Meeting date/time:
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10/21/2021
6:00 PM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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825 Fifth Street
Board of Supervisors Chambers
Eureka, California Regular Meeting - Virtual
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17292
| 1 | 1. | | Zoning Item | McGuire Coastal Development Permit
Record Number PLN-2021-17292
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 306-024-004
Fields Landing area
A Coastal Development Permit for demolition of an existing 1,700 square-foot residence and existing fence, and construction of a new residence. The new 2-story residence would consist of a 788 square foot garage with a 788 square foot 1 bedroom accessory dwelling unit above. This new structure will be built adjoining an existing 960 square-foot garage/shop which will remain on site. | | |
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11099
| 1 | 2. | | Zoning Item | Macras Land Company, Conditional Use Permit
Record Number PLN-11099-CUP
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 317-033-008
Kneeland Area
A Conditional Use Permit to permit 24,123 square feet (SF) of existing cannabis cultivation, consisting of 17,262 SF outdoor cultivation and 6,861 SF mixed light cultivation. A total of 720 SF of immature/nursery space will used for propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from two existing groundwater wells and a permitted stream diversion. Annual water use is estimated at 429,500 gallons. Water storage totals 25,000 gallons in eight (8) 2,500-gallon containers, and one (1) 5,000-gallon container. Electricity is supplied by generator. | | |
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12333
| 1 | 3. | | Zoning Item | Aloha Top Shelf, LLC, Conditional Use Permits
Record Number PLN-12333-CUP, PLN 12337-CUP, PLN-12637-CUP
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 522-511-016, 522-511-013, 522-511-014 & 522-511-015
Willow Creek area
Three Conditional Use Permit to allow a total of 10,250 sq. ft. of new mixed-light cannabis cultivation and 2,250 square feet of new indoor cultivation on four parcels within the Willow Creek Community Planning Area. Two of the parcels are proposed to be merged into a single parcel, resulting in a total of three parcels proposed for cannabis cultivation permits. An additional Special Permit is being requested to reduce the 600-foot setback to public lands for each of the three operations. Water will be provided by the WCCSD, and a will-serve letter is on-file. A total of 231,800 gallons of water is estimated for annual irrigation needs. There is no existing water storage on-site and no storage is required. Power is sourced by PG&E. | | |
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13037
| 1 | 4. | | Zoning Item | Karina Mata, Conditional Use Permit
Record Number PLN-13037-CUP
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 522-171-004
Willow Creek area
A Conditional Use Permit for 17,585 square feet (SF) of existing cannabis cultivation, consisting of 7,705 SF outdoor cultivation and 9,880 SF mixed light cultivation, and a Special Permit to reduce the 600-foot setback from the Six Rivers National Forest. Plants are propagated in three (3) immature plant areas (IPAs) totaling 2,650 SF. Irrigation water is sourced from a permitted groundwater well. Annual water use is estimated at 115,500 gallons. Total water storage is 25,000 gallons and the applicant plans to increase storage to 80,000 gallons by adding more water tanks. Drying and further processing will take place onsite in a 625-SF auxiliary structure until the proposed 1,925-SF barn is permitted and constructed onsite. Power is provided by an onsite Honda Eu7000iS 7kW gasoline generator. | | |
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12730
| 1 | 5. | | Zoning Item | Brandon Bilandzija, Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit
Record Number PLN-12730-CUP
Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 216-381-034
Alderpoint area
A Conditional Use Permit for 13,350 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. Irrigation water will be sourced from a proposed groundwater well. Existing available water storage will be 18,000 gallons. Estimated annual water usage is 195,517 gallons. Drying, bucking, and processing occurs onsite. Power for cultivation will be sourced from a proposed PG&E agricultural connection. | | |
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11503
| 1 | 6. | | Zoning Item | J and R Ranch, Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit
Record Number PLN-11503-CUP
Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 316-015-006
Willow Creek area
