Planning Commission Meeting (2025-01-08)

Community Development Department Greg Plucker, Secretary to the Planning Commission 1213 Market Street, Colusa, CA 95932 Phone: (530)458-0480 Fax: (530)458-0482 colusacountyca.iqm2.com www.countyofcolusaca.gov Planning Commission Dave McCullough, District I Heath Krug, District 2, Vice-Chair Gerry Nall, District 3 Kirk Pendleton, District 4 Elizabeth Yerxa, District 5, Chair COLUSA COUNTY Planning Commission Agenda January 8, 2025 Board Chambers 546 Jay Street, Suite 108 Colusa, CA 95932 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL  Pledge of Allegiance I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes Approval Planning Commission – Regular Meetings – December 4, 2024. II. PUBLIC COMMENT III. PUBLIC HEARINGS/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT/FERMIN HERNANDEZ (FHS TRACTOR REPAIR) 1. Public Hearing and adoption of a Resolution approving a Categorical Exemption and a Use Permit (PD-24-32) to allow the operation of a Farm Equipment Repair business on a property zoned Agricultural Transition (A- T). JANUS SOLAR PV, LLC 2. Public Hearing and consideration of a Resolution for the Janus Solar and Battery Storage project (#PD-24-24) which would recommend that the Board of Supervisors: (1) certify the Final Environmental Impact Report including the CEQA Findings and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH #2024061043); (2) approve Use Permit #PD-24-24 with Findings and Conditions of Approval; (3) adopt an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement; (4) adopt an Ordinance approving a Franchise Agreement; and (5) find that the project is compatible with the County's Williamson Act program. IV. PLANNING DIRECTOR COMMENTS/REPORTS

Regular Meetings January 8, 2025 9:00 AM 2 V. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS/REPORTS ADJOURN PERIOD OF PUBLIC COMMENT: Any person may speak about any subject of concern, provided it is within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission and is not already on today’s agenda. The total amount of time allotted for receiving such public communication shall be limited to a total of 15 minutes per issue and each individual or group will be limited to no more than 5 minutes each within the 15 minutes allocated per issue. Note: No action shall be taken on comments made under this comment period. ADA COMPLIANCE: Upon request, Agendas will be made available in alternative formats to accommodate persons with disabilities. In addition, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation to participate or attend this meeting may request necessary accommodation. Please make your request to the County Board Clerk, specifying your disability, the format in which you would like to receive this Agenda, and any other accommodation required no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Anyone wishing to appeal a decision of the Planning Commission may do so within 10 calendar days after the decision. Anyone wishing to appeal a decision must submit a letter of appeal and pay the required fee of $750.00 to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 547 Market Street, Ste. 102, Colusa, CA, 95932 All supporting documentation is available for public inspection and review in the Office of the Board Clerk, 547 Market Street, Suite 102, Colusa, CA 95932 during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Community Development Department Greg Plucker, Secretary to the Planning Commission 1213 Market Street, Colusa, CA 95932 Phone: (530)458-0480 Fax: (530)458-0482 colusacountyca.iqm2.com www.countyofcolusaca.gov Planning Commission Dave McCullough, District I Heath Krug, District 2, Vice-Chair Gerry Nall, District 3 Kirk Pendleton, District 4 Elizabeth Yerxa, District 5, Chair COLUSA COUNTY Planning Commission Minutes December 4, 2024 Board Chambers 546 Jay Street, Suite 108 Colusa, CA 95932 The Colusa County Planning Commission meets in Regular Session this 4th day of December 2024 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. Present: Commissioners Gerry Nall, Heath Krug, Kirk Pendleton, David Mccullough and Elizabeth Yerxa. Pledge of Allegiance I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes Approval Planning Commission – Special Meeting – October 30, 2024. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Pendleton SECONDER: Nall AYES: Mccullough, Krug, Nall, Pendleton ABSTAIN: Yerxa 2. Minutes Approval Planning Commission – Regular Meetings – November 6, 2024. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Pendleton SECONDER: Krug AYES: Mccullough, Krug, Nall, Pendleton, Yerxa II. PUBLIC COMMENT None. III. PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT/WESTERVELT ECOLOGICAL SERVICES, LLC Chair Yerxa makes time for a Public Hearing and approval of a Resolution 1.1 Packet Pg. 3 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Dec 4, 2024 9:00 AM (APPROVAL OF MINUTES)

Regular Meetings December 4, 2024 9:00 AM 2 recommending the Board of Supervisors adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, approve a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of approximately 62 + acres of land from Agriculture General (AG) to Resource Conservation (RC), and to change the zoning classification from Exclusive Agriculture (E-A) to Resource Management (R-M). Comments received by Mr. Geiger, Ms. Winchell, Ms. Bukojemsky and Mr. Plucker. 9:27a.m. Chair Yerxa open the Public Hearing and calls for public comment. Hearing none, Chair Yerxa closes Public Hearing. WESTERVELT ECOLOGICAL SERVICES, 1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-014 recommending the Board of Supervisors adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, approve a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of approximately 62 + acres of land from Agriculture General (AG) to Resource Conservation (RC), and to change the zoning classification from Exclusive Agriculture (E-A) to Resource Management (R-M). RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mccullough SECONDER: Krug AYES: Mccullough, Krug, Nall, Pendleton, Yerxa IV. PLANNING DIRECTOR COMMENTS/REPORTS Mr. Plucker states the final EIR for the Janus Solar Project has been made public and will be on the January 8, 2025 meeting Agenda. He further states that he will be retiring and his last day is January 31, 2025. His replacement was hired and will start December 17, 2024. He introduces Mark Tomey, the new Associate Planner. He also announces that this will be Mr. Geiger's last meeting as he accepted a job offer and will be leaving the County. V. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS/REPORTS None. Chair Yerxa adjourned the meeting at 9:35 a.m. to reconvene in Regular Session on January 8, 2025 at the hour of 09:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Greg Plucker, Secretary to the Planning Commission By: Elizabeth Yerxa, Chair Patricia Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk 1.1 Packet Pg. 4 Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Dec 4, 2024 9:00 AM (APPROVAL OF MINUTES)

Planning Commission Meeting: 01/08/25 09:00 AM 546 Jay Street, Suite 108 Department: Community Development Department Colusa, CA 95932 Category: Public Hearing Prepared By: Greg Plucker SCHEDULED Initiator: Vicente Gutierrez Sponsors: PLANNING COMMISSION (ID # 10238) DOC ID: 10238 A Updated: 12/30/2024 11:51 AM by Patricia Rodriguez A Page 1 Detail Applicant: Fermin Hernandez (FHS Tractor Repair) File: PD 24-32 General Plan: Industrial (I) Zoning: Agricultural Transition (A-T) Formal Title / Summary Public Hearing and adoption of a Resolution approving a Categorical Exemption and a Use Permit (PD-24-32) to allow the operation of a Farm Equipment Repair business on a property zoned Agricultural Transition (A-T). Action Requested Public Hearing and adoption of a Resolution approving a Categorical Exemption and a Use Permit (PD-24-32) to allow the operation of a Farm Equipment Repair business on a property zoned Agricultural Transition (A-T). DETAILED DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND OF REQUEST The project applicant has requested approval of Use Permit #PD 24-32 to allow an agricultural equipment repair business to be located on a 10-acre parcel zoned zone AT-10. The Use Permit will allow the applicant to receive a variety of agricultural equipment in the proposed shop to have repair and maintenance work performed prior to the equipment returned to the customers. APNs: 015-330-140-000 LOCATION The parcel is located on the west side of Wilson Avenue approximately 800 feet southwest of Wilson Avenue and Hunter Road intersection PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: The subject site (a 10 ± acre parcel) currently has 8 ± acres of walnuts that are roughly four years old. There were 2 ± acres of walnut trees removed to make space for the proposed shop structure to operate the agricultural equipment repair business prior to the applicant becoming aware of the use permit requirement. The proposed shop structure, assuming UP approval, would be 60 ft. wide by 100 ft. long, a total of 6,000 3.1 Packet Pg. 5

Planning Commission (ID # 10238) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:51 AM by Patricia Rodriguez A Page 2 square feet placed upon a concrete foundation. The shop would include 3 - 16’0’ x 16’0” roll up doors on each side and four 3’4”x 7’2” man doors at each corner of the building and a 15’x10’ bathroom. Hours of operation would be Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Communication with customers is primarily done over the phone to schedule equipment delivery and pick-up of equipment following provided services. As such, this wouldn’t be a storefront operation that would be open to the general public. Clientele would include Colusa County farmers and primarily would be busy during the off season after harvest and before groundwork commences the following season. Although the business does have employees, they use service trucks with equipment and tools that are dispatched from their individual homes to the respective farming clients to perform the necessary equipment work. There will be an estimated 5 parking spaces on a compacted gravel surface. The entrance from Wilson Avenue is 40’ wide and had been previously permitted for the agricultural use on the property by the Department of Public Works’ encroachment permit (E-4730). This width is sufficient for the intended use and also will allow emergency personnel vehicles to enter and exit the property in case of an emergency. The number of semi-trucks and staff vehicles in/out of the facility is expected to be one per week. ANALYSIS: General Plan and Zoning Section 44-1.80.030 (Use Permits) requires permits for uses that are generally appropriate within a zone, but due to their nature require site-specific review and consideration of site design to ensure compatibility with surrounding areas and uses. The process enables the County to ensure that a proposed use is consistent with all General Plan goals and policies and will not create negative impacts to adjacent properties or the general public. The project site has a General Plan designation of Industrial (I), and a zoning classification of Agriculture Transition (AT-10). The proposed use is considered a Farm Equipment Sale, Rental, Repairs and Supplies business which is a conditional use requiring Planning Commission approval of the proposed Use Permit. The purpose of the A-T zone is to provide areas for long-term rural and agricultural uses on smaller-scale parcels, and to provide a buffer around communities, urban areas, and planned future urban or community development. Given that 8-acres of the site will remain in orchards and the proposed use will directly support the agricultural industry, staff believes that this use is consistent with the intent of the A-T zoning district. Issues and Concerns 3.1 Packet Pg. 6

Planning Commission (ID # 10238) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:51 AM by Patricia Rodriguez A Page 3 The project site is located near other parcels zoned Industrial (I), however to the north there is a single-family residence which is considered a sensitive-receptor. The noise regulations stipulate that daytime noise levels are capped at a maximum of 55 decibels due to nearby residential use (north of the project site at the corner of Wilson Avenue and Hunter Road). The distance from the project site to the residence is approximately 375 feet, the equipment with the loudest noise potential is an air compressor that would only turn on when in use. The noise compressor would be located inside the shop which would mitigate off-site noise impacts. In addition, the use of an air compressor is limited now that the majority of the power tools are electric in the industry and contributes nominally to overall potential noise impacts. Upon approval of the Use Permit, the applicant will be required to demonstrate compliance with Fire Department, Environmental Health, Building, and Air Pollution Control District standards through the issuance of the necessary permits and the agencies will review the project building plans to ensure compliance with relevant requirements. Surrounding Land Use and Compatibility The project site has historically been used for row crops and approximately 4 years ago was converted into an orchard. To the north, south and west are parcels zoned Industrial and Commercial, to the east are 220 acres of walnuts in the City of Colusa limits. Approximately 375 feet to the north of the proposed shop building is the single family residence at the corner of Wilson Avenue and Hunter Road. There is also another single-family residence in the southwest corner of the project site approximately 680 feet away along Wilson Avenue. The proposed use would be generally consistent with other nearby commercial and agricultural uses, would have limited truck traffic, and potential noise impacts should not be an issue given the air compressor placement and distance from nearby sensitive receptors. However, as previously noted, a condition of approval has been included to ensure that noise levels meet the maximum allowable noise level. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA): County staff conducted a review of the proposal against the requirements of the California Environmental Quality. Upon review, County staff believes that the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the 3.1 Packet Pg. 7

