Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 2/3/2022 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: 825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California
Regular Meeting - Virtual
Published agenda: Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF) Published minutes: Action Summary Action Summary  
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Attachments: Public Comment - Mike Gordon - Re Measure S Reform.pdf, Public Comment - Mark Thurmond - Mitigated Negative Consequences of Cannabis Cultivationr Jan 25 202, Public Comment - Jack and Linda Russ - 17197 Brodt Farm Stay.pdf, Previously submitted material and public comment on Humboldt Hempire Farms 16602 - 2.1.22.pdf, PC Supplemental 1 - PLN-2021-17197 Brodt.pdf, Public Comment - Barbara Russell - Educating Permitees.pdf, Public Comment - Tim Clark - Public hearing PLN-11759-CUP and PLN-11760-CUP Kofman Realty.pdf, Public Comment - Bob Walker - InsuranceAgent_Comments_BrodtFarmStay_17197.pdf, Public Comment - Bonnie Blackberry - PLN-2020-16602 Humboldt Hempire - Planning Commission input.pdf, Public Comment - Melissa Kraemer CCC - comments on PLN-2021-17197 Brodt (Feb 3_ 2022).pdf, Public Comment - Rick Nicholson - PLN-2021-17197 Brodt Farm Stay letter_PublicCommentNeighbor.pdf, Supplemental #1 Telecommunication Ordinance 2.3.22.pdf
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22-137 11. ResolutionDiscussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution No 22-014 Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the Humboldt County Planning Commission for the period of February 3, 2022, through March 5, 2022, Pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.adoptedPass Action details Not available
17514 11. Zoning ItemCity of Arcata General Plan Conformance Review Case Number PLN-2021-17514 Assessor’s Parcel Number 507-131-091 Guintoli Lane/Boyd Road (Arcata) Area A General Plan Conformance Review for the City of Arcata. The City seeks to acquire 0.66 acres of Assessor’s Parcel Number 507-131-091-000 from Eureka Ready Mix at their concrete batch plant on Boyd Road to provide enhanced public access to the Mad River from the City's adjacent Carlson Park. The property encompasses the bed of the Mad River and adjacent riverbank. Eureka Ready Mix will retain the remaining portion of the approximately 8-acre parcel.approvedPass Action details Not available
17477 13. Zoning ItemMcKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) Mad River Floodplain Habitat Restoration and Public Access Conditional Use Permit Extension Record Number PLN-2021-17477 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 508-021-007, 508-021-006, 506-341-017, and county road right-of-way. McKinleyville area Two-year extension of 15879-CUP for MCSD for habitat restoration and public access improvements. The original project was a Conditional Use Permit for habitat restoration to remove infrastructure in the floodplain and restore a more natural connection to the Mad River and thereby increase the quantity and quality of available salmonid habitat in the Mad River watershed. The project will also establish public access over-looking the Mad River, and trail access to the floodplain and river. No changes to the project are proposed. MCSD is the lead agency under CEQA. GHD on behalf of MCSD prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) (SCH #2020039047). The Planning Commission in Resolution 20-75 determined that the IS/MND adequately identified and reduced environmental effects to lessapprovedPass Action details Not available
17480 14. Zoning ItemRedwood Parks Lodge Co., Inc. Conditional Use, Special, and Coastal Development Permits Extensions Record Number PLN-2021-17480 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 520-142-009 Orick area Project includes: 152-unit transient habitation facility (special occupancy park), to include: a campground, RV Park, Lodge (commercial center), and gas station. The special occupancy park will include 82 RV sites, 48 tent camping sites, 12 park model cabins, 10 cottages, 3 bathhouses, internal trails connecting to the existing Redwood Creek Levee Trail, an open playing field, and a commercial center constructed in a traditional lodge building style. The commercial center will include the resort activity center, administrative offices, a deli and convenience store/gift shop, a touring center, and gas station. An existing residence will remain and be used as a caretaker's residence and office space. A 2,076 square foot maintenance barn will be constructed to the north of the residence and will house the wastewater treatment system operations and maintenance area. The on-site sewage disposal system prapprovedPass Action details Not available
