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PLN190253 - DYNEGY MOSS LANDING LLC (VISTRA ENERGY)
Public hearing to consider the installation of a 1,200-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS), comprised of constructing of four (4) two-story buildings totaling of 391,200 square feet, installation of up to 500 inverters and converters, placement of two (2) substations totaling 92,000 square feet, and up to four (4) 150-foot monopole towers and one (1) 100-foot dead-end 500-kilovolt tower, on the Moss Landing Power Plant site.
Project Location: 11283 Dolan Road, Moss Landing, North County Land Use Plan, Moss Landing Community Plan, Coastal Zone
Proposed CEQA action: Adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration that was prepared and circulated.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Dynegy Moss Landing LLC (Vistra Energy project), dated May 15, 2020;
2. Approve a Coastal Administrative Permit to establish a 1200-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system including:
a. Construction of four (4) two-story buildings totaling 391,200 square feet: Building 1 - 106,500 square feet/300-MW; Building 2 - 94,500 square feet/300-MW, Building 3 - 66,000 square feet/300-MW; and Building 4 - 124,200 square feet/300-MW.
b. Installation of up to 500 inverters and converters.
c. Placement of two (2) substations totaling 92,000 square feet: (Substation 1 - 32,000 square feet and Substation 2 - 60,000 square feet) which include installation of up to four (4) 150 foot monopole towers and a 100-foot dead-end 500-kv tower.
d. Grading of 124,000 cubic yards of cut.
3. Adopt a Condition Compliance and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends approval of the project subject to 14 conditions of approval including three (3) mitigation measures.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Eric Cherniss
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