Planning Commission

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT IVER SKAVDAL Chair, First District THOMAS MULDER Second District NOAH LEVY Third District JEROME QIRIAZI Fourth District PEGGY O'NEILL Fifth District SARAH WEST Vice-Chair, At-Large LORNA MCFARLANE At-Large PLANNING COMMISSION COUNTY STAFF JOHN H. FORD Director, Planning and Building PLANNING COMMISSION 825 Fifth Street Board of Supervisors Chambers Eureka, California 6:00 PMThursday, May 15, 2025 Regular Meeting - Hybrid AGENDA 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. Page 1COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA 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 Planning Commission are to attend the meeting in person or submit your comment in writing in advance of the meeting. Page 2COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA 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: Page 3COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA 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, 14, 2025. 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. A. CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO FLAG B. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT C. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS D. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: At this time persons may appear before this Commission on any matter pertinent to the Commission's Jurisdiction and that is not on the agenda. When the Chair asks for public comment, please address the Commission from the microphone. Unless otherwise stated, speakers will have three (3) minutes for public comment. Although the Commission may briefly respond to statements or questions, under state law, matters presented under this item cannot be discussed or acted upon by the Commission at this time. At this time persons may appear before this Commission on any matter pertinent to the Commission's Jurisdiction and that is not on the Agenda. When the Chair asks for public comment, please address the Commission from the microphone. Unless otherwise stated, speakers will have three (3) minutes for public comment. Although the Commission may briefly respond to statements or questions, under state law, matters presented under this item cannot be discussed or acted upon by the Commission at this time. E. CONSENT AGENDA These Public Hearing matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. The Chair will poll the audience and members of the Commission to determine if any item on the consent agenda should be pulled for public comment or further discussion. Page 4COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA 25-555 MMF Land V LLC Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 033-120-009 Record No.: PLN-11971-CUP Benbow area An application for a Conditional Use Permit for 33,699 square feet of outdoor and 650 square feet of mixed light commercial cannabis cultivation activities for a total of 34,349 sf and an additional 3,435 sf of ancillary propagation. Irrigation needs are estimated at 650,000 gallons per year (18.9 gallons per sf). The water source is two existing rainwater catchment ponds totaling 628,000 gallons. One of these ponds is on-stream and subject to forbearance. Current hard tank water storage totals 227,500 in a series of HDPE tanks with an additional proposal of fifteen 5,000- gallon tanks which equates to 75,000-gallons for a total of 302,500- gallons of storage. Anticipated annual water usage is 650,000 gallons. Processing has historically occurred onsite in an existing residence but is conditioned to occur offsite. A maximum of eight employees is anticipated. Power is provided by solar panels and battery storage; additionally, applicant has applied for PG&E connectivity. A generator will be used as emergency backup...end RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt resolutions (Resolution 25-__) (Attachments 1) which does the following: a. Finds the Planning Commission has considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration previously adopted for the Commercial Medical Marijuana Land Use Ordinance and the Addendum that was prepared for the MMF Land V LLC, project (Attachment 3); and b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and c. Approves the MMF Land V LLC Conditional Use Permit subject to the recommended conditions of approval (Attachments 1A). Recommendation: Page 5COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA 25-635 Kurnishon, LCC, Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 208-221-006-000 Record No.: PLN-12030-CUP Mad River area A Conditional Use Permit for 21,120 square feet (SF) of existing outdoor commercial cannabis cultivation. Light depravation techniques are utilized to achieve two harvests annually. Water for irrigation will be provided by an existing well. The expected annual water use is 193,000 gallons (8.97 gallons/square foot). There is a total of 55,500 gallons of available water storage currently on site. Processing such as drying and curing will occur onsite in an existing 1,100 SF structure. Energy for the project will be supplied by three (3) 7kW generators which also serve power for domestic purposes. The project is conditioned to transition to renewable energy by January 1, 2026. The applicant is also seeking a Special Permit for work within the Streamside Management Area. 2. That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 25-__), (Attachment 1) which does the following: a. Finds the Planning Commission has considered the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Commercial Cannabis Land Use Ordinance that was prepared for the Kurnishon, LLC project; and b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and c. Approves the Conditional Use Permit and Special Permit as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A). Recommendation: Page 6COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA 25-637 Eagles Nest Farm LLC, Conditional Use Permit Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 220-191-027 Record Number PLN-12490-SP (filed 12/23/2016) Whitethorn Area 3. That the Planning Commission: 1. Continue the Eagles Nest Farm LLC Conditional Use Permit to a date uncertain. Recommendation: 25-638 Sod Father LLC Conditional Use Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 522-044-068-000, 522-044-067-000 Record No.: PLN-13098-CUP Willow Creek area A Conditional Use Permit for 24,400 square feet of existing outdoor cannabis cultivation supported by 2,440 square feet of ancillary nursery space. Water for irrigation is sourced from an existing on-site groundwater well and auxiliary water to be provided by two points of diversion, if an irrigation water right is secured. 