11759 16. Zoning ItemKofman Realty, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-11759-CUP (filed 12/12/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 216-202-010 Alderpoint area A Conditional Use Permit for 16,100 square feet of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. The water source is a point of diversion subject to forbearance which will also provide water for a project on the neighboring parcel under the same ownership (APN 216-202-009). Water storage for the forbearance period is comprised of 32,800 gallons of existing water tanks, and 200,000 gallons of proposed water tank storage for a total water storage of 232,800 gallons. Total annual water use across both parcels is expected to be 229,000 gallons annually. Propagation will occur in a 20’x30’ (600 square feet) propagation facility on the neighboring parcel. Bucking and drying will take place on the neighboring parcel in existing facilities that serve the project and cultivation on APN 216-202-009, with trimming and further processing occurring off site. The applicant expects a maximum of thirteen employees during peak operations. The applicant proposapprovedPass Action details Not available
11760 17. Zoning ItemKofman Realty, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-11760-CUP (filed 12/12/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 216-202-009 Alderpoint area A Conditional Use Permit for 37,578 square feet of existing cannabis cultivation. Cultivation is comprised of 30,978 square feet of outdoor cultivation and 6,600 square feet of mixed light cannabis cultivation. The water source for the project is a point of diversion subject to forbearance which will also provide water for a project on the neighboring parcel under the same ownership (APN 216-202-010) . Water storage for the forbearance period is comprised of 32,800 gallons of existing water tanks, and 200,000 gallons of proposed water tank storage for a total water storage of 232,800 gallons. Total annual water use across both parcels is expected to be 229,000 gallons annually. Propagation will occur in a 20’x30’ (600 square feet) propagation facility. Bucking and drying will take place on site in existing facilities that serve the project and cultivation on the adjacent parcel under the same ownership, with trimming and further processapprovedPass Action details Not available
12366 19. Zoning ItemGreen Flash Farms, LLC, Conditional Use and Special Permits Record Number PLN-12366-CUP (filed 12/23/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 221-131-001 and 221-121-007 Miranda area Conditional Use and Special Permits (2) for 19,780-square-foot (SF) of existing cannabis cultivation on one legal 80-acre parcel. Cultivation would include a total of 6,000 SF of mixed-light and 13,780 SF of outdoor cultivation. The applicant proposes relocation of 10,900 SF of historic “guerilla-grow” cultivation to environmentally superior cultivation locations. Irrigation water is sourced from a 300,000-gallon lined rainwater catchment pond and a spring/small pond, which supports domestic, and cultivation uses during non-forbearance periods. There is 108,500 gallons of water storage tanks. Water is diverted from the spring/small pond only during the non-forbearance period under Small Irrigation Use Registration H503697. Annual estimated water usage is estimated at 261,000 gallons. The applicant is proposing to use a new structure on APN 221-121-007 (once permitted) for drying, processing, and storage. PoapprovedPass Action details Not available
21-12674 110. Zoning ItemLance Berry, Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-12674-CUP (filed 12-28-2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 208-261-009 Dinsmore area A Conditional Use Permit for 20,700 square feet (SF) of outdoor cannabis cultivation and 2,700 SF mixed light cultivation for a total cultivation of 23,400 SF and a 2,340 SF Nursery. Cultivation occurs in 6 different locations on the subject parcel, with five (5) locations being outdoor cultivation and one (1) location for mixed light. Irrigation water is sourced from a 388,000-galllon rain catchment pond. Estimated annual water use is 221,000 gallons (9.44 gal/SF). The primary source of electrical power (propagation lights and pump water) is a Honda EU7000 generator.approvedPass Action details Not available
13009 111. Zoning ItemLarabee Valley Family Farms, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-13009-CUP (filed 12/29/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 210-250-031 Bridgeville area A Conditional Use Permit for 15,000-square-foot (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation occurring on two graded flats on the 147-acre (assessed) parcel. Appurtenant nursery space is 1,500 SF. Irrigation water is sourced from an off-stream rain and seep-fed catchment pond. Existing available water storage is 137,000 gallons in a combination of four 3,000-gallon water tanks and one 125,000-gallon rain catchment pond. Estimated maximum annual water usage is below storage capacity at approximately 120,000 gallons (8 gallons/SF/year). Harvesting and drying will occur in two existing 400-SF structures (totaling 800 SF), and processing would occur offsite at a licensed facility. Three new greenhouses for cultivation and an additional 50,000 gallons of onsite storage are proposed. No employees are utilized on the farm. Power is provided by existing solar power and an emergency backup generator. The parcel is developed with approvedPass Action details Not available
