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December 5, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California

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Agenda — 26 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 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, December 4, 2024. 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 2:19
  5. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ▶ jump to 2:36
  6. C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS ▶ jump to 3:04
  7. D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: ▶ jump to 5:02
  8. E. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 8:00
  9. 1. Pacific Gas and Electric, Humboldt Bundle #5 Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permits (SP) Record Number: PLN-2024-19052 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): 517‐155‐006, 517‐155‐015, 518‐012‐002, 518‐012‐007, 518‐012‐025, 518‐012‐026, 518‐012‐027, 518‐062‐004, 518‐072‐007, 518‐072‐008, 518‐075‐001, 518‐075‐003, 518‐075‐005, 518‐112‐006, 518‐072‐007, 518‐072‐002, and 518‐062‐021 Freshwater Lagoon to Orick Area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit (SP) to authorize vegetation management activities under or adjacent to Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s (PG&E) Essex Junction - Orick 60 kilovolt (kV) transmission line. PG&E is requesting the permit as the owner operator of the electrical infrastructure. The proposed scope of work includes the removal of 80 trees at 75 locations. A Special Permit is required for major vegetation removal under Section 313-64.1 of the Humboldt County Zoning Regulations. No subsurface disturbance will occur during these activities. This work is along existing PG&E distribution lines and would not introduce new infrastructure. Tree crews will use existing roads to bring vehicles and equipment close to the work areas. Vehicles and equipment will remain on existing roads and trees will be accessed on foot. A Special Permit is required for Design Review as necessary. 24-1642 ▶ jump to 122:10
  10. 2. Pacific Gas & Electric Company Vegetation Management and Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit and Special Permits Record Number: PLN-2023-18263 Assessor Parcel Numbers: 501-201-034, 508-191-014, 508-224-047, 513-151-008, 515-041-013, 515-041-020, 515-141-008, 515-151-029, 515-251-003, 517-101-001, 517-111-001, 517-121-005, 517-121-011, 517-131-016, 518-051-018, 518-072-008, 518-075-003, 519-311-012, and 520-211-001 Orick, Big Lagoon, Trinidad, and Arcata areas A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permits (SP) to allow Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to perform vegetation management along the Orick 1102, Big Lagoon 1101, Trinidad 1102, Trinidad 1101, Arcata 1105, and Arcata 1122 12-kilovolt (kV) electrical distribution lines. Work would include the removal of 27 trees at 27 locations. A Special Permit is required for major vegetation removal under Section 313-64.1 of the Humboldt County Zoning Regulations. Equipment to be utilized for this project will include hand and gas-powered tools (chainsaws, hand saws, pruners, chipper, and lift truck where accessible). No ground disturbance in the form of excavation is associated with this work, nor would herbicide be utilized. Tree crews will use existing roadways, driveways, and hiking trails as appropriate. No development is proposed under the project. A Special Permit is required for Design Review where necessary. 24-1643 approved Pass
  11. 10 CONSENT AGENDA VOTE: approved Pass
  12. 3. PG&E Vegetation Management Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permits (SP) Record Number: PLN-2024-18999 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): Listed in Attachment 1D Orick Area to Fields Landing A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit (SP) to authorize vegetation management activities under or adjacent to multiple 12 kilovolt (kV) distribution lines found within electrical utility rights of way running between south Eureka and Orick. Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) is requesting the permit as the owner operator of the electrical infrastructure. The proposed vegetation control activities will occur at 106 work areas and include 88 tree removals and 125 brush removals. All the trees being removed are 13 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) or greater, with a maximum DBH of 99 inches and a maximum height of 150 feet. Location-specific work prescriptions are provided in Attachment 3: Work Areas & Scope of Work. No subsurface disturbance will occur during these activities. This work is along existing PG&E distribution lines and would not introduce new infrastructure. Tree crews will use existing roads to bring vehicles and equipment close to the work areas. Vehicles and equipment will remain on existing roads and trees will be accessed on foot. Herbicide use is not part of the project. 24-1644 approved Pass
  13. 4. Tierra Verde Holdings, LLC Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 218-021-003-000 Record Numbers: PLN-11694-CUP New Harris area A Conditional Use Permit for 16,650 square feet of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation supported by a 1,500 square foot ancillary nursery. Estimated annual irrigation water usage is approximately 264,000 gallons. Irrigation water is sourced from a rainwater catchment ponds with a total storage capacity of 525,000 gallons. Additional water storage on site totals 89,450 gallons. Drying and curing will occur onsite in an existing structure and trimming will occur offsite at a licensed facility. Power is provided by generators with a transition to renewable energy by January 2026, reserving generators for emergency use only. The Special Permit is being sought for a setback reduction to public lands. 24-1645 approved
  14. 5. Hornstein Final Map Subdivision Assessor Parcel Number: 500-091-064 Record Number: PLN-2024-18941 Arcata/Fickle Hill area A Final Map subdivision of an approximately 12.3-acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 5.1 acres (Parcel 1) and 7.2 acres (Parcel 2). This parcel was recently created by Tract No. 673. As the current owner processed the previous subdivision, it is being processed as a Final Map. The parcel is currently vacant. The parcels will be served by a shared water system and on-site wastewater treatment systems. Water and sewage disposal information is on file with the Division of Environmental Health. 24-1646 approved