135,000 gallons of water for cultivation is stored in hard tanks. Annual cultivation water use is up to 180,000 gallons. The project includes a 150,000-gallon water storage tank for fire suppression and reserve irrigation water. Drying will occur onsite in an existing shop and trimming occurs off-site until ADA compliant workplace is provided. The applicant estimates that up to three employees are needed. Power source is PG&E. 4. That the Planning Commission: 1. Continue the project to a date uncertain. Recommendation: Page 7COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA 25-639 Stander and Green Diamond Resource Company General Plan Amendment, Zone Reclassification and Lot Line Adjustment Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500-071-012 & 500-081-002 Record Number: PLN-2024-19011 Application Date: 6/21/2024 Fickle Hill, Arcata Area A General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zone Reclassification (ZR) to facilitate a Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) between two parcels resulting in two parcels. The Lot Line Adjustment will adjust the boundary between APNs 500-071-012 and 500-081-002 such that additional lands will be taken from one parcel and added to the other parcel to accommodate existing historic encroachments. The Stander parcel (500-071-012) is developed with a single-family residence and accessory structures and is served with on-site water and an on-site wastewater treatment system. The Green Diamond parcel (500-081-012) is vacant. An approximately 0.2-acre portion of the Green Diamond property (APN 500-081-002) is proposed to be transferred to Stander and changed from Timberland (T) to Residential Estates (RE). Changing the zoning from Agriculture Exclusive (AE) and Timber Production (TPZ) to Agriculture General (AG) is also proposed, in order to remain consistent with the new General Plan Designation. A petition to change the General Plan designation and Zone classification (PLN-2024-18909) was accepted by the Board of Supervisors on May 21, 2024. 5. That the Planning Commission: 1. Describe the application as part of the Consent Agenda 2. Survey the audience for any person who would like to discuss the application. 3. If no one requests discussion, make the following motion to approve the application as part of the Consent Agenda; and 4. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 25-__). (Attachment 1) which does the following: a. Make all of the required findings for approval based on evidence in the staff report and public testimony; and b. Recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve the General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification; and c. Approve the Lot Line Adjustment subject to the recommended Recommendation: Page 8COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA conditions of approval. 25-640 TowerCo Conditional Use Permit Record No.: PLN-2025-19146 APN: 403-081-013 Eureka area A Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a telecommunications and public utility facility, consisting of a 150-foot-tall monopole with new Verizon wireless antennas and antenna equipment, including various equipment cabinets housing various utilities and a 30kW diesel generator within a 45'x45' fenced lease area. No water or sewer service required. This will be an unmanned facility and engineered for three additional wireless carriers. The property is currently developed with a single-family residence and other accessory structures. 6. That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 25-__), (Attachment 1) which does the following: a. Finds the Planning Commission has determined that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines and agrees with the lead agency's findings; and b. Makes all of the required findings for approval of the Conditional Use Permit; and c. Approves the TowerCo Conditional Use Permit as recommended by staff subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A). Recommendation: Page 9COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA 25-641 Recology Humboldt-Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit Modification Assessor Parcel Number: 401-031-067 Record Number: PLN-2025-19194 Samoa Area, Eureka A Modification to change the hours of operation of a previously approved Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit for the existing transfer station and recycling facility within the general industrial area of the town of Samoa. The 2.5-acre parcel is developed with a 43,750 square foot transfer station building, where loading and unloading activities occur. It is anticipated that no more than 175 vehicles per day will use the facility. The current approved hours of operation are 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday. The modification requests to change the hours of operation from 5 am to 5 pm, seven days a week, Monday-Sunday. 