Meeting Name: Zoning Administrator Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/6/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Planning and Building Department 3015 H St. Eureka, CA 95501
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21-560 11. Zoning ItemWesthaven Community Services District, Coastal Development Permit, Record Number PLN-2020-16808 Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 513-181-014, 514-112-004, -014 and 514-133-001 Westhaven Area A Coastal Development Permit to drill one (1) new well at 823 and 843 1st Avenue (APNs 514-112-004 and -014), installation of a new water line along 1st and Transit Avenues, and replacement of existing water lines along 4th Avenue in the public road right-of-way to connect the new well and existing wells located along 3rd Avenue to the existing water treatment plant at the terminus of 4th Avenue (APN 513-181-014). The existing 4-inch asbestos-cement (AC) pipe along 4th Avenue will be left in place. Traffic control during the pipe replacement would be required. No major vegetation removal would occur as a result of the project. Additionally, the roads would be restored to pre-project conditions.approved  Action details Not available
21-563 14. Zoning ItemDimitar Dimitrov Special Permit Record Number PLN-12590-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number: 215-291-002. Whitehorn area A Special Permit for continued cultivation of 7,778 square feet (SF) of cannabis within three (3) greenhouses, consisting of 2,604 SF of mixed light and 5,143 SF of outdoor via light deprivation. Ancillary propagation will occur in a 756 SF structure. Water for irrigation and domestic use is sourced from a point of diversion (POD) of an unnamed tributary to Gibson Creek. Drying, curing, trimming, and packing occurs onsite. The applicant intends to utilize a licensed processing center for curing and processing in the future. Power is provided by PG&E. The proposed project includes a Special Permit for development within the Streamside Management Area (SMA) for continued use of the POD.approved  Action details Not available
21-565 16. Zoning ItemOld Harris Farms, LLC, Special Permit Record Number PLN-2020-16378 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 216-461-001. Harris area A Special Permit for 21,700 square feet (SF) of new outdoor cannabis cultivation in seven (7) 3,100 SF deprivation greenhouses. The applicant procures starts offsite from a third-party vendor and utilizes 310 sf of space within each light deprivation greenhouse until plants are hardened off. Irrigation water is sourced from a rainwater catchment system utilizing two (2) greenhouses and two (2) existing 600 sf sheds. Drying and bucking will occur onsite in two existing 600 SF agricultural structures and all other processing will occur offsite at a licensed processing or manufacturing facility. Power is provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (P. G. & E). The proposed project also includes a Special Permit for remediation of historic cultivation activities and materials within the Streamside Management Area.approved  Action details Not available
21-567 18. Zoning ItemSaffy THC, LLC, Special Permit Case Number PLN-12491-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number 208-341-006. Dinsmore area Saffy THC, LLC seeks a Special Permit (PLN-12491-SP) to permit an existing 10,000 square feet (SF) of medical cannabis cultivation. Existing cultivation is comprised of 6,520 SF of outdoor cultivation and 3,480 SF of mixed light cultivation, which occurs in five (5) greenhouses. Propagation occurs in a 1,000 SF nursery. Irrigation water is sourced from an onsite well. Drying and post processing will take place onsite in an existing building (750 SF). Power is provided by two (2) gasoline generators.continued  Action details Not available
21-569 110. Zoning ItemH.I.P. Farms, LLC, Special Permit Record Number PLN-12063-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number: 208-241-002. Dinsmore area A Special Permit for continued cultivation of 9,800 square feet (SF) outdoor cannabis. Ancillary propagation is proposed to occur in a 980-square-foot greenhouse. Irrigation water is sourced from a 250,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond, where all existing available water is stored. Processing including drying, occur within an existing 195-square-foot drying shed while trimming and packaging will occur in a proposed 2,400-square-foot commercial structure. Power is provided by solar with a backup generator for emergency use. The project involves relocation of a 1,440 SF historic cultivation area on slopes of up to 32-percent to an environmentally superior location on-site that has slopes ranging from 3-5-percent.approved  Action details Not available