Planning Commission (ID # 10238) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:51 AM by Patricia Rodriguez A Page 4 Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. A Class 3 Categorical Exemption applies to the construction of a limited number of new, small facilities. Within the Class 3 Categorical Exemptions are a number of examples including but not limited to Sub-Section (c) which allows for the construction of a store, motel, office, restaurant or similar structure not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances, and not exceeding 2500 square feet in floor area. In urbanized areas, the exemption also applies to up to four such commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area on sites zoned for such use if not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances where all necessary public services and facilities are available and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. Staff believes that the proposed project is a combination of the two described examples. It is a commercial project that is less than 10,000 sq., does not use a significant amount of hazardous substances, all necessary services for the use of the facility are available, and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. As previously noted, the examples which are listed under the Class 3 Categorical Exemption includes examples, but the use of this exemption is not strictly limited to the examples. As such, staff believes that the proposed project does fall under the Class 3 Categorical Exemption. SUMMARY Staff believes the proposed project, as conditioned, will not negatively impact the community or persons residing or working in the area. No significant impacts to the environment are anticipated. Based upon the totality of the record, staff is recommending the Planning Commission approve Use Permit (PD-24-32) by adopting the attached resolution. 3.1 Packet Pg. 8

Resolution of the Colusa County Planning Commission Adopting a Categorical Exemption and Approving Fermin Hernandez (FHS Tractor Repair) Use Permit (PD-24-32), Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 25-___ RESOLUTION OF THE COLUSA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPTING A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND APPROVING USE PERMIT (PD-24-32) FOR FERMIN HERNANDEZ (FHS TRACTOR REPAIR) WHEREAS, Fermin Hernandez, has applied for a Use Permit #PD-24-32 to allow the operation of a farm equipment repair business on property zoned Agricultural Transition (A-T), located on the west side of Wilson Avenue approximately 800 feet southwest of the Wilson Avenue and Hunter Road intersection, identified as APN 015-330-140; and WHEREAS, the County of Colusa is considered a Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for this proposed project and it has determined that a Categorical Exemption is appropriate pursuant to CEQA for the proposed Use Permit; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing for consideration of the proposed Use Permit was published on December 13, 2024, in accordance with all applicable requirements; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing regarding the proposed CEQA Categorical Exemption and Use Permit on January 8, 2025; and WHEREAS, during the public hearing the Planning Commission considered all comments and testimony on the proposed CEQA Categorical Exemption and Use Permit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Colusa County Planning Commission based on facts in the Staff Report, and the written and oral testimony, and exhibits presented at the public hearing, takes the following action: I. Adopts a Categorical Exemption, specifically the project is considered exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 Class 3(c), New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. A. Finds the proposed Categorical Exemption is adequate and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the County, which is the lead agency. B. The proposed project is a commercial shop building that is less than 10,000 square feet, does not use a significant amount of hazardous substances, all necessary services for the use of the facility are available, and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. The project is consistent with the examples listed under the Class 3 Categorical Exemption. II. Approves the Use Permit subject to the conditions of approval as attached in Exhibit “A”, and the plans and project narrative attached in Exhibit “B”, for the project described above and makes the following findings: 3.1.a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: Commission Resolution Approving PD-24-32 (10238 : FHS Tractor Repair Use Permit)

Resolution of the Colusa County Planning Commission Adopting a Categorical Exemption and Approving Fermin Hernandez (FHS Tractor Repair) Use Permit (PD-24-32), Page 2 of 2 A. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and all applicable provisions of the Zoning Code; B. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the use applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case (location, size, design, and operating characteristics), be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the area of such use with incorporation of conditions identified in the Agenda Report; and C. With the approval of the subject Use Permit, the project is consistent with the uses allowed in the Agricultural Transition (A-T) zoning classification. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 2025 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ___________________________________ Chair Planning Commission ATTEST: Greg Plucker, Secretary to the Colusa County Planning Commission ________________________________ Patricia Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM ______________________________________ Jennifer Sutton, Sr. Deputy County Counsel 3.1.a Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: Commission Resolution Approving PD-24-32 (10238 : FHS Tractor Repair Use Permit)

EXHIBIT “A” Page 1 of 3 COLUSA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION USE PERMIT #PD-24-32 FOR FERMIN HERNANDEZ (FHS TRACTOR REPAIR) Pursuant to Colusa County’s Zoning Ordinance, Fermin Hernandez is hereby granted a Use Permit in accordance with the application filed to operate a Farm Equipment Repair business to be located on Wilson Avenue subject to all of the following Conditions of Approval: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A. The use shall be limited to the project described in Exhibit “B” – FHS Tractor Repair narrative and plans attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Minor changes may be approved by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Section 44-1.80.030 of the County Code. Changes deemed major or significant in nature by the Zoning Administrator shall require an application amendment which must be reviewed by the Planning Commission. B. Unless otherwise provided for in a Condition of Approval to this Use Permit, all conditions must be completed prior to or concurrently with the establishment of the granted use to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator. Failure to comply with the conditions specified herein constitutes cause for the revocation of said permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Colusa County Code and Zoning Ordinance. C. The terms and conditions of this permit shall run with the land and shall be binding upon and be to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the Permittee. D. The use granted by this permit must be established within 24 months per the County Code. Upon written request by the applicant, the original review authority for the permit may extend the time limit for the permit per the County Code. If any use for which a Use Permit has been granted is not established within 24 months and no time extension has been granted, this Use Permit shall become null and void and re-application and a new permit shall be required prior to establishment of the use. E. 1.) The project developer agrees, as a condition of issuance and use of this entitlement, to indemnify and defend the County, at applicant’s sole cost and expense, in any claim, action, or proceeding filed against the County within 180-days after the issuance of this entitlement because of, or resulting from, any preliminary approval or actual issuance of this entitlement, or, in the alternative, to relinquish such entitlement. Applicant shall DATE: January 8, 2025 PERMIT NO.: UP #PD-24-32 LOCATION: 3175 Wilson Avenue Colusa, CA 95932 3.1.b Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: Exhibit "A" Use Permit and Conditions of Approval (10238 : FHS Tractor Repair Use Permit)

EXHIBIT “A” Page 2 of 3 directly pay for any damages, court costs and attorney fees which the County may be required by a court to pay as a result of such claim, action or proceeding. 2.) The County shall promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding. The County may also, at its sole discretion, participate in the defense of any such claim, action, or proceeding but such participation shall not relieve applicant of its obligations to fully indemnify and defend the County against any such action. Should the County participate in the defense of any such claim, action, or proceeding at any level, the applicant shall pay to the County all County costs for County staff time and materials and any third-party contractor that the County employs to assist the County in said defense or is incurred as a result of the applicant’s entitlement. 3.) In order to pay to the County for all of its costs (whether be it for County staff time and materials or any third-party contractor that the County employs) the applicant shall within thirty (30) days of being notified by the County of any claim, action, or proceeding arising out of the applicant’s entitlement deposit an amount which equals fifty percent (50%) of the estimated amount of the County costs in participating in said defense as determined by the County Counsel. The County shall provide the applicant an accounting of all costs charged against this deposit. The County shall notify the applicant when the balance has been reduced by approximately half (50%) and the applicant shall within fourteen (14) days of being notified deposit with the County the necessary funds to return the deposit balance to fifty percent (50%) of the estimated amount of the County costs in participating in said defense. At any time during any such defense of the applicant’s entitlement, the County Counsel may amend the estimated cost. Should the estimated costs increase, the applicant shall be responsible for increasing the balance of the deposit to half (50%) of the new estimated amount. 4.) Should the applicant fail to comply to meet the conditions under which this entitlement was approved, the applicant agrees that the County may revoke any such approval. Any such revocation does not relieve the applicant to pay to the County all costs and expenses incurred due to any claim, action, or proceeding brought against the County as a result of approving the applicant’s entitlement. H. The project developer shall comply with all other applicable Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations. I. Prior to operation, the project shall submit detail information of the proposed use to the Colusa County Environmental Health Division to confirm whether a Hazardous Business Materials Plan is required. J. Prior to operation, the project shall submit detail information of the proposed use to the Colusa County Air Pollution Control District to confirm whether any necessary permits are required. K. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall submit fire infrastructure suppression plans to the Sacramento River Fire District for review and approval. The County’s building permit set shall include the approved Sacramento River Fire District’s fire infrastructure suppression plans 3.1.b Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: Exhibit "A" Use Permit and Conditions of Approval (10238 : FHS Tractor Repair Use Permit)

EXHIBIT “A” Page 3 of 3 and shall be issued subsequent to the approval of the Sacramento River Fire District’s fire permit to the satisfaction of the Sacramento River Fire District. L. Noise levels from the business including the use of the air compressor shall comply with the maximum noise levels permitted by the Colusa County General Plan and Zoning Code. M. The project developer shall comply with the current version of the California Building Standards Code adopted in Chapter 5 of the County Code in effect at the time of building permit submittal. N. This approval shall become effective ten (10) days from the date of this decision unless appealed pursuant to Section 44-1.80.080 of the County Code. 3.1.b Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: Exhibit "A" Use Permit and Conditions of Approval (10238 : FHS Tractor Repair Use Permit)

Proposed 60’x100’ shop 40’ Driveway Entrance 260’ 60’ 125’ 2 acres +/- removed orchard EXHIBIT "B" 3.1.c Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: Exhibit "B" Site and Building Plans and Proposed Use Narrative (10238 : FHS Tractor Repair

Fermin Hernandez P.O. Box 561 Maxwell CA 95955 530-770-1717 My name is Fermin Hernandez, owner of property 015-330-140. I would like to build a shop 60 ft wide by 100ft long. It is not necessarily that I need this big of a shop but makes sense for the price difference of a smaller shop. I have my own ag equipment I would like to repair out of this shop as well as other farming customers. My DBA name is FHS Truck and Tractor at the moment. We do not work on trucks; we strictly work on ag equipment. Our current business name will be changing to FHS Tractor Repair at the end of the year. We do not perform oil services; we strictly perform mechanical or electrical repairs. If we really need to drain oil, we usually put it right back in the equipment. We have three service trucks now servicing farmers around the Colusa County area. I would like to have a shop where I can perform repairs during the wintertime. During groundwork and harvest we are always out in the field performing repairs. We will not be selling parts, strictly repair services for ag equipment. We will not have foot traffic coming in and out. If a piece of equipment needs to come to us, it is dropped off by the customer and they leave. Our customer are only farmers and no one else. We would usually get all the equipment coming in right after harvest and then nothing else come in. equipment would be going back out around groundwork time. Our hours of business would be 7:30am-4:00pm. Amount of customer per week that would come by would say one. We usually just communicate through phone calls. The property measures about 1200 ft long and 320ft wide. I plan to put shop 60ft away from the south fence and 125ft away from the road fence. Shop will be 60ft wide by 100ft long. 3 roll up doors on each side and one in the back, four walk-in-doors (1 in each corner). Since there will not be any foot traffic or open to the general population, I plan to have a portal potty and a water tank with electric pump to water if we need to keep dust down. Property still has about 8 acres of walnuts that are roughly 4 years old that we plan to get our first actual harvest next year. It had a total of 10 acres of walnuts, but we pulled two acres out to have space for our equipment and hopefully our shop one day. EXHIBIT "B" 3.1.c Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: Exhibit "B" Site and Building Plans and Proposed Use Narrative (10238 : FHS Tractor Repair Use Permit)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Colusa County Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on Janu- ary 8, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 546 Jay Street, Suite 108, Colusa, CA, to consider the following applications: Use Permit #PD-24-32, Fermin Hernandez – Adoption of a Resolution to approve a Categorical Exemption and a Use Per- mit (PD-24-32) to allow the operation of a Farm Equipment Re- pair business on property zoned Agricultural Transition (A-T). The subject property is located on the west side of Wilson Av- enue approximately 800 feet southwest of Wilson Avenue and Hunter Road intersection (APN 015-330-140). If you have questions or concerns regarding these matters, or would like to submit comments you may do so to the following: Secretary to the Planning Commission, 1213 Market Street, Colusa, CA (530)458-0885, or by e-mail at vgutierrez@county- ofcolusaca.gov All persons are invited to attend and be heard. Additional documentation is available for review in accordance with Agenda Scheduling Deadlines at the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 547 Market Street, Ste. 102, Colusa, CA (530)458- 0508. All persons are invited to attend and be heard. If you challenge the proposed projects or environmental deter- minations in court, you may be limited to raising only those is- sues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: December 9, 2024 By: ___ORIGINAL SIGNED___ Patricia Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk 12/13/2024 · CCPR 3.1.d Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: 2025 01 08 Proof of Publication (10238 : FHS Tractor Repair Use Permit)

Planning Commission Meeting: 01/08/25 09:00 AM 546 Jay Street, Suite 108 Department: Community Development Department Colusa, CA 95932 Category: Public Hearing Prepared By: Greg Plucker SCHEDULED Initiator: Greg Plucker Sponsors: PLANNING COMMISSION (ID # 10201) DOC ID: 10201 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:54 AM by Patricia Rodriguez Page 1 Detail Applicant: Janus Solar PV, LLC File: EIR and Use Permit #PD-24-24 General Plan: Agriculture General (AG), Agriculture Upland (AU) Zoning: Foothill Agriculture (F-A), Exclusive Agriculture (E-A) Formal Title / Summary Public Hearing and consideration of a Resolution for the Janus Solar and Battery Storage project (#PD-24-24) which would recommend that the Board of Supervisors: (1) certify the Final Environmental Impact Report including the CEQA Findings and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH #2024061043); (2) approve Use Permit #PD-24- 24 with Findings and Conditions of Approval; (3) adopt an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement; (4) adopt an Ordinance approving a Franchise Agreement; and (5) find that the project is compatible with the County's Williamson Act program. Action Requested Public Hearing and consideration of a Resolution for the Janus Solar and Battery Storage project (#PD-24-24) which would recommend that the Board of Supervisors: (1) certify the Final Environmental Impact Report including the CEQA Findings and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH #2024061043); (2) approve Use Permit #PD-24-24 with Findings and Conditions of Approval; (3) adopt an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement; (4) adopt an Ordinance approving a Franchise Agreement; and (5) find that the project is compatible with the County's Williamson Act program. DETAILED DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND OF REQUEST Janus Solar PV, LLC (Applicant) has submitted a conditional use permit application to construct, operate, maintain, and decommission a solar photovoltaic (PV) power generating facility including solar PV modules, a battery energy storage system (BESS), on-site substation, a gen-tie transmission line, and other necessary supporting infrastructure (Janus Solar and Battery Storage Project). Along with the Use Permit Application, a Development Agreement, Franchise Agreement, and a review of project’s compatibility with the County’s Williamson Act program is also part of the project. This project would generate up to 80 megawatts of alternating current of electricity and store up to 80 megawatts, or 320 megawatt hours (MWh), of electricity on an approximately 886-acre site; only an estimated 666 acres of the site would be used. The project would connect to the electrical grid at the existing PG&E Cortina Substation via an approximately 4-mile new gen-tie transmission line. 3.2 Packet Pg. 23

Planning Commission (ID # 10201) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:54 AM by Patricia Rodriguez Page 2 The County of Colusa, as the CEQA Lead Agency, has prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2024061043) to analyze the potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of the proposed project. APN: 018-050-005-000 and 018-050-006-000 LOCATION: The project is located approximately 6.5 miles southwest of the City of Williams, approximately 2 miles south of the Walnut Drive/Spring Valley Road on the east side of Spring Valley Road. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Overview When the project application was submitted, staff determined that the project could have potential significant effects upon the environment. As such, the Community Development Department has processed a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2024061043) to document the analysis of the potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of the proposed project. By way of background, an EIR is primarily an informational document intended to inform the public agency decision-makers (Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors), other responsible agencies, and the general public of the potentially significant effects of a proposed project. The EIR discloses the known potentially significant impacts; identifies feasible means to minimize or mitigate those effects; and considers reasonable alternatives to the project that might further reduce significant impacts while still attaining the project objectives. The decision-making bodies then must consider the information in an EIR before taking action on the proposed project. An EIR is prepared in two key stages. First, a Draft EIR (DEIR) is prepared and distributed for public and agency review and comment. Once comments on the Draft EIR are received, responses to those comments and any additional relevant project information and analysis are prepared and compiled in a Final EIR (FEIR). Both of these documents (i.e., the Draft EIR and the Final EIR), along with any related technical appendices, represent the complete record of the EIR. For clarification, the term EIR used in this staff report may refer to the Draft EIR together 3.2 Packet Pg. 24

Planning Commission (ID # 10201) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:54 AM by Patricia Rodriguez Page 3 with the Final EIR, Appendices, and all other studies and documents prepared as part of the environmental review document for the project as these documents represent the totality of the EIR record, However, when referring to just the “Draft EIR” or “DEIR”, those terms will refer just to the draft document and when referring to just the “Final EIR” or “FEIR” those terms will refer just to the response to comment document. Ultimately, the EIR is used by the agency’s decision-making bodies to weigh the environmental impacts against a proposed project in order to make an informed decision. In the case of the Janus Solar and Battery Storage Project, the Planning Commission will be making a recommendation on the EIR and project to the Board of Supervisors for the final decision. Under the typical process, the Planning Commission is the approval authority for a Use Permit per Colusa County Zoning Code §44-1.70.010 (Review Authority), Table 44-1.70-1(Planning and Development Permit Review Authority). However, the project includes a Development Agreement and pursuant to Zoning Code Table 44-1.70.1 the Planning Commission only makes a recommendation on the Development Agreement to the Board of Supervisors who is the final decision making body. Pursuant to Zoning Code §44-1.70.020 (Application Preparation and Filing) subsection D (Concurrent Permit Processing) when more than one planning permit application is submitted for a single project, the applications shall be processed concurrently, with all the permits being considered and acted upon by the highest applicable review authority. Because the application involves a Use Permit and Development Agreement, the Board is the highest review authority and, thus, the Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the Board on both the Use Permit and Development Agreement and the Board will make the final decision. Because the project also involves a Franchise Agreement and Williamson Act program determination, each of which is the responsibility of the Board of Supervisors, these items are also being presented to the Planning Commission for your review and recommendation. PROJECT OVERVIEW: Section 2.4 (pages 2-5 - 2-25) of the Draft EIR contains a detailed description of the proposed project. In general, the project consists of four major components: (1) a solar PV power generation facility (Solar Facility); (2) an on-site substation; (3) the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS); and (4) the gen-tie line (Draft EIR Figure 2-3). A general overview of each component is as follows: Solar PV Generating Components The Solar Facility would consist of solar PV modules (also known as panels) arranged into arrays supported by a racking system and tracker units that track the sun. A typical tracker section detail is provided in Draft EIR Figure 2-4. The PV modules on the trackers 3.2 Packet Pg. 25

Planning Commission (ID # 10201) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:54 AM by Patricia Rodriguez Page 4 convert sunlight into electricity. When modules are mounted on tracking devices, they are referred to as trackers or tracker blocks. The trackers are organized in rows in a uniform grid pattern or solar array. Each tracking assembly would consist of steel posts on which the frames for the PV modules rest. Each tracker would hold PV modules mounted on this metal framework structure and range between 6 and 13 feet above grade, depending on the topography. The trackers would be separated by sufficient distance to accommodate maintenance personnel and pursuant to design parameters that meet applicable Colusa County fire safety requirements. The project would include approximately 196,000 solar PV modules to form a utility scale PV system. On-Site Substation A project substation would be constructed in the northwest portion of the project site. It would include a generator step-up transformer to increase the output voltage from the module blocks (34.5 kV) to the voltage of the 60-kV gen-tie line, protective relay and metering equipment, utility and customer revenue metering, lightening arrestor, disconnect, circuit breaker and a station service transformer that would provide power to the substation and its weatherproof control house. The overall footprint of the project substation is anticipated to be constructed on approximately 3 acres and include structures up to 80 feet in height. An emergency generator for use in the event that the regional transmission system fails would also be located at the substation; this emergency generator would provide emergency power until the regional transmission system restores operations. The generator would be powered by propane or diesel. A fuel tank would be immediately adjacent to the generator. Details about the substation (including a plan view and elevations of the substation, and an elevation of the control enclosure) are provided in Figures 2-5 and 2-6 of the Draft EIR. BESS The BESS would be located adjacent to the on-site substation. Batteries would be contained within metal enclosures. Gravel would be placed on the surface of the BESS yard and in between each enclosure. The color of the metal enclosure may be dark gray, but typically varies by manufacturer and has not yet been determined. The maximum combined footprint for the BESS is approximately 4 acres. Key components of the BESS include batteries and battery storage system enclosures, as well as controllers, converters, inverters, and transformers. Figure 2-7 of the Draft EIR provides an overview of the BESS layout. Sealed battery modules would be installed in self-supporting racks electrically connected either in series or parallel to each other. The individual battery racks would be connected in a series or a parallel configuration to deliver the BESS energy and power rating. The BESS enclosures would house the batteries as well as the battery 3.2 Packet Pg. 26

Planning Commission (ID # 10201) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:54 AM by Patricia Rodriguez Page 5 storage system controllers. The BESS enclosures would also house required heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and fire protection systems. Lithium-ion technology, with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) sub-chemistry, is proposed for the BESS. Selection of the lithium-ion sub- chemistry for the project has taken into consideration various technical factors, including safety, life span, energy performance, and cost. In general, a lithium-ion battery is a rechargeable battery consisting of three major functional components: a positive electrode made from metal oxide, a negative electrode made from carbon, and an electrolyte made from lithium salt. The proposed BESS would be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with existing federal, state, and local codes and regulations for health and safety, including the California Fire Code. The Applicant would select batteries or energy storage system providers that comply with the application-specific codes, standards, and regulations for the siting, construction, and operation of the storage system. The BESS would contain a safety system that would be triggered automatically when the system senses imminent fire danger. The fire safety system would shut down the unit if any hazard indicators were detected. If the safety system detects a potential issue as detected by the smoke and temperature sensors, the batteries would be automatically de-energized by opening the electrical contacts, and HVAC units and fans would be shut off. Gen-Tie Line Energy from the proposed solar arrays would be collected at the on-site substation and transmitted to the existing PG&E Cortina Substation. In order to interconnect the project with the PG&E Cortina Substation, a new 60 kV gen-tie line would be installed that would originate from the northwest corner of the project site at the on-site substation and extend approximately 2 miles within the County ROW along Spring Valley Road to reach Walnut Drive. At Walnut Drive, the gen-tie line will continue within the County ROW for approximately 2 miles along Walnut Drive to the POI at the PG&E Cortina Substation. Along this route, the gen-tie line would cross the Colusa-Tehama Canal, administered by the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR). The Applicant’s gen- tie construction would terminate at the PG&E Cortina Substation property line. From their property line, PG&E would construct an approximately 1,000-foot-long span, continuing the gen-tie to the project’s bay within the existing footprint of the PG&E Cortina Substation. PG&E would be responsible for all improvements constructed within their property. PROJECT CONSTRUCTION: Project construction would consist of two major stages. The first stage would include site 3.2 Packet Pg. 27

Planning Commission (ID # 10201) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:54 AM by Patricia Rodriguez Page 6 preparation, grading, and preparing staging areas and on-site access routes. The second stage would involve assembling the trackers and constructing electrical interconnection facilities. Construction of the project is anticipated to last approximately 11 months. As conditioned, on- and off-site construction would occur Mondays through Fridays 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and on-site could occur 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Please refer to Section 2.4.8 (pages 2-18 - 2-21) of the Draft EIR for details regarding the proposed construction. DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) SUMMARY: As previously discussed, a Draft EIR for the project has been prepared and pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Detailed information about the project’s potential impacts is contained in the Draft EIR documents. The following is an overview of the issues considered in the Draft EIR: Section 4.1 Aesthetics Section 4.1 of the Draft EIR (Pages 4.1-1 through 4.1-50) identifies and evaluates issues related to potential aesthetic impacts of the project and considers the physical and regulatory setting, the criteria used to evaluate the significance of potential visual impacts, the methods used in evaluating these impacts, and the results of the impact assessment. In addition, Appendix “B” of the Draft EIR contains a Visual Impact Assessment of the project. Visual impacts are generally defined in terms of a project’s physical characteristics and potential visibility, as well as the extent to which the project’s presence would change the perceived visual character and quality of the environment in which it would be located. The visual analysis followed the contrast rating system used by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to objectively measure potential changes to the visual environment (BLM 1986). The BLM’s contrast rating system is commonly used by federal agencies to assess potential visual resource impacts from proposed projects. Potential visual impacts were characterized by determining the level of visual contrast introduced by the project based on comparing existing conditions and photo simulations. Visual contrast is a means to evaluate the level of modification to existing landscape features. Existing landscapes are defined by the visual characteristics (form, line, color, and texture) associated with the landform (including water), vegetation, and existing development. In the visual impact analysis Key Observation Points (KOPs) were identified based on locations from which the project infrastructure would potentially be visible and noticeable to the casual observer. The “casual observer” is considered an observer who is not actively looking or searching for the project, but who is engaged in activities at locations with potential views of the project, such as hiking or driving along a scenic 3.2 Packet Pg. 28

Planning Commission (ID # 10201) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:54 AM by Patricia Rodriguez Page 7 road. If the project infrastructure is not noticeable to the casual observer, visual impacts can be considered minor to negligible. The conclusion of the Draft EIR, based on the visual impact analysis, is that the project impacts to aesthetics would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures were required. It is recognized that the Project would substantially change the characteristics of the project site. However, the project site does not contain significant scenic features (on site there are no interesting landforms, the vegetation has little variety of patterns, forms, textures, or colors, and the scenic features are not unique or rare within the region). Because, the project would not block views of the hills in the background and the adjacent scenery, visual impacts would be less than significant. Section 4.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources Section 4.2 of the Draft EIR (Pages 4.2-1 through 4.1-13) identifies and evaluates issues related to potential agriculture and forestry resource impacts and includes the physical and regulatory setting, the criteria used to evaluate the significance of potential impacts, the methods used in evaluating these impacts, and the results of the impact assessment. The project site largely consists of grazing land and is currently used by the landowner for dry land cattle grazing. The project site is not classified as Unique or Prime farmland. The entire project site has been classified as Farmland of Local Importance under the California Department of Conservation (DOC) Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP). The project site is surrounded by land also classified as Farmland of Local Importance. To assess potential impacts on agriculture and farmland, a project-specific Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) modeling (Appendix B-1), Addendum to the LESA (Appendix B-2), and site-specific zoning, and mapping pursuant to the Department of Conservation Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program was considered. To assess potential impacts on forest resources, site-specific zoning, environmental characteristics, and applicable State law definitions were considered. The conclusion of the Draft EIR, based on the impact analysis, is that the project impacts to Agriculture and Forestry Resources would be either no impact or less than significant, and no mitigation measures were required. Section 4.3 Air Quality Section 4.3 of the Draft EIR (Pages 4.3-1 through 4.3-31) identifies and evaluates issues related to Air Quality and includes the physical and regulatory setting, the criteria used to evaluate the significance of potential impacts, the methods used in evaluating these impacts, and the results of the impact assessment. 3.2 Packet Pg. 29

