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Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/17/2022 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California
Regular Meeting - Hybrid
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Attachments: PC Supplemental 1 PLN-2021-17324 Safe Parking - Safe Shelter.pdf, Public Comment - Agency Partner and Public Comment.pdf, Public Comment - Hartwell Welsh - Eubanks Farms, LLC; PLN 12443-CUP; meeting date March 17, 2022.pdf, Public Comment - Maureen Catalina - Nava Ranch expansion.pdf, Public Comment - Robert Ward - In Support of the Safe Parking Ordinance.pdf, Public comment - Dawna Blair - Public comment_permit hearing.pdf, Public Comment - Linda Franklin - FW_ Expansion PLN 2021-17162.pdf
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11099 31722 12. Zoning ItemMacras Land Company, Inc.: Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-11099-CUP (Filed 09/02/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 317-033-008 Pilot Ridge area A Conditional Use Permit to permit a maximum of 19,595 square feet (SF) of cannabis cultivation, consisting of 13,035 SF outdoor cultivation and 6,560 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 [Permit Nos. 18/19-0423 (30 gpm) and 18/19-0264 (1 gpm)]. Annual water use is estimated at 429,500 gallons (21.92 gallons/SF). Water storage totals 25,000 gallons in eight (8) 2,500-gallon containers, and one (1) 5,000 gallon container. Electricity is provided through the one (1) Honda EB5000X generator, housed in a semi-enclosed structure, running at 50% load.   Not available Not available
12216 13. Zoning ItemWhipsawasons, LLC; Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-12216-CUP (filed 12/22/2016) Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 217-391-012 Blocksburg area A Conditional Use Permit for 12,000 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation and 1,200 SF of proposed ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from a 500,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond. Existing available water storage for irrigation is 504,000 gallons. Estimated annual water usage is 137,000 gallons. Drying and bucking occurs onsite, with all other processing currently occurring offsite at a licensed processing or manufacturing facility; however, future onsite processing is proposed. Power is provided by onsite solar panels, with a generator to serve only as backup power.   Not available Not available
12802 15. Zoning ItemElders Road, LLC: Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Record Number PLN-12802-CUP (filed 12/29/2016) Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 216-271-019 Alderpoint area A Conditional Use Permit for 17,755 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation with 1,775 SF of ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from a Class II spring diversion. There will be a total of 150,000 gallons of water storage. Estimated annual water usage is 155,000 gallons. Drying, curing, and bucking occurs onsite within a 600 SF building, with all other processing currently occurring off-site at a licensed processing or manufacturing facility; however, onsite processing is anticipated in the future. Power is provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), with two (2) 3,000-watt generators utilized for backup power only. 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.   Not available Not available
11066 91522 21. Zoning ItemKrystal Kings Farms, LLC: Conditional Use Permit and Special Permits Record Number: PLN-11066-CUP (filed 8/31/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 221-011-021 Miranda area A Conditional Use Permit for 18,300 square feet (SF) of existing mixed-light cultivation within seven (7) greenhouses and 1,830 SF of ancillary propagation. Estimated annual water usage is 200,000 gallons (11.11 gal/SF). Irrigation water is sourced from one (1) point of diversion on an unnamed Class II tributary of Salmon Creek. A gutter rain catchment system will also be developed to capture rainwater off the 40’x50’ (2,000 SF) barn to reduce reliance on the diversion. Existing available water storage is 15,000 gallons in a series of hard-sided tanks, with an additional 190,000 gallons proposed, for a total of 205,000 gallons of onsite water storage. One (1) 2,500-gallon fire storage tank is also present on the site. Drying will occur in an existing a 40’x50’ barn, with all other processing occurring offsite at a licensed processing or manufacturing facility. Power is provided by a generator. A maximum of six (6) emp   Not available Video Video
12443 14. Zoning ItemEubanks Farms, LLC: Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Record Number PLN-12443-CUP (Filed 12/23/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 220-081-012 Whitethorn area A Conditional Use Permit (PLN-12443-CUP) for 15,600 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation in eight (8) greenhouses and one (1) full-sun outdoor cultivation area, and a Special Permit for work within the Streamside Management Area (SMA) for culvert replacement and crossing upgrades, as recommended by the Site Management Plan. Plants are propagated at a licensed nursery offsite. Irrigation water is sourced from a point of diversion on an unnamed spring which is tributary to Eubank Creek (Stafslien Spring #3, or Primary POD). Estimated annual water use is 162,500 gallons (10.4 gal/SF). Water is stored in twenty (20) 5,000-gallon tanks, six (6) 4,500-gallon tanks, one (1) 2,500-gallon tank, and one (1) 1,350-gallon tank. Total water storage is 130,850 gallons. Drying and processing occur onsite in two sheds (500 SF and 425 SF). Up to five (5) employees will be required for project operations. The prim   Not available Video Video
17162 16. Zoning ItemNava Ranch, LLC: Special Permit Record Number PLN-2021-17162 (filed 4/15/2021) Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 107-106-006 Honeydew area A Special Permit for the expansion of an approved cultivation site (PLN-12657-SP). The project will consist of 43,560 square feet (SF) of mixed light cultivation in twelve (12) greenhouses and 2,500 SF of indoor cultivation in a converted barn. The original project consisted of 6,600 square feet of mixed light cultivation, 2,700 square feet of outdoor cultivation, and 2,500 square feet of indoor cultivation. The outdoor cultivation will be converted to mixed light and the total mixed light cultivation area will be expanded to one acre. This represents a total increase of 34,260 SF of cultivation area. The applicant hopes to achieve up to three (3) harvests annually. All water will be sourced by rainwater catchment from an existing pond, a proposed pond, and an existing rooftop rainwater catchment system. The estimated water needed annually for irrigation is approximately 550,000 gallons (11.94 gal/sq.ft./yr). Please note that this estimate may   Not available Video Video
17324 11. 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 and   Not available Video Video