Sacred Groves Kneeland Cemetery
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025091001
Lead Agency
Humboldt County
Document Title
Sacred Groves Kneeland Cemetery
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
11/13/2025
Document Description
A Conditional Use Permit for a green burial cemetery. Burials of human remains are proposed to occur in single plots and family groves at a maximum density of 120 graves per acre. Graves will be dug by hand to minimize impacts on plants and soil. Bodies and biodegradable burial materials will be buried in the root zone at a minimum depth of 18 inches. The site is currently managed for hay production, grazing and forest health and will continue with cemetery operations. Ceremonial tree plantings will be watered for one year with water from a rainwater catchment tank. The project will result in conversion of some hay field to oak savannah. The property entrance will be improved, and a short driveway, parking area, and a non-residential ceremonial structure will be constructed. Visitation to the cemetery will be limited by a locked gate.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Whitney
Agency Name
County of Humboldt
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Michael Furniss
Agency Name
Sacred Groves Inc
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Kneeland Road
Total Acres
44.7
Parcel #
314-131-092, 314-131-091, 314-131-088
Township
04N
Range
02E
Section
09
Base
Humboldt
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
County of Humboldt
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Humboldt
Final Environmental Document Available at
3015 H Street, Eureka CA 95521
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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