PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPENS ON RAMONA SOLAR PROJECT: JULY 6 DEADLINE

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June 18, 2015 (Ramona) – A proposed 18.3 acre solar energy facility is proposed in Ramona at the northwest corner of Creelman Lane and Ashley Road.  The developer is asking the County to adopt a mitigated negative declaration that would exempt it from California Environmental Quality Act review, declaring the impacts to be insignificant.

The public has until July 6th to submit comments on the project.  You can view full project documents here: IES/SDG&E Solar Energy Project – Ramona; PDS2014-ER-14-09-003; PDS2014-MUP-14-013

The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration can be viewed online at http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/pds/ceqa_public_review.html or at the Planning & Development Services (PDS), Project Processing Counter, 5510 Overland Avenue, Suite 110, San Diego, California 92123 and the Ramona Public Library (1275 Main Street, Ramona).  

Comments on this proposed  Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received no later than July 6, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.  Comments must be sent to the PDS address above and should reference the project number and name:  IES/SDG&E SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT -RAMONA; LOG NO. PDS2014-ER-14-09-003; PDS2014-MUP-14-013.

The project is a Major Use Permit to construct a 4.0 Megawatt solar energy facility.  The project consists of one phase covering approximately 18.3 acres and includes solar modules mounted on a fixed tilt system with a maximum height of 11.5 feet, inverters, AC switchgear, medium voltage transformers, and other associated equipment. The project also includes a 24 foot perimeter access driveway and will be surrounded by an 8 foot tall fence.

The project site is located in the Ramona Community Planning area, within unincorporated San Diego County. The site is subject to the General Plan Land Use Designation Public Semi-Public Lands. Zoning for the site is A70 and contains a D2 (Design Review) and F (Floodplain) Special Area Regulations.

For additional information, please contact Michael Johnson at (858) 694-3429or by e-mail at Michael.Johnson1@sdcounty.ca.gov.


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