Planning Commission (ID # 10201) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:54 AM by Patricia Rodriguez Page 8 As identified in the Draft EIR, the greatest potential for exposure to air pollutants would occur during construction, when the ground would be disturbed from grading and delivery of materials. The construction emissions presented in the analysis are based on worst-case conditions, assuming maximum construction activity would occur. In reality, exposure to emissions would vary substantially throughout the construction phase and would depend on the staging of the work being conducted, location of work relative to receptors, and weather conditions. Once constructed, the project would operate 7 days per week and 365 days per year. Only occasional on-site maintenance is expected to be required following commissioning. Operations and maintenance activities would require up to three workers performing visual inspections, monitoring plant performance, executing minor repairs, and responding to needs for plant adjustment. On intermittent occasions, the presence of 5-30 workers may be required for repairs or replacement of equipment, panel cleaning, and other specialized maintenance. However, due to the self- operating nature of the facilities, such occasions would likely occur infrequently. The expected maintenance would generate little traffic during operations. Air quality impacts from diesel particulate matter (DPM, represented by exhaust PM2.5) were assessed using AERMOD v23132 model. Construction equipment emissions were imulated as a single area source covering the project site. In addition, a health risk assessment (HRA) was conducted for project construction emissions using HARP2 model based on values from AERMOD model. Please see Appendix D, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Report for additional detail. In general, the analysis found that there could be a significant air quality impact from the project. However, the mitigation measures AQ-1: Construction Equipment Requirements, AQ-2: Dust Control Measures, and AQ-3: Long Term Dust Control mitigation measures are recommended to reduce air quality impacts to less than a significant level. Section 4.4 Biological Resources Section 4.4 of the Draft EIR (page 4.4-1 through 4.4-61) describes the biological resources of the proposed project site and evaluates habitat conditions to determine the potential for occurrence of common and special status species and their habitats. Special status plant species were defined in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15380, and the Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Sensitive Natural Communities (California Department of Fish and Game, 2018). In addition, Appendix E is a Biological Resource evaluation and biologists conducted literature reviews and field surveys of the biological resources potentially associated with the project site were conducted in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024. 3.2 Packet Pg. 30

Planning Commission (ID # 10201) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:54 AM by Patricia Rodriguez Page 9 The proposed project site supports an assortment of plants and wildlife and provide shelter, cover, roosting, foraging, and breeding habitats to mammals, birds, invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians as year-round residents, seasonal residents, and/or migrants. However, the project site generally supports low quality wildlife habitat due to regular disturbances from cattle grazing and grain cultivation and lack of complex vegetation communities. During the field surveys, 102 native and non-native plant species, six mammals, 39 birds, seven invertebrates, four reptiles, and three amphibian species were identified. A list of plant and wildlife species recorded during the field surveys is provided in Appendix E. A number of potentially significant impacts were identified in the Draft EIR. However, the Draft EIR determined that with the following mitigation measures impacts to biological resources were being reduced to a level that is less than significant: (1) BIO-1: Protection of Special Status Species the Crotch’s Bumble Bee, the Burrowing Owl, the Swainson’s Hawk, and the American Badger; (2) BIO-2: Worker Environmental Awareness Training and Best Management Practices for Biological Resources; and (3) BIO-3: Protection of Nesting Birds Section 4.5 Cultural Resources Section 4.5 of the Draft EIR (page 4.5-1 through 4.5-28) identifies and evaluates issues related to Cultural Resources and includes the physical and regulatory setting, the criteria used to evaluate the significance of potential impacts, the methods used in evaluating these impacts, and the results of the impact assessment. This analysis is based in part on the project-specific Cultural Resources Phase I Survey Report prepared in July 2021. The cultural evaluations were conducted in compliance with CEQA to identify cultural resources, including (but not limited to) archaeological, historic built architectural, and Native American resources within the project site (or area) and the transmission line corridor. The Draft EIR identified a potentially significant impact to cultural resources. However, the Draft EIR determined that with mitigation measures CUL-1: Cultural Resource Worker Education/Training; CUL-2: Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Resources During Construction, and CUL-3: Inadvertent Discovery of Human Remains During Construction the impacts were being reduced to a level that is less than significant. Section 4.6 Energy Section 4.6 of the Draft EIR (page 4.6-1 through 4.6-11) identifies and evaluates issues related to Energy and includes the physical and regulatory setting, the criteria used to evaluate the significance of potential impacts, the methods used in evaluating these impacts, and the results of the impact assessment. The Draft EIR did not identify potentially significant impact to energy as a result of the 3.2 Packet Pg. 31

Planning Commission (ID # 10201) Meeting of January 8, 2025 Updated: 12/30/2024 11:54 AM by Patricia Rodriguez Page 10 project and, as such, no mitigation measures are recommended. Section 4.7 Geology, Soils and Paleontological Resources Section 4.7 of the Draft EIR (page 4.7-1 through 4.7-17) identifies and evaluates issues related to Geology, Soils and Paleontological Resources and includes the physical and regulatory setting, the criteria used to evaluate the significance of potential impacts, the methods used in evaluating these impacts, and the results of the impact assessment. The Draft EIR identified potentially significant impacts to geology, soils and paleontological resources. However, the Draft EIR determined that with the following mitigation measures impacts were being reduced to a level that is less than significant GEO-1: Paleontological Worker Education and Awareness Program (WEAP); and GEO-2: Unanticipated Find Contingency. Section 4.8 Greenhouse Gases Section 4.8 of the Draft EIR (page 4.8-1 through 4.8-11) identifies and evaluates issues related to Greenhouse Gases and includes the physical and regulatory setting, the criteria used to evaluate the significance of potential impacts, the methods used in evaluating these impacts, and the results of the impact assessment. Information in this section is based on the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Report located in Appendix D of this Draft EIR. The Draft EIR did not identify a potentially significant impact to greenhouse gases as a result of the project and, as such, no mitigation measures are recommended. Section 4.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials Section 4.9 of the Draft EIR (page 4.9-1 through 4.9-26) identifies and evaluates issues related to Hazards and Hazardous Mate