Conditional Use Permit for an existing 14,000-square-foot (SF) outdoor cannabis cultivation operation and a 1,400 SF appurtenant nursery. J and R Ranch also seeks a Special Permit for work completed within a Streamside Management Areas (SMA). The project also includes the permitting of existing facilities appurtenant to the cultivation, and relocation and remediation of a historic guerrilla grow area. Irrigation water is sourced from a 295-foot-deep permitted groundwater well. Existing available water storage capacity is 11,500 gallons in five plastic water tanks. Estimated annual water usage is 240,000 gallons (17.1 gallons/SF/year). Drying occurs onsite in an existing shed and processing will occur offsite at a licensed processing or manufacturing facility. Power is sourced from five onsite generators located in two noise containment sheds. | | |
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11786
| 1 | 7. | | Zoning Item | Humboldt’s Own, Inc. Special Permit
Record Number PLN-2021-11786
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 105-071-006
Petrolia area
A Special Permit for 24,800 SF of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation and 9,800 SF of new outdoor cannabis cultivation, and a Special Permit for 30,200 SF of cultivation being transferred from an RRR site to the property. Total permitted cultivation would be 64,800 SF, with appurtenant propagation and drying activities. Propagation is proposed in four (4) 2,496-SF greenhouses, totaling 9,984 SF. The source of water for irrigation is an onsite permitted groundwater well (No. 16/17-0721). Total estimated annual water use is 540,000 gallons. Water storage on-site is proposed to be 50,000 gallons. Drying will occur in a 7,200 SF facility onsite. Further processing occurs offsite at a licensed third-party facility. Electrical power is provided by PG&E and will be provided through the renewable energy program. | | |
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11727
| 1 | 8. | | Zoning Item | Mad River Family Farms, LLC, Conditional Use Permits and Special permit
Record Number PLN-11727-CUP, PLN-11728-CUP, PLN-11730-CUP
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 208-221-015, 208-221-016, 208-221-008
Dinsmore area
Three Conditional Use Permits for the operation of existing full sun and light deprivation outdoor cannabis cultivation operations occurring across three adjacent and contiguous parcels, for a total of 63,701 square feet with 6,424 square feet of ancillary propagation, and a Special Permit for work within SMA areas and restoration of SMA areas including the removal of an in-stream pond. A total of 540,000 gallons of water is needed annual for all three projects, sourced from two groundwater wells and a 275,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond. A total of 437,950 gallons of water storage is available over the three properties. Processing activities are performed on APN 208-221-016 in a proposed 2,400-square-foot building or taken to a licensed off-site processing facility. Electricity is sourced from onsite solar and generator power. Access to the site is via West River Roa | | |
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16774
| 1 | 9. | | Zoning Item | The Apartment, LLC, Special Permit and Zoning Clearance Certificates
Record Number PLN-2020-16774
Assessor’s Parcel Number’s 211-363-012 & 211-362-013
Miranda area
A Special Permit for Non-Flammable Cannabis Manufacturing, and Infusion and two Zoning Clearance Certificates for Distribution and Commercial (off-site) processing activities within two proposed structures totaling 14,000 square feet. Water for the project will be provided by a proposed one-million-gallon rainwater catchment pond and an existing well. The applicant is also proposing to construct a new well. The applicant anticipates 60,000 gallons of water will be required for cannabis activities annually. Water storage onsite totals 30,000 gallons and an additional 2,500-gallon water tank. Power for the project will be provided by solar and wind energy. A backup generator will be onsite for emergency use only. The project involves a Conditional Use Permit for a Labor Camp consisting of a 5,120-square-foot boarding house for employee housing. The site is located on a county-maintained road however a Conditional Use Permit | | |
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16208
| 1 | 1. | | Zoning Item | Martin; Parcel Map Subdivision
Record Number PLN-2020-16208
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 077-331-028
Redway area
A minor subdivision of an approximately 19,460 square foot parcel into two parcels of 8,925 square feet and 10,535 square feet. The parcel is currently developed with two separate commercial buildings used by different commercial uses. An approximately 2,474 square foot two-story office building and associated parking lot will be located on proposed parcel 1 and an approximately 985 square foot existing machine shop and associated parking area will be located on proposed parcel 2. Both buildings currently receive water and sewer service from Redway Community Services District. Rusk Lane crosses through the eastern portion of the property within an existing 25-foot easement and provides access to existing development on proposed parcel 2. An exception pursuant to 325-9 of the county code is needed to approve the subdivision without enlarging the size of the right-of-way to conform to the standard 50-foot width requirement for a category 4 road. | | |
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21-17105
| 1 | 2. | | Zoning Item | Hone; Demolition and Coastal Development Permit
Record Number PLN-2021-17105
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 511-061-009
3480 Letz Avenue, McKinleyville area | | |
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21-12901
| 1 | 3. | | Zoning Item | Humboldt Holistics, Inc; Zoning Clearance Certificate
Record Number PLN-12901-ZCC
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 210-250-021
Bridgeville area
The Panning Department is seeking a recommendation from the Planning Commission to revoke the existing Zoning Clearance Certificate for violations of the permit and County Ordinance. The existing permitted operation consists of 10,000 square feet of outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation in four greenhouses. Water for irrigation is sourced from two wells and the projected annual water usage totals 100,000 gallons. Hard tank water storage totals 15,000 gallons and there is a 200,000-gallon water bladder onsite. All processing occurs onsite, and the applicant may utilize up to 20 employees. Energy for the operation is sourced from solar and generators are onsite to provide supplemental energy. The applicant is also seeking two RRR applications, each for 20,000 square feet, to expand the operation to 50,000 square feet of outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation. | | |
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21-12087
| 1 | 4. | | Zoning Item | Christina Giannelli; Conditional Use Permit
Record Number PLN-12087-CUP
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 223-072-004
Garberville area
A Conditional Use Permit for 31,500 square feet of existing outdoor cultivation. Water for irrigation is sourced from a registered spring diversion. Projected annual water usage totals 284,000 gallons and water storage onsite totals 200,500 gallons in hard tanks and two water bladders. All processing occurs onsite. Electricity is supplied by a generator. | | |
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21-11402
| 1 | 5. | | Zoning Item | Soul Arc Solutions, Inc; Conditional Use Permit
Record Number PLN-11402-CUP
Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 108-012-010
Ettersburg area
A Conditional Use Permit for 18,092 square feet (SF) of existing cannabis cultivation. consisting of 8,000 SF mixed light and 10,092 SF outdoor cultivation. Water for irrigation is sourced from a point of diversion and rainwater catchment pond. Water storage totals 290,000 gallons. Drying and curing would be completed on-site in a proposed 1,000-square-foot facility, with other processing occurring off-site. Electricity is supplied by generator with solar power proposed. | | |
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21-11806
| 1 | 6. | | Zoning Item | Mountain Creek Farms and Research Facility; Conditional Use Permit
Record Number PLN-11806-CUP
Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 217-391-006
Blocksburg area
A Conditional Use Permit for 22,340 square feet of existing cultivation consisting of 5,140 square feet (SF) mixed light cultivation and 17,200 SF outdoor cultivation. Annual water use is approximately 221,559 gallons. Water for cultivation will be provided by an existing 1,200,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond. Bucking and drying will occur onsite, while other processing will occur offsite. Power is provided by a solar system and generators. | | |
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21-11892
| 1 | 7. | | Zoning Item | Big River Farm, LLC; Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit
Record Number PLN-11892-CUP
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 108-023-008
Shelter Cove area
A Conditional Use Permit for 22,000 square feet (SF) existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. The project is within 600 feet of public land and requires a Special Permit to reduce the setback to BLM public land to 40 feet. Juvenile plants are propagated on-site in a 2,400 square foot ancillary nursery. Irrigation water is sourced from a groundwater well. The estimated annual irrigation water usage is 208,000 gallons. Water storage totals 69,600 gallons in eight (8) hard tanks. Applicant proposes construction of a 200,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond. Processing, including drying, curing and trimming, will occur on-site in an existing 2,400 SF facility. Power for the cultivation operation is provided by P.G.&E. | | |
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21-12049
| 1 | 8. | | Zoning Item | PACWI, LLC; Conditional Use Permit
Record Number PLN-12049-CUP
Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 216-093-009
Alderpoint area
