. There will be five full time employees associated with one outdoor harvest and up to four mixed light annual harvests. Currently, two 7,000 kW gasoline-fueled generators and two 2,000 kW gasoline-fueled generators are used for cultivation and processing activities. An off-grid solar system and onsite wastewater treatment system are proposed.approvedPass Action details Video Video
11066 13 Zoning ItemHumboldt Redwood Healing - Conditional Use Permit Application Number 11066 Case Number CUP-16-122 Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 211-383-021 A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for 21,080 square feet (sf) of cultivation consisting of 15,800 sf of outdoor and 5,280 sf of mixed-light cultivation in (9) greenhouses. Additionally, there is a 1,640 full sun outdoor cultivation area. Water is sourced from a permitted well. The applicant estimates approximately 213,700 gallons of water is required to meet operational needs. Water is stored in five hard tanks, totaling 8,600 total gallons of water storage. The project parcel is accessed via a private drive through APN 211-383-022 that intersects Cathey Road. The applicant plans to use the drying and processing facilities on an adjacent parcel under the same ownership, APN 211-383-022. Power is provided by a 3000 kw Honda generator.approvedPass Action details Not available
11078 14 Zoning ItemSchackow Farms, Inc. Conditional Use Permit Application Number: 11708 Case Number: CUP16-351 Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): 211-401-007 400 Carrol Lane, Miranda area A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for 43,480 square feet (sf) of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation. Cannabis cultivation will occur in three cultivation areas. Cultivation Areas 1 and 2 contain greenhouses and will use light deprivation to harvest two times annually. Cultivation Area 3 is used for full sun outdoor plants. Water for irrigation will be supplied via a rooftop rain catchment system, a permitted cistern, six existing hard tanks totaling 7,750-gallons of water storage, and a 235,000-gallon rain catchment pond. Total water use is expected to be approximately 271,000 gallons per year. Peak water usage will total approximately 44,000 gallons from July to October and will be approximately 6,000 gallons from November through April. Cannabis will be watered using a drip irrigation system. The cannabis will be irrigated by a drip system. Once harvested, the cannabis will be processed (dried and tapprovedPass Action details Not available
14052 15 Zoning ItemBruce Brady Parcel Map Subdivision Application Number 14052 Case Number PMS-18-004 Assessor Parcel Number 508-341-048 1805 Caroline Avenue, McKinleyville area A Minor Subdivision of an approximately 21,415 square foot parcel into two parcels of approximately 7,167 square feet and 11,673 square feet. The parcel is currently developed with a single family residence with an attached accessory dwelling unit that will remain on proposed Parcel 1. Proposed Parcel 2 will be vacant and suitable for residential development. The subdivision will utilize a flag lot design and be accessed via a 20-foot wide access way. The parcel is and will be served with community water and sewer provided by the McKinleyville Community Services District.approvedPass Action details Not available
10741B 16 Zoning ItemHumboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District Application Number 10741 Case Numbers: CDP-16-049/CUP-16-062 Assessor Parcel Numbers 401-112-021 364 Vance Avenue, Samoa area A Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit to allow for interim uses on property zoned Coastal Dependent Industrial. The project would permit warehouse, storage and distribution, research/light industrial, and other uses allowed under the newly adopted interim use provisions of the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and consistent with the Performance Standards for Interim Uses in the Coastal Dependent Industrial Zone per Section 313-104.1 of the Zoning Regulations. Only interim uses that may be removed or relocated in a feasible manner will be allowed. Also, the project includes a Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit to allow for a coastal-related use (Pacific Flake sea salt manufacturing). The proposed interim uses would occupy existing buildings/structures and utilize existing infrastructure at HBHRCD’s Redwood Marine Terminal II (RMT II) facility (formerly the L-P Pulp MiapprovedPass Action details Not available
13698 17 Zoning ItemHumboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District Application Number 13968 Case Numbers: CDP-17-067/CUP-18-047 Assessor Parcel Numbers 401-112-021 364 Vance Avenue, Samoa area A Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit to allow for an interim use on property zoned Coastal Dependent Industrial. The project would permit a commercial distributor of liquefied petroleum products (Refined Hydrocarbon Solutions) as an interim conditionally permitted use under the classification of warehousing, storage and distribution and heavy industrial. The proposed interim use would occupy a temporary mobile office and fencing would be relocated to the proposed new lease area. The outdoor lease area would include installation of two 18,000 gallon, steel skid mounted bulk tanks and necessary cylinder filling equipment. Bollards would be placed around the tanks for safety in compliance with International Fire Code (IFC) requirements. A chain link fence would surround the entire lease area. The project application includes a Plan of Operation Report for the business. approvedPass Action details Not available
