HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Packet 2001/06/05
~y~
~.,.~~
~
CllY OF
CHUlA VISTA
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
4:00 P.M. PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING
(immediately following the City Council meeting)
MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Agency Members Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas; Chair Horton
CONSENT CALENDAR
The staff recommendations regarding the following item Is) listed under the Consent Calendar wiil be enacted
by the Agency by one motion without discussion unless an Agency member, a member of the public or City
staff requests that the item be pulled for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out
a "Request to Speak Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency
or the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed after Action
items. Items pulled by the public will be the first items of business.
1. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF
OUTDOOR STORAGE USES; AND TOLLING THE OPERATION OF EXISTING
OUTDOOR STORAGE USES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREAS
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION I-The City's redevelopment project
areas were formed in order to eliminate various conditions of blight.
Currently, the land use policies that apply to the redevelopment project areas
are inadequate to address the blighting influences of outdoor storage uses.
The establishment of new outdoor storage uses or the expansion of existing
uses in the redevelopment project areas could result in the further reduction
of land that is available for redevelopment and hinder the implementation of
the various redevelopment plans and the achievement of their goals and
objectives. This ordinance had its first reading on May 29, 2001.
[Community Development Director]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council place the ordinance on second reading
for adoption.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is an opportunity for the general public to address the Redevelopment Agency on any subject matter
within the Agency's jurisdiction that is not an item on this agenda. (State law. however. generally prohibits
the Redevelopment Agency from taking action on any issues not included on the posted agenda.) If you wish
to address the Agency on such a subject, please complete the "Request to Speak Under Oral Communications
Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency or City Clerk prior to
the meeting. Those who wish to speak, please give your name and address for record purposes and follow up
action.
PUBLIC HEARING
The following item(sl have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. If you wish to
speak to any item, please fill out the "Request to Speak Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the
Redevelopment Agency or the City Clerk prior to the meeting.
2. a. PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL LAND USE
PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A MIXED USE - OFFICE AND SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE - AT 217 LANDIS AVENUE-The applicant has requested a
special land use permit to allow a mixed use [office and a single family
residence] at 217 Landis Avenue located within the Town Centre I
Redevelopment Project Area. The proposed mixed use is permitted subject
to the issuance of a special land use permit within the Central Commercial
area of the Town Centre Redevelopment Plan and requires consideration by
the Town Centre Project Area Committee and the Redevelopment Agency.
The proposal is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act, Section 15303 of the California Code of
Regulations. [Community Development Director]
b. AGENCY RESOLUTION 1731 GRANTING A SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT,
SUP #TCI-O1-02, TO RAY JOHNSTON TO ESTABLISH A MIXED USE-
OFFICE AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE-AT 217 LANDIS AVENUE
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution.
ACTION ITEMS
The items listed in this section of the agenda are expected to elicit substantial discussions and deliberations by
the Agency, staff, or members of the general public, The items will be considered individually by the Agency
and staff recommendation may in certain cases be presented in the alternative. Those who wish to speak,
please fill out a Request to Speak form available in the lobby and submit it to the Secretary to the
Redevelopment Agency or City Clerk prior to the meeting.
3. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY
COMMISSION FROM RAM CO, INC. REQUESTING APPROVAL OF AN
EXPANSION OF THEIR EXISTING ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATING
FACILITY AT 3497 MAIN STREET-On 9/26/00, the Council/Agency
approved a Special Use Permit (SUP) and an Owner Participation Agreement
(OPA) allowing for the development of a maximum 49 MW peak load
electrical power generating facility at 3497 Main Street in the Southwest
Redevelopment Area. RAM CO, Inc., the new owner of the Main Street
Redevelopment Agency, June 5, 2001 Page 2
power plant, is proposing to expand the existing facility with a second
phase, including the expansion of an additional 62 MW natural gas-fired
combustion turbine generator. The applicant is processing these plans
through the California Energy Commission (CEC) pursuant to Governor
Davis' 21-day emergency plant siting procedure. Under this process the
proposed expansion is exempt from CEQA review and the CEC has full
authority over the land use review process. [Community Development
Director]
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Redevelopment Agency / City Council adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DIRECTING STAFF TO
COMMUNICATE THE CITY'S POSITION AND CONCERNS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION FROM RAMCO, INC. REQUESTING A 62 MW EXPANSION OF
THEIR ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATING STATION AT 3497 MAIN
STREET IN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
4. OTHER BUSINESS
5. DIRECTOR'S REPORTlS)
6. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORT(S)
7. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will adjourn to an adjourned meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on
June 12, 2001 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting in the
City Council Chambers.
CLOSED SESSION
Unless Agency Counsel, the Executive Director, City Councilor the Redevelopment Agency states otherwise at
this time, the Agency/Council will discuss and deliberate on the following itemlsl of business which are
permitted by law to be the subject of a closed session discussion, and which the Agency/Council is advised
should be discussed in closed session to best protect the interests of the City. The Agency/Council is required
by law to return to open session, issue any reports of final action taken in closed session, and the votes taken.
However, due to the typical length of time taken up by closed sessions, the videotaping will be terminated at
this point in order to save costs so that the Agency/Council's return from closed session, reports of final action
taken, and adjournment will not be videotaped. Nevertheless, the report of final action taken will be recorded
in the minutes which will be available in the Office of the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency and the City
Clerk's Office.
Redevelopment Agency, June 5, 2001 Page 3
8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR --Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
Property: Assessor Parcel Nos. 568-270-03; 568-270-11
(approximately 2.85 acres located at the southeast
corner of Fourth Avenue and F Street)
Negotiating Parties: City Council/Redevelopment Agency (Sid Morris/
Chris Salomone) and Chula Vista Center (Robert
Caplan)
Under Negotiations: Price and terms for acquisition
9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION --
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Agency vs. Rados Bros. [Case No. GIC734557-1]
*********
COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Chula Vista, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who
require special accommodates to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service
request such accommodation at least 48 hours in advance for meetings and five days for scheduled services
and activities. Please contact the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency for specific information at (6191
691-5047 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TOO) at (6191 585-5647. Caiifornia Relay Service is
also available for the hearing impaired.
Redevelopment Agency, June 5, 2001 Page 4
8Q8---....ðt
ORDINANCE NO. -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PROHIBITING
THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE
USES; AND TOLLING THE OPERATION OF EXISTING OUmOOR
STORAGE USES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
WHEREAS, the City's redevelopment project areas were formed in order to eliminate various
conditions of blight; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment plans for the various redevelopment project areas contain goals,
objectives, policies, and programs directed at the elimination of blight within the project areas; and
WHEREAS, the Implementation Plan for the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project Area sets
forth policy that directs the Redevelopment Agency to evaluate the ongoing operation of auto recycling
facilities, which involve outdoor storage, and to develop land use policy that is consistent with the goals and
objectives of the redevelopment plan; and
WHEREAS, it would be prudent and appropriate for the Redevelopment Agency to broaden the
scope of the policy direction to include all uses involving outdoor storage, which is the essential character of
similar land uses that should also be evaluated, and to also include all redevelopment project areas, which
share common goals and objectives to eliminate blighting influences; and
WHEREAS, staff requires adequate time to conduct the required studies and develop appropriate
policy recommendations that address where, when, and under what conditions outdoor storage uses would be
compatible with surrounding land uses and consistent with land use policies affecting the various
redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, businesses have recently expressed interest in filing applications to establish or expand
land uses involving outdoor storage in the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project Area and the Southwest
Redevelopment Project Area; and
WHEREAS, several businesses with outdoor storage and operating under sunsetting special land use
permits in the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project Area are likely to file requests in the near future for
extensions of time to continue their operations; and
WHEREAS, the filing of these pending and potential applications would require extensive staff
resources for processing and timely action by the Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, the establishment or expansion of outdoor storage uses would frustrate the necessary
studies and create a threat to the orderly and effective implementation of any amendments to land use
policies affecting the various redevelopment project areas; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council to maintain this ordinance in effect only until such
time that the City Council adopts any amendments to land use policies affecting outdoor storage in the
various redevelopment project areas; and
/- (
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Manager has determined that this ordinance will not
have a physical effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from CEQA under Section 15308, Class 8
(Actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment).
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City ofChula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
A. The nature of outdoor storage is such that the use could result in visual and economic blight,
soil and ground water contamination, other environmental hazards, and incompatibility with other land uses
unless adequate location criteria are established along with development standards and operation and
maintenance regulations.
B. The various redevelopment project areas were formed in order to eliminate conditions of
blight. The potential introduction or over proliferation of uses involving outdoor storage without adequate
land use and regulatory policies could result in additional blight and the reduction of available land that
would hinder the implementation of the various redevelopment plans and the achievement of their goals and
objectives.
C. Auto recycling uses have been identified as contributing to blighting conditions of the Otay
Valley Road Redevelopment Project Area since these uses involve outdoor storage, which can be
incompatible with other land uses, result in under-developed land, create the potential for soil and ground
water contamination, and result in visual blight.
D. The land use policies that regulate outdoor storage in the various redevelopment project
areas are inadequate and fail to address the goals and objectives of the redevelopment plans and are in need
of revision and updating. Further, the City will not have the ability to make informed decisions regarding the
permitting of uses involving outdoor storage until staff has completed the necessary studies of these types of
uses.
E. This is a matter of importance to the various redevelopment project areas and is not directed
towards any particular parcel of property or proposed use.
SECTION 2. Tolling of Existing Outdoor Storage Uses.
Within all redevelopment project areas, the expiration period for any special land use permit or other
entitlement, existing on the effective date of this ordinance, for the operation of a use with outdoor storage
shall be tolled while this ordinance is in effect. Thereafter, the remaining balance of the expiration period
shall commence upon repeal of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. Prohibition of New Outdoor Storage Uses.
Within all redevelopment project areas, no application, permit, or other entitlement for the
establishment, expansion, or extension of time for the operation of a use involving outdoor storage shall be
accepted, processed, or approved while this ordinance is in effect, unless such application, permit, or other
entitlement is deemed complete prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
1-:2-
J:ICOMMDEV\RESOSIOutdoor Storage Ordioance.doc Page2of3
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
SECTION 4. Exceptions.
The classes of uses, projects, or permits listed in this section shall be exempt from the provisions of
Sections 2 and 3 of this ordinance. Exempted uses shall be subject to all applicable requirements of the
Municipal Code.
a) Storage or parking of operable vehicles for sale, lease, or rental;
b) Facilities and operations of public and quasi-public agencies and utilities;
c) Temporary, on-site storage of materials and equipment for new construction;
d) Permits for grading;
e) Plant nurseries; and
f) Incidental outdoor storage not exceeding 20 percent of the gross floor area of buildings
devoted to a primary use.
SECTION 5. Effective Date.
This ordinance is adopted under the provisions ofthe Municipal Code ofthe City ofChula Vista and
shall become effective thirty days after its adoption.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Chris Salomone John M. Kaheny
Community Development Director City Attorney
J:\COMMDEY\RESOS\Outdoor Storage Ordinance.doc
/-3
J:\COMMDEY\RESOS\Outdoor Storage Ordinance.doc Page} of3
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM NO.: ;}-
MEETING DATE: 06/05/01
ITEM TITLE: A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL
LAND USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A MIXED USE-OFFICE AND
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE-AT 217 LANDIS AVENUE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA GRANTING A SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT, SUP#TCI-
01-02, TO RAY JOHNSTON TO ESTABLISH A MIXED USE-OFFICE
AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE-AT 217 LANDIS AVENUE.
SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR L\¡\-~ e.S
REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ~ ¡'"
(1
4/5THS VOTE: VESD NO0
BACKGROUND
The applicant has requested a special land use permit to allow a mixed use----an office and a single-
family residence----at 217 Landis Avenue located within the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project
Area. The proposed mixed use is permitted subject to the issuance of a special land use permit
within the Central Commercial area of the Town Centre Redevelopment Plan; therefore, the
proposal requires consideration by the Town Centre Project Area Committee and the Redevelopment
Agency. The proposal is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act, Section 15303 of the California Code of Regulations (Conversion of
small structures).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Agency hold a public hearing and take public
testimony and adopt the resolution based on findings and subject to conditions of approval.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
On May 9,2001, the Town Centre I Project Area Committee voted (5-0) to recommend approval
of Special Land Use Permit (SUP#TCI-01-02) based on findings and subject to conditions.
d -I
PAGE 2, ITEM NO.:
MEETING DATE: 06/05/01
DISCUSSION
Redevelopment Plan
The Town Centre Redevelopment Plan land use designotion for the subject property is Central
Commercial. This land use designation allows a mixture of commercial uses, including but not
limited to retail, office, hotel, service, entertainment, educational, and auxiliary uses (Article VI,
Section 600.2). The establishment of mixed uses in the Central Commercial land use designation
is contingent on the approval of a special land use permit from the Redevelopment Agency. The
applicant is requesting approval of a special land use permit to allow the conversion of one
single-family residence into an office and to maintain another single-family residence to the rear
of the office at 217 Landis Avenue.
Property Description
The subject property is located on the east side of Landis Avenue and is the fifth parcel south of E
Street. The parcel is rectangular in shape with a 50-foot width and 125-foot depth for a total
area of 6,250 square feet. The parcel has 50 feet of frontage on Landis Avenue and 50 feet of
frontage on a 15-foot wide alley to the rear of the property. Surrounding land uses include
similar residences that have been converted to commercial uses along both sides of Landis
Avenue, including some mixed uses, and retail and commercial uses along Third Avenue. The
property is developed with a 1,215 square foot, single-family residence, which has been
converted to an office, and a two-story, 1,816 square foot, single-family residence.
Proposed Improvements
The applicant has already converted the 1,215 square foot, single-story residence into an office,
which is occupied by a real estate agency-no new square footage is proposed. The original
residence consisted of two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen,
and a storage room. The two bedrooms ond living room hove been converted into two offices, a
conference room, and a copy/fax room. Exterior improvements include a handicap ramp to the
rear of the office and a freestanding sign on the front lawn. The two-story residence to the rear
of the office building would be maintained as a single-family residence.
Proposed Office Use
The converted office is currently occupied by a real estate agency, which operates Monday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a staff of two persons. The approval of this
special land use permit would allow the office and single-family residence uses to run with the
land (subject property), subject to compliance with the listed conditions.
eJ-:J-.
PAGE 3, ITEM NO.:
MEETING DATE: 06/05/01
ANALYSIS
General Plan Consistency
The project is consistent with the policies of the General Plan. The project is located within the
boundaries of the Central Chula Vista Area Plan (Chapter 10 of the General Plan). Section 2.1,
Land Use, identifies mixed uses as a primary element of Town Centre I and identifies
approximately 28 acres for the mixed use cotegory of land uses. Goal 3, Objective 10 of the
Area Plan specificolly colis for "mixed commercial office/residential uses" within the vicinity of
Third Avenue. The Land Use Diagram delineates mixed use areas near Third Avenue. Section
5.1, Urban Core, identifies residential/office mixed use for the area south of E Street, west of
Third Avenue, ond east of Friendship Park. Section 5.3, Third Avenue Shops and Mixed Use,
identifies mixed use for the area north and east of Friendship Park, along Glover, Garrett, and
Landis Avenues.
Redevelopment Plan Consistency
The project is consistent with the Town Centre Redevelopment Plan. Article I, Section 120, sets
forth the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan. The proposed mixed use project would further
these objectives, including: "c. The strengthening of the mercantile posture of Town Centre and
the improvement of retail trade therein; E. The retention and expansion of viable land uses,
commercial enterprises, and public facilities within the area; F. The attraction of capital and new
business enterprises to the core; J. The estoblishment of Town Centre as the South Bay's principal
center for specialty goods and services; and L. The reorientation of the people of Chula Vista to
their core area, and the resultant promotion of a sense of 'towness'."
Article VI, Section 600.2, of the Plan states that areas designated "Central Commercial" on the
Town Centre Redevelopment Land Use Plan may be used as a mixture of commercial uses,
including office. Furthermore, the Plan allows the Agency to approve residential uses that are
compatible with surrounding areas. The project is consistent with the existing mixed use
character of the properties along this portion of Landis Avenue. Existing or remodeled buildings
are not subject to the building coverage, setbacks, height, intensity, or siting standards of the
Town Centre Design Manual, Section VIII(A-E). Moreover,. the adaptive reuse of the residence
would not result in any major exterior improvements to the existing building or the property.
Neiqhborhood Compatibility
The low-intensity nature of the proposed office/residence would be compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood and area. The project maintains the existing scale along Landis
Avenue and is of oppropriate intensity for the adjocent land uses. The proposed office and
residential use of the property would compliment the uses found in the Town Centre. The
recommended conditions of approval would insure that the proposed use of the converted
structure would not be increased in intensity over time to the detriment of the neighborhood. The
~ -_3
PAGE 4, ITEM NO.:
MEETING DATE: 06/05/01
adaptive reuse of the residence is minor in nature and would not significantly change the
chorocter of the ereo.
Parkinq Requirement
The driveways located on Landis Avenue ere not considered legal perking spaces for commercial
land uses since vehicles must back out onto the street. Because af the limited on-site pqrking, the
conditions of approval would prohibit any expansion of the area converted to office use and
would require payment into the Town Centre parking district for five parking stalls. The required
parking is based on the gross square footage of the office use (one stall per 300 square feet).
The alley to the rear (east) of the property would continue to provide adequate access to the
existing garoge attached to the residence that will be maintained. On-street parking is also
allowed along both sides of Landis Avenue.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total valuation of the proposed tenant improvements for the office use will not be significant;
therefore, an insignificant amount of tax increment revenue will result from this project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Application
;) -..¡
RESOLUTION NO. -
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING A SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT,
SUP#TCI-O1-02, TO RAY JOHNSTON TO ESTABLISH A MIXED USE-
OFFICE/SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE-AT 217LANDIS AVENUE.
A. RECITALS
1. Project Site
WHEREAS, the parcel, which is the subject matter of this resolution, Is represented In Exhibit A
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and for the purpose of general description is
located at 217 Landis Avenue, Chula Vista; and
2. Project Application
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2001 a duly verified application for a special land use permit was filed
with the City of Chula Vista Community Development Department on behalf of Ray Johnston (Applicant);
and
3. Project Description; Application for Special Land Use Permit
WHEREAS, Applicant requests a special land use permit to establish a mixed use office/single-
family residence (Project) as depicted in plans on file with the Community Development Department; and
4. Town Centre I Project Area Committee Record on Application
WHEREAS, the Town Centre I Project Area Committee held a duly noticed public hearing to
consider said application on May 9, 2001 and after considering all evidence and testimony presented
recommended by a vote of 5-0 that the Redevelopment Agency APPROVE Special Land Use Permit
#TCI-01-02; and
5. Redevelopment Agency Record on Application
WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before the
Redevelopment Agency on June 5, 2001 to receive the recommendation of the Town Centre I Project
Area Committee and to hear pubiic testimony with regard to same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Redevelopment Agency does hereby find,
determine, and resolve as follows;
B. TOWN CENTRE I PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Town Centre I Project Area Committee
at their public hearing on this Project held on May 9, 2001 and the minutes resulting therefrom, are
hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The Environmental Project Manager has prepared a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, and the Environmental Review Procedures of
the City of Chula Vista.
d-:;;-
D. SPECIAL lAND USE PERMIT FINDINGS
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby make the findings required by
the Agency's rules and regulations for the issuance of special land use permits, as herein below set forth,
and sets forth, thereunder, the evidentiary basis that permits the stated finding to be made.
1. That the proposed use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a
service or facility, which contributes to the general well being of the neighborhood or the
community.
The proposed office use would provide desirable services to the general community and would be
especially accessible to residents and workers in the Town Centre and surrounding area. The
proposed use would be consistent with adopted policies in the General Plan and the
Redevelopment Plan for the area.
2. That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to
the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to
property or improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed use would not be detrimental to persons, but would make available desirable
services to the general public. The services would be especially accessible to residents and
workers in the vicinity of the Town Centre. The project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act and would not result in any significant environmental impacts. There
would be no major exterior improvements to the property; consequently, there would be no
aesthetic or physical impacts to property or improvements in the area. The small scale of the
proposed office use would not be incompatible with the neighborhood. The proposed use would
be consistent with adopted policies in the General Plan and the Redevelopment Plan for the area.
The establishment and operation of the use would be subject to the requirements of responsible
agencies with jurisdiction.
3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the
Municipal Code for such use.
The proposed use would be required to comply with the regulations of the Municipal Code, and in
any case where it does not comply, this special land use permit is subject to modification or
revocation. The Town Centre Project Area Committee does hereby find that the conditions herein
imposed on the grant of this permit or other entitlement herein contained is approximately
proportional both in nature and extent to the impact created by the proposed project.
4. That the granting of this Special Land Use Permit will not adversely affect the General
Plan of the City of Chula Vista or the adopted plan of any government agency.
The project is consistent with the policies of the General Plan. The project is located within the
boundaries of the Central Chula Vista Area Plan (Chapter 10 of the General Plan). Section 2.1,
Land Use, identifies mixed uses as a primary element of Town Centre I and identifies the mixed
use category of land uses. Goal 3, Objective 10 of the Area Plan specifically calls for "mixed
commercial office/residential uses" within the vicinity of Third Avenue. The Land Use Diagram
delineates mixed use areas near Third Avenue. Section 5.1, Urban Core, identifies
residential/office mixed use for the area south of E Street, west of Third Avenue, and east of
Friendship Park. Section 5.3, Third Avenue Shops and Mixed Use, identifies mixed use for the
area north and east of Friendship Park, along Glover, Garrett, and Landis Avenues.
