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April 4, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California

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Agenda — 29 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 Meetings of the Humboldt County Planning Commission are held in person in the Board of Supervisors chambers, located at 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, California. 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, April 03, 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. ▶ jump to 0:18
  4. A. CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO FLAG ▶ jump to 1:19
  5. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ▶ jump to 1:45
  6. C. CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR NOMINATION AND ELECTION ▶ jump to 2:23
  7. D. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS ▶ jump to 6:59
  8. E. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: ▶ jump to 8:33
  9. F. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 9:13
  10. 1. Kalifornia Green Akres, Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers: 216-271-013-000 Record Numbers: PLN-11682-CUP Alderpoint area Kalifornia Green Akers, MBC seeks a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an existing 24,500-square-foot (SF) outdoor and 3,000-SF mixed-light cannabis cultivation for a total cultivation area of 27,500 SF and 2,750 SF ancillary nursery. 24-399 continued
  11. 2. Earley Farms, LLC; Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN’s) 217-251-003, 217-244-004, 217-244-007 & 217-225-007 Record No.: PLN-12705-CUP Blocksburg area A Conditional Use Permit for authorizing the continued operation of pre-existing commercial cannabis cultivation on a parcel where approximately 68,000 square feet of area was historically used for outdoor cultivation and approximately 4,400 square feet of area was used for mixed light cultivation operated from the property since prior to 2016. Under the Use Permit, one (1) acre of the prior outdoor cultivation is proposed to be continued and the 4,400 square feet of Mixed-Light Cultivation will instead be operated in an Outdoor fashion, for a combined total of approximately 47,560 square feet of outdoor cultivation. 24-401 continued
  12. 11 CONSENT AGENDA VOTE: approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:43
  13. 3. Bee Kind Farms, LLC Conditional Use Permits and Special Permit Record Numbers: PLN-11544-CUP and PLN-12492-CUP Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN): 530-151-005 and 530-151-004 Weitchpec area The denial of two Conditional Use Permits and a Special Permit. The proposed project includes a Conditional Use Permit for 29,500 square feet of existing outdoor light-deprivation commercial cannabis cultivation on APN 530-151-005 with 1,640 square feet of proposed propagation area (Record No. PLN-11544-CUP) and up to 14,060 of existing cultivation being relocated from the southern part of the parcel and the parcel (and separate application) immediately to the south (APN 530-151-004, Record No. PLN-12492-CUP) in order to meet required setbacks from cultural resources. To facilitate the relocation, an unknown number of trees would require removal in an area of approximately 2.5 acres. Unauthorized timber conversion on this site has already occurred. Retired cultivation areas on APNs 530-151-005 and 530-151-004 would be restored and restocked with conifers. Annual water use is estimated at 127,305 gallons. Water for irrigation is sourced from a 750,000-gallon rainwater catchment pond. Drying of harvested cannabis will take place on site in Conex boxes and further processing will take place off site at a licensed processing facility. The project will require two employees. Power is provided by a generator. A Special Permit is also requested to reduce the 600-foot setback from Six Rivers National Forest. 24-398 denied Pass ▶ jump to 18:33
  14. 4. Mattole Valley Farms Business Support Services LLC, Conditional Use Permit and Special Permits Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 221-011-021 Record No.: PLN-11066-CUP (filed 08/31/2016) 8200 Salmon Creek Road, Miranda area A Conditional Use Permit for 18,300 square feet existing outdoor commercial cultivation with 1,800 square feet of nursery space. Estimated annual irrigation water usage is 200,000 gallons. Rainwater catchment will provide 11,000 gallons and a point of diversion will provide 190,000 gallons. Water storage is 71,000 gallons of existing tanks, with an additional 130,000 gallons proposed for a total of 201,000 gallons of storage. Power is provided by solar with no generator. Drying and curing will occur onsite and additional processing such as trimming will occur offsite. The project includes a Special Permit for the point of diversion. 24-397 continued Pass ▶ jump to 21:44
