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Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/7/2022 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: Public Comment - Curtis Fuson - Holgersen Minor subdivision and coastal development permit.pdf, Public Comment - Joan Romo - Niels Holgersen_ Tentative Parcel Map_ Minor Subdivision APN_ 015-152-, Public Comment - Robert Fornes - PLN-2021-17206 Fornes Pub Com.pdf, Holgersen Minor Subdivision.pdf
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11269 11. Zoning ItemVIPA Farmers, LLC: Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-11269-CUP (filed 09/30/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 219-011-007 Salmon Creek area A Conditional Use Permit for 12,536 (SF) of existing mixed-light cannabis cultivation and 1,250 SF of ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from a 300,000-gallon rain catchment reservoir. Existing available water storage for irrigation use is 306,200 gallons in the pond and a series of HDPE water tanks. Estimated annual water usage is 142,395 gallons. Processing, including drying, curing, and trimming, will occur onsite within a proposed 576 SF building. A maximum of three (3) employees may be utilized during peak operations. Power is provided by a diesel generator; however, the applicant is proposing to install Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) power onsite and has an application in progress.   Not available Video Video
11737 12. Zoning ItemTen Redwoods, LLC: Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Record Number PLN-11737-CUP (filed 12/09/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 208-241-017 Dinsmore area A Conditional Use Permit for 11,700 square feet (SF) of existing cannabis cultivation (4,050 SF of mixed light and 7,650 SF of outdoor) and 1,123 SF of ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from a 300,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond and a Class II stream diversion. Existing available water storage is 425,000 gallons in the pond and a series of hard-sided tanks. Estimated annual water usage is 151,750 gallons. Drying and curing occurs onsite, with all other processing occurring off-site at a licensed processing or manufacturing facility. A maximum of six (6) people may be onsite during peak operations. Power is provided by three (3) diesel generators; however, the applicant plans to develop solar within five (5) years of project approval. The proposed project also includes Special Permits for development within the Streamside Management Area for use and maintenance of the point of diversion, for relocatio   Not available Video Video
13264 13. Zoning ItemDustin Silva: Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-13264-CUP (filed 12/30/2016) Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 216-142-006, 216-143-005, 216-143-010, 216-144-008 (one legal parcel) Garberville area A Conditional Use Permit for for 11,950 square feet (SF) of existing cannabis cultivation consisting of entirely of outdoor cultivation, and a 1,200-SF ancillary nursery. Mixed-light cultivation, allowed under the applicants’ interim permit, is no longer proposed by this project. Water for irrigation is sourced from an onsite 487,500-gallon rainwater and spring-fed catchment pond, and two points of diversion used to fill 93,500 gallons of tank and bladder storage. Estimated annual water usage is 140,000 gallons (11.7 gallons/SF/year). Processing will be performed offsite at a third-party permitted processing facility. Power is provided by a 10-kilowatt generator and the applicant intends to develop solar power infrastructure to operate artificial lights, drying building and irrigation pump systems, including that required for domestic needs, within 3 years of permit approval (i.e   Not available Video Video
17362 15. Zoning ItemWennerholm: Minor Subdivision and Accessory Dwelling Unit Special Permit. Record Number: PLN-2021-17362 (filed 07/13/2021) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 206-211-014 Carlotta area A Minor Subdivision of an approximately 6.7-acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 3.1 acres (Parcel 1) and 3.6 acres (Parcel 2). A Special Permit is also being requested to pre-authorize construction of an approximately 1,512 square foot residence as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) prior to completion of the subdivision. The property is currently developed with a residence, garage, and barn. All existing development will be located on proposed Parcel 2. Proposed Parcel 1 is currently undeveloped pasture. Access to both parcels is provided by a 50-foot non-exclusive easement. Water for the residence is provided by an existing well located on proposed Parcel 1. The well will also be used to supply water for future development of proposed Parcel 2. Sewage disposal for existing development is currently handled by an on-site waste treatment system (OWTS) located on proposed Parcel 1. Testing for a new   Not available Not available
