Sanborn 2.0 Solar Project by Sanborn Solar, LLC
11 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2019060259
Lead Agency
Kern County
Document Title
Sanborn 2.0 Solar Project by Sanborn Solar, LLC
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
9/14/2022
Document Description
The proposed modified project would involve construction and operation of a photovoltaic (PV) solar facility that will generate 220 megawatts (MW) of renewable electrical energy and up to four (4) gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy storage capacity on 31 parcels totaling approximately 1,200 acres in unincorporated Kern County. The proposed modified project abuts the west side of the previously approved Sanborn Solar project site. The proposal includes two (2) Conditional Use Permits (CUP No. 60, Map No. 196 and CUP No. 61, Map No. 196).
Contact Information
Name
Katrina Slayton
Agency Name
Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department
Job Title
Division Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Kern
Regions
Unincorporated
Total Acres
1,200
Jobs
6
Parcel #
Multiple
State Highways
Hwy 58; Hwy 14
Railways
BNSF Railway
Airports
Mojave Air and Space Port
Schools
Mojave High School
Township
11N
Range
12W
Section
Mult
Base
SBBM
Other Location Info
The modified Sanborn 2.0 Solar project abuts the west side of the previously approved Sanborn Solar project site. The modified project is located approximately 17 miles southeast of the City of Tehachapi, approximately one mile south of the unincorporated community of Mojave, and approximately 10 miles north of the unincorporated community of Rosamond.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Kern County Board of Supervisors
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Kern
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://kernplanning.com/environmental-doc/sanborn-solar-project/
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes (Addendum Environmental Impact Report)
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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