To: Zoning Administrator
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Broad Reach Power, LLC Modification of a Conditional Use Permit & Coastal Development Permit
Case Number: PLN-2022-17973
Assessor's Parcel Number: 401-121-011-000
Fairhaven area
A Modification to an approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP-125-84) and a Coastal Development Permit (CDP-87-921) 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, 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.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Zoning Administrator:
Adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Find 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. make all of the required findings for approval of the Conditional Use Permit & Coastal Development Permit; and
c. Approves the Conditional Use Permit & Coastal Development Permit subject to the recommended Conditions of Approval (Attachment 1A).
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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project is located in the Fairhaven area, on the North side of Bay Street, approximately at the intersection of New Navy Base Road and Bay Street, on the property known as 97 Bay Street.
Present General Plan Land Use Designation: Industrial General Humboldt Bay Area Plan; Density: Unidentified; Slope Stability: Moderate Instability (2).
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