The proposed use is consistent with the goal of the Town Centre Redevelopment Plan, the
Downtown Vision Statement, and Town Centre Project Area Committee land Use Policy, which
call for the revitalization of the Town Centre and downtown as a commercial district. Granting a
dr(,
special land use permit for the proposed use will reaffirm the effectiveness of the land use
provisions of those documents.
E. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby grant Special Land Use
Permit #TCI-Ol-02 subject to the following conditions:
1. The subject property shail be deveioped as described in the application and plans, except as
modified herein.
2. The conditionally permitted uses of the subject property shall be limited to offices and one
slngle-famiiy residence as described in the application and plans, except as modified herein.
3. The floor plans and the floor areas devoted to each of the conditionally permitted uses of the
subject property shall not be modified.
4. The conditionally permitted uses of the subject property shall not exceed the maximum
occupancy load pursuant to the Uniform Building Code.
5. The hours of operation of the office use shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
6. The applicant shall pay the required fees into the Town Centre parking district for five
additional parking stalls pursuant to Section 19.62.040 of the Municipal Code.
7. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Chula Vista Planning and Building
Department and Fire Department. The Project shali comply with the requirements of the
edition of the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code in effect at the time of
issuance of any permit.
8. The applicanUproperty owner shall provide to all current and future tenants a written notice
disclosing the subject property's location within the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project
Area and the current list of uses that are permitted and conditionally permitted in the project
area (as provided by staff) and shall obtain signed statements from each tenant indicating
receipt of such notice and acknowledgment of the potential uses that may be permitted in the
project area. The applicanUproperty owner shall submit signed statements to the Community
Development Department within 30 days of approval of this special land use permit for
current tenants and within 30 days of initial occupancy by future tenants. The
applicanUproperty owner's compliance with this provision is an express condition of this
permit and this provision shall be binding on any and all of the applicanUproperty owner's
successors and assigns.
g. This permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized or extended within one year from
the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19.14.260 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code.
10. This permit shall be subject to any and all new, modified, or deleted conditions imposed after
approval of this permit to protect the public from a specific condition dangerous to its health
or safety or both due to the project, which condition(s) the City shall impose after advance
written notice to the permittee and after the City has given the permittee the right to be heard
with regard thereto. However, the City in exercising this reserved righUcondition, may not
impose a substantial expense or deprive permittee of a substantial revenue source which the
permittee cannot, in the normal operation of the use permitted, be expected to economically
recover.
11. The applicant shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless
City, its Council members, officers, employees, agents and representatives, from and against
all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs, including court costs and
attorney's fees (collectively, liabilities) incurred by the City arising, directly or indirectly, from
a) City's approval and issuance of this special land use permit, b) City's approval or issuance
.;2- 7
of any other permit or action, whether discretionary or non discretionary, in connection with
the use contemplated herein, and without limitation, any and all liabilities arising from the
operation of the facility. Applicant shall acknowledge their agreement to this provision oy
executing a copy of this special land use permit where indicated below. The applicant's
compliance with this provision is an express condition of this permit and this provision shall
be binding on any and all of the applicant's successors and assigns.
F. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
The property owner and the applicant shall execute this document oy signing the lines provided
below, said execution indicating that the property owner and appiicant have each read, understood, and
agreed to the conditions contained herein. Upon execution, this document shall be recorded with the
County Recorder's Office of the County of San Diego, and a signed, stamped copy returned to the
Community Development Department. Failure to return a signed and stamped copy of this recorded
document within ten days of recordation to the Community Deveiopment Department shall indicate the
property owner/applicant's desire that the Project, and the corresponding application for ouilding permits
and/or a ousiness license, be held in aoeyance without approval. Said document will also be on fiie in the
Community Development Department's files and known as Resolution No_.
Signature of Property Owner/Applicant Date
Signature of Property Owner/Applicant Date
G. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS
If any of the forgoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, oy their terms, to De implemented and
maintained over time, and any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according to
their terms, the Redevelopment Agency shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein
granted; deny or further condition issuance of future building permits; deny, revoke, or further condition all
certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted; institute and prosecute,
litigate, or compel their compliance; or seek damages for their violations. Applicant or successor in
interest gains no vested rights by the Redevelopment Agency approval of this Resolution.
H. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the Redevelopment Agency that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent
upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision, and condition herein stated; and that in the
event that anyone or more terms, provisions, or conditions are determined by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to De invalid, iilegal, or unenforceable, this resolution and the permit shali De deemed to De
automatically revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio.
PRESENTED BY APPROVED AS TO FORM BY
~ ~~
Chris Salomone
Director of Community Development
d- ~f'
EXHI BIT A
\/~
~
\ FRIENDSHIP
PARK
CHULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
L(5 PROJECT RAY JOHNSTON PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
APPUCAN1'. SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT
PROJECT 217 LANDIS AVENUE Request: Proposal to allow the establishment of a
ADDRESS:
SCAlE: I FILE NUMBER: mixed use (office/single-family) residence.
NORTH No Scale SUP#TCI-O1-O2
¿;Z ~9
" CITY OF CHULA VISTA I LUP # it-I -01-02
' TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT I
SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION
This fonn sh . , . for pri>jects located withi?,\h.èTown Centre I Redevelopment Project which are súbjectto processing through the Re(jèvelopment
Agency, in Conditional Use Pennit appücÆ~on .fonn. ' "Aii';"
NOTE: In óii!êaòra Special Land Use Perm~tòbegral1ted, the .following findings must be made: ,.>;T
"",,'ý, "',: . .. ," .oS,'
1) That the proposed use at the partiCÍJíarl~on is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which contnbuteto the
!Jel1eral well-being at the neighborhqo,~orthe community. "'. .
2) That such use will not, under the ClrWmstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welraréof
'peišãns residing or working in th~vî.ciVity~ or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. . .'
3) That the proposed use WIll comply with. the regulations and conditions specified in the Municipal Code for such use. ,
4) That the grånting o.f this conditionalûse pennit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City ot Chula Vista or the adopted
planof any govemmental Agency. . ' . . . ;}:,::
NAME OF APPLICANT: JA.'(8IROS EN15,
Løst First
MAILING ADDRESS: C/o 226 L1:..\-.\O\S [NE. WORK PHONE: ((,19)422-4747
Nø. St,e.,t
c.¡"¡ULÀ VI5TÀ CÄ, 9\910 HOME PHONE:
City Støt., Zip
APPLICANT'S INTEREST: ¡¡¡¡ OWN 0 LEASE 0 IN ESCROW 0 OPTION TO PURCHASE
TYPE OF PROJECT: 0 RESIDENTIAL 0 COMMERCIAL :3. OTHER HIXEb (l':£ Of'F'/CE-~
PROJECT ADDRESS AND LOCATION: 217 LANDIS Á'IE.. C¡'¡ULÀ VISrÄ, CÀ "31910
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SITE: ÃPN ¡;~P,- 044 - OSoa J LO-r,\\: <;,' MJ:...P * 1197
OWNER f(.À'( J~N5TO\ot
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: MOVING INTERIl'JR NC'lN BE.l:J2\Nt:: \k/,t",L\!; IN AN.
EXISTING 1?IJlL[)tNG AN f) (' .nNV£.Rí TV ~
.2Nb ~5f"'It,JC:t R~~a:. íb . ,
ExISTING USE OF PROPERTY: CöMêR.C\ÃL
AsSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(S): Se.8-C44-oSðO
ALL LETTERS, PLANS, ELEVATIONS, AND SHEETS S"BMlnED WITH THIS APPLICATION ARE AN
INTEGRAL PART THEREOF.
--::<;'" 1'"\ T" cL L . LCLh '" c----. "\: ~-22-c:Jj
~~--- R ~ '~~
PRINT NAME OF APPLICANT SIGNATURd '----- ~~:ý~
-10
{9
-~r-u~-EY- ----
~ EX. CoJoolC. DRIVE WAY
~~r- 5Q'PL lJ
=,= a; 29' ..'...
G E f'I:L -? !
,¡"."'..". " I>::,' EJ<.\STING TWO
ST'ORY ~F.R.
~ - . - , 'rC'<". 1- 181~- r;é~
~
î-- , ',' ,
li I ~'i
25.15'. I
If)
'"
EX\STI~G Ol-tE ì--
STORY Cn=K£ ---.¿ .:,
BU\LO\~ ,.' ,I
'.,', I
12.\5 ;jC,~':
L - -
;¡,
0: m
Þ:i
-- 5'
5'
EX. CON<:, E\I"CONC. EX, CONe. cuRB
DRIVe. wA,V DRIVE wJ>.Y
211 LÀND\S ÀVE
SITE PLÀ.N c2 -I /
1'/ =- 20'-0"
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
IIEM NO.: .3
MEETING DAlE: 06/05/01
IIEM IIILE: CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY COMMISSION FROM RAMCO, INC. REQUESTING
APPROVAL OF AN EXPANSION OF THEIR EXISTING ELECTRICAL
POWER GENERATING FACILITY AT 3497 MAIN STREET
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DIRECTING STAFF TO COMMUNICATE THE CITY'S POSITION AND
CONCERNS REGARDING THE APPLICATION FROM RAMCO, INC.
REQUESTING A 62 MW EXPANSION OF THEIR ELECTRICAL POWER
GENERATING STATION AT 3497 MAIN STREET IN THE SOUTHWEST
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
SUBMITTED BY: PMENT DIRECTOR c... I
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER
4/51HS VOlE: YESD NO0
BACKGROUND
On September 26, 2000 the City Council ond Redevelopment Agency approved a Special Use
Permit (SUP) and an Owner Porticipation Agreement (OPA) allowing for the development of a
maximum 49 MW peak load electrical power generating facility at 3497 Main Street in the
Southwest Redevelopment Area. The previous project was approved under the City of Chula
Vista's normal permitting process with appropriate environmental review and land use approvals.
The current facility is nearing completion and should be operational in the very near future.
RAMCO, Inc., the new owner of the Main Street power plant is proposing to expand the existing
facility with a second phase. The proposed expansion includes the installation of an additional
62 MW natural gas-fired combustion turbine generator. The applicant is processing these plans
through the California Energy Commission (CEC) pursuant to Governor Davis' 21-day
emergency plant siting procedure. Under this process the proposed expansion is exempt from
CEQA review and the CEC has full authority over the land use review process.
The CEC has scheduled a public hearing in Sacramento on June 11th to make a final
determination on the application after having held a community meeting in Chula Vista on May
29th to receive public input. Due to a variety of reasons outlined later in the report, staff
recommends that the City Council ond Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution
3- {
PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: 3
MEETING DATE: 06/05/01
recommending thot the CEC decline to certify the opplicotion from RAMCO to expond their
existing focility.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council ond Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution
directing stoff to communicate the City's position and concerns regarding the application from
RAMCO, Inc. requesting a 62 MW expansion of its' electrical power station at 3497 Main Street
in the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area consistent with City Council deliberations and
instructions in a final form prepared by Staff and approved by the City Attorney.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
Site Characteristics
The project site is located at 3497 Main Street in the Southwest Redevelopment Area in the City of
Chula Vista. The property consists of one parcel of approximately 3.52 acres located
approximately 835 feet south of Main Sfreet. A 20-foot wide private easement road provides
access to the site.
The southern portion of the site is occupied by Phase I of the project (49 MW facility) and the
northern portion is vacant and planned for Phase II. Prior to the construction of Phase I, the site
was vocant and essentially level. It had been used most recently as an operation and storage
yard for three businesses; a house moving company, a sandblasting company, and an auto
towing company. These businesses had moved off of the site prior to the application for the
original plant. The site drains to the south and west into the Otay River and the future Otay
Valley Regional Park.
Phase II Project Description
The proposed Phase II of the project is essentially a replica of Phase I. No changes are proposed
for the Phase I facility which will operate as approved by the Agency. The proposed expansion
consists of one natural gas twin-pack combustion turbine, gas compressor, electrical generator,
and associated equipment (see copy of design plans attached to OPA). The oir cooled gas
turbine (approximately 70 feet in length, 15 feet wide, and 11 feet high) is propased to be within
an enclosure 100 feet in width, 80 feet long, and 25 feet high. The Selective Catalytic Reduction
air pollution control equipment will use ammonia injection and will be approximately 130 feet in
length, 38 feet wide, and 35 feet high. An exhaust stack for the expansion turbine will be 8 feet
wide, 38 feet long (inside dimensions), and 40 feet high.
The on-site electrical substation will transform the electrical output to 69,000 volts. The facility
will tap into the existing 69,000 volt line along the eastern edge of the site. This overhead
3-:2..
PAGE 3, ITEM NO.: ..3
MEETING DATE: 06/05/01
69,000 volt transmission line wos upgraded with larger, higher capacity wires for Phase I and will
serve in that capacity far Phose Ii.
The second unit will operate initially with Dry Low NOx Burners that result in emissions of 25
parts per million (ppm) or less, followed by the addition of Selective Catolytic Reduction (SCR) in
the 2001-2002 off-peak season reducing NOx to 5 ppm. Until the SCR is instolled, the hours of
operation of the plant will be reduced so that the emissions will not exceed the major source
threshold for the entire site. Also during the initial operating period, the proposed turbine will be
fitted with silencers on each output stack to reduce noise levels to the levels allowed under the
Conditional Use Permit approved by the Agency for the Phase I unit. Additionally, noise
reduction devices will be added as required in the final design to ensure compliance with the
existing noise mitigation and compliance program.
The facility will be unmanned and remotely operated by RAMCO. RAMCO personnel or a local
subcontractor will routinely inspect, service, and maintain the facility. It is onticipated that
operating and maintenance personnel will visit the facility 2 to 3 times per week. Vehicular traffic
will be limited to operating and maintenance vehicles. Major overhauls of the turbine generators
and pollution control equipment will occur every two years and require 2 to 3 weeks to complete
by a crew of 10 to 15 technicians.
An underground gas pipeline in the occess road will serve the facility. No fuel will be stored on
site. Water will be supplied by the Sweetwater Authority; and have confirmed the availability of
water and its commitment to deliver it to the site via a 4" inch and an 8" pipe connected to the
site. Water will be used in the operation of units I and II for domestic consumption (6,000
gallons per year), landscaping of the site (125,000 gallons per year), and for fogging
(8,131,000 gallons per year). Fogging is the process of injecting water into the turbine to cool
the air intake when outside temperature becomes too high.
Other site improvements include the installation of landscaping materials that include trees,
bushes, and groundcovers. The trees and bushes will provide a screening element around the
property. A sound wall around the perimeter of the property is also being required as part of a
noise mitigation measure.
California Eneray Commission Drocess
On January 17, 2001, Governor Gray Davis proclaimed a State of Emergency due to the energy
shortage in the State of California, and on February 8 and March 8, 2001, he issued Executive
Orders D-26-01 and D-28-01. The Executive Orders require the Energy Commission to invoke
the emergency siting procedures in Public Resources Code section 25705 to expedite the
licensing of all new renewable and peaking power plants that could be available for service by
September 30, 2001. Pursuant to Executive Orders, the Energy Commission has set aside its
normal licensing procedures and will consider certifying facilities under the emergency siting
process under Public Resources Code Section 25500, the CEC has asserted itself as the public
agency with exclusive authority to approve fhis project.
3..3
PAGE 4, ITEM NO.: 3
MEETING DATE: 06/05/01
The proposed RAMCO phose II facilify is being processed by the CEC under its 21-day
emergency review process. On May 21, 2001, the CEC deemed the RAMCO application
complete and began the 21-day process. Under this process, the CEC will exempt the proposal
from CEQA requirements ond will exercise discretion over the land use review process. The CEC
review included an analysis of the proposed project ond CEC staff hos indicated thot they will be
recommending approval of the project. The CEC held a public heoring (which included a sife
visit) and on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 in Conference Rooms 2 and 3 of the Chula Vista Public
Services Building. The final adoption hearing will be held by the CEC on June 11, 2001 in
Sacramento to make a final determination on the proposed phase II expansion.
Agency stoff has been in contoct with the CEC stoff during this process, and although they
declined to extend the review process to allow Cify staff more time to evaluate the proposed
project, they have indicated that Cify concerns will be considered as part of the review process.
CEC staff indicated that the review process could not be delayed given the Governor's siting
procedure that requires the peak power units be in operation by September 30, 2001. So far,
CEC staff has indicated they will adopt all the conditions imposed by the Agency on the Phose I
project and will apply the same conditions to Phase II.
Public Review
As part of the processing of the proposed project, stoff and the applicant held a public forum at
the Otay Communify Center building (located next to Otay Elementary School and the Otay
Recreation Center) to present the proposed project to the communify and hear comments or
concerns. Notice (in English and Spanish) of the forum was delivered door to door last week to
all property owners and tenants within an approximate radius of 1,500 feet from the subject site.
Notice of the meeting was also published in the Star News.
Staff Analysis
The expedited approval process imposed by the State and the Cify's loss of land use authorify
over the proposed project does not leave staff with enough time to thoroughly analyze issues that
have potentially important consequences for the public health and safefy of residents in the Otay
region.
Although the previous plant was approved only eight (8) months ago, there are dramatically
different circumstances surrounding this second plant. The previous plant was approved under
the Cify's normal environmental and land-use review process with no indication that the energy
crisis itself would result in the Governor imposing emergency siting procedures for peak load
power plants throughout the State. It should be noted that the applicant indicated thot the 20'
unit was not originally contemplated to be built in the foreseeable future, however, they
reconsidered their development schedule after the Governor's expedited review process was in
place.
This is critical in that now there will be potentially six (6) peak load power plants in the nearby
general Otay Meso area: two (2) plants at the Larkspur facilify; the two (2) Cal-Peak plants and
one (1) but most likely two (2) at the Main Street site. Given the recent opproval of the 510 MW
Otay Mesa plant and the greater need for the 700+ MW South Bay power plant to be rebuilt on
3-'1
PAGE 5, ITEM NO.: .3
MEETING DATE: 06/05/01
the Boyfront, there is 0 legitimate concern that the South Bay region is being osked to shoulder on
unfair and disproportionate share of the energy crisis burden for the greater San Diego area.
The categories of staff's concerns and a brief discussion of each are set forth below.
a. Cumulative Impacts
The Air Pollution Control District (APCD) conducted an air quality analysis on the first peaker
plant unit and incorporated it as part of the project description with the cumulative impact issue
addressed. The unit was found to be in compliance with the air basin standards and the CEQA
process. However, with respect to the second RAMCO peaker unit, the APCD is presently in fhe
process of preparing a report regarding the cumulative impacts of power plants in the south bay
oir bosin. Under the normol CEQA review process, the project would be required to be placed
on hold until the final results of the APCD report were made available. However, with the 21-day
review process now in place, the CEQA process has been suspended ond thus not permitting the
results of the cumulative analysis to be known in a timely basis to properly evaluate the project.
b. Natural Gas Consumption
Another major staff concern relates to the non-efficient use of natural gas occurring at a time
when there are growing concerns about the limited supply of nafural gas to the region. Approval
of yet another peak load plant in the region adds another inefficient natural gas user relative to
the corresponding production of electrical power.
The recently opproved Otay Meso plant is 0 combined cycle unit that produces approximately
340 MW of power from natural gas consumption with an additional 170 MW produced through
a Heat Recovery Steam Generator System (HRSG). Just including the power generated directly by
the natural gas, indicates that the plant uses approximately 2,576,000 Standard Cubic Feet per
Hour (SCPH) of gas to produce the 340 MW of power or 7,576 SCPH of gas used to produce
each MW of power. Based upon the application for the Main Street peaker plants, combined,
they will consume approximately 1,586,000 SCFH of gas to produce approximately 111.4 MWof
power or 14,237 SCFH of gas used to produce each MW of power. In general terms, the data
supplied in the applications appear to suggest that the Main Street peaker plants use nearly twice
as much natural gas than the Otay Mesa plant.
However, peak load power plant facilities are not designed or expected fo be as efficient as the
larger major power planfs. As their name describes, they are designed to be used during peak
load demand times when the relative price of the commodity is at its highest. Otherwise, they are
not cost effective to run.
Staff is not suggesting that peoker plants do not serve some purpose to enhance system
reliability, but is indicating that after balancing all considerations the proposed peaker plant does
not appear to be the most appropriate generation solution. Furthermore, by concentrating on re-
powering existing larger plants in an environmentally appropriate way we can generate more
power with less impact to the environment and our local communities while using far less natural
gas. The efficient use of natural gas and diversification of our power sources is critical to the
Governor's stated goals of reducing cosfs, elimiating blackouts and keeping the utilities solvent.
::;-5
PAGE 6, ITEM NO.: .3
MEETING DATE: 06/05/01
c. Environmental Impact IneQuities
A great deal of information on chemical, thermal and noise pollution controls as well as fuel
consumption and transmission requirements are available for staff review on individual facilities
based on a project by project basis. However, staff has not had the time to develop nor is there
data or an analysis available indicating expectations of what the likely impact fo the system ond
region will be as each project is proposed. Additionally, while existing CEC, APCD and other
regulatory controls are referenced by the project applicant as the communities' protection against
excessive increases in chemical, noise and thermal pollution staff and the communities are
concerned about what appears to be a trend to relax environmental restrictions in favor of relief
from system reliability issues and higher costs for consumers. Staff does not raise these issues to
challenge whether reliability and hardship caused by higher energy costs are in fact legitimate
concerns but whether or not Chula Visfa and the residenfs of the Otay region are being asked to
shoulder a disproportionate share of the burden to address those issues on behalf of the region.
d. Public Convenience and Necessity
One of the CEC considerations in certifying an application is its compliance with applicable state,
local or regional standards, ordinances or laws. If compliance cannot be found, under Public
Resources Code Section 25525 the CEC must determine that the focility is "required for the public
convenience and necessity and that there are not more prudent and necessary meons of
achieving such public convenience and necessity". Staff's view is that this finding cannot be
made.
