Almond-Elm Substation #1 Transformer Replacement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021080430
Public Agency
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Document Title
Almond-Elm Substation #1 Transformer Replacement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/24/2021
Document Description
The project site is an existing substation located at 7010 Almond Avenue in the community of Orangevale in Sacramento County; APN:257-0230-005. The Almond-Elm Substation #1 Transformer Replacement Project (Project) consists of replacing an aging 20-megavolt-ampere (MVA) transformer and associated switchgear that are located on the eastern portion of the substation site. The current layout creates a challenge for maintenance workers due to the proximity of workers with energized parts. The existing layout also does not meet fire protection setback requirements. A new 20-MVA transformer and switchgear will be placed in a location within the existing substation footprint that meets both worker safety and fire setback requirements. Surface excavation will be required for the removal and reconstruction of the new transformer and switchgear concrete foundation pad with a surrounding sub-grade oil containment area. The Project will also include modification and/or replacement of support infrastructure (i.e. switch pole, tap pole, pull box, conduit, grounding, etc.) to service the new transformer and switchgear. The Project will add approximately 5 feet of gravel at the depth of 4” to the front substation entrance. Construction is expected to begin in October 2021 and be completed by June 2022.
Contact Information
Name
Amy Spitzer
Agency Name
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Countywide, Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Almond Ave and Elm Ave
Zip
95662
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA PRC Section 21080(b)(9), 21084; CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302
Reasons for Exemption
SMUD has reviewed and determined that the Project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement and Reconstruction). Section 15301 applies to projects that consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alternations of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. Section 15302 states that "Class 2 consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced..." Thus, the Project will involve the repair and minor alternation of an existing substation facility resulting in no change or expansion of use; and the replacement of an existing transformer and switchgear in the same location and serving the same purpose and capacity. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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