Title
Renewable Properties, LLC, Hatchery Road Solar Project,
Record Number PLN-2020-16320
Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 313-091-019 and 313-091-020
Blue Lake area;
The proposed project (Project) is a small-scale commercial energy generating facility that would be located on ±26.56 acres of two (2) adjoining parcels that together total ±38 acres of undeveloped land. The Project would generate approximately four (4) megawatts (MW) of alternating current (AC) emission free, clean, renewable power. The Project would interconnect to PG&E's pre-existing electrical distribution system located along Hatchery Road. Power generated by this facility would be sold to the Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) through a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The Project would utilize 14,336 modules and 32 string inverters which convert the sun's energy into usable AC power. Single axis tracking technology would be utilized to allow the modules to efficiently track the sun throughout the day and maximize the efficiency of solar collection. The modules would be mounted on a steel racking system, which would be anchored into the ground using driven steel piers. The overall height of the array would be no more than 8-feet tall as measured from existing grade.
Recommendation
Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project incompliance with CEQA Guidelines, make all of the required findings for approval of the Conditional Use Permit and approve the Renewable Properties, LLC Conditional Use Permit subject to the recommended conditions.