10741C 18 Zoning ItemHumboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District Application Number 10741 Case Numbers: CDP-18-041/CUP-18-048 Assessor Parcel Numbers 401-112-021 and 401-112-024 364 Vance Avenue, Samoa area A project consisting of two components: 1) a Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit to allow for interim uses on property zoned Coastal Dependent Industrial. The project would permit future interim uses that meet the requirements and operational standards for allowable interim uses per Section 313-104.1 of the Zoning Regulations and would only occupy existing indoor facilities and require no infrastructure improvements or ground disturbing activities. Only interim uses that may be removed or relocated in a feasible manner will be allowed. New tenants would be required to submit a Plan of Operation Report for the business and a lease that conforms with the interim use lease requirements. A maximum term of seven (7) years for non-coastal dependent industrial interim uses is requested. Within the permit term specified for the interim use the Harbor District wouapprovedPass Action details Not available
13614 19 Zoning ItemRoss Nash Parcel Map Subdivision Application Number 13614 Case Numbers PMS-17-011 Assessor Parcel Number 306-381-011 6450 Humboldt Hill Rd., Eureka CA 95503 A Minor Subdivision to divide a 1.19 acre parcel into two (2) parcels of 11,750 square feet (net) and 34,207 square feet (net), respectively. Proposed Parcel 1 is developed with a single family residence and proposed parcel 2 is developed with a detached garage and workshop. The project includes an Ultimate Development Plan (UDP) which depicts future subdivision of the site. New building development will be required to locate on the building sites depicted on the UDP so as to maintain consistency with the Housing Element. The project also includes an exception request per Section 325-9 of the Subdivision Regulations for a reduction of the required 40 foot road with to a 25 foot wide access width. Both parcels are and will be served with community water and sewer. Note: this project was previously approved under PMS-06-13, however, that approval has expired.approvedPass Action details Not available
15059 110 Zoning ItemHGDCO, Inc., DBA “High Grade Distribution (HGD) Company” Conditional Use Permit Application Number: PLN-2018-15059(CUP1M) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 508-251-054-000 1551 Nursery Way, Unit A, McKinleyville, CA95519 The project is a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the continued operation of a 1,500 square feet cannabis distribution/warehouse facility under an alternate business name in accordance with section 314-55.4 of Chapter 4 of Division I of Title III of the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance (CCLUO). The CCLUO section 314-55.4.5.1.4 (a) requires a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial cannabis distribution facility within the McKinleyville Community Planning Area. Because the application for this modification was received after June 8, 2018 when the CCLUO became effective, this application is required to be processed as a Conditional Use Permit. The distribution facility will continue to occupy approximately 1,500 square feet of an existing commercial building. The hours of operation for the distribution facility will be Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PapprovedPass Action details Not available
13784 111 Zoning ItemHumboldt Hill Land and Cattle Co. Parcel Map Subdivision and Lot Line Adjustment Application Number 13784 Case Numbers PMS-17-015, LLA-17-025 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 307-031-024, 307-031-052, 307-041-007 7500 Humboldt Hill Road, Humboldt Hill area The project consists of two parts: a Lot Line Adjustment and Minor Subdivision. The Lot Line Adjustment will adjust the boundaries between three parcels resulting in three parcels (Parcel A, Parcel B and Parcel C). Proposed Parcel A will be approximately 91 acres in size and utilized for agricultural purposes. The majority of Parcel A is located within the Coastal Zone, however, no line is being added in the Coastal Zone. Therefore, no Coastal Development Permit (CDP) is required. Proposed Parcel B will be divided into four parcels and a Remainder ranging in size between 16 acres and 22 acres. The parcels will be served with community water and sewer provided by the Humboldt Community Services District. A Fault Evaluation Report has been prepared and approved by the County's consulting geologist. An exception request to the maximumapprovedPass Action details Video Video
18-1638 112 Informational ReportPlanning Commission Sea Level Rise Policy Background Study - Workshop   Action details Video Video
18-1639 113 Informational ReportGPU Memorandum   Action details Video Video