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Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0011/Fuji Battery Storage request for a Conditional Use Permit for the development and ongoing operation of an up to 5.0-megawatt (MW)/20.0-megawatt hour (MWh) battery energy storage facility on an undeveloped portion of a parcel developed with a four-suite business park, to be secured with a six-foot-tall chain link fence. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 048-280-030, consisting of 3.83 acres, is located Approximately 550 feet north of the Newtown Road and Parkway Drive intersection, in the Placerville Community Region, within the City of Placerville Sphere of Influence. Submitted by Apex Energy Solutions, LLC c/o Sarah Kaaki; Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1. Find Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0011 to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303(c), New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; and pursuant to Section 15304 (f), Minor Alterations to Land of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Approve Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0011 based on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval as presented. (Supervisorial District 3)
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0011/Fuji Battery Storage submitted by Apex Energy Solutions, LLC c/o Sarah Kaaki for a Conditional Use Permit for the development and ongoing operation of an up to 5.0-megawatt (MW)/20.0-megawatt hour (MWh) battery energy storage facility on an undeveloped portion of a parcel developed with a four-suite business park, to be secured with a six-foot-tall chain link fence. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 048-280-030, consisting of 3.83 acres, is located approximately 550 feet north of the Newtown Road and Parkway Drive intersection, in the Placerville Community Region, within the City of Placerville Sphere of Influence, Supervisorial District 3. (County Planner: Craig Osborn, email: Craig.Osborn@edcgov.us) (Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15303(c), New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; and pursuant to Section 15304 (f), Minor Alterations to Land)
A Staff Report is attached.
CONTACT
Craig Osborn
Planning and Building Department, Planning Division