21-570 111. Zoning ItemMercer-Fraser Company, SMARA Permit Record Number PLN-13873-SMA Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 207-181-016 & -019; 207-182-009. Bridgeville area Mercer Fraser Company Fifteen-year renewal of the Mercer Fraser Company Bridgeville Quarry SMARA Permit consisting of Conditional Use Permit, Surface Mining Permit, Reclamation Plan, and Financial Assurance. The applicant proposes to continue a rock quarry and processing operation.approved  Action details Not available
21-574 114. Zoning ItemHumboldt Bud Company, LLC, Special Permit Record Number PLN-11934-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number: 211-261-016. Weott area A Special Permit for a continued cultivation of 8,375 square feet (SF) of outdoor cannabis with 1,195 SF of ancillary propagation. Cultivation will occur in hoop houses for a minimum of two years before permanent greenhouses are installed. Irrigation water is sourced via a rain catchment system located on the roof of the agricultural building. Drying and storage occurs onsite and all other processing and packaging will occur off site at a licensed processing facility. No power will be used for cultivation, though ancillary propagation will utilize power from P. G. & E. The proposed project also includes a Special Permit to reduce the required 600-foot setback from public lands.approved  Action details Not available
21-575 115. Zoning ItemDave Thomas, Special Permit Record Number PLN-11751-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number: 221-121-013. Honeydew area A Special Permit for an existing 5,925-square-foot full-sun outdoor cannabis cultivation operation. No ancillary propagation occurs onsite. Irrigation water is sourced from an existing 280,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond on the landowner/applicant’s adjoining parcel (APN 221-121-001) to the north. Estimated annual water usage is 66,500. Drying and bucking occurs onsite and all other processing will occur offsite at a licensed processing or manufacturing facility. Power is provided by solar panels with a small generator backup to provide ancillary power and/or charge battery storage, if necessary. The proposed project also includes additional Special Permits for relocation and restoration of a previously used cultivation site that was located within the Streamside Management Area (SMA), and for a reduced setback to adjacent Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.approved  Action details Not available
21-561 12. Zoning ItemOrgannabliss Farms, Special Permit, Record Number PLN-12587-SP Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN) 219-081-004. Miranda Area A Special Permit for an existing commercial medical cannabis operation consisting of 8,074 square feet of outdoor cannabis cultivation within ten (10) hoop houses. The project includes 700-square-feet of nursery space located within two (2) hoop houses. Several cultivation areas have been relocated in the past to mitigate environmental issues, and some have been retired. Water for domestic and irrigation uses are provided by two points of diversion from two (2) unnamed Class III streams located on the subject parcel as well as two (2) rainwater catchment ponds. Processing activities including drying and curing occurs on-site in existing outbuildings, trimming and packaging activities occur offsite at a permitted processing facility. Power is provided by generators.approved as amended  Action details Not available
21-562 13. Zoning ItemMoon and Stars Farm, Inc, Special Permit Case Number PLN-11252-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number 316-065-008. Willow Creek area Moon and Stars Farm, Inc. seeks a Special Permit (SP-16-183) for an existing 10,000-square-foot (SF) cannabis cultivation operation. The cannabis cultivation operation consisting of 1,700 SF of mixed-light cannabis cultivation in 3 existing greenhouses and 6,700 SF of outdoor cannabis cultivation within 5 existing light-deprivation greenhouses and a full-sun outdoor area on a terraced location on the 51-acre parcel. Irrigation water is sourced from two existing, permitted groundwater wells. Drying and curing will take place on-site without the use of additional employees, and processing will occur offsite at a licensed facility until an existing 480 SF building can be permitted for processing by the applicant and other owners. Power for the operation is supplied by a solar array and a 7-kw Kubota GL emergency-use generator.approved as amended  Action details Not available