9902DA 12. Zoning ItemNorth McKay Ranch Subdivision Project, Development Agreement Record Number PLN-9902-GPA (filed 07/06/2015) Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 017-032-003, 017-071-004, 017-071-009, 017-072-002, 017-072-003, 017-073-007, 017-073-009 and 303-012-020 Cutten area A Development Agreement pursuant to Section 65864 et seq. of the Government Code between Kramer Properties, Inc. and the County of Humboldt for development consistent with the North McKay Subdivision Project. The Development Agreement provides the developer with greater certainty in the development approval process by vesting certain development rights and by avoiding future conflicting enactments that would limit or reduce density or expand developer’s obligations. In return, the developer has committed to certain public benefits. On January 6, 2022, the Humboldt County Planning Commission approved Resolutions No. 22-002 and 22-003 recommending the Board of Supervisors adopt an environmental impact report (EIR) for the North McKay Ranch Subdivision Project, PLN-9902-GPA, and approve the project.approvedPass Action details Video Video
10430 15. Zoning ItemLacks Creek Ventures, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-10430-CUP (filed 08/24/2016) Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 521-123-005 Redwood Creek area A Conditional Use Permit for 17,380 square feet (SF) of existing mixed light cultivation and outdoor cultivation utilizing light deprivation techniques, including 1,700 SF of ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from rainwater catchment. Existing and proposed water storage is 196,000 gallons. Estimated annual water usage is 80,000 gallons. Drying and processing occurs onsite in an existing 1,500 SF building. Power is provided by three (3) generators; however, there are plans to convert to solar and wind energy by 2026.approvedPass Action details Video Video
12190 18. Zoning ItemEnchanted Earth, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-12190-CUP (filed 12/21/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 524-201-022 Willow Creek area A Conditional Use Permit for 2,995 square feet (SF) of outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation and 300 SF of ancillary propagation within the Willow Creek Community Planning Area. Water for irrigation is sourced from the Willow Creek Community Services District. There is no water storage on-site and none is required. Projected annual water usage is 78,000 gallons (23.7 gal/SF/year). Processing is proposed on-site, and trimming is proposed in the residence. The farm is owner-operated, and power is sourced by PG&E. A Special Permit to allow up to 3,000 SF of cultivation area on parcels between 1 and 5 acres, and a Special Permit for a setback reduction to public lands of less than 600 feet from the cultivation area.approvedPass Action details Video Video
17197 112. Zoning ItemBrodt At the Bluff Farm-Stay, Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit Modification Record Number PLN-2021-17197 (filed 05/06/2021) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 106-111-004 Ferndale Area A Conditional Use Permit and modification of an existing Coastal Development Permit to establish a Farm-Stay within an existing farmhouse. The property is primarily used on a seasonal basis for the production and harvest of silage to support dairy activities on nearby ranches. During the off season, when silage is not produced, a barn on the site is utilized as an event venue for weddings/funerals/birthday party events. This seasonal use was established as a Temporary Use under a previously approved Special Permit and Coastal Development Permit CDP-18-013, app no. 14105. The proposed Farm-Stay would be used in combination with the event venue and separate from the event venue as necessary. The property is developed with a second residence which was conditionally approved under CDP-18-024, app no. 14156, the second residence will not be used as part of the Farm-Stay. Only the Farm-StayapprovedPass Action details Video Video
