HomeMy WebLinkAboutDELETE (4)Battery Energy Storage Facilities Ordinance
Planning Commission
August 28, 2024
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Background
Battery Energy Storage Facility
Stores energy for later use
Excess energy from a powerplant and/or power grid
May be Constructed and Operated Separately from Energy/Utility Provider
Power line connections
Underground utilities
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Background
Limited On-site Personnel
Periodic equipment maintenance
Remote Operations
Coordination with power grid operators
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Configurations
Top Right: Enclosed within building
Bottom left: Unenclosed
Bottom Right: Containers
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Code Changes
Update Chapter 17.22 (City Council Decisions)
Update Chapter 17.30 (Allowed Land Use Regulations and Permit Requirements)
Land Use Table and CUP requirement
Update Chapter 17.32 (Land Use Definitions)
Add New Chapter 17.109 (Specific Use Requirements)
Update Chapter 17.140 (Universal Definitions)
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Regulation Highlights
Zoning and Location
Emergency Operations Plan
Decommissioning Plan
Change of Ownership
Abandonment
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NI & IE Zones
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Foothill Blvd
Arrow Route
Fourth Street
Etiwanda Ave
SCE Substation
1 Mile max separation from substation
Residential zone approx. 3400 feet from site.
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Foothill Blvd
Arrow Route
Etiwanda Ave
SCE Substation
1,000 feet max. separation from residential zones
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City Council Goals
Goal RC-5 Local Air Quality. Healthy air quality for all residents.
Goal RC-6 Climate Change. A resilient community that reduces its contributions to a changing climate and is prepared for the health and safety risks of climate change.
Goal RC-7 Energy. An energy efficient community that relies primarily on renewable and non-polluting energy sources.
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Environmental Assessment
This ordinance is not subject to CEQA under the following provisions
15061(b)(3)
Public Noticing
Advertised in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on August 15, 2024
Individual noticing was not required as this is a citywide ordinance
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Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 24-30 recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance
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