21-564 15. Zoning ItemPeaksview, Inc. Special Permit Record Number PLN-2020-16866 and PLN-11506-SP Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 216-082-002 and 216-082-006. Harris area A Special Permit for the operation 8,640 square feet of pre-existing mixed-light cannabis cultivation and a Special Permit for 34,920 square feet of new mixed-light cannabis cultivation. Approval of the permits would authorize up to 43,560 square feet of mixed-light cannabis cultivation on two contiguous parcels (APN 216-082-002 and APN 216-082-006) with ancillary propagation facilities. Cultivation will take place in one cultivation area consisting of four mixed-light greenhouses A 12,960 square-foot immature plant propagation area will occur adjacent to the greenhouses. The project further proposes relocation of an existing unpermitted 9,600-square-foot wholesale nursery from APN 216-082-002 to APN 216-082-006 and repurposing the 4,440 square-foot immature plant propagation nursery and 8,640 square-foot mixed-light greenhouse on APN 216-082-002 for immature plant propagation or wholesale nursery activities. The applicant also seeksapproved as amended  Action details Not available
21-566 17. Zoning ItemArnochi, LLC, Special Permit Case Number PLN-11914-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number 210-071-004. Larabee Valley area Arnochi, LLC seeks a Special Permit for an existing 10,000-square-foot (SF) outdoor and light-deprivation cannabis cultivation operation in three cultivation areas on the 32-acre parcel. Irrigation water is sourced from an onsite permitted well and annual estimated water usage is 120,000 gallons. There is one existing residence onsite and a 900-SF shop used for drying/trimming of cannabis. Ancillary outdoor propagation takes place within a 1,350-SF area. Processing will take place at an approved offsite facility. Power for the operation is provided from solar panels on a 48-volt voltaic system and a permanent 14-kilowatt propane generator.approved as amended  Action details Not available
21-568 19. Zoning ItemBabylon Pharms, LLC, Special Permit Record Number PLN-12804-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number: 208-341-028. Dinsmore area A Special Permit for an existing 10,000 square foot (SF) outdoor medical cannabis cultivation, occurring in four (4) greenhouses each measuring 2,500 SF. Propagation occurs in a 2,000-SF nursery. Irrigation water is sourced from an onsite well. Trimming and drying will be conducted onsite, and additional processing will occur offsite at a licensed third-party facility. Electrical power is provided by two (2) generators.approved  Action details Not available
21-571 112. Zoning ItemEel River Farms, LLC, Special Permit Record Number PLN-13395-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number: 217-121-002. Eel Rock area A Special Permit for an existing 7,500 square foot (SF) outdoor cannabis cultivation that is cultivated using light deprivation techniques. Cultivation occurs in the southeastern portion of the parcel in three (3) existing greenhouses with two (2) additional greenhouses proposed (2,200 SF and 1,900 SF). Ancillary propagation is proposed in a 750 SF greenhouse structure. Irrigation water is sourced from a permitted groundwater well on the subject parcel. Drying and curing occurs onsite, with all other processing occurring off-site at a licensed facility. Power is provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).approved  Action details Not available
21-572 113. Zoning ItemFinnzland Farms, LLC, Special Permit Case Number PLN-11608-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number 211-331-027 Myers Flat area Finnzland Farms, LLC seeks a Special Permit for an existing 7,434-square-foot (SF) cannabis cultivation operation that would consist of 2,200 SF of mixed-light light-deprivation greenhouse cultivation and 5,234 SF outdoor full-sun cultivation on the 5.10-acre parcel. Irrigation water is sourced from a permitted groundwater well. Ancillary propagation occurs in an existing 480 SF structure, drying occurs in an existing 1,206 SF building, and processing and trimming occurs onsite in an existing 960 SF building. Further processing will take place at a licensed offsite facility. Power is provided by existing Pacific Gas and Electric residential service with a 3,000-Watt emergency generator. A Special Permit is also needed for a setback reduction from Public Lands located on the parcel to the west.approved  Action details Not available
21-576 116. Zoning ItemMCSD Solar Array Microgrid, Coastal Development and Conditional Use Permit Modification Record Number PLN-2021-16979 Assessor’s Parcel Number 510-271-015. McKinleyville area McKinleyville Community Services District proposes to install a 65,000 sq. ft. ground mounted solar array micro-grid as part of their MCSD Wastewater System Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Project. The microgrid would be located within the pond 5 basin of the wastewater treatment plant and would generate 500kW of power. No power would be exported off site and would be utilized by the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Work is expected to occur over a six-month period commencing in June 2021. Work hours would be Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and possibly an occasional Saturday. Vegetation removal involves the removal of tule and cat tails that were planted in the pond 5 basin in 2016.approved  Action details Not available