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Birds of Paradise Farms, LLC Special Permit for 9,960 square feet of existing outdoor cultivation Assessor Parcel Number 221-071-042 & 221-071-045 Record No.: PLN-12533-SP Miranda area A Special Permit for 9,960 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation supported by a 512 SF ancillary propagation greenhouse. The project also includes a Special Permit for encroachment in a Streamside Management Area for the use and maintenance of a micro-hydro system on APN 221-071-045. Water is sourced exclusively from rainwater catchment, captured and stored in three onsite ponds. The total storage capacity of the three ponds is approximately 640,000 gallons and there are 8,000 gallons of storage available in tanks. The annual estimated water budget is 112,275 gallons, or 11.27 gallons per square foot per year. Processing will occur onsite in an existing 900 SF building or will occur offsite at a licensed facility. Power is provided by a photovoltaic system and micro-hydro system, with a 25-kilowatt (kW) generator utilized only for emergency backup. The applicant proposes a maximum of six employees in addition to the applicant themself and their spouse.
- Committee
- Zoning Administrator
- Introduced
- January 23, 2025
- On agenda
- February 6, 2025