St. Helena Primary School PV Solar Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025031230
Public Agency
Saint Helena Unified School District
Document Title
St. Helena Primary School PV Solar Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/27/2025
Document Description
The project would consist of installation of 220 photovoltaic (PV) modules on a single 20’ x 55' canopy in a school parking lot adjacent to Grayson Avenue. Approximately eight trees would be removed for the project, none of which would be native trees over 25 years old. Four EV chargers and associated electrical improvements also would be installed in the parking lot. The project would assure reduced electrical rates for the District into the future.
Contact Information
Name
Kay Vang
Agency Name
St. Helena Unified School District
Job Title
Chief Business Official
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
St. Helena
Counties
Napa
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
South Crane Avenue
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 21080.35
Reasons for Exemption
The project would qualify for exemption under the CEQA rooftop/parking lot statutory exemption (CEQA Statutes, Section 21080.35), which applies to rooftop and parking lot photovoltaic systems, with associated equipment not occupying more than 500 sq. ft. and not containing protected plants. None of the exceptions to the exemption would apply (See attached Discussion).
County Clerk
Napa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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