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May 15, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California

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Agenda — 27 items

  1. 1 The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation or modification can be made. Please contact the Clerk of the Board Office at 707-476-2390 or by email cob@co.humboldt.ca.us or the ADA Coordinator at 844-365-0352 or by email at ada@co.humboldt.ca.us.
  2. 2 Please note: Those not able to attend the Planning Commission meeting in person will have the opportunity to provide public comment via Zoom; however, the County of Humboldt cannot guarantee that the Zoom system will be available for the entirety of every meeting. The only ways to guarantee that your comment is received and considered by the Planning Commission are to attend the meeting in person or submit your comment in writing in advance of the meeting.
  3. 3 HOW TO LISTEN OR WATCH THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: 1. https://zoom.us/j/87544807065 Password: 200525 2. Call in via telephone at 346 248-7799, enter meeting id 875 4480 7065 Password: 200525 3. A live stream of the meeting can be found by using the following link: https://humboldt.legistar.com or by watching Access Humboldt on cable 1. In Person Public Comment: Any person may appear and present testimony for an item on this agenda at the hearing located in the Board of Supervisors' Chamber, Humboldt County Courthouse, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, California. The Planning Commission needs 15 COPIES of any materials submitted at the meeting. 2. Zoom Public Comment: When the Planning Commission announce the agenda item that you wish to comment on, call the conference line, enter the Meeting ID and press star (*) 9 on your phone, this will raise your hand. You’ll continue to hear the Planning Commission meeting on the call. When it is your turn to speak, you’ll hear a prompt to unmute, press star (*) 6. Please turn off your TV or live stream to avoid delays. If you encounter any issues, please use the call-in option below. 3. Phone call using cellphone or landline: When the Planning Commission meeting begins, call in on the conference line. When the Planning Commission Chair starts to discuss the item you wish to comment on, Press *9 to raise your hand. When you are called upon to speak, you will be prompted to unmute, press *6 to unmute. You may access the live stream of the meeting by using the following link: https://humboldt.legistar.com SUBMITTING PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Public comments may be submitted via email to Planningclerk@co.humboldt.ca.us. Please provide the project title, record or case number and date of the hearing. The deadline for submitting written comments is 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, 14, 2025. After the deadline, written comments may be submitted to the commission in person during the meeting (15 copies). Comments can be found at the “Attachments” section of the “Meeting Details” link next to the posted Agenda at: https://humboldt.legistar.com and will be included with the administrative record. If you do not have access to email, contact the Planning Clerk at 707-267-9409.
  4. A. CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO FLAG ▶ jump to 2:34
  5. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
  6. C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS ▶ jump to 3:28
  7. D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: ▶ jump to 3:37
  8. E. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 4:50
  9. 1. MMF Land V LLC Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 033-120-009 Record No.: PLN-11971-CUP Benbow area An application for a Conditional Use Permit for 33,699 square feet of outdoor and 650 square feet of mixed light commercial cannabis cultivation activities for a total of 34,349 sf and an additional 3,435 sf of ancillary propagation. Irrigation needs are estimated at 650,000 gallons per year (18.9 gallons per sf). The water source is two existing rainwater catchment ponds totaling 628,000 gallons. One of these ponds is on-stream and subject to forbearance. Current hard tank water storage totals 227,500 in a series of HDPE tanks with an additional proposal of fifteen 5,000- gallon tanks which equates to 75,000-gallons for a total of 302,500- gallons of storage. Anticipated annual water usage is 650,000 gallons. Processing has historically occurred onsite in an existing residence but is conditioned to occur offsite. A maximum of eight employees is anticipated. Power is provided by solar panels and battery storage; additionally, applicant has applied for PG&E connectivity. A generator will be used as emergency backup...end RECOMMENDATION(S): 25-555 ▶ jump to 5:22
