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PLN210174 - MYHRE ARVID J TR ET AL (AERA ENERGY LLC/CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORPORATION)
Continued from November 13, 2024 - Public hearing to consider construction of an approximately 35.5-acre 11 megawatt alternating current solar photovoltaic facility and associated site improvements including development on slopes exceeding 25 percent.
Project Location: 66880 Sargents Road, San Ardo.
Proposed CEQA Action: Consider and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15074.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15074;
2. Approve a General Development Plan and Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Use Permit to allow construction of an approximately 35.5 acre 11-megawatt alternating current solar photovoltaic facility and associated site improvements; and
b. a Use Permit to allow development on slopes exceeding 25 percent; and
3. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 19 conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Property Owner: Myhre Arvid J. TR Et. Al.
Agent: Ruben Magan, Total Energies Renewables USA; Rachel Clausnitzer, Aera Energy LLC; Andrew Cochrane, California Resources Corporation
Architect: Wallace Group
APN: 423-081-019-000
Zoning: Heavy Industrial [HI]
Parcel Size: 159.75 acres
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: Fionna Jensen, Senior Planner
831-796-6407, JensenF1@countyofmonterey.gov
SUMMARY
The project site is located 5.4 miles south of the unincorporated community of San Ardo, approximately 450 feet west of Sargent Creek and 4,500 feet east of the Salinas River. The project site is confined within a single parcel of land within the portion of the San Ardo Oil Fields known as Ferrini Flats and is operated by Aera Energy LLC. The ...
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