The project will not be completed in time to service the "summer emergency" needs identified by
the Governor as the basis for the expedited process. It therefore does not provide the "urgent"
need for "reliobility" thof was expressed to staff by the CEC and the applicant ot the time stoff
recommended approval of the previous plant. Staff believes that before next summer the second
generotor at San Onofre Plant will have come back on line, the fourth generator ot the South Bay
Plant will have completed its air quality retrofits and be back on line, the Air Pollufion Control
District will have had sufficient time to complete their cumulative impacts report, and residents
and businesses will have had a chance to demonstrate how well they respond to the energy
conservation incentives and myriad of progroms already approved by the state.
Potential Arauments in Support of the Proiect
Staff is recommending City opposition to the RAMCO project. There are reasons to support the
project that staff considered, but ultimately concluded were outweighed in reaching its conclusion.
In order to present both sides of this issue, the following is a list of arguments in favor of the
project:
1. The project applicant and CEC have agreed to abide by the same City imposed
conditions and owner participation covenants that applied to the first peaker unit
approved by the City. Additional conditions and public benefits may be negotiable
with the applicant. The project would also maximize the utility of the site in a manner
consistent with redevelopment objectives.
2. The project is expected to generate $90,000 in tax increment revenues to the Agency
and $60,000 to $120,000 in utility users tax to the City per year.
3-'-
PAGE 7, ITEM NO.: .:;¡
MEETING DATE: 06/05/01
3. Peaker plants have been identified as a priority in the Governor's Energy Plan.
Overall system reliability can be enhanced by peaker plonts. The project will be
under contract with the ISO to be on call for 500 hours of musf-run capacity to
address energy demandsduring peak periods.
4. City support of what the CEC views as a "mandate" may encouroge beneficial CEC
cooperation on the South Bay Plant redevelopment project, and other local energy
matters of interest to the City under CEC jurisdiction.
5. City support would allow the City to serve as the CEC's designated Chief Building
Officer with authority to oversee compliance with CEC design and building
conditions. After staff communicated City staff's recommendation on the project,
CEC staff withdrew its proposal that the City serve in this capacity.
Recommended Conditions of Approval
If the City Council and Agency are inclined to support the project, staff recommends that the
following conditions be submitted to the CEC for their consideration. The City would request that
CEC approval of the proposed expansion be contingent on the following:
1. All conditions adopfed by the Agency for Phase I will be incorporated and adopted
for Phase II.
2. The sound wall built on the south side of the property will be built around the
entire perimeter of the site to buffer the sound effects in all directions.
3. The term of the CEC approval be limited to three (3) years. If approved for a
period longer than three (3) years, reduce the NOx emissions to 2 PPM.
4. Require that if the applicant violates 2001 emissions standards and is not required
to poy a penalty to the APCD or comparable authority, then the applicant is
required to pay the penalty amount to the City of Chula Vista for Chula
Vista/South Bay regional air pollution mitigotion projects.
5. The Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) pollution control equipment be installed at
the earliest possible specified date.
6. Reinstote the City of Chula Vista as the Chief Building Official (CBO) for the
project pursuant to the staff level approved MOU.
As identified, there are legitimate reosons to oppose as well as support the project. However,
given the lack of time and available data on the cumulative impacts of the substantial number of
new peaker power plants in the region, and the overall difficulty in determining the real local or
regional benefits of the peaker plant to weigh against the burdens of "hosting" these facilities,
staff is uneasy about recommending approval of the project to the CEc.
3~1
PAGE 8, ITEM NO.: -3
MEETING DATE: 06/05/01
FISCAL IMPACT
Although the City does not have appraval authority for this project, if the CEC does not approve
the power plant, the Southwest Project Area will not receive approximately $150,000 in annual
tax increment revenue which would be distributed as follows: Twenty percent ($30,000) for the
Housing Set-Aside fund ond of the remaining $120,000, fifty-three percent ($63,600) would be
allocated to other taxing districts with the remaining ($56,400) accruing to the project area fund
for general redevelopment purposes.
ATTACHMENTS
Locator Map
RAMCO's application to CEC for Peakload Pawer Plont Expansion
j,\COMMDEY\STAFF.REP\O6-0S-01 \Peoke, Il.doo
'3-F
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DIRECTING STAFF TO
COMMUNICATE THE CITY'S POSITION AND
CONCERNS REGARDING THE APPLICATION FROM
RAMCO, INC. REQUESTING A 62 MW EXPANSION
OF THEIR ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATING
STATION AT 3497 MAIN STREET IN THE
SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2000 the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency approved a Special Use Permit (SUP) and an
Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) allowing for the development of
a maximum 49 MW peak load electrical power generating facility at
3497 Main Street in the Southwest Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the previous project was approved under the City of
Chula Vista's normal permitting process with appropriate
environmental review and land use approvals; and
WHEREAS, the current facility is nearing completion and should
be operational in the very near future; and
WHEREAS, RAMCO, Inc., the new owner of the Main Street power
plant is proposing to expand the existing facility with a second
phase; and
WHEREAS, the proposed expansion includes the installation of
an additional 62 MW natural gas-fired combustion turbine generator;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant is processing these plans through the
California Energy Commission (CEC) pursuant to Governor Davis' 21-
day emergency plant siting procedure; and
WHEREAS, under this process the proposed expansion is exempt
from CEQA review and the CEC asserted authority as the exclusive
permitting authority over the project; and
WHEREAS, the CEC has scheduled a public hearing in Sacramento
on June 11th to make a final determination on the application after
having held a community meeting on May 29th to receive public input;
and
1 3-1
WHEREAS, the City Council has comments and concerns regarding
the proposed project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency hereby
direct Staff to Communicate the City's position and concerns
regarding the application from RAMCO, Inc. for the expansion of
their electrical power generating station at 3497 Main Street
consistent with City Council deliberations and instructions, in a
final form prepared by Staff and approved by the City Attorney.
Presented by Approved as to form by
CLf ~
Chris Salomone
Director of Community Development
J, \Attorney\RESO\Appl Cal Energy Corom RAMCO. doc
2 3-/0
EXHIBIT A
œ
Project Locator Map ~I~
Project Description: Peak Load Power Plant Expansion 7A~
Project Address: 3497 Main Street
Redevelopment Area: Southwest C/JY OF
Applicant: Rampco, Inc, CHUIA VJSrA
3...1/
~
6362 FERRIS SQUARE, SUITE C
DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92121
(858) 452-5963
FAX (858) 453-0625
Home FAX (858) 459-3550
Email: ram@ramcogen.net
RICHARD A. McCORMACK
President
May 11, 2001
~.ltogerJohnson
California Energy Commission
Second Floor
1516 Ninth Street, MS-15
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: RAMCO Emergency Peaker Application - Chula Vista II Generating Station
Dear ~. Johnson:
Enclosed is RAMCO, Inc.'s (ltAMCO) Application for an Expedited 21 Day Emergency
Permitting for expansion of its Chula Vista Generating Station.
The Chula Vista I Generating Station is a 44 MW combustion turbine peaking facility
cuTTently under construction under approvals granted by the Itedevelopment Agency of
the City of Chula Vista. This application is to add a second peaking unit, Chula Vista II,
with a capacity of ~ This second unit will operate initially with Dry Low NOx
Burners only, àt' 25 ppm or less, followed by the addition of Selective Catalytic
Reduction (SCR) in the 2001-2002 off-peak season reducing NOx to 5 ppm.
Emissions ITom the existing turbine cuTTently under construction combined with
emissions ITom the proposed Chula Vista II unit will not exceed the major source
thresholds. Operating hours of both units will be adjusted to allow conCUTTent and non-
conCUTTent operation such that the major source emissions thresholds will not be
exceeded. Under this operating procedure no offsets will be required. Annual conCUTTent
operating hours during initial operations will be approximately 1,130 hours and 3,325
hours after the SCR is installed on the proposed unit.
This application is for a permanent permit for the proposed expansion unit, Chula Vista
II. Once the CEC permit is granted, along with any required local permits, construction
will commence. Construction of the proposed facility is anticipated to require
approximately 100 days ITom mobilization. RAMCO will make every reasonable effort
to achieve the earliest commercial operation date. It is hoped that the proposed facility
can be on-line before th$.September 30,2001 date specified in Executive Order D-28-01.
However, the permit cannot be conditioned on a "drop dead" commercial operation date.
3-/;2-
Mr. Roger Johnson :,':':' 11, :.:0:
~'-'I 7
RAMCO has provided the reports listed in Attachment D "California Energy
Commission Standard Conditions of Certification Emergency Permitting Projects" but
did not include proprietary or financial documents. We look forward to working with
you and your staff on this matter.
Contacts for RAMCO concerning this application are:
Mr. Richard A. McCormack Mr. Dale E. Mesple
President Project Developer
RAMCO, Inc. RAMCO, Inc.
6362 Ferris Square 1104 Rock Creek Way
Suite C Concord, CA94521
San Diego, CA 92121
858.452.5963 925.672.1657
858.453.0625 Fax 925.672.7504 FAX
925.366.4400 (Cell)
Ms. Jan McFarland
Consultant
Fairhaven Institute
1100 Eleventh Street
Suite 311
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.447.7983
916.447.2940
443.336. 1402(Cell)
Notices should be directed to all three contacts. We look forward to working with the
Energy Commission to a successful conclusion to this permit process.
Sincerely,
'~A MæíJ!fJ.
President
3-/3
Expansion Emergency Power Plant
Permitting Application
RAMCO, Inc.
Cbula Vista Peaker Generating Station
Submitted to:
California Energy Commission
Submitted By:
RAMCO, Inc.
IA IICX> ~
May 11, 2001
3- /1
ATTACHMENT A
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
EMERGENCY SITING PROCESS APPLICATION CHECK LIST
REQUIREMENT YESINO PAGE IN APPLICATION
1 Project Description
1.1 Project owner/operator (Name, title, address, phone) YES 1-1
1.2 Overview of cower clant and linear facilities YES 1-1
1,3 Structure demensions (size and height), plan and YES 1-2
profile
1.4 Full size color photo of the site and rendering of YES 1-2
Drocosed facilitv if available
1.5 Maximum foundation depth, cut and fill quantities YES 1-2
1.6 Confonnance with Califomia Buildina Code YES 1-3
1.7 Proposed operation (hours Der year) YeS 1-3
1.8 Excected on-line date YES 1-3
1,9 Proposed duration of operation (years) YES 1-4
1.10 IdentifY transmission interconnection facilities YES 1-4
1.11 Transmission interconnection apDlication YES 1-4
1.12 "Down-stream" transmission facilities, if known YEs 1-4
1.13 Fuel interconnection facilities YES 1-4
1.14 Fuel interconnection aDDlication YES 1-4
1.15 Water requirements and treatment YES 1-4
1.16 Water interconnection facilities (succlv/discharoeJ YEs 1-5
1.17 Source and quality of water supply YES 1-6
1.18 Water supply agreemenUproof of water supply YES 1-6
2 Site Description
2.1 Site address street, citY, counM YES 2-1
2.2 Assessor's parcel number YES 2-1
2,3 Names and addresses of all property owners within yES 2-1
500 feet of the project site or related facilities in both
hard coPy and electronic mail merae fonnat.
