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HomeMy WebLinkAboutADM24-0011 Admin Permit - Approved 2024.05.01(Permit Requirements – Reverse) 1 of 2 SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY TIER 2 - ACCESSORY UTILITIES ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT (BCC 24-157 et seq.) APPLICANT INFORMATION APPLICANT’S NAME PHONE NUMBER ( ) MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE E-MAIL PROPERTY INFORMATION PROPERTY OWNER (if different from the applicant)ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER SITE ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE SIZE OF PROPERTY EXISTING LAND USES TOTAL ENERGY OUTPUT (KW) PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM COVERAGE AREA (SQ FT./ACRES) PERCENTAGE OF ENERGY FOR ON-SITE USES DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED FACILITY (use separate sheet, if necessary) APPLICANT’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I certify that all of the information submitted is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and acknowledge the permit requirements as set forth below (page 2) and agree to comply with them. I further understand that should the facility be modified or if the use expands beyond the requirements of this permit, that I will notify the county to obtain any necessary approvals. APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE STAFF USE ONLY APPLICATION REVIEWER ZONE DISTRICT EH CLEARANCE …YES …NO …N/A PUBLIC WORKS CLEARANCE …YES …NO …N/A PROJECT NUMBER ADM 24-0011 BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED? …YES …NO …N/A BUILDING PERMIT NUMBER B23-3219 & 3249 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL DATE Butte County Department of Development Services PLANNING DIVISION 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 Planning Center Phone 530.552.3701 Fax 530.538.7785 dsplanning@buttecounty.net FORM NO PLA-27 APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE Renewable Solar Inc.- Janet Gonzalez 559-410-8640 601 W. Grangeville Blvd Hanford CA 93230 Farmland Reserve, Inc.047-540-002-000 13050 Gianella Rd Chico 95973 2153.72 AC Agricultural orchards 1008.1 KW (DC) 55,975 Sq ft - 1.2 ACRE 100 The 1008.1 KW (DC) PV System will be connected to an existing electrical service to offset the electrical usage of the agricultural operations and all meters within the PG&E/customer agreement. The PV system will be used for agricultural purposes only. 04/11/24 Permits@rsi.solar Mark Michelena AG-160 X X X Rowland Hickel, Senior Planner 5/1/2024 2 of 2 SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 1. The solar electric facility shall be limited to ground-mounted systems encompassing less than 15 percent of the parcel’s size up to 5-acres, whichever is less. 2. More than 50 percent of the power generated shall be used for on-site primary and accessory uses. Less than 50 percent of the power generated may be used off-site. 3. Photovoltaic panel systems shall meet all applicable performance standards established by the National Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability. 4. Ground-mounted photovoltaic panel systems shall meet all setback areas of the applicable zone. 5. Height, Parcel Size and Setback for ground-mounted photovoltaic panel systems shall be in accordance with Table 24-157-2 of the Butte County Zoning Ordinance. 6.If the solar energy facility is located on or adjacent to an agricultural zone, the applicant must acknowledge the County’s Right to Farm Ordiance and shall record a Right to Farm Notice on their parcel prior to issuance of any building permits. 7.For solar energy facilities in Scenic areas, as designated in the General Plan (Figures COS-7 and COS-9, Conservation and Open Space Element), efforts shall be made by the owner/applicant, to the maximum extent practicable, to shield the solar energy facility from public view. On-site transmission and power lines shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be placed out of sight or underground. 8. A solar energy facility that ceases to produce electricity on a continuous basis for 24 months shall be considered abandoned unless the property owner/developer demonstrates by substantial evidence satisfactory to the Develoment Services Department that there is no intent to abandon the facility. Parcel owners shall remove all equipment and facilities, and restore the site to its original condition, when a facility has been deemed abandoned. 