Title
PLN180371 - PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO (ELKHORN BATTERY STORAGE FACILITY)
Public hearing to consider approving installation of a new battery energy storage system consisting of approximately 270 manufactured battery storage units with a capacity of up to 730 megawatt hours (MWh) and associated improvements for connection to existing power transmission facilities on 4.5 acres of land at the PG&E substation in Moss Landing.
Project Location: 7251 Highway 1, Moss Landing, North County Land Use Plan, Moss Landing Community Plan, Coastal Zone
Proposed CEQA action: Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration;
2. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of a:
a. Coastal Administrative Permit for the installation of a battery storage system and associated PG&E switchgear and equipment on approximately 4.5 acres of land within the existing Moss Landing Substation;
b. Coastal Development Permit for development within 750 feet of a known archaeological site;
c. Coastal Development Permit for development within 100 feet of environmentally sensitive habitat area; and
3. Adopt a 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 twenty-six (15) conditions of approval and ten (10) mitigation measures.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Molly Sandomire
Owner: Pacific Gas & Electric
APN: 133-181-010-000
Zoning: HI (CZ)
Parcel Size: 147.77 acres
Plan Area: North County Land Use Plan, Moss Landing Community
Plan, Coastal Zone
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The subject property is 147.77 acres in size, 42 acres of which is comprised of PG&E's Moss Landing Substation facility. The PG&E substation is located north of the Dynegy Moss Landing property which is the property containing the iconic Moss Landi...
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