7. That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 25-__) (Attachment 1), which does the following: a. Make all of the required findings for approval of the Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit Modification based on evidence in the staff report; and b. Approves the Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit Modification as recommended by staff and subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A). Recommendation: Page 10COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA 25-643 Friedley- Minor Subdivision and Coastal Development Permit Extension Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 015-081-008 Record Nos.: PLN-2022-17910, PLN-2025-19201 Myrtletown Area, Eureka A two-year Coastal Development Permit extension for a minor subdivision previously approved March 15, 2023 (PLN-2022-17910). No changes to the project are proposed. If approved, the extension will expire on March 15, 2027. The approved minor subdivision is for an approximately 12,600 sf parcel, dividing it into two parcels: Parcel One would be 7,346 square feet and Parcel Two would be 5,266 square feet. The existing parcel is developed with a single-family residence and garage, which will remain on proposed Parcel One. The existing parcel is served with community water and sewer by Humboldt Community Services District. 8. That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following: a. Makes all required findings for approval of the Extension for the minor subdivision and Coastal Development Permit; and b. Approves the two-year extension to the minor subdivision and Coastal Development Permit as recommended by staff and subject to the conditions of approval previously approved under PLN-2022-17910. Recommendation: Page 11COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA 25-644 General Plan Conformance Review for two projects: 650,000-gallon water tank and improvements to Veteran’s Park Assessor Parcel Number: 522-492-011-000 and 522-321-037-000 Record Number: PLN-2025-19232 Willow Creek area A General Plan Conformance Review for two projects proposed by the Willow Creek Community Services District (WCCDS). The first project involves the construction of a new 650,000-gallon water storage tank on a District-owned parcel (APN 522-492-011). The second project involves upgrades to Veteran’s Park, including a skate park, upgrades to the playground, ADA and parking improvements, upgrades to the baseball diamond and upgrades to the tennis court into multi-use court. These improvements will occur on APN 522-321-037. 9. That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 25-_), (Attachment 1) which does the following: a. Find the proposed Water Tank and the Park improvements on the subject parcels to be in conformance with the Humboldt County General Plan Recommendation: F. PUBLIC HEARINGS The projects listed below are public hearing items that have generated public comment prior to the hearing date or have other issues related to them that may require discussion Page 12COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA 25-645 Inland and Coastal Outdoor Lighting Ordinances Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 000-000-000 Record No.: LRP-2023-18849 Unincorporated Humboldt County. A Public Hearing on the Inland and Coastal versions of the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance to include design guidelines for outdoor lighting to protect unincorporated Humboldt County from light pollution and light trespass. The proposed ordinances amend the zoning regulations to include outdoor lighting design guidelines by adding and modifying the following sections: 1. Adds Section 314-105.1 and amends 314-138, 314-141, 314-142, 314-147, and 314- 154 in Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code. 2. Adds Section 313-105.1 and amends 313-138, 313-141, 313-142, 313-147, and 313- 154 in Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code. 1. That the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt resolutions (Resolutions 25-__ and 25-__) [Attachments 1 and 2] recommending that the Humboldt County Planning Commission take the following actions: a. Consider the project specific Addendum to the Humboldt County General Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) that was prepared for the proposed Inland Outdoor Lighting Ordinance per �15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines [Attachment 1A]; b. Find that the proposed Coastal Outdoor Lighting Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under Section 15251(f) Exemption for Certified State Regulatory Programs of CEQA Guidelines; c. Find that the proposed Inland and Coastal Outdoor Lighting Ordinances are in the Public Interest; d. Find that the proposed Inland and Coastal Outdoor Lighting Ordinances are consistent with the General Plan or Local Coastal Plan; e. Find that the proposed Inland and Coastal Outdoor Lighting Recommendation: Page 13COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT

May 15, 2025Planning Commission AGENDA Ordinances are consistent with the Purpose of Ordinance; f. Recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt the Inland Outdoor Lighting Ordinance adding Section 314-105.1 and amending 314-138, 314-141, 314-142, 314-147, and 314-154 in Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code for the inland areas of the County [Attachment 3]; g. Recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt the Coastal Outdoor Lighting Ordinance adding Section 313-105.1 and amending 313-138, 313-141, 313-142, 313-147, and 313-154 in Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title III of the County Code for the coastal areas of the County [Attachment 4]. G. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT H. REPORT FROM PLANNER I. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION ITEMS J. ADJOURNMENT K. NEXT MEETINGS June 5, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - Hybrid Page 14COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT