Case No. 2024-0047
Summary
SCH Number
2024110354
Public Agency
City of Westminster
Document Title
Case No. 2024-0047
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/12/2024
Document Description
A Conditional Use Permit and Development Review application requesting to construct and operate a new public utility facility functioning as a battery energy storage system (BESS). The proposed facility would Include the pIacement of 172 battery energy storage enclosures and associated electrical equipment, including 43 medium voltage transformers. The project would connect to the adjacent Southern California Edison (SCE) substation to provide additional capacity to the electrical grid.
Contact Information
Name
Stephanie Tomaino
Agency Name
City of Westminster
Job Title
Contract Principal PIanner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Westminster
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Garden Grove Blvd.
Zip
92683
Parcel #
APN 203-431-03, APN 203-431-15
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15332, CIass 32, ln-Fill DeveIopment Projects
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt from the California EnvironmentaI Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, In-Fill DeveIopment Projects. The project qualifies for this CIass 32 categoricaI exemption as it meets the conditions prescribed in Sections 15300 to 15333 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the development is consistent with the applicable General PIan and zoning designations, the site can be adequately served by required utilities and public services, and the project would not result In significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, water quality, or other environmental Impacts.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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