A Conditional Use Permit for continued cultivation of 16,600 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis. Ancillary propagation is 1,500 SF. Water for irrigation is sourced from two rainwater catchment ponds. Water storage totals of 519,500 gallons. Estimated annual water use is 392,000 gallons. Drying and curing activities occur on-site while other processing will occur offsite. Power is provided by a generator. | | |
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21-12125
| 1 | 9. | | Zoning Item | Humboldt Kingz, LLC; Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit
Record Number PLN-12125-CUP
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 216-136-004 and 216-135-008
New Harris Area
Humboldt Kingz, LLC seeks a Conditional Use Permit for 37,250 sq. ft. of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. The project involves a Special Permit for work within a Streamside Management Area (SMA). Propagation is proposed within a proposed 3,700-square-foot greenhouse. Water for irrigation will be provided by a 6-million-gallon on-stream pond and rainwater catchment utilizing the rooftops of the existing structures. The applicant anticipates 600,000 gallons of water will be required annually for irrigation. Water storage onsite totals 6,014,000 gallons. Six million gallons from a 6-million-gallon onstream pond, and 14,000 gallons from hard tanks. Drying and curing is proposed onsite within an existing 1,440-square-foot dry shed. Trimming is prosed offsite at a licensed processing facility. Power for the project will be provided by solar with a backup generator. | | |
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21-12216
| 1 | 10. | | Zoning Item | Whipsawasons, LLC; Conditional Use Permit
Record Number PLN-12216-CUP
Assessor Parcel Number (APN): 217-391-012
Blocksburg area
A Conditional Use Permit for 12,000 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. Annual water use is approximately 137,000 gallons. Water will be provided by an existing groundwater well and a 500,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond. There is 554,000 gallons of water storage. Processing will occur offsite. Power is provided by solar with a generator for emergency use only. | | |
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21-12310
| 1 | 11. | | Zoning Item | Redwood Valley Farms, LLC; Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit
Record Number PLN-12310-CUP
Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 316-174-010
Titlow Hill area
A Conditional Use Permit for 14,180 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation with 660 SF of ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from a stream diversion and a rainwater catchment pond. Processing occurs onsite within an existing 1,000 SF agricultural barn. Power is provided by solar, with two (2) generators utilized for drying, curing, and supplemental domestic uses. The proposed project also includes a Special Permit for the use of the point of diversion. | | |
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21-12490
| 1 | 12. | | Zoning Item | Eagles Nest Farm, LLC; Conditional Use Permit
Record Number PLN-12490-CUP
Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 220-191-027
Whitethorn Area
A Conditional Use Permit for 13,350 square feet (SF) of existing commercial cannabis cultivation consisting of 8,830 SF outdoor and 4,520 SF mixed light. The project is supported by 1,340 SF of propagation space. Water for irrigation is sourced from two existing permitted groundwater wells and a 400,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond. The projected annual water usage totals 140,000 gallons and hard tank water storage totals 58,000 gallons. Processing occurs onsite although the applicant may utilize a licensed third-party processing facility. Power for the project will be sourced from a generator although the applicant is actively pursuing solar power. Once installed, solar will be the primary energy source. | | |
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21-13180
| 1 | 13. | | Zoning Item | Fertilia, LLC; Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit
Record Number PLN-13180-CUP
Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 221-202-001
Ettersburg area
Fertila, LLC seeks a Conditional Use Permit for 8,200-square-foot (SF) of existing cannabis cultivation consisting of 14,560 (SF) outdoor light-deprivation and 3,640 (SF) mixed-light. An existing 3,200-SF barn will be used for drying, once permitted, and a new 3,400-SF building is proposed for processing and ancillary nursery. The project includes a Special Permit for maintenance of an encroachment point of diversion historically used for cannabis irrigation. A 730,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond system was constructed to allow forbearance from summertime diversions. Electricity provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Company through the solar choice program and an emergency backup generator. | | |
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