EVCS Shafter Community and Surrounding Area DCFC
Summary
SCH Number
2023020496
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
EVCS Shafter Community and Surrounding Area DCFC
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/21/2023
Document Description
The project includes installation of two direct current fast charging hubs in the cities of Lathrop and French Camp. Six DC fast chargers and two level 2 chargers will be built at a Holiday Inn in Lathrop. Four DC fast chargers and one level 2 charger will be built at Victory Garden in French Camp. The purpose of this project is to maximize access of electric vehicle (EV) travel for rural residents and demonstrate replicable and scalable business and technology models for large-scale deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Beneficiaries will include EV users in Lathrop and French Camp. California taxpayers and the environment will benefit from increased EV use and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Contact Information
Name
Daniel Siu
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Energy Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
French Camp, Lathrop
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
S Harlan Road and Thomsen Road (Lathrop); Mathews Road (French Camp)
Zip
95330
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15301; Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15303; Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sec. 15301 provides that projects which consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, and which involve negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination, are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. This project involves installation of electric vehicle charging stations at two existing parking facilities. The electric vehicle charging station will be installed on an existing paved parking lot and will involve negligible or no expansion of use. Therefore, the project falls within section 15301 and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sec. 15303 provides that projects which consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure, are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. This project consists of installation of new small equipment to an existing site. Three Level 2 chargers and ten DCFC will be installed. Specifically, the Tritium fast charging equipment to be installed is approximately half the size of a phone booth and the Level 2 charging equipment is the size of a parking meter. The equipment will be installed in an existing, paved parking lot. Therefore, the project falls within section 15303 and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sect. 15304 provides that projects which consist of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. There will be a small amount of dust during the 2-4 week construction period. Minimum trenching in a ground level parking lot will be required for this project. No trenching will be required for locations with a multi-level parking structure. The trenching will take place on currently paved ground, will not involve the removal of any trees, and surface will be restored. Therefore, the project falls within section 15304 and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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