  15. 5. Panther Canyon Investments, LLC Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 223-061-041 and 223-074-008. Record No.: PLN-12441-CUP Benbow Area A Conditional Use Permit for 29,200 square feet of outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation. Estimated annual irrigation water usage is 290,000 gallons. Rainwater Catchment will provide 292,000 gallons of water to be stored in rigid tanks. Cannabis will be bucked and dried on site and sent to a licensed processing facility for trimming and packaging. Power is provided by a generator and applicant will transition to renewable energy. The proposal includes onsite relocation and restoration. 24-400 approved
  16. 6. White Acres Family Farm, LLC; Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 207-141-007 Record No.: PLN-13373-SP Bridgeville area A Special Permit for a 3,000 square foot existing outdoor cannabis cultivation operation, a Special Permit for a reduced setback to a school bus stop, and a Conditional Use Permit for an exception to the requirement for planting within native Prime Agricultural Soils. The proposed project includes 320 square feet of propagation area located in the on-site garage. Water for irrigation will be provided by a rain catchment system. There are 24,500-gal. of water storage. Projected water usage is 18,000 gallons per year. The mature plants are dried in the garage and then machine trimmed by the applicants on site. There will be no employees. Electricity is provided by PGE. 24-402 approved
  17. 7. Garberville Sanitary District Water System Improvements Project General Plan Conformance Review and Special Permit Record Number: PLN-2023-18803 Assessor Parcel Numbers: 032-121-009, 032-135-002, 032-211-011, 032-211-021, 032-211-035, 223-181-020, 223-181-024, 223-181-025, 223-183-003, 223-191-006 and 223-191-011 Garberville area A General Plan Conformance Review and a Special Permit for the Garberville Sanitary District (GSD) to replace the existing 180,000-gallon, in-ground, concrete, finished water storage tank (Hurlbutt/Main Tank) and a 20,000-gallon, failing, redwood drinking water storage tank (Wallan Tank) with two new increased capacity tanks. In addition, the failing Robertson Tank, which has been taken out of service, would be demolished. The new Main Tank would be an in-ground, approximately 550,000-gallon, pre-stressed concrete tank located on an adjacent parcel and similar elevation to the existing tank. The existing Wallan Tank would be replaced with an approximately 77,000-gallon bolted steel tank. Both of the existing tanks in operation are leaking and lack sufficient storage capacity for maximum daily consumption and fire suppression; they also do not meet current seismic design standards. In addition, the GSD proposes to replace or upgrade three booster pump stations (Upper Maple Lane Pump Station, Arthur/Alderpoint Pump Station, and Wallan Pump Station). The existing Upper Maple Lane Pump Station is located in the existing Hurlbutt Tank and would be demolished when the Hurlbutt Tank is demolished. A new Upper Maple Lane Pump Station would need to be constructed at the site of the new Main Tank. The existing Arthur Pump Station is in poor condition and has operational deficiencies that would be improved when this pump station is replaced by the Alderpoint Pump Station. The Wallan Pump Station is in poor condition and requires upgrades to meet the operational requirements of the new Wallan Tank. New backup generators would be installed at each replaced or upgraded booster pump station and at the Tobin Well. The proposed project includes conveyance of the existing Hurlbutt/Main Tank parcel (APN: 032-211-011) to the existing landowner and creation of a separate legal parcel for the proposed 550,000-gallon tank on APN: 032-211-021 for development of the access road and ground disturbances to install water lines to the new 550,000-gallon Main tank. The Special Permit is required for work proposed within the streamside management area (SMA) of an unnamed ephemeral stream on APN: 032-211-021. As Lead Agency, the Garberville Sanitary District adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse #2023100664) pursuant to Section 15074 of the CEQA Guidelines. 24-404 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:24
  18. 8. I and I Ranch, LLC Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 214-112-006 Record No.: PLN-2023-18869 Phillipsville area A two-year extension for an approved permit (PLN-13324-SP). Original permit includes a Special Permit for one acre of mixed light cannabis cultivation. No changes to the approved project are proposed. If approved, the extension will expire April 4th, 2026. 24-406 continued Pass
  19. G. NEW BUSINESS ▶ jump to 193:39
  20. 1. SN Indianola Coastal Development Permit and Special Permits Record Number: PLN-2023-18856 Assessor Parcel Numbers: 402-032-002 and 402-032-035 Bayside area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Special Permits for the after-the-fact tree removal associated with a 10% Dead, Dying, or Diseased Tree CALFIRE exemption (1-23EX-00780-HUM). 24-405 approved Pass ▶ jump to 65:31
  21. 2. Sutter Parcel Map Subdivision and Special Permits Assessor Parcel Number: 509-321-018 Record Number: PLN-2023-18146 McKinleyville area A Parcel Map Subdivision of an approximately 2.26-acre parcel into four parcels with a 0.55-acre Remainder. The created parcels will range between 0.23 to 0.70 acres in size. An existing single-family residence will remain on the proposed Remainder, an existing Accessory Dwelling Unit will remain on proposed Parcel 2, and the existing detached garage and accessory structures will remain on proposed Parcel 1. A Special Permit is required pursuant to Section 314-43.1.1 of the Humboldt County Code (H.C.C.) to allow the existing detached garage and accessory structures to remain on proposed Parcel 1 prior to the development of a main building. An additional Special Permit is required pursuant to Section 314-99.1.2 of H.C.C. to utilize Lot Size Modification to allow lots less than the minimum 10,000 square feet in size required within the R-1-B-2 zone. The parcel is served with community water and sewer provided by the McKinleyville Community Services District. 24-403 approved Pass ▶ jump to 110:12
  22. 20 PUBLIC HEARING
  23. 3. Ridgefield Events; Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 500-011-007 Record Number: PLN-2024-18885 Arcata area A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to authorize the use of the property as a seasonal venue for special events (primarily weddings) between April and October. The events would include up to 120 guests per event and a maximum of 30 events per year. Elopement events would be scheduled Monday through Thursday (typically between 2-20 guests max) and weddings on Friday through Sunday (typically between 30-120 guests). Hours of operations will be 9:30am to 9:30pm, with guests on site generally from 1pm to 9:30pm. Events will be centered in the terrace area in front of the existing residence. Portable toilets will be used during events and on-site parking will be made available. Food for events will be provided through off-site catering. 24-407 approved Pass ▶ jump to 165:33
  24. 7. Garberville Sanitary District Water System Improvements Project General Plan Conformance Review and Special Permit Record Number: PLN-2023-18803 Assessor Parcel Numbers: 032-121-009, 032-135-002, 032-211-011, 032-211-021, 032-211-035, 223-181-020, 223-181-024, 223-181-025, 223-183-003, 223-191-006 and 223-191-011 Garberville area A General Plan Conformance Review and a Special Permit for the Garberville Sanitary District (GSD) to replace the existing 180,000-gallon, in-ground, concrete, finished water storage tank (Hurlbutt/Main Tank) and a 20,000-gallon, failing, redwood drinking water storage tank (Wallan Tank) with two new increased capacity tanks. In addition, the failing Robertson Tank, which has been taken out of service, would be demolished. The new Main Tank would be an in-ground, approximately 550,000-gallon, pre-stressed concrete tank located on an adjacent parcel and similar elevation to the existing tank. The existing Wallan Tank would be replaced with an approximately 77,000-gallon bolted steel tank. Both of the existing tanks in operation are leaking and lack sufficient storage capacity for maximum daily consumption and fire suppression; they also do not meet current seismic design standards. In addition, the GSD proposes to replace or upgrade three booster pump stations (Upper Maple Lane Pump Station, Arthur/Alderpoint Pump Station, and Wallan Pump Station). The existing Upper Maple Lane Pump Station is located in the existing Hurlbutt Tank and would be demolished when the Hurlbutt Tank is demolished. A new Upper Maple Lane Pump Station would need to be constructed at the site of the new Main Tank. The existing Arthur Pump Station is in poor condition and has operational deficiencies that would be improved when this pump station is replaced by the Alderpoint Pump Station. The Wallan Pump Station is in poor condition and requires upgrades to meet the operational requirements of the new Wallan Tank. New backup generators would be installed at each replaced or upgraded booster pump station and at the Tobin Well. The proposed project includes conveyance of the existing Hurlbutt/Main Tank parcel (APN: 032-211-011) to the existing landowner and creation of a separate legal parcel for the proposed 550,000-gallon tank on APN: 032-211-021 for development of the access road and ground disturbances to install water lines to the new 550,000-gallon Main tank. The Special Permit is required for work proposed within the streamside management area (SMA) of an unnamed ephemeral stream on APN: 032-211-021. As Lead Agency, the Garberville Sanitary District adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse #2023100664) pursuant to Section 15074 of the CEQA Guidelines. 24-404 approved Pass ▶ jump to 193:17
  25. H. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  26. I. REPORT FROM PLANNER
  27. J. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
  28. K. ADJOURNMENT
  29. L. NEXT MEETINGS: April 18, 2024 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - Hybrid