  15. 6. Ramirez - Lot Line Adjustment and Minor Subdivision Assessor Parcel Number 303-270-027 & 303-270-028 Record No.: PLN-2024-19033 Cutten area The project consists of two parts: a Lot Line Adjustment and Minor Subdivision. The Lot Line Adjustment will adjust the boundaries between two parcels resulting in two parcels (Parcel A and Parcel B). Proposed Parcel B will be approximately 8,891 square feet in size and is currently developed with a single-family residence. Proposed Parcel A will be divided into four parcels, ranging in size between 9,872 (net) square feet and 36,724 square feet (gross). The parcels will be served with community water and sewer provided by the Humboldt Community Services District (HCSD). An exception request to the 30-foot State Responsibility Area (SRA) setback requirements, in accordance with Section 3115-2(b) of Humboldt County Code (HCC) and Section 1276.01(b) of the State Minimum Fire Safe Regulations, has been submitted to and approved by CalFIRE. 24-1647 approved
  16. F. OLD BUSINESS
  17. 1. Ten Redwoods LLC Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 208-241-017 Record No.: PLN-11737-CUP Dinsmore Area DENIAL of a Conditional Use Permit for 11,700 square feet of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation and a Special Permit for development and restoration in a streamside management area. 24-1650 approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:27
  18. 1. Pacific Gas and Electric, Humboldt Bundle #5 Tree Removal Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permits (SP) Record Number: PLN-2024-19052 Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN): 517‐155‐006, 517‐155‐015, 518‐012‐002, 518‐012‐007, 518‐012‐025, 518‐012‐026, 518‐012‐027, 518‐062‐004, 518‐072‐007, 518‐072‐008, 518‐075‐001, 518‐075‐003, 518‐075‐005, 518‐112‐006, 518‐072‐007, 518‐072‐002, and 518‐062‐021 Freshwater Lagoon to Orick Area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permit (SP) to authorize vegetation management activities under or adjacent to Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s (PG&E) Essex Junction - Orick 60 kilovolt (kV) transmission line. PG&E is requesting the permit as the owner operator of the electrical infrastructure. The proposed scope of work includes the removal of 80 trees at 75 locations. A Special Permit is required for major vegetation removal under Section 313-64.1 of the Humboldt County Zoning Regulations. No subsurface disturbance will occur during these activities. This work is along existing PG&E distribution lines and would not introduce new infrastructure. Tree crews will use existing roads to bring vehicles and equipment close to the work areas. Vehicles and equipment will remain on existing roads and trees will be accessed on foot. A Special Permit is required for Design Review as necessary. 24-1642 approved Pass ▶ jump to 147:14
  19. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 57:40
  20. 1. CannaDreams, LLC - Special Permits Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 108-026-006 Record No.: PLN-12088-SP Ettersburg area A Special Permit for the continued operation of an existing cannabis cultivation site consisting of 9,500 square feet of outdoor cannabis cultivation in greenhouses and 950 square feet of ancillary nursery space, a Special Permit to reduce the setback to BLM public land, and a Special Permit for reduction of the Streamside Management Area setback to allow for a hydroelectric facility on the onsite stream and for the point of diversion. Irrigation water is sourced from a point of diversion and is subject to forbearance. There will be 171,000 gallons of water storage on the parcel designated for cannabis irrigation and 6,500 gallons reserved for fire suppression. The applicant’s estimated annual water use is approximately 88,700 gallons. Drying will occur onsite and other processing will occur offsite at a licensed third-party facility. Power is provided by a solar array with a generator used to supply supplemental power. There will be two employees on site at peak. 24-1648 denied Pass ▶ jump to 118:01
  21. 2. Punta Canna, LLC, Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit, Lot Line Adjustment and Zone Boundary Adjustment, and Land Conservation Contract Amendment Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 216-317-006, 216-317-004, 216-371-010 et al. Record Number: PLN-11915-CUP Alderpoint area A Conditional Use Permit for 19,500 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor cultivation utilizing light deprivation techniques within 21 greenhouse structures, with and 2,000 SF of existing ancillary propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from a point of diversion located on APN 216-317-006. Existing available water storage is 206,000 gallons in a series of hard-sided tanks. Estimated annual water usage is 228,096 gallons. Drying will occur in a proposed 2,160-square-foot drying building and processing will occur within a proposed 1,140-square-foot structure. A maximum of ten (10) employees may be onsite during peak operations. Power is provided by a 4,000-watt solar array. A Special Permit is also requested for development within the Streamside Management Area (SMA) for continued use and maintenance of the point of diversion infrastructure. Also proposed is a Lot Line Adjustment between two parcels of 17 acres and 200 acres, whereby an equal exchange of 2.4 acres would occur. A Zone Boundary Adjustment is included in order to adjust the zone boundary to be consistent with the adjusted parcel boundary. The existing Land Conservation Contract for the ranch that includes the 200-acre parcel will be rescinded and a new contract executed, to reflect the amended parcel boundary. 24-1649 approved
  22. H. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  23. I. REPORT FROM PLANNER ▶ jump to 151:42
  24. J. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 154:06
  25. K. ADJOURNMENT
  26. L. NEXT MEETINGS: December 19, 2024 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - Hybrid