2.4 Existina site use YE 2-1
2.5 Existing site characteristics (paved, graded, etc.) YE 2-1
2.6 Lavout of site (include clot clan J YE 2-1
2.7 Zoning and general plan designations of site and Yc 2-1
linear facilities
2.8 Ownership of site (Name, address, phone) YES 2-1
2.9 Status of site control YEs 2-1
2.9 EauiDment laYdown area size and location YEs 2-1
3 Construction Description
3.1 Construction schedule YES 3-1
3,2 Workforce requirements (Deak, averaae) YES 3-1
4 Power Purchase Contract (DWR, ISO, other)
4.1 Status of neaotiations and expected sianina date YES 4-1
5 Air Emissions
5.1 Nearest monitorino station (location, distance YES 5-1
5,2 Provide complete self certification air Dennit checklist YES 5-1
5.3 Provide comDlete air Dennit aDDlication YES 5-1
5.4 Status of air pennit application with air district YES 5-1
5.5 Status of offsets and/or mitiaation fees, as required yEs 5-1
6 Noise
6.1 Local noise requirements YES 6-1
6.2 Nearest sensitive receptor (type, distance) YES 6-1
6.3 Proiect noise level at nearest DroDertv line YES 6-1
6.4 Proposed mitiaation if required YES 6-1
3-/5"
REQUIREMENT YES/NO PAGE IN APPLICATION
J Hazardous Matenals
7.1 Type and volume of hazardous materials on-site YEs 7-1
7.2 Storage facilities and containment YEs 7-1
8 Biological resources
8.1 Legally protected species* and their habitat on site, YES 8-1
adjacent to site and along right of way for linear
facilities (*threatened or endangered species on
State or federal lists, State fully protected species)
8.2 Designated critical habitat on site or adjacent to site YES 8-1
(wetlands vemal pools, riparian habitat, preserves)
8.4 Proposed mitigation as required ..!'I:~ 8-1
9 Land Use
9.1 Local land use restrictions (height, use, etc.) YES 9-1
9.2 Use of adjacent parcels (include map) YES 9-1
9.3 Ownership of adjacent parcels - site and linears YES 9-1
9.4 Demographics of census tract where project is YES 9-1
located (most current available)
10 Public Services
10.1 Ability to serve letter from Fire District TI:~ 10-1
10.2 Nearest fire station YES 10-1
11 Tramc and Transportation
11.1 Level of Service (LOS) measurements on yES 11-1
surrounding roads - a.m. and p.m. peaks
11.2 Traffic Control Plan for roads during construction YEs 11-1
11.3 Traffic impact of linear facility construction YI:~ 11-1
11.4 Equipment transport route YI:~ 11-1
11.5 Parking requirements workforce and equipment YES 11-1
12 Solis and Water Resources
12,1 Wastewater volume, Quality, treatment YES 12-1
12.2 Status of pennits for wastewater discharge or draft yES 12-2
penn it <WDRlNPDES)
12.3 Draft Erosion Prevention and Sedimentation Control YE~ 12-3
Plan or Mitigation Strategy
12.4 Spill PreventionlWater Quality Protection Plans TI:~ 12-3
13 Cultural Resources
13.1 Identification of known historic/prehistoric sites TI:~ 13-1
13,2 Proposed mitigation if reQuired ~_I:~ 13-1
13.3 Notification of Native Americans YES 13-1
14 Paleontological Resources
14.1 tlentification of known paleontolOQic sites YI:~ 14-1
14.2 Proposed mitigation if reQuired YEs 14-1
15 Visual resources
15.1 Plan for landscaping and screening to meet local TI:~ 15-1
reQuirements
15.2 Full size color photo of the site and rendering of Yl:::i 15-1
proposed facility with any proposed visual mitigation
if available
16 Transmission ~ystem I:ngineenng
16.1 Confonnance with Title 8, High Voltage Electrical YE~ 16-1
Safety Orders, CPUC General Order 95 (or NESC),
CPUC Rule 21, PTO Interconnection Requirements,
and National Electric Code
3-11t,
Table of Contents
Section Page
1. Project Description
1.1 Project Owner/Operator ............. """"""""""""'" ......... ...1-1
1.2 Overview of power plant and linear facilities ........ ........ ........... I-I
1.3 Structure dimensions, plan and profile .................................. 1-2
1.4 FuII size color photo of the site...................... ......................1-2
1.5 Maximum foundation depth, cut and fiII quantities ................... 1-2
1.6 Confonnance with California Building Code.. ...... .................. 1-3
1.7 Proposed operation (hours per year) .......... .......... ............... ..1-3
1.8 Expected on-line date ......................................................1-3
1.9 Proposed duration of operation (years) .... .... ......,.,.,..... ......"..1-4
1.10 Identify transmission interconnection facilities.............. ,.........1-4
1.11 Transmission interconnection application .........,. ." ............"..1-4
1.12 Down-stream transmission facilities, ifknown .. """" .............. 1-4
1.13 Fuel interconnection facilities.............. .............................. 1-4
1.14 Fuel interconnection application........... .............................. 1-4
1.15 Waterrequirements and treatment ....................................... 1-4
1.16 Water interconnection facilities (supply/discharge) ................... 1-5
1.17 Source and quality of water supply........ ............ ...... .............1-6
1.18 Water supply agreement / proof of water supply.... ...... ...... .......1-6
2. Site Description
2.1 Site address ,.....................,.....,...............".............",....2-1
2.2 Assessor's parcel number """"""""""""""'" .................. 2-1
2.3 Names and addresses of all property owners within 500 feet
of the project site orrelated facilities................................... 2-1
2.4 Existing site use """""""""""""""""""""""""""......2-1
2.5 Existing site characteristics .........,...,.,..,... ...... ... ... ...,... .......2-1
2.6 Layout of site ............................................................... 2-1
2.7 Zoning and general plan designations of site and linear facilities... 2-1
2.8 Ownership of site ............. ............ ................................. 2-1
2.9 Statusofsitecontrol........................................................2-1
2.10 Equipment lay-down area .............. ..... ,..,., "., ... ........ ....,.... 2-1
3. Construction Description
3.1 Construction schedule ................ ...... ...... ............... .......... 3-1
3.2 Workforce requirements. ........................ ............. ........ ..... 3-1
4. Power Purchase Contract
4.1 Status of negotiations and expected signing date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-1
i 3-/7
5. Air Emissions
5.1 Nearest monitoring station ........ .................... ...... ....... ....... 5-1
5.2 Provide complete self-certification air pennit checklist. . . . . , . , . . . .... 5-1
5.3 Provide complete airpennit application .,.,.... ..,..... ...,..... .., .,...5-1
5.4 Status of air pennit application with air district................... ......5-1
5.5 Status of offsets and/or mitigation fees, as required.. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. ... 5-1
End of Section 5: CEC Application Attachments B & C
6. Noise
6.1 Local noise requirements ,......,.............,......"......,..........,,6-1
6.2 Nearest sensitive receptor ....... ...... ...................... ..... ......... 6-1
6.3 Project noise level at the nearest property line ........ .................6-1
6.4 Proposed mitigation if required,......,..........".....,................. 6-1
7. Hazardous Materials
7.1 Type and volume of hazardous materials on-site ..................... 7-1
7.2 Storage facilities and containment ........ ..... ............ ............... 7-1
8. Biological resources
8.1 Legally protected species and their habitat on-site, adjacent to
site and along right of way of linear facilities............. ............. ..8-1
8.2 Designated critical habitat on site or adjacent to site.................. 8-1
8.3 Proposed mitigation as required .......................................... 8-1
9. Land Use
9.1 Local land use restrictions ................................................ 9-1
9.2 Use of adjacent parcels .......... """"""""" ...... ......... ......... 9-1
9.3 Ownership of adjacent parcels - site and linears................... ..... 9-1
9.4 Demographics of census tract where project is located "....,.,....,.9-1
10. Public Services
10.1 Ability to serve letter from Fire District ..... ........ ......... ...... ..... 10-1
10,2 Nearest fire station .......................................................... 10-1
11. Traffic and Transportation
11.1 Level of Service (LOS) measurements on surrounding roads.. .....11-1
11.2 Traffic Control Plan forroads during construction .....................11-1
11.3 Traffic impact oflinear facility construction........................... 11-1
11.4 Equipment transport route ......,....".,...,.,..........",...... .... ..,. 11-1
11.5 Parking requirements - workforce and equipment.. .............. .... 11-1
12. Soils and Water Resources
12.1 Wastewater volume, quality, treatment ................................. 12-1
12.2 Status ofpennits for wastewater discharge or draft pennit
(WDRlNPDES)....,.....,.............,............"".....,...............12-2
12.3 Draft Erosion Prevention and Sedimentation Control Plan
or Mitigation Strategy ......................................................12-3
11 3-/8
12.4 Spill PreventionlWater Quality Protection Plan.......,........... ..... 12-3
13. Cultural Resources
13,1 Identification of known historical/prehistoric sites. . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. ... 13-1
13,2 Proposed mitigation ifrequired............. ....... .......................13-1
13.3 Notification of Native Americans .......................................13-1
14. Paleontological Resources
14.1 Identification of known paleontologic sites ............................ 14-1
14.2 Proposed mitigation ifrequired........ ............ ............ ...........14-1
IS. Visual resources
15.1 Plan for landscaping and screening to meet local requirements ......15-1
15.2 Full size color photo of the site and rendering of proposed facility
with any proposed visual mitigation ifavailable....,.. ............ .....15-1
16. Transmission System Engineering
16.1 Confonnance with Title 8, High Voltage Electrical Safety Orders,
CPUC General Order 95 (or NESC), CPUC Rule 21, PTO
Interconnection Requirements, and National Electric Code .,.,......16-1
Appendices:
Appendix A: Unit Specifications
Appendix B: Site Plan and Equipment Lay-Down
Appendix C: Typical Elevations
Appendix D: Project Data Boundary and Topography
Appendix E: Existing Grading
Appendix F: Landscape Plan
Appendix G: Aerial Photograph
Appendix H: Interconnection Facility Infonnation
Appendix I: Sweetwater Authority Water Analysis
Appendix J: Construction Schedule
Appendix K: Ability to Serve Letter from Fire District
Appendix L: Adjacent Property Owners List
Appendix M: CEC Application Attachment D and City ofChula Vista
Resolution No. 1699
Appendix N: Noise hnpact Analysis
Appendix 0: Biological Resources Survey
Appendix P: nJD Pennit Application
Appendix Q: Industrial Activities Stonn Water General Pennit NO!