17034 11. Zoning ItemConklin Creek Farms, Inc. Record Number PLN-2021-17034 Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 105-042-002; 105-111-001; 105-071-005; and 105-101-006. Petrolia Area, A Special Permit for 43,560 square feet (one acre) of new mixed light cultivation. Four Zoning Clearance Certificates for 5,000 square feet of indoor cultivation; 23,500 square feet of enclosed wholesale nursery; offsite processing; and distribution. Power is provided by PGE and solar. Irrigation water is provided by a 2.6-million-gallon rainwater catchment pond. Annually water usage is estimated at 655,000 gallons. The indoor cultivation is associated with a 500 square foot ancillary nursery. The mixed light cultivation is associated with a 4,360 square foot ancillary nursery.approvedPass Action details Video Video
11248 12. Zoning ItemH2 Equity, LLC Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-11248-CUP) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 221-021-008 Salmon Creek area A Conditional Use Permit for 49,650 square feet of existing commercial cannabis cultivation of which 8,782 square feet is mixed light cultivation and 40,868 square feet is outdoor cultivation utilizing light depravation techniques. The project is supported by 2,363 square feet of propagation space. Water for irrigation is sourced from an existing well, a hydrologically connected pond, and rainwater catchment. The projected annual water usage totals 892,176 gallons and existing available water storage totals 416,500 gallons. All processing occurs onsite in an existing structure. Energy is sourced from solar and generators.deniedPass Action details Video Video
16602 13. Zoning ItemHumboldt Hempire Farms, LLC Record No. PLN-2020-16602 APN 223-061-011 Garberville Area A Special Permit for 14,400 square feet of new mixed light cannabis cultivation (originally noticed for 43,560 square feet). Water for irrigation will be provided by rainwater catchment. There is an approved land use permit on the subject parcel that allows for a business engaged in the collection, storage, delivery, and sale of non-potable water to residents in the Southern Humboldt area for primarily agricultural use (e.g., irrigation). The applicant will utilize water from this onsite business to support the cultivation. The applicant anticipates approximately 145,000 gallons of water will be required annually for irrigation. There is 3,360,000 gallons of water storage onsite. Processing such as drying and curing will occur in a 5,060-square-foot structure. Further processing will occur offsite at a licensed processing facility. Power of the project will be provided by PG&E.approvedPass Action details Video Video
21-1544 14. 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.continuedPass Action details Video Video
17452 15. Zoning OrdinancePROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ORDINANCE: Case Number PLN-2021-17452 Humboldt County The proposed ordinance affects all unincorporated areas of Humboldt County. The purpose and intent of this Telecommunications Ordinance is to provide a uniform and comprehensive set of standards for the development, siting and installation of wireless telecommunications facilities. These standards do all the following: protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County; protect aesthetic values in accordance with the guidelines and intent of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; encourage siting in preferred locations to help preserve the County’s rural character, including the protection of scenic, natural and cultural resources; and minimize the intrusion of these uses into residential areas. The proposed ordinance uses a tiered approach to permitting communication facilities: the lowest tier (“Tier 1”) applies a streamlined permit process to easily allow telecommunication facilities least likely to have any impacts. continuedPass Action details Not available
17324 16. Zoning OrdinanceSAFE PARKING - SAFE SHELTER PILOT PROGRAM AND SHELTER CRISIS ORDINANCE: Safe Shelter Pilot Program and Shelter Crisis Ordinance Case Number PLN-2021-17324. Humboldt County Amend the Zoning Ordinance (Section 61.05 of Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title III of the Humboldt County Code) to add Safe Shelter Pilot Program to that will expire in 18 months, and will provide safe, temporary shelter sites that accommodate vehicles, tents, or other approved structures for people who are experiencing homelessness while they seek permanent housing. Approved Safe Parking - Safe Shelter sites would operate as a type of emergency shelter, allowed by right in the same zone districts as emergency shelters. Any government agency, religious institution, non-profit charitable organization, or private non-profit organization may operate a Safe Parking - Safe Shelter site. The type and number of vehicles, the participants’ length of stay, hours of site operation, and level of services provided are all described in the required management plans. Other parts of the proposed ordinance for both Inland andcontinuedPass Action details Not available