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File #: 25-1356    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Item
File created: 7/25/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 8/14/2025 Final action:
Title: 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 Gu...
Attachments: 1. A - Staff Report, 2. B - Findings, 3. C - Condition of Approval, 4. D.1 - Staff Exhibits A-E, 5. D.2 - Staff Exhibits F-I, 6. D.3 - Staff Exhibits J-M, 7. E - Notification Map PC 08-14-25 (1,000 ft), 8. F - Proof of Publication - Mt. Democrat, 9. G - Staff Memo, 10. G.1 - Staff Memo Attachment A, 11. G.2 - Staff Memo Attachment B, 12. Public Comment 08.14.25
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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 C...

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