Zoning Administrator

Planning and Building Department 3015 H St. Eureka, CA 95501

Agenda — 14 items

1. 1 HOW TO LISTEN OR WATCH THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING: You may access the live stream of the meeting in two ways: 1. You may access the live stream of the meeting by using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/86599462366 Password: 604225 2. Call in via telephone at 346 248-7799, enter meeting ID 865 9946 2366 Password: 604225 PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE MEETING: Participate in the public comment period of the meeting in the following two ways: 1. Via Computer as an attendee: To raise your hand click the Raise Hand icon on the bottom of the Zoom window. When you click the Raise Hand icon, a hand icon will appear next to your name that will notify the host your hand is raised. You will also see the hand icon turn green. When you want to lower your hand, you can click the hand icon again and your hand will be lowered. When you are called upon to speak the Zoom platform will ask you for permission to unmute your mic. If you encounter any issues, please use the call-in option below. 2. Via phone call using cellphone or landline: When the Zoning Administrator meeting begins, call in to the conference line. When the Zoning Administrator 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 your mic, press *6 to unmute. Please note that each Zoom meeting has a unique meeting ID and password. Any item on this agenda that is continued to a future date will use the meeting ID and password applicable to the date the agenda item is to be heard again. Agendas are posted on the Friday before the meeting at https://humboldt.legistar.com
2. 2 PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Submit public comments via email to Planningclerk@co.humboldt.ca.us and provide the Project title, Record or Case number and date of the hearing. If you do not have access to email, contact the planning clerk at 707-267-9409 The Agenda is posted on the Friday prior to the meeting. Comments received after the agenda has been published can be found at the “Attachments” section of the “Meeting Details” link next to the posted Agenda at: https://humboldt.legistar.com. All public comment and supplemental information submitted after Wednesday, February 5, 2025, will be included with the administrative record after the fact.
3. A. CALL TO ORDER
4. B. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
5. C. CONSENT CALENDAR
6. 1. Vesuvio Gardens, LLC. Special Permit Assessor Parcel Number 220-141-009-000 and 220-141-010-000 Record No.: PLN-12605-SP Whitethorn Area A Special Permit for 10,000 square feet of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation and 1,000 square feet of ancillary propagation. Estimated annual water use is 100,000 gallons sourced from a spring diversion on APN 220-141-009 and a rooftop rain catchment system on APN 220-141-010. Irrigation water is stored in tanks totaling 104,000 gallons across the two parcels. A permitted septic is on site for operators and staff. Processing, including trimming, will occur off site. Electricity is provided by a solar array and PGE with a generator for emergency backup only. 25-191 recommended for approval
7. 2. Birds of Paradise Farms, LLC Special Permit for 5,000 square feet of existing outdoor cultivation Assessor Parcel Number 221-071-027, 221-011-016, 221-071-042, & 221-071-045 Record No.: PLN-12535-SP Miranda area A Special Permit for 5,000 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation supported by a 336 SF ancillary propagation greenhouse on APN 221-071-027. 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 offsite ponds. The total storage capacity of the three ponds is approximately 640,000 gallons and there are 25,120 gallons of storage available in tanks. The annual estimated water budget is 107,300 gallons, or 21.46 gallons per square foot per year. Processing will occur offsite in an existing 900 SF building on APN 221-071-042 or will occur at a third-party 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. 25-190 recommended for approval
8. 3. 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. 25-189 recommended for approval
9. 4. Denial of Six (6) Cannabis Permit Applications Due to Lack of Information Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 219-081-002 (11256); 220-052-007 (12388), 220-052-013 (12390), 220-261-072 (12885), 220-312-010 (12893), 316-012-008 (13362). Record Numbers: PLN-11256-CUP, PLN-12388-SP, PLN-12390-SP, PLN-12885-CUP, PLN-12893-CUP, PLN-13362-CUP Location: In the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County. Denial of Four (4) Conditional Use Permits and Two (2) Special Permits. 25-188 recommended for denial
10. 5. Denial of Fifteen (15) Cannabis Permit Applications Due to Lack of Information Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 107-095-003 (12155); 209-321-036 (12624), 209-321-053 (12627), 210-044-002 (12749), 210-044-044 (12557), 210-051-042 (12276), 210-071-006 (13103), 210-042-014 (10771), 212-311-003 (12364), 215-202-041 (13109), 216-022-023 (11902), 216-134-012 (12918), 217-034-004 (11798), 217-181-029 (12012), and 217-281-001 (13287). Record Numbers: PLN-12155-CUP, PLN-12624-SP, PLN-12627-SP, PLN-12749-CUP, PLN-12557-CUP, PLN-12276-SP, PLN-13103-ZCC, PLN-10771-CUP, PLN-12364-CUP, PLN-13109-SP, PLN-11902-ZCC, PLN-12918-CUP, PLN-11798-CUP, PLN-12012-SP, and PLN-13287-CUP. Location: In the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County. Denial of Eight (8) Conditional Use Permits, Five (5) Special Permits, and Two (2) Zoning Clearance Certificates. 25-186 recommended for denial
11. D. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
12. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. F. ADJOURNMENT
14. G. NEXT MEETING: February 20, 2025 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting - Hybrid