Meeting Name: Zoning Administrator Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Planning and Building Department 3015 H St. Eureka, CA 95501
Regular Meeting - Virtual
Published agenda: Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF) Published minutes: Action Summary Action Summary  
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Attachments: Supplemental #1 - PLN-11439-SP and PLN-2020-16911 Golden Bud.pdf, public comment - Greta Turney Kneeland School District -PLN-2020-17313.pdf, Supplemental #1 - PLN-13043-CUP Full Cup Farmstead.pdf, Public Comment - Jason Holder - Concerning Reliance on Insufficient Investigations of Groundwater Hy
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13043 11. Zoning ItemFull Cup Farmstead, LLC, Special Permit Record Number PLN-13043-CUP Assessor’s Parcel Number: 316-064-011 Willow Creek area A Special Permit for existing 10,000 square feet (SF) of outdoor cannabis cultivation with ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from rainwater catchment. Onsite processing is proposed within an existing barn. Power is provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). The proposed project also includes a Special Permit to reduce the required 600-foot setback from public lands.continued  Action details Video Video
21-1544 12. Zoning ItemGolden Bud, LLC Special Permit Record Numbers: PLN-11439-SP and PLN-2020-16911 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 218-031-008 Palo Verde area A Special Permit for 7,700 square feet (SF) of existing cultivation and 35,860 SF of new cultivation. Ancillary propagation will occur in a 960 SF greenhouse. Irrigation water will be sourced from a rainwater catchment system. Estimated annual water usage is currently 282,000 gallons and is anticipated to be 607,200 gallons at full project build-out. There will be a total of 607,200 gallons of water storage onsite. Processing will occur in a proposed 1,334-square-foot structure. Power will be provided by solar and wind, with PG&E to offset any additional needs.continued  Action details Video Video
17071 13. Zoning ItemRICH WELL DRILLING, MORAIS AG WELL Coastal Development Permit Record Number PLN-2021-17071 Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 507-283-001 McKinleyville Area A Coastal Development Permit for the development of an irrigation well on an 18.64-acre parcel zoned Agriculture Exclusive (AE).approved  Action details Video Video
17100 14. Zoning ItemRICH WELL DRILLING, MORAIS AG WELL Coastal Development Permit Record Number PLN-2021-17100 Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 508-041-001 McKinleyville Area A Coastal Development Permit for the development of well irrigation on a 41.43-acre parcel zoned Agriculture Exclusive (AE).approved  Action details Video Video
11612 15. Zoning ItemJC Consultants, LLC; Special Permit Record Number PLN-11612-SP Assessor’s Parcel Number: 317-191-001 Grouse Creek area A Special Permit for an existing 9,800-square-foot (SF) outdoor cannabis cultivation operation in five full-sun cultivation areas. Two cultivation areas partially crossing onto property to the west will only remain if a lot-line adjustment with the adjoining neighbor is completed within one year, otherwise these two areas will be relocated to existing cultivation areas and the retired locations will be remediated. Irrigation water is sourced from an existing onsite well. Total storage is 7,275 gallons. An estimated 109,000 gallons of water are needed annually for irrigation. All processing will occur offsite at a licensed facility. Electricity is sourced by generators. The project includes a Special Permit for the installation of a culvert on a Class III watercourse.continued  Action details Video Video
12628 17. Zoning ItemNot Fade Away Farms, LLC; Special Permit Record Number PLN-12628-CUP (filed 12/28/2016); Assessor’s Parcel Number: 216-382-059. Alderpoint area; A Special Permit for 7,948-square-foot of existing outdoor cultivation with 240 square feet of ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from a permitted groundwater well; however, the applicant plans to switch to rainwater catchment within 2 years. Existing available water storage is 6,000 gallons with an additional 71,500 gallons proposed, for a total of 77,500 gallons of water storage. Estimated annual water usage is 75,000 gallons. Processing, including drying, curing and trimming, occurs on-site. Power is provided by generators; however, the applicant plans to add solar and switch to a propane generator.continued  Action details Video Video
13137 18. Zoning ItemJohn Mahony; Special Permit Record Number PLN-13137-SP Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 216-107-007 New Harris area John Mahony seeks a Special Permit for 6,300 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation grown on a single raised bed with ancillary support and processing activities on the 76-acre parcel. Water for irrigation is sourced from an existing onsite well. Total water storage equals 67,500 gallons. Estimated annual water usage is 61,950 gallons. Processing, including drying and trimming, occurs onsite in an existing 3,220-SF residence with attached garage. Electricity is provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Generators are used on an emergency basis only.continued  Action details Video Video
11810 16. Zoning ItemHappy Ranger, LLC, Zoning Clearance Certificate and Special Permit Record ID PLN-11810-ZCC Assessor’s Parcel Number 217-391-008 Blocksburg area A zoning clearance certificate (ZCC) for the continued use of 4,200 square feet of cannabis cultivation and an associated Special Permit for work within the SMA for the diversion maintenance and for restoration activities associated with retired cultivation areas. Irrigation water is sourced from a Point of Diversion from an unnamed spring that is tributary to Larabee Creek and is permitted by the State Water Resource Control Board and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The water source is an existing well that is proposed to be re-drilled for additional production capacity. Estimated annual water use is 45,800 gallons. Water storage will total 91,500 gallons in hard tank storage. Processing is done off-site at a third-party licensed facility. Power is sourced from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), with a generator on-site for emergency backup.continued  Action details Video Video