Operations Yard and Employee Parking Lot PV Solar and Battery Project (JN 225005)

The Operations Yard and Employee Parking Lot PV Solar and Battery Project, identified by JN 225005, is an initiative by the Padre Dam Municipal Water District located in Santee, California. The project involves the design and installation of a photovoltaic solar panel array, a battery storage system, and Level 2 EV charging stations. Solar panels will be mounted on existing canopy roofs or on newly constructed carport structures within the existing employee parking lot. The scope of work also includes minor alterations to existing structures and mechanical equipment, as well as necessary ADA upgrades. All construction and operational activities will take place within existing District property at active operations facilities and previously developed or disturbed areas. The primary objectives of this project are to improve energy efficiency, stabilize long-term energy costs, and reduce the environmental impacts associated with the District's energy consumption. All work must comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and standards. Regarding environmental regulatory compliance, the project has been granted a Notice of Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303, and 15311, as the work constitutes minor alterations and the construction of new small structures without an expansion of use. The project is managed by the Director of Engineering and Planning, Lewis Clapp, and is situated at 9120 Carlton Oaks Drive in San Diego County.