Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/17/2022 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: PC Supplemental 1 - PLN-11241-CUP Full Moon Farms.pdf, PC Supplemental 1 - PLN-12905-CUP Jake Perkins.pdf, Public Comment - Ed Voice - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).pdf, Public comment - Mark Hilovsky Rodney Silva - PLN-12196-CUP David Thomas.pdf, Public Comment - Lisa Fuchs - PLN-12905-CUP Jake Perkins Statement of Concerns.pdf
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AS-01202022 11. Zoning ItemReview and approval of the January 20, 2022, Action SummaryapprovedPass Action details Video Video
21-1544 11. 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.approved with conditionsPass Action details Video Video
17452 12. 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 Video Video
11241 12. Zoning ItemFull Moon Farms Inc. Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Record Number PLN-11241-CUP (filed 9/27/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 208-201-026 Dinsmore area A Conditional Use Permit for 19,661 sq. ft. of pre-existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. Water for irrigation is sourced from two spring diversions on-site under Water Right Certificate H100541. A Special Permit is being requested to allow the continued use of the spring diversions, and to relocate water tanks outside of the streamside management area for the springs. An additional Special Permit is required for the removal of an on-stream pond and restoration of a stream on-site. A total of 194,500 gallons of water storage for irrigation exists on-site, and one 2,500-gallon tank is designated for fire suppression. Annual water usage is 124,000 gallons (6.3 gal/sq. ft./year). Drying and curing will occur on-site, and trimming will occur off-site at a licensed processing facility. Electricity is sourced from 2 portable generators, and the applicant will transition to 100% renewable energy by the 2026 cultivation seasonapproved with conditionsPass Action details Video Video
12905 13. Zoning ItemJake Perkins; Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-12905-CUP (filed 12-29-2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 218-141-006 New Harris area A Conditional Use Permit (PLN-12905-CUP) for 25,366 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. Propagation occurs in three (3) areas totaling 2,952 SF. Irrigation water is sourced from four (4) onsite rainwater catchment ponds totaling approximately 1,100,000 gallons. Water is stored in the ponds and twelve (12) hard storage tanks, including four (4) 5,000-gallon tanks and eight (8) 3,000-gallon tanks. Total water storage is 1,144,000 gallons. Cultivation areas are watered by drip irrigation systems. Total annual water use is estimated to be 210,000 gallons (8.3 gal/SF). Drying, hand trimming and packaging occurs onsite in a 2,400-SF facility. No additional employees are needed to assist with cultivation operations. Electrical power is provided by a solar array, and a Kohler 8.5-kW propane generator is used as a backup power source.approved with conditionsPass Action details Video Video
17458 14. Zoning ItemThe Emerald Kid Inc, Conditional Use Permit Modification Record Number PLN-2021-17458 (filed 9/24/2021) Assessor’s Parcel Number’s: 522-211-053 & 522-211-055 Willow Creek area A Modification to two approved Conditional Use Permits (PLN-12251-CUP & PLN-12011-CUP) and one approved Modification to those Conditional Use Permits (PLN-2020-16323), to allow for farm-based retail sales to tourists already on-site, and retail sales off-site through delivery or off-site pickup. No increased traffic is anticipated as part of this project. The approved projects include a microbusiness consisting of up to 10,000 SF of commercial cannabis cultivation, non-volatile manufacturing, distribution, and on-site tours. Water is sourced from the Willow Creek Community Services District and power is provided by PG&E.approved with conditionsPass Action details Video Video
12196 15. Zoning ItemDavid Thomas; Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Record Number PLN-12196-CUP (filed 12/21/2016) Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 221-201-022 and 221-171-042 Whitethorn area A Conditional Use Permit for 13,350 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis, which includes 1,200 SF of ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is currently sourced from a point of diversion on an adjacent parcel (APN 221-171-044); however, a 292,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond is proposed onsite to serve the project. Existing available water storage is 130,000 gallons. Estimated annual water usage is 120,360 gallons. Drying and processing occurs onsite within 3 separate structures totaling 830 SF. Power is provided by P.G. & E. with a portable generator utilized for back-up. The proposed project also includes a Special Permit for development within the Streamside Management Area for continued use and maintenance of the point of diversion located on APN 221-171-044.approved with conditionsPass Action details Video Video
13186 16. Zoning ItemReed Mountain Farms, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-13186-CUP (filed 12/30/2016) Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 033-140-008 Benbow area A Conditional Use Permit for an existing 16,050-square-foot outdoor cannabis cultivation including 1,590 square feet (SF) of ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from the Del Oro Water Company. Estimated annual water usage is 162,500 gallons. Existing available water storage is 12,750 gallons. Processing will occur onsite within a proposed 2,400 SF building. A maximum of 9 employees may be utilized during peak operations. Power is provided by a generator, utilized for drying, curing, and supplemental domestic uses; however, the applicant is proposing to transition to Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) prior to the 2025 cultivation season.approved with conditionsPass Action details Video Video