Zoning Administrator

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

Agenda — 13 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, January 31, 2024, 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. Kings Peak Cooperative Inc. - APPLICATION WITHDRAWN Assessor Parcel Number(s) 108-033-022 Record No.: PLN-2019-16100 Whitethorn area Denial of a Special permit for 3,010 square feet of existing mixed-light cultivation. Cultivation is proposed in one (1) greenhouse measuring 35' X 86'. Propagation is proposed on-site in a 300 square foot nursery. Irrigation water source is an off-site POD on APN 108-024-008. Estimated annual water use is 45,150 gallons. Proposed water storage totals 50,000 gallons in twelve (12) hard plastic tanks. All processing, including drying, curing and trimming, will occur off-site at a licensed facility. Up to three (3) employees during peak season. The applicant is proposing to install PG&E service. The power source is currently generator. 24-159 withdrawn
7. 2. Emerald Mines, Inc Special Permit Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 208-341-003 Record Numbers: PLN-11756-SP Dinsmore area A Special Permit for 9,453 square feet of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation. There is no ancillary nursery and processing occurs offsite. The estimated 78,350-gallon annual water budget is sourced from rainwater catchment and supported by 96,500 gallons of tank storage. Power is provided by solar panels and a generator. Project is conditioned to source power from renewables reserving the generator for emergencies only. The Special Permit includes a reduction of the setback from public lands. 24-158 recommended for approval
8. 3. Savage Creek Water Diversion System Improvements Project Coastal Development Permit Assessor Parcel Number: Caltrans Right-of-Way Record Number: PLN-2023-18281 Trinidad area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to upgrade an existing California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) water intake at Savage Creek and its associated infrastructure. The surface water diversion at Savage Creek supplies municipal water to both the Trinidad Southbound Safety Roadside Rest Area (SRRA) and the Seawood Estates Mutual Water Company (SEMWC). The purpose of the project is to upgrade the existing water supply intake system to be more reliable and require less maintenance. In addition, the project would improve influent water quality and incorporate design improvements for aquatic species. The project would require a temporary creek diversion approximately 80 feet upstream of the work area. 24-160 recommended for approval
9. 4. Barbara Benson Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit for Major Vegetation Removal and Accessory Residential Development. Record Number: PLN-2023-18299 Assessor Parcel Number: 511-061-013-000 McKinleyville Area The applicant is seeking a Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit for after-the-fact Major Vegetation Removal in the Coastal Zone. The application is a response to a Code Enforcement violation (CE22-1606). The proposed project includes revegetation of recently disturbed lands due to the major vegetation removal. Additionally, a Coastal Development Permit and a Special Permit is required for the construction of an accessory structure that is greater than 15’ in height or greater than 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. The applicant proposes the construction of a new animal enclosure that will be no greater than 2,000 square feet and no greater than 15 feet tall, and a new fence, the repair of an existing fence, existing patio, and the house’s roof, and landscaping for a new pasture, all of which would be accessory to the existing, permitted single-family residence. The final location of the animal enclosure will be determined during the building permit process. The parcel is served by the McKinleyville Community Services District and PG&E. Trees were cut down prior to application for a permit, and two additional trees are proposed for removal. No grading is proposed. ..end RECOMMENDATION(S): 24-161 recommended for approval
10. D. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
11. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. F. ADJOURNMENT
13. G. NEXT MEETING: February 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting - Virtual