Amended Osganian Solar Project (Original NOE #2019070328)
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2019070328
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Amended Osganian Solar Project (Original NOE #2019070328)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/27/2020
Document Description
This project will install three solar photovoltaic energy systems for five existing on-site electric irrigation pumps at an existing agriculture operation. The ground-mounted solar arrays will be on approximately . 5-acre total. Solar system # 1 will be 48.3 kilowatts (kW) located at 5740 Boston Ave, near the northeast corner of Boston Ave and 6th Ave. Solar system #2 will be 33.6 kW located at 6017 Boston Ave, near the southwest comer of Boston Ave and 6th Ave. Solar system #3 will be 45.1 kW located at 6190 N 6th Ave near the southwest corner of the farm. Installation of the arrays will require some minor trenching and grading. No drilling, welding or heavy equipment will be required. A small number of crop trees will be relocated and perimeter fencing will be installed for safety.
Contact Information
Name
Lucio Hernandez
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Bryan L. Tahmazian
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Kingsburg
Counties
Fresno
Cross Streets
6190 N 6th Ave, 5470 & 6017 Boston Ave
Other Location Info
APN: 002-010-019, 028-160-007, 028-160-008, 002-010-020, 002-010-057, 002-010-058
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15304, and 15311
Reasons for Exemption
California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301: The project involves minor alteration and operation of existing facilities. Solar arrays will be installed to power existing on-site agricultural irrigation pumps. These installations will not expand the existing agricultural use and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304: The project to install solar arrays involves minor grading, trenching, and backfilling to provide an alternate source of power for the existing on-site irrigation pumps. These activities will not have a significant effect on the environment.
California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15311: The project will install new solar arrays accessory to the existing, on-going agricultural operation. These installations will not expand the existing agricultural use and will not have significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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