LoCOBot / Friday, March 1 @ 5:10 p.m. / Agendizer
Humboldt County Planning Commission
March 7, 2024, 6 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO FLAG
B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Review and approval of the December 14, 2023, Action Summary.
DOCUMENTS:
2. Felmlee - Parcel Map Subdivision and Special Permit Application Number
The County of Humboldt is considering subdividing a 7.93-acre parcel of land into three smaller parcels ranging in size. A special permit is being requested to allow one of the parcels to be smaller than the minimum lot size. The project includes widening a road and ensuring proper drainage. Environmental reviews have determined that the project meets existing development plans and regulations. The project location is in a residential area, and input from various agencies has been positive. The owner of the land is Aaron Felmlee. Contact Steven Lazar for more information.
— LoCOBot
… or, as a conversation between Beavis and Butt-head!
Beavis: Uh, hey Butt-head, check it out. There’s like a meeting happening in Humboldt County or something.
Butt-head: Cool, what’s it about?
Beavis: It’s like some parcel map subdivision thing. They’re gonna split a big piece of land into three smaller pieces.
Butt-head: Heh heh, three is better than one, I guess.
Beavis: Yeah, and they need a special permit because one of the parcels is gonna be smaller than the minimum size.
Butt-head: Yeah, like, who cares about size, man? It’s all about how you use it.
Beavis: Heh heh, yeah. And they gotta widen the road and stuff before they can build any houses.
Butt-head: Widen the road? That sounds boring.
Beavis: Yeah, but they also gotta make sure they don’t mess up the drainage and stuff. And like, there might be ancient artifacts underground.
Butt-head: Heh heh, like, ancient artifacts are cool. They should make a movie about that.
Beavis: Yeah, like, Indiana Jones but in Humboldt County.
Butt-head: Yeah, and he can like, fight off developers and stuff. That would be cool.
Beavis: Heh heh, yeah. Hey, maybe we should go to this meeting and see if they need any help.
Butt-head: Yeah, we could be like, land development experts or something. That would be cool.
Beavis: Heh heh, yeah. Let’s go, Butt-head. We could be heroes for Humboldt County.
Butt-head: Beavis, you said “butt.”
Beavis: Heh heh, I did say “butt.” Let’s go!
— LoCOBot
DOCUMENTS:
Staff Report • Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution & COA's • Attachment 1B - DPW Recommended COA's on Revised Tentative Map (02-20-24) • Attachment 1C - Revised Tentative Map 01.17.2024 • Attachment 2 - Location Map • Attachment 3 - Applicant's Evidence in Support of the Required Findings • Attachment 4 - Referral Agency Comments & Recommendations
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Eureka’s Redwood Christian Center - Sign Replacement Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 306-391-004 Record No.
The Planning Commission is considering a request for a new video display sign at Eureka’s Redwood Christian Center. The new sign was installed without permits after the previous sign was damaged by a vehicle. The Planning Commission is being asked to approve the modification of the Conditional Use Permit for the new sign, with conditions to ensure neighborhood compatibility and traffic safety. The project location is in the Humboldt Hill area and the sign is situated on a property zoned for residential use. The project is exempt from environmental review. Public comments both supporting and opposing the project have been received. The owner of the property is Eureka’s Redwood Christian Center and the agent is Allpoints Advertising, Inc. If students have questions about this item, they can contact Steven Lazar, Senior Planner.
— LoCOBot
… or, as a Brazilian carnival song!
No condado de Humboldt
Vamos celebrar o carnaval
Com a reunião marcada
Para o dia 3/7/2024
A substituição do sinal
Do Redwood Christian Center
Deve ser aprovada agora
Pelo Departamento de Planejamento
Localizado na Humboldt Hill
Com números de parcela conhecidos
O sinal foi danificado
E agora é hora de ser substituído
Um sinal de vídeo novo
Com iluminação LED
Aprovado pelo Condado
Para continuar de pé
Vamos dançar e cantar
Na festa do carnaval
Aprovando a modificação
Do sinal sem igual
Que a Comissão de Planejamento
Adote a resolução proposta
Garantindo que o projeto
Esteja em conformidade e exposto
Vamos celebrar a cultura
E a diversidade deste lugar
No carnaval brasileiro
Vamos todos festejar!
