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January 18, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California

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Agenda — 27 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, January 17, 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 0:51
  4. A. CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO FLAG
  5. B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT ▶ jump to 5:04
  6. C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS ▶ jump to 5:30
  7. D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: ▶ jump to 6:11
  8. E. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 7:04
  9. 1. Review and approval of the October 19, 2023, Action Summary. 24-82 approved ▶ jump to 7:26
  10. 2. Review and approval of the October 26, 2023, Action Summary 24-83 approved ▶ jump to 7:35
  11. 3. Review and approval of the November 2, 2023, Action Summary. 24-85 approved ▶ jump to 7:51
  12. 11 CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:05
  13. 4. Review and approval of the November 16, 2023, Action Summary. 24-86 approved ▶ jump to 7:58
  14. 5. Ghost Ship Investments, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 316-071-004 Record No.: PLN-11281-CUP 33818 State Highway 299, Korbel area A Conditional Use Permit for 25,758 square feet of outdoor cultivation and 21,942 square feet of mixed-light cultivation for a total of 47,700 square feet of pre-existing cannabis cultivation. The site includes 4,777 square feet of propagation area in three nursery hoop houses. All water for cultivation is sourced from a permitted, groundwater well. Existing available water storage is 147,000 gallons in a series of hard-sided tanks. Estimated average annual water usage is believed to be 346,500 gallons however as much as 480,000 gallons may be utilized depending on circumstances. Drying and curing occurs onsite in an existing multi-use shed, with all other processing occurring offsite at a licensed processing or manufacturing facility. Power is provided by five (5) generators, with PG&E utilized for the water pump. The project is conditioned to transition to PG&E or on-site renewable energy by January 1, 2026. A setback reduction from public lands is requested to allow for the existing cultivation area on the south to be less than 600 feet from public lands (570 feet). 24-90 ▶ jump to 8:17
  15. 1. Sign Ordinance Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 000-000-000 Record No.: PLN-2023-18011 Countywide Amendment of the Inland and Coastal Zoning Ordinance sections regulating Signs and Nameplates to provide a uniform set of standards for the development, siting, size, and installation of signs and (Section 87.3 of Chapter 3 and Section 87.2 of Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title III of Humboldt County Code). These standards will protect aesthetic values along scenic highways, coastal views, and scenic areas; encourage siting in preferred locations to help preserve the County’s environmentally sensitive habitat areas; ensure compatibility with Caltrans Outdoor Advertising Act requirements; and create standards to manage the size and locations of signs. The ordinance proposes changes to the following sections: 1. Amends sections 314-87.2.1 through 314-87.2.2 and adds sections 314-87.2.3, 87.2.4, 87.2.5, 87.2.6, 87.2.7, 87.2.8, 87.2.9, 87.2.10, 87.2.11, 87.2.12, and 87.2.13 in Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code for the inland areas of the County. 2. Amends sections 313-87.3.1, 87.3.2, and 87.3.3 and adds sections 313-87.3.4 in Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code for the coastal areas of the County. 24-113 continued ▶ jump to 171:43
  16. 6. Organic Humboldt, LLC. Conditional Use Permit Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 214-233-002-000 Record Numbers: PLN-12312-CUP Redway area A Conditional Use Permit request for 37,428 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor and 22,000 SF of existing mixed light commercial cannabis cultivation, for a total of 59,428 SF of commercial cannabis cultivation. Irrigation water is sourced from two permitted groundwater wells. Existing water storage is 162,000 gallons in hard tanks. The estimated annual irrigation water need is 261,900 gallons. Plants are delivered to the site as no propagation occurs on-site. Drying and processing will occur onsite in existing facilities. Power is provided by a generator and a recommended condition of approval will be to require electricity to be sourced from renewable sources by January 1, 2026. 24-91 approved with conditions ▶ jump to 8:56
