To: Zoning Administrator
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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ENGIE North America Coastal Development and Conditional Use Permit Extension
Record Number: PLN-2024-18924
Assessor Parcel Number: 401-121-011
Fairhaven area
A two-year extension to a previously approved Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit (PLN-2022-17973) for a new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility to capture and manage renewable energy. The project will be located in the footprint of an existing renewable energy generation facility and would interconnect to the existing Fairhaven Biomass Substation, and would have connection to PG&E. The project would include the placement of battery energy storage enclosures and power conversion system units. Approximately 50 employees would be required during the construction phase. Once constructed, the facility would be unstaffed and would include remote operational control. Inspections and maintenance would occur as necessary. The extension is needed due to the need for additional time to complete electrical and engineering drawings for submittal for building permits. The applicant (Broad Reach Power, LLC) has changed ownership since the existing permit approval and the new applicant is ENGIE North America. If approved, the extension will expire March 27, 2025.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Zoning Administrator:
Adopt the resolution (Resolution 24-__) (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds the project is Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Makes all of the required findings for approval of the Conditional Use Permit & Coastal Development Permit Extension; and
c. Approves the Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit Extension subject to the original Conditions of Approval included in Attachment 1A.
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