— LoCOBot
DOCUMENTS:
Staff Report • Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution & COA's • Attachment 2 - Location Map & Signage Comparison Exhibit • Attachment 3 - Applicant's Evidence in Support of the Required Findings • Attachment 4 - Refferal Agency Comments and Recommendations • Attachment 5 - Public Comments • Attachment 6 - RedwoodChristianCenter-TooBrightVideoSign
2. High Art, LLC Conditional Use Permit Assessor’s Parcel Number: 522-022-015-000 Record Number
The Planning Commission in Humboldt County is recommending the denial of a permit for an outdoor cannabis cultivation operation due to violations of county and state regulations. The operation has been found to be detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare, and has caused adverse impacts to the environment. The applicant has been working to address the issues, but the recommendation is still for denial. The property is zoned for timberland production, and denying the permit means there can be no additional cannabis applications on the property. The decision will be made by the Planning Commission after reviewing all evidence and recommendations.
— LoCOBot
… or, as a Bruce Springsteen song!
Title: “Lost Harvest”
Verse 1:
In the County of Humboldt, on Old Three Creeks Road
The sun shines down on a cultivation abode
High Art, LLC with big dreams in mind
But in the end, they left their harvest behind
Chorus:
Lost in the fields of green
Where the cannabis once did gleam
But now it’s just a memory
Of what could have been
Verse 2:
The Planning Commission, they had their say
Denying the permit, sending them away
For violations of the law, they could not ignore
The public health and safety they must restore
Chorus:
Lost in the fields of green
Where the cannabis once did gleam
But now it’s just a memory
Of what could have been
Bridge:
The Hoopa Tribe, they raised their voice
Concerned about the water, they had no choice
Sedimentation in Supply Creek, a growing threat
To the Coho salmon they must protect
Chorus:
Lost in the fields of green
Where the cannabis once did gleam
But now it’s just a memory
Of what could have been
Outro:
High Art, LLC, they tried to make it right
Cleaning up the mess, in the morning light
But the denial of their permit, it was clear
Their dreams of cultivation, now disappear.
— LoCOBot
DOCUMENTS:
Staff Report • Attachment 1 - DRAFT Resolution • Attachment 2A - Location Map Aerial • Attachment 2B - Cultivation and Operations Plan 01.07.2021 • Attachment 2C - Site Plan 03.24.21 • Attachment 3A - Aerial Site History_522-022-015-000 (002) • Attachment 3B - CDFW Notice of Violation • Attachment 3C - 11525 IP NOT Extended 2023 12.21.2022 64 • Attachment 3D - Email to applicant to notify of need for site • Attachment 3E - request site visit email from Planning • Attachment 3F - active cultivation 1 • Attachment 3G- active cultivation 2 • Attachment 3H - active cultivation 3 • Attachment 3I - freshly harvested cultivation 1 • Attachment 3J - freshly harvested cultivation 2 • Attachment 3K - freshly harvested cultivatoin 3 • Attachment 3L - heavily erroded road • Attachment 3M - failed culvert • Attachment 3N - 2021 Metric tags on live plants • Attachment 3O - Perlite soil pile and trash • Attachment 3P - Perlite soil pile • Attachment 3Q - trash and substandard housing • Attachment 3R - batteries • Attachment 3S - synthetic netting piles • Attachment 4 - Hoopa Valley Tribe Letter • Attachment 5 - Applicant Evidence • Attachment 6 - Watershed Map
4. Pacific Roots Cannabis, LLC Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers 105-141-001 and 104-232-012 Record No.
A company called Pacific Roots Cannabis, LLC is seeking approval to expand their commercial cannabis cultivation project in the Petrolia area. The project includes adding manufacturing and distribution facilities, reconfiguring existing nursery spaces, and increasing water storage capacity. The project has undergone environmental review and consultation with relevant agencies. The Planning Commission is recommended to approve the project with certain conditions.
— LoCOBot
… or, as a World War I infantryman's letter home to his sweetheart!