  10. 2. Kurnishon, LCC, Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 208-221-006-000 Record No.: PLN-12030-CUP Mad River area A Conditional Use Permit for 21,120 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation. Light depravation techniques are utilized to achieve two harvests annually. Water for irrigation will be provided by an existing well. The expected annual water use is 193,000 gallons (8.97 gallons/square foot). There is a total of 55,500 gallons of available water storage currently on site. Processing such as drying and curing will occur onsite in an existing 1,100 SF structure. Energy for the project will be supplied by three (3) 7kW generators which also serve power for domestic purposes. The project is conditioned to transition to renewable energy by January 1, 2026. The applicant is also seeking a Special Permit for work within the Streamside Management Area. 25-635 ▶ jump to 5:48
  11. 3. Eagles Nest Farm LLC, Conditional Use Permit Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 220-191-027 Record Number PLN-12490-SP (filed 12/23/2016) Whitethorn Area 25-637 continued ▶ jump to 6:18
  12. 4. Sod Father LLC Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 522-044-068-000, 522-044-067-000 Record No.: PLN-13098-CUP Willow Creek area A Conditional Use Permit for 24,400 square feet of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation supported by 2,440 square feet of ancillary nursery space. Water for irrigation is sourced from an existing on-site groundwater well and auxiliary water to be provided by two points of diversion, if an irrigation water right is secured. 135,000 gallons of water for cultivation is stored in hard tanks. Annual cultivation water use is up to 180,000 gallons. The project includes a 150,000-gallon water storage tank for fire suppression and reserve irrigation water. Drying will occur onsite in an existing shop and trimming occurs off-site until ADA compliant workplace is provided. The applicant estimates that up to three employees are needed. Power source is PG&E. 25-638 continued ▶ jump to 6:46
  13. 5. Stander and Green Diamond Resource Company General Plan Amendment, Zone Reclassification and Lot Line Adjustment Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500-071-012 & 500-081-002 Record Number: PLN-2024-19011 Application Date: 6/21/2024 Fickle Hill, Arcata Area A General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zone Reclassification (ZR) to facilitate a Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) between two parcels resulting in two parcels. The Lot Line Adjustment will adjust the boundary between APNs 500-071-012 and 500-081-002 such that additional lands will be taken from one parcel and added to the other parcel to accommodate existing historic encroachments. The Stander parcel (500-071-012) is developed with a single-family residence and accessory structures and is served with on-site water and an on-site wastewater treatment system. The Green Diamond parcel (500-081-012) is vacant. An approximately 0.2-acre portion of the Green Diamond property (APN 500-081-002) is proposed to be transferred to Stander and changed from Timberland (T) to Residential Estates (RE). Changing the zoning from Agriculture Exclusive (AE) and Timber Production (TPZ) to Agriculture General (AG) is also proposed, in order to remain consistent with the new General Plan Designation. A petition to change the General Plan designation and Zone classification (PLN-2024-18909) was accepted by the Board of Supervisors on May 21, 2024. 25-639 approved ▶ jump to 7:11
  14. E. CONSENT AGENDA VOTE: approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:49
  15. 6. TowerCo Conditional Use Permit Record No.: PLN-2025-19146 APN: 403-081-013 Eureka area A Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a telecommunications and public utility facility, consisting of a 150-foot-tall monopole with new Verizon wireless antennas and antenna equipment, including various equipment cabinets housing various utilities and a 30kW diesel generator within a 45'x45' fenced lease area. No water or sewer service required. This will be an unmanned facility and engineered for three additional wireless carriers. The property is currently developed with a single-family residence and other accessory structures. 25-640 approved ▶ jump to 7:33
  16. 7. Recology Humboldt-Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit Modification Assessor Parcel Number: 401-031-067 Record Number: PLN-2025-19194 Samoa Area, Eureka A Modification to change the hours of operation of a previously approved Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit for the existing transfer station and recycling facility within the general industrial area of the town of Samoa. The 2.5-acre parcel is developed with a 43,750 square foot transfer station building, where loading and unloading activities occur. It is anticipated that no more than 175 vehicles per day will use the facility. The current approved hours of operation are 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday. The modification requests to change the hours of operation from 5 am to 5 pm, seven days a week, Monday-Sunday. 25-641 approved ▶ jump to 7:58
  17. 1. MMF Land V LLC Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 033-120-009 Record No.: PLN-11971-CUP Benbow area An application for a Conditional Use Permit for 33,699 square feet of outdoor and 650 square feet of mixed light commercial cannabis cultivation activities for a total of 34,349 sf and an additional 3,435 sf of ancillary propagation. Irrigation needs are estimated at 650,000 gallons per year (18.9 gallons per sf). The water source is two existing rainwater catchment ponds totaling 628,000 gallons. One of these ponds is on-stream and subject to forbearance. Current hard tank water storage totals 227,500 in a series of HDPE tanks with an additional proposal of fifteen 5,000- gallon tanks which equates to 75,000-gallons for a total of 302,500- gallons of storage. Anticipated annual water usage is 650,000 gallons. Processing has historically occurred onsite in an existing residence but is conditioned to occur offsite. A maximum of eight employees is anticipated. Power is provided by solar panels and battery storage; additionally, applicant has applied for PG&E connectivity. A generator will be used as emergency backup...end RECOMMENDATION(S): 25-555 approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:54
  18. 8. Friedley- Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 015-081-008 Record Nos.: PLN-2022-17910, PLN-2025-19201 Myrtletown Area, Eureka A two-year Coastal Development Permit extension for a minor subdivision previously approved March 15, 2023 (PLN-2022-17910). No changes to the project are proposed. If approved, the extension will expire on March 15, 2027. The approved minor subdivision is for an approximately 12,600 sf parcel, dividing it into two parcels: Parcel One would be 7,346 square feet and Parcel Two would be 5,266 square feet. The existing parcel is developed with a single-family residence and garage, which will remain on proposed Parcel One. The existing parcel is served with community water and sewer by Humboldt Community Services District. 25-643 approved ▶ jump to 8:21
  19. 2. Kurnishon, LCC, Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 208-221-006-000 Record No.: PLN-12030-CUP Mad River area A Conditional Use Permit for 21,120 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation. Light depravation techniques are utilized to achieve two harvests annually. Water for irrigation will be provided by an existing well. The expected annual water use is 193,000 gallons (8.97 gallons/square foot). There is a total of 55,500 gallons of available water storage currently on site. Processing such as drying and curing will occur onsite in an existing 1,100 SF structure. Energy for the project will be supplied by three (3) 7kW generators which also serve power for domestic purposes. The project is conditioned to transition to renewable energy by January 1, 2026. The applicant is also seeking a Special Permit for work within the Streamside Management Area. 25-635 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 22:37
  20. 9. General Plan Conformance Review for two projects: 650,000-gallon water tank and improvements to Veteran’s Park Assessor Parcel Number: 522-492-011-000 and 522-321-037-000 Record Number: PLN-2025-19232 Willow Creek area A General Plan Conformance Review for two projects proposed by the Willow Creek Community Services District (WCCDS). The first project involves the construction of a new 650,000-gallon water storage tank on a District-owned parcel (APN 522-492-011). The second project involves upgrades to Veteran’s Park, including a skate park, upgrades to the playground, ADA and parking improvements, upgrades to the baseball diamond and upgrades to the tennis court into multi-use court. These improvements will occur on APN 522-321-037. 25-644 approved ▶ jump to 8:42
  21. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  22. 1. Inland and Coastal Outdoor Lighting Ordinances Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 000-000-000 Record No.: LRP-2023-18849 Unincorporated Humboldt County. A Public Hearing on the Inland and Coastal versions of the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance to include design guidelines for outdoor lighting to protect unincorporated Humboldt County from light pollution and light trespass. The proposed ordinances amend the zoning regulations to include outdoor lighting design guidelines by adding and modifying the following sections: 1. Adds Section 314-105.1 and amends 314-138, 314-141, 314-142, 314-147, and 314-154 in Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code. 2. Adds Section 313-105.1 and amends 313-138, 313-141, 313-142, 313-147, and 313-154 in Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code. 25-645 approved Pass ▶ jump to 118:50
  23. G. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  24. H. REPORT FROM PLANNER ▶ jump to 120:49
  25. I. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 120:51
  26. J. ADJOURNMENT
  27. K. NEXT MEETINGS