Planning Commission

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California

Agenda — 23 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 Board of Supervisors 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, October 02, 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
5. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ▶ jump to 2:04
6. C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
7. D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: ▶ jump to 3:11
8. E. CONSENT AGENDA approved ▶ jump to 5:34
9. 1. Review and approval of the September 19, 2024, Action Summary 24-1416 approved
10. 2. Tawnya Morris Parcel Map Subdivision Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 402-061-028 Record No.: PLN-2024-19056 Indianola area A two-year extension of a previously approved Parcel Map Subdivision (PLN-2019-15937). The approved Minor Subdivision is to divide an approximately 5.27-acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 2.63 and 2.64 acres in size. Installation of individual on-site waste treatment systems (OWTS) for sewage disposal is anticipated to occur for future residential development and an existing well on an adjacent property will serve as the water source for both parcels. Access to proposed Parcel 1 is available from Pomeroy Hollow Road. Access to both parcels will also be provided using an existing private road on the adjacent property to the north (APN 402-061-012), which is proposed to be extended by approximately 250 feet to connect with the parcel being divided. Pursuant to Section 325-9 of the Humboldt County Code, an exception to right of way width and improvements was granted 24-1377 approved
11. 10 CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:34
12. 3. Morris Parcel Map Subdivision Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 402-061-012 Record No.: PLN-2024-19055 Indianola area A two-year extension of a previously approved Parcel Map Subdivision (PLN-2019-15935). The approved Minor Subdivision is to divide an approximately 9.47-acre parcel into two parcels and a remainder. The parcel being divided is currently developed with a residence, barns, and greenhouses which are located towards the rear of the property. All of these improvements will be located within the proposed remainder parcel. The two remaining parcels are vacant and proposed to each be 2.50 acres in size. Future residential development of these parcels will require installation of individual on-site waste treatment systems (OWTS) for sewage disposal. The parcel has two (2) wells, located on opposite ends of the property. A recently installed well near the southwest corner of the property is proposed to be used as the water source for two vacant parcels to be created, as well as planned new residential development on an adjacent vacant parcel to the south (APN 402-061-028). The remainder parcel is already developed with a separate existing well and septic system. Pursuant to Section 325-9 of the Humboldt County Code, an exception to right of way width was granted. 24-1376 approved
13. 4. Holgersen - Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 015-152-028 Record No.: PLN-2024-19001 Myrtletown area A two-year extension to a previously approved Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit (PLN-2018-15039) to create four parcels and a Remainder, as well as develop the four new parcels with two dwelling units each and demolish four existing structures. The parcel is developed with a single-family residence which will remain on the proposed Remainder. Exceptions for the following requirements were approved as part of the project approval: concrete sidewalk, curb, and gutter along the proposed access road, and the minimum easement dedication width of 40 feet to be reduced to 26 feet for the access road, a pedestrian walkway, drainage, and utilities to serve the project. If approved the new expiration date for the Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit will be July 18, 2026. 24-1373 ▶ jump to 21:08
14. 5. Ten Redwoods LLC Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 208-241-017 Record No.: PLN-11737-CUP Dinsmore area A Conditional Use Permit for 11,700 square feet of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation. Irrigation water is sourced from a rainwater catchment pond and a Class II stream diversion. A 300,000-gallon pond and 125,000 gallons of hard-sided tanks store water for the project. Estimated annual irrigation water usage is 104,750 gallons. Drying and curing occurs onsite, with all other processing occurring offsite at a licensed facility. Power is provided by generators, the project is conditioned to transition to 100% renewable power by January 1, 2026, with generators reserved for emergencies only. The project includes a Special Permit for development and restoration in a streamside management area. 24-1369 continued Pass ▶ jump to 27:36
15. 6. RiveRidge Farms, LLC Special Permit and Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Number 033-271-021 Record No.: PLN-2023-18697 Piercy Area A Special Permit for 34,705 square feet of new mixed light commercial cannabis cultivation, distribution, non-volatile manufacturing, and off-site processing. Also proposed is a Conditional Use Permit for farm-based retail sales with customer traffic. The project parcel has a previously approved Special permit (10993) for 8,855 square feet of existing mixed light commercial cannabis cultivation. If approved total cultivation will be one acre of mixed light commercial cannabis cultivation. The estimated annual water usage of 560,000 gallons for the entire operation is sourced from rainwater catchment supported by a proposed 950,000-gallon pond. The existing approved irrigation groundwater well will transition to a backup and supplemental water source once rainwater catchment infrastructure is installed. Power is sourced from an existing PGE connection and a proposed solar array. 24-1372 approved
16. 4. Holgersen - Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 015-152-028 Record No.: PLN-2024-19001 Myrtletown area A two-year extension to a previously approved Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit (PLN-2018-15039) to create four parcels and a Remainder, as well as develop the four new parcels with two dwelling units each and demolish four existing structures. The parcel is developed with a single-family residence which will remain on the proposed Remainder. Exceptions for the following requirements were approved as part of the project approval: concrete sidewalk, curb, and gutter along the proposed access road, and the minimum easement dedication width of 40 feet to be reduced to 26 feet for the access road, a pedestrian walkway, drainage, and utilities to serve the project. If approved the new expiration date for the Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit will be July 18, 2026. 24-1373 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:15
17. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 5:49
18. 1. Cavanaugh Coastal Development Permit Record Number: PLN-2024-19035 Assessor Parcel Number: 016-202-062 A Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a 456 square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit. 24-1374 approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:30
19. G. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
20. H. REPORT FROM PLANNER ▶ jump to 27:58
21. I. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 29:01
22. J. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 29:07
23. K. NEXT MEETING: November 07, 2024 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - Hybrid