  17. 7. Lost Coast Cannabis, LLC Conditional Use Permit Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 220-272-022 Record Numbers: PLN-12795-CUP Whitethorn area A Conditional Use Permit for 18,953 square feet of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation supported by a 1,700 square foot ancillary nursery. Estimated annual irrigation water usage is 175,960 gallons and sourced from a point of diversion on APN 220-311-004. Water storage for irrigation is 66,000 gallons in existing tanks and 110,000 in proposed tanks for a total of 176,000 gallons of irrigation storage. Drying occurs onsite and additional processing occurs offsite at a licensed facility. Power is provided by solar panels with backup from a propane generator. 24-92 approved with conditions ▶ jump to 9:24
  18. 5. Ghost Ship Investments, LLC, Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Number: 316-071-004 Record No.: PLN-11281-CUP 33818 State Highway 299, Korbel area A Conditional Use Permit for 25,758 square feet of outdoor cultivation and 21,942 square feet of mixed-light cultivation for a total of 47,700 square feet of pre-existing cannabis cultivation. The site includes 4,777 square feet of propagation area in three nursery hoop houses. All water for cultivation is sourced from a permitted, groundwater well. Existing available water storage is 147,000 gallons in a series of hard-sided tanks. Estimated average annual water usage is believed to be 346,500 gallons however as much as 480,000 gallons may be utilized depending on circumstances. Drying and curing occurs onsite in an existing multi-use shed, with all other processing occurring offsite at a licensed processing or manufacturing facility. Power is provided by five (5) generators, with PG&E utilized for the water pump. The project is conditioned to transition to PG&E or on-site renewable energy by January 1, 2026. A setback reduction from public lands is requested to allow for the existing cultivation area on the south to be less than 600 feet from public lands (570 feet). 24-90 approved Pass ▶ jump to 179:56
  19. 8. Bush - Parcel Map Subdivision Application Number PLN-2023-18104 Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 204-152-041 250 Chuckhole Lane, Hydesville area A Minor Subdivision of an approximately 6.3-acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 3.8 and 2.5 acres. The parcel is currently developed with an approximately 2,200 square foot single family residence and accessory structures that will remain on proposed Parcel 1, and an approximately 1,620 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit and accessory structures that will remain on Parcel 2. Community water is provided by Hydesville Community Water District and On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems are utilized. A CALFIRE exception request to the dead-end road length and road width has been approved by CALFIRE. 24-93
  20. 8. Bush - Parcel Map Subdivision Application Number PLN-2023-18104 Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 204-152-041 250 Chuckhole Lane, Hydesville area A Minor Subdivision of an approximately 6.3-acre parcel into two parcels of approximately 3.8 and 2.5 acres. The parcel is currently developed with an approximately 2,200 square foot single family residence and accessory structures that will remain on proposed Parcel 1, and an approximately 1,620 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit and accessory structures that will remain on Parcel 2. Community water is provided by Hydesville Community Water District and On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems are utilized. A CALFIRE exception request to the dead-end road length and road width has been approved by CALFIRE. 24-93 approved Pass ▶ jump to 231:51
  21. F. OLD BUSINESS
  22. 1. Sign Ordinance Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 000-000-000 Record No.: PLN-2023-18011 Countywide Amendment of the Inland and Coastal Zoning Ordinance sections regulating Signs and Nameplates to provide a uniform set of standards for the development, siting, size, and installation of signs and (Section 87.3 of Chapter 3 and Section 87.2 of Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title III of Humboldt County Code). These standards will protect aesthetic values along scenic highways, coastal views, and scenic areas; encourage siting in preferred locations to help preserve the County’s environmentally sensitive habitat areas; ensure compatibility with Caltrans Outdoor Advertising Act requirements; and create standards to manage the size and locations of signs. The ordinance proposes changes to the following sections: 1. Amends sections 314-87.2.1 through 314-87.2.2 and adds sections 314-87.2.3, 87.2.4, 87.2.5, 87.2.6, 87.2.7, 87.2.8, 87.2.9, 87.2.10, 87.2.11, 87.2.12, and 87.2.13 in Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code for the inland areas of the County. 2. Amends sections 313-87.3.1, 87.3.2, and 87.3.3 and adds sections 313-87.3.4 in Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code for the coastal areas of the County. 24-113
  23. G. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  24. H. REPORT FROM PLANNER
  25. I. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
  26. J. ADJOURNMENT
  27. K. NEXT MEETINGS: February 1, 2024 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - Hybrid