Appendix R: RMP Public Document
Appendix S: Hazardous Materials Business Plan
Appendix T: Authority To Construct Application
Appendix U: Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study for the Chula
Vista I Unit
III 3-/'1
1 Project Description
1.1 Project Owner/Operator
Mr. Richard A. McCormack
RAMCO, Inc,
6362 Ferris Square, Suite C
San Diego, CA 92121
858.452,5963
858.453,0625 FAX
1.2 Overview of power plant and linear facilities
This application is for the expansion of the Chula Vista Generating Station. The existing
plant, Chula Vista I, consists of one 44 MW natural gas rued combustion turbine that will
be operational in May 2001. There will be no changes to this existing facility. This
application addresses only issues related to the proposed expansion unit, Chula Vista II.
The proposed facility, Chula Vista II, has a rated output of 62.4 MW (ISO rated) and is
proposed to have two operating periods. During the initial operating period, the proposed
unit will be equipped with Series A dry low NOx burners (DLN) which will limit the unit
output to 58.0 MW due to combustor temperature limitation and no Selective Catalytic
Reduction (SCR). This use of Series A combustors is necessary as the Series C DLN
combustors will not be available until 2002. During the fmal operating period, the
proposed unit will be fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Series C DLN
combustors. The installation of the SCR and Series C DLN combustors will occur before
June 1, 2002. Please refer to Appendix A, Unit Specifications.
Annual air emissions at the Chula Vista site with the proposed 62.4 MW unit will remain
below the major source thresholds. The proposed expansion will have state-of-the-art air
pollution control equipment -- Dry Low NOx burners with tailpipe SCR (in its final
configuration), and a CO oxidation catalyst. The facility will be fueled solely by natural
gas.
The Chula Vista II project requires no new linear facilities, The project will interconnect
to SDG&E's electricity transmission system through the existing 69 kV generator lead
form Chula Vista I to the Otay substation. Natural gas will be delivered via an existing 8
inch San Diego Gas and Electric gas transmission pipeline. SDG&E has determined that
the existing 8-inch gas line can accommodate the proposed Chula Vista II project.
Adequate water supplies are available from the Sweetwater Authority at the site for the
proposed Chula Vista II project. The proposed Chula Vista project, will require a two-
inch lateral with a 1-1/2 inch meter to serve the 33 GPM demand of the proposed unit.
Both the service for the existing Chula Vista I and the service for the proposed Chula
Vista II can be connected to the 4-inch water line already installed to the site. Please
refer to Appendix H, Interconnection Facility Information.
1-1 3-~o
1.3 Structure dimensions. Dlan and profile
The proposed Chula Vista II project is a fully enclosed gas turbine expansion is
approximately 115 feet in length, 20 feet wide and 10 feet high. The turbine will be fitted
with state-of-the-art air pollution control equipment, noise suppression devices and
exhaust stack, The air pollution control equipment will be approximately 130 feet in
length, 38 feet wide and 35 feet high and utilize Selective Catalytic Reduction with
aqueous ammonia, The exhaust stack for the expansion turbine will be 8 feet wide, 38
feet long (inside dimensions) and 40 feet high, The main portion of the plant will be
housed in an enclosure 100 feet in width, 80 feet long and 25 feet high.
During the initial operating period, the proposed Chula Vista II plant will operate with
only Dry Low NOx burners (Series A) that will be utilized for emissions control. The
SCR super structure and Series C combustors will be installed during the off-peak season
of 2001 -2002, Until the SCR is installed, the hours of operation of the plant will be
reduced so that the emissions will not exceed the major source threshold for the entire
site.
During the initial operating period, the proposed Chula Vista II turbine will be fitted with
silencers on each output stack to reduce noise levels to the levels allowed under the
Conditional Use Permit approved by the City of Chula Vista for the existing unit.
Additionally, noise reduction devices will be added as required in the fmal design to
ensure compliance with the existing noise mitigation and compliance program. The
temporary sound wall used to mitigate construction noise for the existing Chula Vista I
project will be maintained during the construction of the proposed Chula Vista II project
to ensure that construction noise levels are maintained below 60 dba at the southern
property line adjacent to the sensitive habitat. Further, a lay down area for fabrication
and welding has been established to the north and west of the Chula Vista II location
eliminating any potential noise levels greater than 60 dba.
For further infonnation on the proposed facility, please refer to Appendix B, Site Plan
and Equipment-Lay-Down, Appendix C, Typical Elevations, Appendix D, Project Data
Boundary and Topography, Appendix E, Existing Grading, and Appendix F, Landscape
Plan.
1.4 Full size color photo of the site
See Appendix G, Aerial Photograph.
1.5 Maximum foundation depth. cut and fills Quantities
The Chula Vista site is currently graded and will require minimal additional grading for
the proposed Chula Vista II unit. Equipment pads and on-site roads will be required for
the proposed Chula Vista II turbine. Cut and fills will be balanced to the extent possible.
It is currently estimated that a net export of approximately 3,000 yards of soil will be
1-2 3J;;¡'/
required. The maximum foundation depth is 7 feet 6 inches for the generator and 3 feet
for the turbine block. All foundation excavation materials will be incorporated into the
site grading balance to the extent possible.
1.6 Conformance with California Building Code
The proposed expansion facility will be constructed in accordance with latest California
Building Code (1998).
1.7 Proposed oDeration (hours per vear)
The proposed Chula Vista II facility will be operated in conjunction with the existing
turbine and within the annual emission limits. The existing Chula Vista I turbine is
permitted to operate as a minor source with maximum annual operating hours of 4,620
hours for the life of the project. The estimated annual hours of operation for the proposed
Chula Vista II unit are listed below, In no instance will the operating hours of the
proposed unit result in increases of air emissions or noise limits at the Chula Vista site
over what is currently permitted by the Condition Use Permit (COP) for the existing
Chula Vista I unit. Non-concurrent hours of operation for each of the units will be
limited in such a manner that in no Case will the aggregate annual emissions for the entire
facility exceed those approved for the existing turbine.
. Permanent Operations (Summer 2002 and beyond):
3,325 hours for proposed Chula Vista II turbine and the existing Chula
Vista I turbine for concurrent operation of both turbines.
. Interim Operations (September, 2001 until installation and commissioning
of SCR system and Series C combustors):
1,130 hours for proposed Chula Vista II turbine and the existing Chula
Vista I turbine for concurrent operation of both turbines,
1.8 Expected on-line date
The anticipated on-line date for the proposed Chula Vista II unit is September 30, 2001
provided all state and local permit approvals are obtained in a timely manner. It is
anticipated that construction will require approximately 100 days, RAMCO will make
every reasonable effort to meet this commercial operation date including double shifting
and weekend work, Construction for installation ofSCR and Series C combustors will be
completed after October 31, 200 I and no later than June 1, 2002. Please refer to
Appendix J, Construction Schedule.
1-3 3-;;2~
1.9 Proposed duration of oDeration (vears)
The proposed Chula Vista II unit is to be permitted on a permanent basis with a life
expectancy of25 years,
1.10 Identify transmission interconnect facilities
Electrical interconnection has been completed as a part of the existing Chula Vista I
facility and has adequate capacity to accommodate the proposed unit. Please refer to
Appendix H for a schematic diagram of the interconnection facilities.
1.11 Transmission interconnection application
Please refer to Appendix H for the application letters sent to SDG&E for the proposed
Chula Vista II.
1.12 Down-stream transmission facilities. if known
None required.
1.13 Fuel interconnection facilities
The plant is currently served by an 8-inch gas line. The calculated total gas requirement
is 1,586,000 scfm for the full power operation of the proposed Chula Vista II unit and the
existing Chula Vista I unit.
Please refer to a letter from SDG&E in Appendix H (Dusi letter dated April 24, 2001)
conflIIllÍng the capacity of the gas line.
1.14 Fuel interconnection aDPlication
Please refer to letter from SDG&E in Appendix H (Dusi Letter dated April 24, 2001).
1.15 Water requirements and treatment
The estimated water requirements are listed below for Chula Vista I (existing unit) and
Chula Vista II (expansion unit):
Water Use Existine: Unit Expansion Unit
1) Fogging, gpm 18 23
gallons, annual 3.5 x1O6 4.5 x 106
2) Landscaping 34 (included wlExisting Unit)
1-4 2>-:23
gallons, annual 1.25 x 105 (included wlExisting Unit)
3) Domestic, O&M 10 10
gallons, annual 3 x 103 3 X 103
Total (max), gpm 58 33
gallons, annual 3.628 x 106 4.503 X 106
The annual water usage is a conservative estimate based upon operation of both units for
3,200 hours per year.
The "fogging" water is demineralized and is treated by an on-site demineralizer unit,
which is trailer mounted and transported off-site for regeneration. The "fogging" water is
injected into the inlet combustion air and is exhausted through the engine exhaust along
with the other combustion products.
1.16 Water interconnection facilities (supplv/discharge)
Water is supplied by the Sweetwater Authority, a public water agency, headquartered in
Chula Vista, CA. A 4-inch domestic water line and an 8-inch fire main were installed to
the site from existing Sweetwater Authority water mains at Main & Albany Streets.
The drawing in Appendix H shows the domestic water (4") and fire main (8") lines to the
site from Albany Street and the on-site lines for the existing Chula Vista I unit. Also
indicated on these drawings are the connecting lines that will provide water to the
expansion Chula Vista II unit. Please note that there are two fIre hydrants shown for the
existing plant, while two additional hydrants are planned for the expansion plant. Fire
Hydrant Flow Test(s) conducted by the Sweetwater Authority for the two hydrants on the
existing unit indicated a flow rate well in excess of the required 1500 gpm (2024 gpm)
and a residual pressure, R, greater or equal to 20 psi (62 psi).
Also attached in Appendix H is a letter from The Sweetwater Authority stating that they
are able to provide the water requirements of the proposed Chula Vista II unit.
Most of the water used on site (i,e, water used for the fogging system and landscaping)
will be disposed of to the atmosphere by evaporation, through the fogging system water
for the combustion engines and landscaping irrigation. This condition will remain
constant throughout the operation of the expansion unit.
The limited amount of water used for operations and maintenance (O&M) will be
collected in drains leading to containment basins, tested and released to the sewer in
accordance with monitoring and disposal procedures approved for the existing Chula
Vista I unit. The entire site has been graded to direct stonn runoff to the existing stonn
1-5 3-:<'1
outfall and energy dissipator sized to accommodate the runoff from the entire site.
Existing sewer lines are available on-site,
1.17 Source and Quality of water supplv
The Sweetwater Authority supplies water to the existing Chula Vista I unit by means of a
4-inch domestic water line and an 8-inch fITe main connected to mains at the intersection
of Main and Albany Street. Appendix I contains an analysis of the water quality
provided by Sweetwater Authority.
Water to be used in the proposed Chula Vista II turbine inlet fogging system is treated by
an on-site demineralizing system to ensure the quality of water required for induction into
the engines, The water quality is satisfactory for existing uses on-site and supplementary
uses.
1.18 Water supp]v agreement / Proof of water supply
The Sweetwater Authority has agreed to supply the site with sufficient water to meet the
domestic water and fire flow requirements for the proposed Chula Vista II project.