9. This Administrative Permit is valid only when accompanied by a copy of the approved site plan. 10. The Zoning Administrator may revoke its approval of this Administrative Permit, if any of the following applies: a. The applicant or property owner has altered the circumstances under which the permit was granted to a degree that one or more of the findings required to grant the original permit can no longer be made; b. Permit issuance was based on misrepresentation by the applicant through the omission of a material statement in the application; c. One or more of the permit conditions of approval have not been complied with or fulfilled; d. The applicant or property owner has failed or refused to allow inspections for compliance; e. Improvements authorized by the permit are in violation of the Zoning Ordinance or any law, ordinace, regulation, or statute; or f. The use is being operated in a manner which constitutes a nuisance. ______________ Applicant’s Initials JG VICINITY MAPSCALE: NTSSCOPE OF WORK:RENEWABLE SOLAR TO INSTALL 1088.1 KW (DC) GRID TIED PV SYSTEMTOTALING (1674) CANADIAN SOLAR, INC. #CS7N-650MB-AG MODULES WITH(15) CHINT POWER SYSTEMS, INC. #CPS-SCA-60KTL-DO/US-480 INVERTERS.THE PV SYSTEM WILL BE GROUND MOUNTED. SOLAR TO ATTACH TO ANEXISTING SERVICE.PV SYSTEM INFORMATION:SYSTEM SIZE:1088.1 KW (DC); 900.0 KW (AC); 997.9 KW CEC (AC)MODULES:(1674) CANADIAN SOLAR, INC. #CS7N-650MB-AGINVERTER(S):(15) CHINT POWER SYSTEMS, INC.#CPS-SCA-60KTL-DO/US-480RACKING: SOLAR FLEXRACK G3P-X GROUND FIXED TILTINSTALL: PILE DRIVEN GROUND MOUNTPITCH:20°AZIMUTH:180°DESIGN CRITERIA:ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND WORK SHALL COMPLYWITH THE FOLLOWING AS APPLICABLE:2022 CEC; 2022 CBC; 2022 CFC; 2022 BUILDING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS;AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ), FIRE AUTHORITY HAVINGJURISDICTION AND ALL MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS AND LISTINGS.MODULES SHALL CONFORM TO AND ARE LISTED UNDER UL 1703INVERTERS SHALL CONFORM TO AND ARE LISTED UNDER UL 1741-SARACKING SHALL CONFORM TO AND IS LISTED UNDER UL2703INTENDED USE:THE PV SYSTEM WILL BE CONNECTED TO AN EXISTING SERVICE TOOFFSET THE ELECTRICAL USAGE OF ALL METERS LISTED IN THECUSTOMER/ UTILITY NEMA APPLICATION.SHEET INDEX:TITLE:SHEET NO.:COVER SHEETPV1.0SOLAR PV NOTESPV2.0OVERALL SITE PLANPV3.0ENLARGED SITE PLANPV3.1SINGLE LINE DIAGRAMPV4.0CONNECTION DETAILSPV4.1ELECTRICAL DETAILSPV4.2CONCRETE DETAILSPV4.3ELECTRICAL NOTES AND PV SIGNAGEPV5.0REFERENCESR1.0 - R1.4SOLAR FLEXRACK STRUCTURAL DRAWINGSS0 - S9GIANELLA 1 (#3156)AGRICULTURAL PV GROUND MOUNT INSTALLGENERAL NOTES:1.THIRD PARTY POST INSPECTION REQUIRED. TEN PERCENT (10%) OFPOSTS TO BE INSPECTED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.2.SEE SOLAR FLEXRACK DRAWINGS FOR STRUCTURAL DESIGNPARAMETERS.NDESIGN PROFESSIONALS AND SPECIAL INSPECTORS:PILE DRIVING OBSERVATION REPORTSALEM ENGINEERING GROUP4729 W JAQUELYN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93722GROUND FAULT SYSTEM TESTINGPOWER SYSTEMS TESTING COMPANY INC.4688 W JENNIFER AVE, STE 108, FRESNO, CA 93722601 W. GRANGEVILLE BLVD.HANFORD, CA 93230(559) 410-8640LIC# 944636REV DATEDESCRIPTION12/12/2024BUTTE CO. FIRST PLAN CHECK #B23-321923/19/2024SECOND PLAN CHECKPROJECT NAME: GIANELLA 1ADDRESS: 13050 GIANELLA RD. CHICO, CA 95973-8974POI COORDINATES: 39.771755°, -122.014947°DESIGNER: RENEWABLE SOLAR INC.START DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2023DRAFTER: LAURENCE WOMACKPLOT DATE: APRIL 10, 2024PROJECT NUMBER:SHEET SIZE: 24" X 36"BUTTE COUNTY, CASHEET NO.: SCALE:#3156COVER SHEETPV1.0N.T.SFLOOD ZONE NOTES:1.PV SYSTEM LOCATED IN FLOOD ZONE A. MINIMUM HEIGHT TO BOTTOMOF SOLAR PANEL OR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE 4.08-FT ABOVEHIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE. SEE FLOOD PRE-CERTIFICATE PROVIDED.2.PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL OF STRUCTURE, A FINAL FLOOD ELEVATIONCERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ONCE CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE.AREA OF WORKNORD-GIANELLA RDGIANELLA RDNAREA OF WORKNORD-GIANELLA RDGIANELLA RDPROJECT CONTACTS:AG RESERVES, INC. - SYSTEM OWNER (CLIENT)ACIP ENERGY - DESIGNATED INTERMEDIARYMARC LAWLESS, PRIMARY AGENT(831) 345-6645DAVID VINCENT(530) 777-2247RENEWABLE SOLAR - CONTRACTOR601 W. GRANGEVILLE BLVD.HANFORD, CA 93230MERRLY MIRANDA, PROJECT MANAGER(323) 363-4625ELLIS SHELDON, ACCOUNT MANAGER(559) 589-4487LAURENCE WOMACK, SYSTEM DESIGNER(559) 410-86406100 WILSON LANDING RD. CHICO, CA 95973(530) 891-4900SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY PERMITREQUIREMENTS:1.THE SOLAR ELECTRIC FACILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO GROUND-MOUNTED SYSTEMSENCOMPASSING LESS THAN 5 PERCENT OF THE PARCEL'S SIZE UP TO 5-ACRES,WHICHEVER IS LESS.2.MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE POWER GENERATED SHALL BE USED FOR ON-SITEPRIMARY AND ACCESSORY USES. LESS THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE POWER GENERATED MAYBE USED OFF-SITE.3.PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL SYSTEMS SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE PERFORMACE STANDARDSESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ANDELECTRONICS ENGINEERS, AND THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGARDING SAFETYAND RELIABILILTY.4.GROUND-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC PAPNEL SYSTEMS SHALL MEET ALL SETBACK AREAS OFTHE APPLICABLE ZONE. FOR AGRICULTURAL ZONE PARCEL GREATER THAN (160) ACRES INSIZE: MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK 20-FT, REAR/ SIDE 25-FT.5.HEIGHT, PARCEL SIZE, AND SETBACK FOR GROUND-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELSYSTEMS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TABLE 24-157-2 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY ZONINGORDINANCE. FOR PARCELS GREATER THAN (10) ACRES: MAXIMUM HEIGHT 15-FT, USEPARCEL ZONE SETBACK PLUS ADDITIONAL 15-FT IF IN OR ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE.6.IF SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY IS LOCATED ON OR ADJACENT TO AN ARICULTURAL ZONE, THEAPPLICANT MUST ACKNOWLDGE THE COUNTY'S RIGHT TO FARM ORDINANCE AND SHALLRECORD A RIGHT TO FARM NOTICE ON THEIR PARCEL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDINGPERMITS.7.FOR SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES IN SCENIC AREAS AN EFFORT SHALL BE MADE BY OWNER/APPLICANT, TO THE MAXIIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE (MEP) , TO SHIELD THE FACILITY FROMPUBLIC VIEW. ON-SITE TRANSMISSION AND POWER LINES SHALL, TO THE MAXIMIMUMEXTENT PRACTICABLE, BE PLACED OUT OF SIGHT OR UNDERGROUND.8.A SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY THAT CEASES TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY ON A CONTINUOUSBASIS FOR 24 MONTHS SHALL BE CONSIDERED ABANDONED UNLESS THE PROPERTYOWNER/ DEVELOPER DEMONSTRATES BY SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE STATISFACTORY TO THEDEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT THAT THERE IS NO INTENT TO ABANDON THEFACILITY. PARCEL OWNERS SHALL REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES, AND RESTORETHE SITE TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION, WHEN A FACILITY HAS BEEN DEEMED ABANDONED.9.THE ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT IS VALID ONLY WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THEAPPROVED SITE PLAN. THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MAY REVOKE ITS APPROVAL UNDERCERTAIN SPECIFIED CONDITIONS I.E. VIOLATIONS TO PERMIT, ZONING, OR NUISANCE, ETC.11.THE WILLIAMSON ACT DOES APPLY TO PARCEL 047-540-002-000.BUTTE COUNTY ORDINANCE 38A:FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION1.MAINTAIN THE AREA IMMEDIATELY AROUND AND ADJACENT TO ANY BUILDING* FREE OFCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. SUCH MATERIALS SHALL NOT BE STORED UNDER DECKS ANDAREA UNDER DECKS MUST BE FREE OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION. ONLY LOW-GROWINGVEGETATION WITH HIGH-MOISTURE CONTENT, SUCH AS FLOWERS, GROUND COVERSAND GREEN LAWNS, FREE OF DEAD VEGETATIVE DEBRIS, SHALL BE ALLOWED WITHINFIVE (5) FEET OF ANY STRUCTURE.2.REMOVE THE PORTION OF ANY TREE WHICH EXTENDS WITHIN TEN (10) FEET OF THEOUTLET OF ANY CHIMNEY OR STOVEPIPE. MAINTAIN ANY TREEE ADJACENT TO OROVERHANGING ANY BUILDING* FREE OF DEAD AND DYING WOOD.3.HAZARDOUS VEGETATION SHALL BE CLEAR ON EACH SIDE OF A STREET OR DRIVEWAYFOR A HORIZONTAL DISTANCE OF TEN (10) FEET FROM THE EDGE OF THE TRAVEL WAYAND A VERTICAL HEIGHT OF FOURTEEN (14) FEET FROM THE ROAD SURFACE.VEGETATION WITHIN TEN (10) FEET OF A STREET OR DRIVEWAY SHALL BE CUT TO (4)INCHES OR LESS ABOVE GROUND. THIS APPLIES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DRIVEWAY(S)AND ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE STREETS THAT BORDER OR BISECT A PARCEL.4.A FIREBREAK FOR A DISTANCE OF 20-FEET FROM THE EDGE OF TRAVEL WAY SHALL BEREQUIRED ALONG ANY PARCEL ADJACENT TO AN IDENTIFIED WILDFIRE EVACUATIONROUTE AS DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY ENFORCMENT OFFICIAL.5.FOR URBAN PARCELS, ALL UTILITY GENERATORS**, PRIVATELY OWNED POWER POLES,AND PETROLEUM-BASED PRODUCTS SHALL HAVE A MAINTAINED FIREBREAK OF NO LESSTHAN 10 FEET IN ALL DIRECTIONS AROUND, ABOVE, AND BELOW. THE FURTHESTMEASUREMENT SHALL INCLUDE GROUND CONTACT POINTS. PRIVATELY OWNED POWERPOLES AND OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION LINES NOT OWNED OR MAINTAINED BY A UTILITYCOMPANY SHALL HAVE A MAINTAINED 10-FOOT CLEARANCE AROUND ALL CONDUCTORS.ANY DEAD, DISEASED, DYING, DAMAGED, OR OTHERWISE UNHEALTHY TREE OR LIMB OFA TREE THAT MAY FALL ONTO OR CONTACT CONDUCTORS SHALL BE MITIGATED AS TOELIMINATE ANY THREAT OF FAILURE TO THE CONDUCTOR WIRES.*"BUILDING" MEANS ANY STRUCTURE OR VEHICLE THAT HAS ONE OR MORE UTILITIESCONNECTED TO IT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GAS OR ELECTRICITY.**"UTILITY GENERATOR" MEANS ANY DEVICE, OR COMBINATION OF DEVICES, USED TOGENERATE ENERGY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GAS GENERATORS, WINDGENERATORS, OR SOLAR POWERED GENERATOR ARRAYS. ANY BATTERY OR CAPACITOROR SIMILAR STORAGE BANK IS INCLUDED IN THIS DEFINITION.GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT:SOILS ENGINEERING INC.ON MAN LAU, P.E., G.E.4400 YEAGER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING (RACKING)NEWPORT STRUCTURAL DESIGN (ON BEHALF OF SOLAR FLEXRACK)MATTHEW GERALD BROWN, P.E.134 S GLASSELL ST, STE G. ORANGE, CA 9286611 9936.3' 2825.3' 922' 2280.2' 2287.3' 4418' 1202.7' 4195' 1723.4' 2387.2' 4211' 3940.9' 2074.7' 586.6' 988.1' 1521.6' 3310.4' 9382.9' 3039.5' 3346' INVINV INVINV INVINV INVINV INVINV INVINV INV INV INV FARMLAND RESERVE, INC. APN: 047-540-002-000 2153.72 AC. SITE PLAN NOTES: 1.NO GAS LINES LOCATED ON PARCEL. 2.NO EASEMENTS ON PARCEL AFFECTING SOLAR/PV ARRAY. 3.YEAR ROUND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR THE SITE BY CUSTOMER. 4.SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS OR MODULES THAT ARE INDEPENDENT STRUCTURES AND DO NOT HAVE ACCESSIBLE/OCCUPIED SPACE UNDERNEATH ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE A ROOF PHOTOVOLTAIC LIVE LOAD, PROVIDED THE AREA UNDER THE STRUCTURE IS RESTRICTED TO KEEP THE PUBLIC AWAY. ALL OTHER LOADS AND COMBINATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CBC 1605 SHALLBE ACCOMMODATED. PER CBC 1607.12.5.3 5.EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS AND CONDUIT RUNS SHOWN ON THIS PLAN ARE DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY EXACT CONDUIT PATH AND EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT BASED ON SITE CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS. N 601 W. GRANGEVILLE BLVD.HANFORD, CA 93230(559) 410-8640LIC# 944636 REV DATE DESCRIPTION 1 2/12/2024 BUTTE CO. FIRST PLAN CHECK #B23-3219 2 3/19/2024 SECOND PLAN CHECK PROJECT NAME: GIANELLA 1 ADDRESS: 13050 GIANELLA RD. CHICO, CA 95973-8974 POI COORDINATES: 39.771755°, -122.014947° DESIGNER: RENEWABLE SOLAR INC.START DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 DRAFTER: LAURENCE WOMACK PLOT DATE: APRIL 10, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER:SHEET SIZE: 24" X 36"BUTTE COUNTY, CA SHEET NO.: SCALE: #3156 OVERALL SITE PLAN PV3.0 1" = 600'SACRAMENTO RIVERNORD-GIANELLA RD GIANELLA RDNEW PROPOSED PV ARRAY LEGEND: EXISTING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT N.T.S NEW MAIN SWITCHBOARD "MSB" N.T.S UTILITY TRANSFORMER N.T.S. (15) TYPICAL INVERTER CHINT POWER SYSTEMS, INC. #CPS-SCA-60KTL-DO/US-480 N.T.S. (1674) TYPICAL PV MODULE CANADIAN SOLAR, INC. #CS7N-650MB-AG EXISTING UTILITY POWER POLE PROPERTY LINE E T INVGIANELLA RD1 521.3'27'478.2'INVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINV177.7'12'SITE PLAN NOTES:1.ELECTRICAL UTILITY LINE SHALL BE PROTECTED IN PLACE WHEN POSSIBLE. IF EXISTING ELECTRICAL LINE PRESENTSEXCESSIVE CONSTRAINTS, FIELD CREW TO REMOVE AND RELOCATE EXISTING LINES AS NEEDED.2.EXISTING ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT THAT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH ANY NEWLY INSTALL SOLAR EQUIPMENT INVOLVEDIN THIS SCOPE OF WORK SHALL BE DE-ENERGIZED TO PREVENT ANY ELECTRICAL HAZARDS,3.MINIMUM CONDUIT BURIAL DEPTH SHALL BE PER CEC 300.54.ACCESS AND WORKING SPACE SHALL BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PER NEC 110.265.SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS OR MODULES THAT ARE INDEPENDENT STRUCTURES AND DO NOT HAVEACCESSIBLE/OCCUPIED SPACE UNDERNEATH ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE A ROOF PHOTOVOLTAIC LIVE LOAD,PROVIDED THE AREA UNDER THE STRUCTURE IS RESTRICTED TO KEEP THE PUBLIC AWAY. ALL OTHER LOADS ANDCOMBINATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CBC 1605 SHALL BE ACCOMMODATED.6.EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS AND CONDUIT RUNS SHOWN ON THIS PLAN ARE DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY. CONTRACTOR SHALLVERIFY EXACT CONDUIT PATH AND EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT BASED ON SITE CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS.7.ALL EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES USED IN THIS PROJECT SHALL BE UL (NRTL) LISTED AND LABELED FOR THEPURPOSE AS PER CEC-2016 ART. 110.3 AND 690.4D8.(7) ARRAY TABLES:- (6) ROWS 2UP X (121) MODULES- (1) ROW 2UP X (111) MODULES9.A SEPARATE GROUND ROD SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH ARRAY PER CEC 250 AND CEC 690.47.NT601 W. GRANGEVILLE BLVD.HANFORD, CA 93230(559) 410-8640LIC# 944636REV DATEDESCRIPTION12/12/2024BUTTE CO. FIRST PLAN CHECK #B23-321923/19/2024SECOND PLAN CHECKPROJECT NAME: GIANELLA 1ADDRESS: 13050 GIANELLA RD. CHICO, CA 95973-8974POI COORDINATES: 39.771755°, -122.014947°DESIGNER: RENEWABLE SOLAR INC.START DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2023DRAFTER: LAURENCE WOMACKPLOT DATE: APRIL 10, 2024PROJECT NUMBER:SHEET SIZE: 24" X 36"BUTTE COUNTY, CASHEET NO.: SCALE:#3156ENLARGED SITE PLANPV3.11" = 30'LEGEND:EXISTING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT N.T.SNEW MAIN SWITCHBOARD "MSB" N.T.SUTILITY TRANSFORMER N.T.S.(15) TYPICAL INVERTER CHINT POWER SYSTEMS,INC. #CPS-SCA-60KTL-DO/US-480 N.T.S.(1674) TYPICAL PV MODULE CANADIAN SOLAR,INC. #CS7N-650MB-AGEXISTING UTILITY POWER POLEPROPERTY LINEETINVGIANELLA RDEXISTING(2) 21" MAIN LINESRUNNING E-W(FIELD VERIFY)NEW SERVICE CT METERAND MAIN SWITCHBOARDEXISTING UTILITYPOWER POLE WITHOVERHEAD LINESTYPICAL NEW INVERTER(S)PROPOSEDNEW UTILITYTRANSFORMERPROPOSED 16'DRIVEWAY SETBACKEXISTING STRUCTUREOVERHEAD LINESETBACK MIN. 15-FT.EXISTING STRUCTUREEEXISTINGIRRIGATION SYSTEM1GRAVEL TO BEPROVIDED PERCFC 1205.51 RENEWABLE SOLAR HANFORDGIANELLA 1CHICO, CA 95973S023000 Harvard Road, Suite BCleveland, OH 44122Copying in part or as a whole is prohibited. This is only to be usedby the party described in the "Title" section. This is proprietaryinformation of FlexRack by Qcells© Copyright, FlexRack by Qcells All Rights Reserved. RENEWABLE SOLAR HANFORDGIANELLA 1CHICO, CA 95973S723000 Harvard Road, Suite BCleveland, OH 44122Copying in part or as a whole is prohibited. This is only to be usedby the party described in the "Title" section. This is proprietaryinformation of FlexRack by Qcells© Copyright, FlexRack by Qcells All Rights Reserved. VICINITY MAPSCALE: NTSSCOPE OF WORK:RENEWABLE SOLAR TO INSTALL 1088.1 KW (DC) GRID TIED PV SYSTEMTOTALING (1674) CANADIAN SOLAR, INC. #CS7N-650MB-AG MODULESWITH (15) CHINT POWER SYSTEMS, INC. #CPS-SCA-60KTL-DO/US-480INVERTERS. THE PV SYSTEM WILL BE GROUND MOUNTED. SOLAR TOATTACH TO AN EXISTING SERVICE.PV SYSTEM INFORMATION:SYSTEM SIZE:1088.1 KW (DC); 900.0 KW (AC); 997.90823 KW CEC (AC)MODULES:(1674) CANADIAN SOLAR, INC. #CS7N-650MB-AGINVERTER(S):(15) CHINT POWER SYSTEMS, INC.#CPS-SCA-60KTL-DO/US-480RACKING:SOLAR FLEXRACK G3P-X GROUND FIXED TILTINSTALL:PILE DRIVEN GROUND MOUNTPITCH:15°AZIMUTH:180°DESIGN CRITERIA:ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND WORK SHALLCOMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING AS APPLICABLE:2022 CEC; 2022 CBC; 2021 IRC; 2023 NEC; 2022 CRC; 2021 UMC, 2021UPC; 2021 IFC; 2022 CFC; 2022 BUILDING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS;AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ), FIRE AUTHORITY HAVINGJURISDICTION AND ALL MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS AND LISTINGS.MODULES SHALL CONFORM TO AND ARE LISTED UNDER UL 1703INVERTERS SHALL CONFORM TO AND ARE LISTED UNDER UL 1741-SARACKING SHALL CONFORM TO AND IS LISTED UNDER UL2703INTENDED USE:THE PV SYSTEM WILL BE CONNECTED TO AN EXISTING SERVICE TO OFFSETTHE ELECTRICAL USAGE OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATION AND ALLMETERS LISTED ON THE UTILITY/ CUSTOMER NEMA APPLICATION.SHEET INDEX:TITLE:SHEET NO.:COVER SHEETPV1.0SOLAR PV NOTESPV2.0OVERALL SITE PLANPV3.0ENLARGED SITE PLANPV3.1SINGLE LINE DIAGRAMPV4.0CONNECTION DETAILSPV4.1ELECTRICAL DETAILSPV4.2CONCRETE DETAILSPV4.3ELECTRICAL NOTES AND PV SIGNAGEPV5.0REFERENCESR1.0 - R1.3SOLAR FLEXRACK STRUCTURAL DRAWINGSS0 - S7GIANELLA 2 (#3176)AGRICULTURAL PV GROUND MOUNT INSTALLGENERAL NOTES:1.THIRD PARTY POST INSPECTION REQUIRED. TEN PERCENT (10%)OF POSTS TO BE INSPECTED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.2.SEE SOLAR FLEXRACK GFT DRAWINGS FOR STRUCTURAL DESIGNPARAMETERS.SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY PERMITREQUIREMENTS:1.THE SOLAR ELECTRIC FACILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO GROUND-MOUNTED SYSTEMSENCOMPASSING LESS THAN 5 PERCENT OF THE PARCEL'S SIZE UP TO 5-ACRES,WHICHEVER IS LESS.2.MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE POWER GENERATED SHALL BE USED FOR ON-SITEPRIMARY AND ACCESSORY USES. LESS THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE POWER GENERATED MAYBE USED OFF-SITE.3.PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL SYSTEMS SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE PERFORMACE STANDARDSESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ANDELECTRONICS ENGINEERS, AND THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGARDING SAFETYAND RELIABILILTY.4.GROUND-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC PAPNEL SYSTEMS SHALL MEET ALL SETBACK AREAS OFTHE APPLICABLE ZONE. FOR AGRICULTURAL ZONE PARCEL GREATER THAN (160) ACRES INSIZE: MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK 20-FT, REAR/ SIDE 25-FT.5.HEIGHT, PARCEL SIZE, AND SETBACK FOR GROUND-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELSYSTEMS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TABLE 24-157-2 OF THE BUTTE COUNTY ZONINGORDINANCE. FOR PARCELS GREATER THAN (10) ACRES: MAXIMUM HEIGHT 15-FT, USEPARCEL ZONE SETBACK PLUS ADDITIONAL 15-FT IF IN OR ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE.6.IF SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY IS LOCATED ON OR ADJACENT TO AN ARICULTURAL ZONE, THEAPPLICANT MUST ACKNOWLDGE THE COUNTY'S RIGHT TO FARM ORDINANCE AND SHALLRECORD A RIGHT TO FARM NOTICE ON THEIR PARCEL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDINGPERMITS.7.FOR SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES IN SCENIC AREAS AN EFFORT SHALL BE MADE BY OWNER/APPLICANT, TO THE MAXIIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE (MEP) , TO SHIELD THE FACILITY FROMPUBLIC VIEW. ON-SITE TRANSMISSION AND POWER LINES SHALL, TO THE MAXIMIMUMEXTENT PRACTICABLE, BE PLACED OUT OF SIGHT OR UNDERGROUND.8.A SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY THAT CEASES TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY ON A CONTINUOUSBASIS FOR 24 MONTHS SHALL BE CONSIDERED ABANDONED UNLESS THE PROPERTYOWNER/ DEVELOPER DEMONSTRATES BY SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE STATISFACTORY TO THEDEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT THAT THERE IS NO INTENT TO ABANDON THEFACILITY. PARCEL OWNERS SHALL REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES, AND RESTORETHE SITE TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION, WHEN A FACILITY HAS BEEN DEEMED ABANDONED.9.THE ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT IS VALID ONLY WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THEAPPROVED SITE PLAN. THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MAY REVOKE ITS APPROVAL UNDERCERTAIN SPECIFIED CONDITIONS I.E. VIOLATIONS TO PERMIT, ZONING, OR NUISANCE, ETC.11.THE WILLIAMSON ACT DOES APPLY TO PARCEL 047-540-002-000.AREA OF WORKGIANELLA RD.NDESIGN PROFESSIONALS AND SPECIAL INSPECTORS:PILE DRIVING OBSERVATION REPORTSALEM ENGINEERING GROUP4729 W JAQUELYN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93722GROUND FAULT SYSTEM TESTINGPOWER SYSTEMS TESTING COMPANY INC.4688 W JENNIFER AVE, STE 108, FRESNO, CA 93722601 W. GRANGEVILLE BLVD.HANFORD, CA 93230(559) 410-8640LIC# 944636REVDATEDESCRIPTIONPROJECT NAME: GIANELLA 2ADDRESS: 13050 GIANELLA RD. CHICO, CA 95973-8974POI COORDINATES: 39.771134°, -122.003894°DESIGNER: RENEWABLE SOLAR INC.DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2023DRAFTER: LAURENCE WOMACKPLOT DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2023PROJECT NUMBER:SHEET SIZE: 11" X 17"BUTTE COUNTY, CASHEET NO.: SCALE:#3176COVER SHEETPV1.0N.T.SFLOOD ZONE NOTES:1.PV SYSTEM LOCATED IN FLOOD ZONE A. MINIMUM HEIGHT TO BOTTOM OFSOLAR PANEL OR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE 2.6-FT ABOVE HIGHESTADJACENT GRADE. SEE FLOOD PRE-CERTIFICATE PROVIDED.AREA OF WORKNORD-GIANELLA RD.GIANELLA RD.NPROJECT CONTACTS:FARMLAND RESERVE, INC. - SYSTEM OWNER(CLIENT)ACIP ENERGY - CLIENT LIASONMARC LAWLESS, PRIMARY AGENT(831) 345-6645DAVID VINCENT(530) 777-2247RENEWABLE SOLAR - CONTRACTOR601 W. GRANGEVILLE BLVD.HANFORD, CA 93230MERRLY MIRANDA, PROJECT MANAGER(323) 363-4625ELLIS SHELDON, ACCOUNT MANAGER(559) 589-4487LAURENCE WOMACK, SYSTEM DESIGNER(559) 410-864050 E NORTH TEMPLE. SALT LAKE CITY, UT94150-9001BUTTE COUNTY ORDINANCE 38A:FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION1.MAINTAIN THE AREA IMMEDIATELY AROUND AND ADJACENT TO ANY BUILDING* FREE OFCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. SUCH MATERIALS SHALL NOT BE STORED UNDER DECKS ANDAREA UNDER DECKS MUST BE FREE OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION. ONLY LOW-GROWINGVEGETATION WITH HIGH-MOISTURE CONTENT, SUCH AS FLOWERS, GROUND COVERSAND GREEN LAWNS, FREE OF DEAD VEGETATIVE DEBRIS, SHALL BE ALLOWED WITHINFIVE (5) FEET OF ANY STRUCTURE.2.REMOVE THE PORTION OF ANY TREE WHICH EXTENDS WITHIN TEN (10) FEET OF THEOUTLET OF ANY CHIMNEY OR STOVEPIPE. MAINTAIN ANY TREEE ADJACENT TO OROVERHANGING ANY BUILDING* FREE OF DEAD AND DYING WOOD.3.HAZARDOUS VEGETATION SHALL BE CLEAR ON EACH SIDE OF A STREET OR DRIVEWAYFOR A HORIZONTAL DISTANCE OF TEN (10) FEET FROM THE EDGE OF THE TRAVEL WAYAND A VERTICAL HEIGHT OF FOURTEEN (14) FEET FROM THE ROAD SURFACE.VEGETATION WITHIN TEN (10) FEET OF A STREET OR DRIVEWAY SHALL BE CUT TO (4)INCHES OR LESS ABOVE GROUND. THIS APPLIES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DRIVEWAY(S)AND ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE STREETS THAT BORDER OR BISECT A PARCEL.4.A FIREBREAK FOR A DISTANCE OF 20-FEET FROM THE EDGE OF TRAVEL WAY SHALL BEREQUIRED ALONG ANY PARCEL ADJACENT TO AN IDENTIFIED WILDFIRE EVACUATIONROUTE AS DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY ENFORCMENT OFFICIAL.5.FOR URBAN PARCELS, ALL UTILITY GENERATORS**, PRIVATELY OWNED POWER POLES,AND PETROLEUM-BASED PRODUCTS SHALL HAVE A MAINTAINED FIREBREAK OF NO LESSTHAN 10 FEET IN ALL DIRECTIONS AROUND, ABOVE, AND BELOW. THE FURTHESTMEASUREMENT SHALL INCLUDE GROUND CONTACT POINTS. PRIVATELY OWNED POWERPOLES AND OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION LINES NOT OWNED OR MAINTAINED BY A UTILITYCOMPANY SHALL HAVE A MAINTAINED 10-FOOT CLEARANCE AROUND ALL CONDUCTORS.ANY DEAD, DISEASED, DYING, DAMAGED, OR OTHERWISE UNHEALTHY TREE OR LIMB OFA TREE THAT MAY FALL ONTO OR CONTACT CONDUCTORS SHALL BE MITIGATED AS TOELIMINATE ANY THREAT OF FAILURE TO THE CONDUCTOR WIRES.*"BUILDING" MEANS ANY STRUCTURE OR VEHICLE THAT HAS ONE OR MORE UTILITIESCONNECTED TO IT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GAS OR ELECTRICITY.**"UTILITY GENERATOR" MEANS ANY DEVICE, OR COMBINATION OF DEVICES, USED TOGENERATE ENERGY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GAS GENERATORS, WINDGENERATORS, OR SOLAR POWERED GENERATOR ARRAYS. ANY BATTERY OR CAPACITOROR SIMILAR STORAGE BANK IS INCLUDED IN THIS DEFINITION.GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT:SOILS ENGINEERING INC.ON MAN LAU, P.E., G.E.4400 YEAGER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING (RACKING)NEWPORT STRUCTURAL DESIGN (ON BEHALF OF SOLAR FLEXRACK)MATTHEW GERALD BROWN, P.E.134 S GLASSELL ST, STE G. ORANGE, CA 92866 T INVINV INVINV INV INV INV INV INV INV INV INV INVINVINV 9936.3' 2825.3' 922' 2280.2' 2287.3' 4418' 1202.7' 4195' 1723.4' 2387.2' 4211' 3940.9' 2074.7' 586.6' 988.1' 1521.6' 3549.5' 5842.1' 8676.6' 2670.4' FARMLAND RESERVE, INC. APN: 047-540-002-000 2153.72 AC. SITE PLAN NOTES: 1.NO GAS LINES LOCATED ON PARCEL. 2.NO EASEMENTS ON PARCEL AFFECTING SOLAR/PV ARRAY. 