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Commission Approves Eagle's Nest Farm Conditional Use Permit With Noise Limit and Renewable‑energy Condition
Summary
The commission approved a conditional use permit for Eagle's Nest Farm LLC, adding or confirming conditions including a noise performance standard (50 dB at edge of habitat) to protect Northern spotted owl habitat and requiring measures related to energy conversion to renewables by a specified date.
The Humboldt County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Eagle's Nest Farm LLC after staff confirmed conditions designed to protect biological resources and ensure consistent mitigation measures.
Commissioner Curiazzi moved to adopt the resolution approving the permit as conditioned; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
During the discussion staff explained ongoing condition number 1 requires combined noise from generators or non‑operational equipment to be measured at 100 feet from habitat edge and kept at or below 50 decibels to avoid harassment of the Northern spotted owl (staff cited department policy standard 16‑005). Commissioners also asked about synthetic netting and staff said the county and partner agencies are working to develop consistent conditions for netting management and disposal.
One commissioner noted the permit includes a condition phasing in renewable energy: the applicant is expected to comply with a requirement to convert to solar/renewable generation by January 1, 2026. Staff said the site has not been cultivated for several years and the applicant will need to operationalize compliance if they resume activity.
The commission voted to approve the resolution and adopt the conditions outlined in the staff report.
