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Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/3/2022 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California
Regular Meeting - Hybrid
Published agenda: Agenda (PDF) Agenda (PDF) Published minutes: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Public Comment - Mistwood Educational Center - Arcata roundabout.pdf, Public Comment - Sue Moore - Old Arcata Road hearing.pdf, Public Comment - Holder Law Group - Letter to PC and Dir Ford re Blocksburg Family Farm Project w Ex, Public Comments - Anonymous - Comments Pertaining to PLN-11181-CUP.pdf, Public Comments - Dinsmore - Comments Pertaining to PLN-11181-CUP.pdf, Public Comment - Carolyn Jones - RE_ Old Arcata Road Rehab Project Roundabout Design.pdf, Public Comment - Bonnie Blackberry - 3-3-22 PC comments.pdf, Public Comment - Anonymous -11212 MDRV Realty.pdf
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AC 2.3.22 11. MinutesReview and approval of the February 3, 2022, Action Summary   Not available Video Video
AC 2.17.22 12. Zoning ItemReview and approval of the February 17, 2022, Action Summary   Not available Video Video
11292 15. Zoning ItemLost Coast Collective, Inc. Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Record Number PLN-11292-CUP (filed 10/11/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 221-240-015 Ettersburg area A Conditional Use Permit for 22,000 square feet of existing commercial cannabis cultivation of which 18,500 square feet is mixed light cultivation and 3,500 square feet is outdoor cultivation. The mixed light cultivation area achieves three harvests annually and the outdoor cultivation area achieves one harvest annually. The project is supported by 2,180 square feet of propagation space. Water for irrigation is sourced from an existing well and two registered spring diversions from unnamed springs. The applicant is also proposing to construct a 500,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond. Projected annual water usage totals 156,980 gallons (7.13 gal/SF) and water storage onsite totals 87,850 gallons. All processing will occur onsite. Energy is sourced from a 20kW solar array, hydropower, and a 45kW and 25kW generator. The applicant is also seeking a Special Permit for the ongoing use and maintenance of two points of di   Not available Video Video
11181 13. Zoning Item5 Star Cali, LLC: Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-11181-CUP (filed 9/16/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 208-271-010 Dinsmore area A Conditional Use Permit for 17,100-square-feet (SF) of existing cannabis cultivation consisting of 9,600 SF of mixed-light occurring in eight greenhouses, and 7,500 SF of outdoor in an area to be relocated on the 40-acre (assessed) parcel. Three existing nursery buildings will support 1,300 SF of ancillary plant propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from an existing 255,000-gallon rain catchment pond. An additional seven onsite high-density polyethylene storage tanks with a capacity of 28,000 gallons bring the existing available water storage to 283,000 gallons. An estimated 250,000 gallons of water will be used per growing season for irrigation. Drying will occur in an existing onsite structure and processing would occur offsite at a licensed facility. Power is provided by two onsite generators, but an alternative energy system is to be developed to partially eliminate reliance on generator electricity.   Not available Video Video
11219 14. Zoning ItemNikolai Erickson; Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-11219-CUP (filed 09/23/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 208-201-020 Dinsmore area A Conditional Use Permit for 22,649 square feet of pre-existing outdoor cannabis cultivation, and 2,200 square feet of ancillary propagation. Water for irrigation is provided by rain catchment from rooftops of three existing structures on-site. The applicant anticipates using 100,000 gallons of water per year (4.02 gal/sq.ft./yr.), and the applicant utilizes several water conservation methods on-site. A total of 160,000 gallons of water storage exists on-site in thirty-six hard sided tanks. Processing at the site includes drying and curing, and trimming will occur off-site at a licensed processing facility. There will be 2 employees on site for cultivation activities. Power is provided by two portable generators and will transition to full renewable energy sources by 2026. The Humboldt County Planning Commission will consider an Addendum to a previously adopted MND and has been prepared for consideration per §15164 of the State CEQA Guideli   Not available Video Video
11775 16. Zoning ItemVasi Ray Farms, LLC: Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Record Number PLN-11775-CUP (filed 12/13/2016) Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 219-061-013. Salmon Creek area A Conditional Use Permit for 15,900 square feet (SF) of existing cultivation with 1,400 SF of ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from rainwater catchment. Existing available water storage is 623,000 gallons in a 600,000-gallon pond and a series of hard-sided tanks. Estimated annual water usage is 112,000 gallons. Drying and curing occurs onsite within the existing residence, with all other processing occurring offsite at a licensed facility. Power is provided by 3 generators. A Special Permit is also requested for relocation of an existing greenhouse located within a Streamside Management Area (SMA) outside of the riparian buffer.   Not available Video Video
12765 17. Zoning ItemBCRD LLC: Conditional Use Permit(filed 12/22/2016) Record Number PLN-12765-CUP Assessor’s Parcel Number: 314-224-003 Kneeland area A Conditional Use Permit for18,283 square feet (SF) of cannabis cultivation, consisting of 5,323 SF outdoor cultivation and 12,960 SF mixed light cultivation. A total of 4,500 SF of immature/nursery space is requested for approval for propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from existing groundwater wells [Permit Nos. 17/18-1659 (10 gpm)]. Annual water use is estimated at 187,500 gallons (10.25 gallons/SF). Water storage totals 41,020 gallons in seventeen (17) poly tanks [eleven (11) 2,600-gallon tanks; two (2) 2,500-gallon tanks; one (1) 1,320-gallon tank; one (1) 1,500-gallon tank; one (1) 1,600-gallon tank; and one (1) 3,000-gallon tank]. A 1,800 square foot commercial structure is proposed to be built to support onsite processing. Electricity is provided by a 2.5kw solar array with two (2) 6000kw inverters and 23kw of battery storage. A backup diesel generator (MQ Whisperwatt 2500) will be onsite and used when required or if energy needs exce   Not available Video Video
17452 11. 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.    Not available Video Video
12265 11. Zoning ItemBlocksburg Family Farm, LLC: Conditional Use Permit Record Number: PLN-12265-CUP (filed 12/22/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): 217-471-001 Blocksburg area A Conditional Use Permit for 6.39 acres of outdoor cultivation including 16,800 sf of existing cannabis authorized under interim permit, on a parcel of approximately 1,221 acres. The proposed six acres of new will comprise of three acres full term outdoor and three acres of Light Deprivation, and with ancillary facilities, will be developed in four phases over four years. Water would be provided by an onsite well, a 2.2-million-gallon rain catchment pond, and a one-million-gallon rainwater catchment tank. Total irrigation demand by Phase IV is anticipated to be approximately 3.1 million gallons per year, with the rain catchment pond being the primary source of water by Phases II and III. The project includes 8,000 sf of proposed and 2,000 sf of existing ancillary nursery space. Processing would occur onsite in a proposed 7,200 sf multi-use building in the footprint of a burned down barn. Power is proposed to be provided    Not available Not available
Old Arcata Rd 11. Special PresentationReport - Old Arcata Road Project: Old Arcata Road Area The Planning Commission requested an update of the status of the Old Arcata Road improvement Project being undertaken by the City of Arcata and partially within the County. Staff will provide a brief presentation of the project and status.   Not available Video Video