17302 16. Zoning ItemJackson Major Subdivision: Final Map Subdivision Record Number PLN-2021-17302 (filed 06/15/2021) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 511-361-058 McKinleyville area The project is a Major (Final Map) Subdivision of an approximately 3.1-acre parcel into five parcels ranging in size from approximately 6,600 square feet (0.15 acres) to 10,940 square feet (0.25 acres). The proposal also includes creation of an approximately 2-acre remainder parcel which contains an existing single-family dwelling, detached barn, and shed. Several trees will require removal due to conflicts with the location of the proposed road extension providing access to the parcels. Sewer and water service is provided to the existing residence by the McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD). MCSD will provide water and sewer services to the project.   Not available Video Video
17206 17. Zoning ItemLaurel Tree Charter School: Coastal Development Permit Modification Record Number PLN-2021-17206 (filed 05/05/2021) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 511-401-039 McKinleyville area Modification of a previously approved Coastal Development Permit to accommodate a proposal to develop a vacant parcel with a school to be operated by Laurel Tree Charter School serving children from Kindergarten through High School. The school is expected to serve between 180 and 200 children with approximately 24 employees. Drop off and pick up times are staggered to reduce traffic congestion. The whole school facility will be fenced. The main buildings include: seven (7) 36 feet by 48 feet passive solar design classroom pods with two 980 square feet classrooms per pod with 6 restrooms and outdoor storage, kitchen/office/janitorial building with classroom, and 16 foot by 24 foot barn with 4 single occupancy restrooms at north end of building with electrical and hose bib. Outdoor features include: a 16 foot by 50 foot outdoor kitchen, a children’s stage with 40 foot conex box for storage/backstage space, 30    Not available Video Video
15039 14. Zoning ItemHolgersen: Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit Record Number PLN-2018-15039 (filed 09/18/2018) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 015-152-028 Myrtletown Area A Minor Subdivision to create four parcels and a Remainder. The parcel is developed with a single-family residence that will remain on the proposed Remainder. The parcels will be served with community water and sewer by the Humboldt Community Services District. The project is located in the Coastal Zone, therefore a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) is required. Duplexes (two dwelling units) are proposed on Parcels 1 - 4. The proposed dwelling units on Parcels 1 and 2 each will be 1,080 square feet, 22 feet and 5 inches in height, with an attached 240 square foot one-car garage. The proposed dwelling units on Parcels 3 and 4 will be 1,200 square feet, 23 feet and 5 inches in height, with an attached 276 square foot one-car garage. The CDP also includes the construction of these duplex units and the removal of four structures. The applicant has submitted exception request letters for the following requirements: The insta   Not available Video Video
12453 18. Zoning ItemHumboldt GT, LLC: Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Record Number PLN-12453-CUP (filed 12/23/2016) Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 210-221-001 Dinsmore area A Conditional Use Permit for Permit for 9,978 square feet (SF) of existing cannabis cultivation area, which includes 9,078 SF of mixed-light cannabis cultivation in two greenhouses and 900 SF of outdoor greenhouse cultivation using no artificial lighting. A Special Permit is also sought for an encroachment of a Streamside Management Area for the usage of the spring and to relocate legacy cultivation out of stream and wetland setbacks to an environmentally superior area. Irrigation water is sourced from rainwater catchment supplemented by a spring diversion subject to forbearance. Total existing water storage is 136,750 gallons, consisting of 80,000 gallons in four water bladders and 56,750 gallons in 15 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) tanks. An additional 30,000 gallons in six more HDPE tanks are proposed to bring total water storage to approximate annual requirements of 168,000 gallons (16.8 gallons/SF/year). Electri   Not available Video Video
13225 19. Zoning ItemDare Farms, LLC: Conditional Use Permit Record Number PLN-13225-CUP (filed 12/30/2016) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 215-172-031 Whitethorn area A Conditional Use Permit for 10,249 square feet of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation. Light deprivation techniques are utilized to achieve between two and five harvests annually. The project is supported by 1,025 square feet of propagation space. Irrigation water will be supplied entirely from stored water and the existing rainwater catchment system. Projected annual water usage totals 122,600 gallons (11.96 gal/SF) and water storage onsite totals 135,000 gallons. All processing occurs offsite. Energy is sourced primarily by P.G.&E. and there is a 25-kW backup generator onsite.   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