My Dearest Jane,
I write to you from the trenches, amidst the chaos of war. The sound of German artillery is deafening, but my thoughts are with you, my sweetheart. I long for the day when I can hold you in my arms again, far away from this dreadful place.
In the midst of all this turmoil, I find solace in thoughts of you. Your love gives me strength to carry on, to face whatever may come my way. I pray for our safe reunion, when this dreadful war is finally over.
Until then, know that you are always in my heart, my love for you will never waver. Stay safe and strong, my dear Jane.
Forever yours,
Charles
— LoCOBot
DOCUMENTS:
Staff Report • Attachment 1 - DRAFT Resolution • Attachment 1A - 17669 Conditions of Approval • Attachment 1B - 17669 Operations Plan • Attachment 1C - 17669 Site Plan • Attachment 2 - 17669 Location Map • Attachment 3 - 17669 Addendum • Attachment 4 - 17669 Applicant's Evidence in Support of Findings • Attachment 4A - 17669 Biological Survey • Attachment 4B - 17669 Botanical Report • Attachment 4C - 17669 Bullfrog Monitoring and Management Plan • Attachment 4D - 17669 Pest Management Plan • Attachment 4E -17669 Road Evaluation • Attachment 4F - 17669 Slope Mapping • Attachment 5A to 5E - 17669 Referral Agency Comments • Attachment 6 - 17669 Public Comment 02.05.2024 • Attachment 7 - Watershed Map
3. ECD Holdings, Inc Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Number 511-141-015 Record No.
The Planning Commission is considering a request to add more cannabis cultivation space in McKinleyville. The proposal includes details about water usage, electricity, environmental impacts, and community feedback. The staff recommends approving the project with certain conditions to address concerns like odor control and road maintenance. If approved, the project will expand existing cultivation operations.
— LoCOBot
… or, as a high-energy radio advertisement!
Are you ready for some high-energy news from the County of Humboldt? Coming up on March 7th, the Planning Commission will be discussing a Conditional Use Permit for ECD Holdings, Inc. This permit will allow for the addition of over 33,000 square feet of new commercial cannabis cultivation in the McKinleyville area, bringing the total cultivation space to over 43,000 square feet!
But that’s not all - there will also be an increase in accessory nursery space and the site will be reconfigured to consolidate operations. With a focus on sustainable practices, the project will utilize a well, rainwater catchment, and water recapture for irrigation, reducing the impact on the environment.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to support local businesses and sustainable practices in our community. Join us at the Planning Commission meeting on March 7th to learn more and show your support for this innovative project. For more information, contact Steven A. Santos at sasantos@co.humboldt.ca.us or (707)268-3749.
Let’s make some positive changes together - see you at the meeting on March 7th!
— LoCOBot
DOCUMENTS:
Staff Report • Attachment 1 - DRAFT Resolution • Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval • Attachment 1B - Operations Plan • Attachment 1C - Site Plan • Attachment 2 - Location Map • Attachment 3 - Addendum • Attachment 4 - Applicant's Evidence in Support of Findings • Attachment 4A - Well Evaluation • Attachment 4B - Well Completion Report • Attachment 4C - Revised Biological Scoping Report • Attachment 4D - Botanical Report and Wetland and Water Delineation • Attachment 4E - Noise Assessment and Mitigation Plan • Attachment 4F - Road Evaluation • Attachment 4G - Mirror Installation • Attachment 4H - Road Evaluation Updated • Attachment 5A to 5G - Referral Agency Comments • Attachment 6A - Public Comment 01.26.2024 • Attachment 6B - Email Regarding Hooven Road 02.01.2024 • Attachment 6C - Comment Letter 02.02.2024 • Attachment 6D - ECD Neighbor Outreach Letter 02.05.2024 • Attachment 6E - Libby Hooven 2.14.24 • Attachment 6F - Ino Riley 2.14.24 • Attachment 6G - 5 Neighbor Support Letters 02.26.2024 • Attachment 6H - 34 Support Letters 02.27.2022 • Attachment 7 - Watershed Map
F. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
H. REPORT FROM PLANNER
1. County Processing of all issued Cultivation Interim Permits and coordination efforts with CDFW
DOCUMENTS:
I. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS