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Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 1/7/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California
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21-31 11. Zoning ItemJim Cables, Parcel Map Subdivision and Lot Line Adjustment Extension (21-31) Case Number PLN-2020-16349 Assessor Parcel Numbers 301-052-002; 301-052-012; 301-052-035 4629 Union Street, Eureka area A two-year extension to a previously approved Parcel Map Subdivision and Lot Line Adjustment, originally approved June 21, 2018. The project includes a Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) between 2 existing parcels, resulting in 2 parcels of 0.62 acres and 3.77 acres. The purpose of the LLA is to remedy a structure that crosses a property line. The smaller parcel adjusted by the LLA is developed with four residences. The larger parcel is developed with five existing residences and will be divided into 3 parcels. Parcel 1 will be 12,237 square feet in size (0.28 acres), vacant and suitable for residential development. Parcel 2 will be 26,793 square feet in size (0.62 acres) and will contain 4 existing residences. Parcel 3 will be 125,721 square feet in size (2.89 acres) and contain 1 existing residence. All parcels are or will be served with community water and sewer provided by the Humboldt Co   Not available Video Video
21-32 12. Zoning ItemRick Mock, Conditional Use Permit Case Number CUP-16-004 Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN) 522-345-012 and 018 39088 and 39090 St. Hwy. 299, Willow Creek area An after the fact Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the continuance of outdoor storage for a commercial operation involving the rental and sales of shipping containers that are typically used for storage on individual properties. The operations plan states that pick-up and drop-off of shipping containers would occur on appointment only basis. The shipping containers are placed behind the buildings at the rear portion of the parcels and outside the designated parking lot. The total area used to hold the shipping containers is approximately 15,450 square feet. Both parcels are developed with a commercial building (vacant).   Not available Video Video
21-29 11. Zoning ItemAmendments to the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and Coastal Zoning Regulations to Allow the Samoa Peninsula Wastewater Project Case Number: PLN 2020-16642 Samoa Peninsula area The Humboldt Bay Area Plan (HBAP) and the Coastal Zoning Regulations are proposed to be amended to allow the Samoa Peninsula Wastewater Project (SPWP) to proceed. The SPWP includes the construction and operation of a consolidated wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system intended to correct public health and water quality problems resulting from failed on-site wastewater treatment systems on the Samoa Peninsula outside the Town of Samoa, including the community of Fairhaven. The proposed amendments to allow the SPWP would: (1) provide an exception in the Humboldt Bay Area Plan to allow the extension of wastewater service outside the Urban Limit Line within the Peninsula Community Services District for existing structures served by on-site wastewater systems; and, (2) provide an exception in the Humboldt Bay Area Plan to allow wastewater from outside the Samoa Town Master Plan Overlay Area (STMP) to    Not available Video Video
21-30 12. Zoning ItemDraft Amendments to the Cannabis Dispensaries Ordinance Case No.: PLN-2020-16688 Amendments to the Coastal and Inland Dispensary Ordinances (Section 313-55.3 and 314-55.3 of Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title III of the Humboldt County Code) to modify the allowed hours of operation for cannabis dispensaries to conform to state law. The allowed hours of operation would expand to 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., which is seven hours longer than allowed under the current ordinance. Also, the Dispensaries Ordinance is being amended to ensure information is provided to both employees and the public about the danger of cannabis use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.   Not available Video Video
21-28 13. Zoning ItemAncient Truth Inc., Conditional Use Permit Case Number PLN-10888-CUP Assessor Parcel Number 210-042-003 Bridgeville area A Conditional Use Permit for 22,000 square feet (SF) of existing mixed light, 43,560 SF of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation. Processing is proposed to occur in a 2,500 SF existing building and alternate between processing activities and indoor cultivation. Power is currently provided by 3 (three) generators. The applicant proposes future electricity be provided by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) in 2021. Water for irrigation is sourced from two existing permitted wells with an annual water demand estimate of 631,800 gallons per annum (9.64 gallons per SF) applied via drip irrigation. The applicant currently has 12,800 gallons of HDPE water tanks storage and proposes to add 11,500 gallons additional storage for a total of 24,300 gallons of water storage. The applicant proposes up to ten (10) employees.   Not available Video Video
21-27 14. Zoning ItemEmerald Coast Genetics, Inc.; Conditional Use Permit, Special Permit Record Number PLN-10559-CUP Assessor’s Parcel Number: 314-131-033 12395 Fickle Hill Road, Kneeland area A Conditional Use Permit for 11,440 square feet of mixed light cannabis cultivation. Cultivation will take place in existing and proposed greenhouses, including on-site relocation of existing outdoor cultivation consolidated onto existing graded flats within greenhouses. Ancillary propagation activities will take place in a proposed 660 sf lean-to structure, and in the first story of the existing 2,640 sf permitted shop. This project includes a Special Permit for a setback reduction from public lands owned by the City of Arcata to allow cultivation within 150 feet of the public lands. The permitted, existing, two-story, 2,640 sf shop on site is proposed to be used for propagation activities, and as an employee break room. Processing will occur off-site at a licensed facility. Water is sourced from a permitted, on-site well, and estimated annual water use is 123,355 gallons. Water storage totals 6,500 gallons. P   Not available Video Video
21-33 11. Zoning ItemIndustrial Hemp Land Use Ordinance Record Number: PLN-21019-15590 Unincorporated areas of Humboldt County, Including the Coastal Zone Amendments to the Coastal and Inland Zoning Ordinances (Chapters 3 and 4 of Division 1 of Title III of the Humboldt County Code) to prohibit cultivation of industrial hemp in the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County including the coastal zone. The proposed ordinance amendments replace the temporary moratorium on the cultivation of industrial hemp currently in place until May 10, 2021 with a permanent moratorium. The Planning Commission will consider alternatives that include an allowance for cultivation of industrial hemp at the College of the Redwoods campus on Tompkins Hill Road for academic purposes.   Not available Video Video
21-26 12. Zoning ItemRolling Meadow Ranch, LLC, Conditional Use Permits Record Number PLN-12529-CUP Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 217-201-001, 217-181-027, 217-181-028, 217-182-001, 217-024-011, 217-024-006, 217-024-010, 217-024-003, 217-025-001 Blocksburg/Myers Flat area Six Conditional Use Permits for 5.77 acres of mixed light cultivation and processing facilities located in five distinct cultivation areas. The proposed cannabis operation will be primarily located on APNs 217-181-002 and 217-201-001. Cultivation would occur in 16 greenhouses. Operations would occur year-round and there will be a maximum of four cultivation cycles annually. Annual water use is approximately 4,628,200 gallons. Water will be provided by three existing wells. There will be 320,000 gallons of hard-sided tank storage that will store rain from rooftop runoff. Processing, including drying, curing and trimming, will take place on site within 5 proposed processing structures totaling 33,750 square feet. There will be a maximum of 30 employees during peak operations. The proposed project includes development of power from    Not available Video Video
21-34 11. Zoning ItemElection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2021   Not available Video Video
21-35 12. Zoning ItemDepartmental Report: Ad Hoc committee on Street Improvements   Not available Video Video