3.YEAR ROUND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR THE SITE. 4.SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS OR MODULES THAT ARE INDEPENDENT STRUCTURES AND DO NOT HAVE ACCESSIBLE/OCCUPIED SPACE UNDERNEATH ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE A ROOF PHOTOVOLTAIC LIVE LOAD, PROVIDED THE AREA UNDER THE STRUCTURE IS RESTRICTED TO KEEP THE PUBLIC AWAY. ALL OTHER LOADS AND COMBINATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CBC 1605 SHALL BE ACCOMMODATED. PER CBC 1607.12.5.3 5.EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS AND CONDUIT RUNS SHOWN ON THIS PLAN ARE DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY EXACT CONDUIT PATH AND EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT BASED ON SITE CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS. N 601 W. GRANGEVILLE BLVD. HANFORD, CA 93230 (559) 410-8640 LIC# 944636 REV DATE DESCRIPTION PROJECT NAME: GIANELLA 2 ADDRESS: 13050 GIANELLA RD. CHICO, CA 95973-8974 POI COORDINATES: 39.771134°, -122.003894° DESIGNER: RENEWABLE SOLAR INC. DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 DRAFTER: LAURENCE WOMACK PLOT DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2023 PROJECT NUMBER:SHEET SIZE: 11" X 17" BUTTE COUNTY, CA SHEET NO.: SCALE: #3176 OVERALL SITE PLAN PV3.0 1" = 600' LEGEND: MAIN AC DISCONNECT(S) WITHIN 10'-0" OF UTILITY METER N.T.S EXISTING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT N.T.S DISTRIBUTION PANEL N.T.S SERVICE CT METER N.T.S UTILITY TRANSFORMER N.T.S. (15) TYPICAL INVERTER CHINT POWER SYSTEMS, INC. #CPS-SCA-60KTL-DO/US-480 N.T.S. (1674) TYPICAL PV MODULE CANADIAN SOLAR, INC. #CS7N-650MB-AG EXISTING UTILITY POWER POLE PROPERTY LINE AC E T INVSACRAMENTO RIVERNORD-GIANELLA RD GIANELLA RDPROPOSED NEW PV ARRAY TINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINV77.5'69.7'27'792.7'245.6'30'20'FIELD VERIFY163.7'50'40'TINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINVINV30'50'40'SITE PLAN NOTES:1.ELECTRICAL UTILITY LINE SHALL BE PROTECTED IN PLACE WHEN POSSIBLE. IF EXISTINGELECTRICAL LINE PRESENTS EXCESSIVE CONSTRAINTS, FIELD CREW TO REMOVE ANDRELOCATE EXISTING LINES AS NEEDED.2.EXISTING ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT THAT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH ANY NEWLY INSTALLSOLAR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN THIS SCOPE OF WORK SHALL BE DE-ENERGIZED TO PREVENTANY ELECTRICAL HAZARDS,3.MINIMUM CONDUIT BURIAL DEPTH SHALL BE PER NEC 300.54.ACCESS AND WORKING SPACE SHALL BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED ABOUT ELECTRICALEQUIPMENT PER NEC 110.265.EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS AND CONDUIT RUNS SHOWN ON THIS PLAN ARE DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY.CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY EXACT CONDUIT PATH AND EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT BASED ONSITE CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS.6.ALL EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES USED IN THIS PROJECT SHALL BE UL (NRTL) LISTEDAND LABELED FOR THE PURPOSE AS PER CEC-2016 ART. 110.3 AND 690.4D7.(11) ARRAY TABLES: (3) ROWS 2UP X (19) MODULES, (3) ROWS 2UP X (38) MODULES, (2) ROWS2UP X (57) MODULES, (3) ROWS 2UP X (184) MODULES.1ENLARGED POI VIEWSCALE: 1" = 20'N601 W. GRANGEVILLE BLVD.HANFORD, CA 93230(559) 410-8640LIC# 944636REVDATEDESCRIPTIONPROJECT NAME: GIANELLA 2ADDRESS: 13050 GIANELLA RD. CHICO, CA 95973-8974POI COORDINATES: 39.771134°, -122.003894°DESIGNER: RENEWABLE SOLAR INC.DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2023DRAFTER: LAURENCE WOMACKPLOT DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2023PROJECT NUMBER:SHEET SIZE: 11" X 17"BUTTE COUNTY, CASHEET NO.: SCALE:#3176ENLARGED SITE PLANPV3.11" = 40'LEGEND:EXISTING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT N.T.SNEW MAIN SWITCHBOARD "MSB" N.T.SUTILITY TRANSFORMER N.T.S.(15) TYPICAL INVERTER CHINT POWER SYSTEMS,INC. #CPS-SCA-60KTL-DO/US-480 N.T.S.(1674) TYPICAL PV MODULE CANADIAN SOLAR,INC. #CS7N-650MB-AGEXISTING UTILITY POWER POLEPROPERTY LINEETINVEXISTING(2) 21" MAIN LINESRUNNING E-W(FIELD VERIFY)EXISTING(1) 10" MAIN LINERUNNING N-S(FIELD VERIFY)DIRT ROADDIRT ROADEXISTING PUMPSERVICENEW SERVICE CT METERAND MAIN SWITCHBOARDNEW UTILITYTRANSFORMEREXISTING UTILITYPOWER POLENEW UTILITYTRANSFORMEREXISTING PUMPSERVICENEW SERVICE CT METERAND MAIN SWITCHBOARDDIRT ROADTYPICAL NEW INVERTEREXISTING UTILITYPOWER POLEEXISTING(1) 10" MAIN LINERUNNING N-S(FIELD VERIFY)INSTALL NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER #2A10BCINSTALL NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER #2A10BCINSTALL NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER #2A10BCDC UNDERGROUND WIRE-PULLENCLOSURE TO INVERTEREXISTING(1) PUMP MAIN LINERUNNING N-S(FIELD VERIFY) RENEWABLE SOLAR HANFORDGIANELLA 2CHICO, CA 95973S523000 Harvard Road, Suite BCleveland, OH 44122Copying in part or as a whole is prohibited. 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