Initial Study No. 7584 (CalCom Energy on behalf of Pappas Ranch LLC, Friendship LLC, California Trade LLC))

SCH Number: 2019059041
Lead Agency: Fresno County
Document Title: Initial Study No. 7584 (CalCom Energy on behalf of Pappas Ranch LLC, Friendship LLC, California Trade LLC))
Document Type: NEG - Negative Declaration
Received: 5/9/2019

Document Description: Allow a 2,218 kW ground mount solar system to be developed in two phases on an approximately 11.8-acre portion of a 55-acre parcel to support agricultural operations by energizing existing electrical facilities on an adjacent 116.6-acre parcel. The project will install approximately 1.5 miles of overhead electrical lines to connect the system to the facilities. The subject parcels are located on the south side of Fresno-Coalinga Road {State Route 145) between S. Sonoma and S. Napa Avenues in the AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural, 20-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District approximately 10 miles northwest of the City of Huron. (SUP. DIST. 4) (APNs 060-140-60S, 065-020-375).

Contact Information: Ejaz Ahmad
County of Fresno
2220 Tulare Street, Sixth Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
5596004204

Cities: Helm
Counties: Fresno
Cross Streets: South side of Fresno-Coalinga Road (SR 145) bet. S. Sonoma and S. Napa Avenues
Total Acres: 5
Parcel #: 060-140-60S; 065-020-37S
Township: 19/18S
Range: 16E
Section: 4/33
Base: MD

Review Period Start: 5/9/2019
Review Period End: 6/10/2019
Development Type: Power:Solar (2,218 kW Watts)
Local Action: Use Permit
Project Issues: Aesthetic/Visual Agricultural Land Air Quality Archaeologic-Historic Biological Resources Drainage/Absorption Flood Plain/Flooding Forest Land/Fire Hazard Geologic/Seismic Minerals Noise Population/Housing Balance Public Services Recreation/Parks Schools/Universities Sewer Capacity Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Solid Waste Toxic/Hazardous Traffic/Circulation Vegetation Water Quality Water Supply Wetland/Riparian Growth Inducing Land Use Cumulative Effects
Reviewing Agencies: Air Resources Board, Major Industrial Projects California Department of Parks and Recreation California Energy Commission California Public Utilities Commission Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4 Department of Toxic Substances Control Native American Heritage Commission Regional Water Quality Control Bd., Region 5 (Fresno) Resources Agency Caltrans, District 6