Please refer to the letter in Appendix H for confirmation of service,
1-6 3-;l,
2 Site Description
2.1 Site Address
3497 Main Street
Chula Vista, CA 91911
2.2 Assessor's Darcel number
APN 629-06-204.
2.3 Names and addresses of all DroDertv owners within 500 feet of the Droiect site or
related facilities.
Please refer to Appendix L, Adjacent Property Owners List.
2.4 Existing site use
The existing site use consists of an existing peaker (Chula Vista 1) power plant cUITently
under construction on the southern portion of the lot and a construction services area
required for construction of the existing Chula Vista I plant.
2,5 Existing site characteristics
The site is flat, graded and unpaved.
2.6 Lavout of site
Please refer to Appendix B, Site Plan and Equipment-Lay-Down.
2.7 Zoning and general Dlan designation of site and linear facilities
The General Plan and Zoning designation of the site is ResearchlLimited Industrial. The
site has an Approved Conditional Use Permit from the City of Chula Vista
Redevelopment Agency for the existing Chula Vista I facility.
2.8 Ownership of site
John and Carole Marquez
310 K Street
Chula Vista, CA
2.9 Status of site control
Site is under lease to PG&E Dispersed Generating Company, LLC (PG&EDG).
PG&EDG has sold its rights to RAMCO, Inc under separate agreement.
2.10 EQuiDment lav-down area
The lay-down area for the proposed Chula Vista II unit is to the west and north of the site
on the contiguous parcel to the west and has been selected as preferred for both the
construction parking and lay-down area. Appendix B contains a site plan showing the
lay-down area in relation to the site. The lay-down area is less than half of the cUITently
vaCant lot that was fonnerly used as a trailer storage lot.
2-1 3-;;U"
3 Construction Description
3.1 Construction schedule
Construction will commence on June 15,2001, provided all state and local pennits have
been issued. It is anticipated that the proposed turbine will be operational by September
30, 200 I. Please refer to Appendix J for the detailed construction schedule.
3.2 Workforce requirements
Workforce requirements are estimated to be 60-75 workers at the peak with an average
number of workers of30-35.
3-1 3.J.7
4 Power Purchase Contract
4.1 Status of negotiations and exDected signing date
The existing Chula Vista I facility has an ISO contract for summer reliability. The
proposed Chula Vista II facility will utilize an additional ISO contract for summer
reliability transferred from another site, These ISO contracts were executed on
November 27, 2000. Negotiations are in progress with DWR to convert these contracts
to contracts with DWR.
4-1 3-:l8'
5 Air Emissions
5.1 Nearest monitoring station
80 J Street
Chula Vista, CA
Latitude: 32.6228N
Longitude: 117,0561W
5.2 Provide comDlete self-certification air Dennit checklist
Please refer to CEC Application Attachments B & C at the end of Section 5.
5.3 Provide comDlete air Dermit aDDlication
Please refer to Appendix T, Authority To Construct Application.
5.4 Status of air Dermit aDDlication with air district
The Authority To Construct was filed on March 7, 2001.
5.5 Status of offsets and/or mitigation fees. as required
No offsets will be required at the Chula Vista site for the proposed Chula Vista II unit
(combined with the existing Chula Vista I facility) as air emissions will remain below
the major source thresholds for each criteria pollutant.
5-1 3 -;1.. '1
ATTACHMENT B
California Energy Commission
Air Quality Self-Certification Checklist for Simple-Cycle Gas Turbine Generation Units
License Application for:
[ ] New Emissions Unit(s) at a New Stationary Source
X New Emissions Unit s at an Existin Stationa Source
DATE:
Ma 11,2001
FACILITY INFORMATION
License to be Issued to:
RAMCO, Inc.
Mailing Address:
6362 Ferris Square, Suite C
City: State: I Zip Code: I
San Diego CA 92121
Address Where Equipment Will be Operated: I
3497 Main Street I
City: State: I Zip Code: I
Chula Vista CA 91911
Nature of Business: SIC Code:
¡
Wholesale Electrical Generation 5063
Facility Contact Person: Phone Number.
Mr. Richard McCormack 858-452-5963 ex!. 17
Fax Number:
858-453-0625
Email:
Application Information Contact Person (if different from above): Phone Number:
Mr. Dale Mesplé 925-672-1657
Fax Number:
925-672-7504
Email: i
Will the facility be under contract to sell its power within Califomia? [ X ] Yes [ ]No
If Yes, state the entity contracted with and the percentage of power that will be sold:
Under Neaotiation
What is the maximum total electrical output of the new power generation
equipment at International Standards Organization (ISO) conditions? 58.0/62.4 MW
Estimated construction start date: 06/15/01 Estimated completion date: 09/30/01
Length of commissioning period (from date of initial startup): 50 davs maximum
Donn/ng Note: V.lun _..nted n "#1/#2" dønote Ph..,I_,.,Uon with OLN ,nd No SCR / Ph'., 1/ o"",.,Uon wllh OLN .nd SCR / Ox-C.I
3-30
NEW EQUIPMENT INFORMA TION
TURBINE If multiple identical units, indicate number of units of this type: aneW
I 58.0/62.4 MWI N/A MW
Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney
Model: FT4C-3F twin pak (two engines)
.. Maximum Heat Input (based on HHV of fuel): 741.5/797.7 MMBtu/hr
TURBINE #2 If multiple identical units, indicate number of units of this type: N/A
I Mwi MW
Manufacturer:
Model:
Maximum Heat Input (based on HHV of fuel): MMBtu/hr
Control Technology
Selective catalytic reduction with dry Low-
NOxbumers
NO BACT REQUIRED lax-Cat
Good Combustion Practices lOx-Cat
Natural gas firing (PUC-quality natural gas)
Natural gas firing (PUC-quality natural gas)
NONE REQUIRED
Tank size: 12,000 gallons; will be filled no more than 85%
Reactant type:
[ ] Anhydrous ammonia [X J Aqueous ammonia [ ] Urea
If a ueous ammonia, indicate ammonia concentration: 19.0 %
Tumover rate: To be determined
SCR Manufacturer: To be bid
SCR Make: To be bid
SCR Model: To be bid
Catalyst dimensions: Length: TBD Width: TBD Height: TBD
Pressure drop across SCR unit: To be designed
Pressure drop across ammonia injection grid: To be designed
Space velocity (gas flow rate/catalyst volume): To be designed
Area velocity (gas flow ratelwetted catalyst surface area): To be designed
3-31
NEW EQUIPMENT INFORMA TION (continued)
I Selective Manufacturer's guarantee: I Control efficiency: 80 % I Catalyst life: TBD yrs
Catalytic
Reduction Ammonia injection rate: To be determined
. Information, If NOx concentration into SCR unit: 25 ppmvd @ 15% 02
Ipplicable
(continued) 502 oxidation rate: N/A I 503 emissions: N/A
Operating temperature range of catalyst: Approx. 800 of
Temperature at which ammonia injection will begin: To be Determined of
Oxidation If not indicated
Catalyst Manufacturer:
Information, If
applicable To Be Determined
To Be Determined
Length: TBDft Width: TBDft Height: TBDft
Pressure drop across catalyst: To be designed
CO control efficiency: TBD % Catalyst life: TBD yrs
VOC control efficiency: TBD %
Space velocity (gas flow rate/catalyst volume): To Be Designed
Area velocity (gas flow ratelwetted catalyst surface area): To Be Designed
Catalyst cell density (cells per square inch): To Be Designed
CO concentration into catalyst: < 70 ppmvd @ 15% 02
VOC concentration into catalyst: 10 ppmvd @ 15% 02
Operating temperature range of catalyst: To Be Designed OF
Fuel Data Fuel Type: Natural gas Specify sulfur content if other than 5
gr/100 scf
Higher Heating Value: 1,000 Btu/scf Sulfur Content: gr/100 scf
Maximum Fuel Consumption Rate: 0.7419/0.7977 MMscf/hr
. Exhaust Data: I Flow: 38.6/15.2 M/sec
On-line (If corrected to other than 15% 02, indicate at right) %02
Normalized Specify by units listed below or Indicate other values and units at right:
Emission Rate
NOX 25 I 5 ppmYd on a 3-hr rolling avg.
CO 7016 ppmvd on a 1-hr rolling avg.
VOC 10/2.0 ppmvd on a 1-hr rolling avg. 0.013 I 0.0026 Ib/MMBtu; F- Factor
PM10 0.0066 I 0.0066 Ib/MMBtu; EPA AP-42
SO2 0.0034 I 0.0034 Ib/MMBtu; EPA-AP-42
I If applicable, None 110 ppmvd
NH3
3~3~
NEW EQUIPMENT INFORMATION continued
On-line Mass Hourly Daily Quarterly Annual
Emission Rate
(each turbine) [Ibs/hr [Ibs/day] [Ibs/qtr] [tons/yr]
NOX 74.33/15.99 1,783.99/383.76 Variable 49.80/49.98
CO 116.39/10.73 2,793.44 /257.60 Variable 77.98/33.54
VOC 9.50/2.04 228.03/49.07 Variable 6.37/6.39
PM10 4.89/5.27 117.45/126.36 Variable 3.28/16.45
S02 2.52/2.71 60.51/65.10 Variable 1.69/8.48
If applicable, No SCR /12.9 No SCR /309.6 Variable No SCR /40.31
NH3
Startup and Shutdown Emissions
Shutdown Hourly
Mass Emission Ibs/hr
Rate (each NOX To be determined
turbine)
CO To be determined To be determined
VOC To be determined To be determined
PM10 To be determined To be determined
S02 To be determined To be determined
Commissioning Dally
Period Mass [Ibs/day]
Emission Rate
(each turbine) NOx 1,783.99/ 959.66
CO 3,990.63/1,502.68
VOC 9.50/10.22 114.02/122.64
PM10 4.89/5.27 58.68 /63.24
S02 2.52/2.71 30.24/32.52
Operating Operating Hours: [hrs/day] I [hrs/qtr] I [hrslyr]
Parameters
24/24 I Variable 11,340/6,250
Startup Data: Number of startups per day: To be determined
Number of startups per year: To be determined
Startup duration: To be determined
Shutdown Data: Number of shutdowns per day: To be determined
Number of shutdowns per year: To be determined
Shutdown duration: To be determined
3-.33
NEW EQUIPMENT INFORMA TION continued
Facility Annual
Emissions and
EmIssions to
'Ie Offset NOx
CO
VOC
PM10
S02
Offset Source of Offsets
Ratio
[ ] State bank"
[ J District bank
[ ] Other, specify:
[ ] State bank
[ ] District bank
[ ] Other, specify:
[ J State bank
[ ] District bank
[ ] Other, specify:
[ ] State bank
[ ] District bank
[ ] Other, specify:
[ ] State bank
[ J District bank
[ ] Other, specify:
Monitoring and What is the make/model of the continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS), if known?
Reporting Make: To be Determined
Model: To be Determined
The following parameters will be continuously mon~ored:
[X ]NOx
[X ]CO
[ X ]02
[ X ] Fuel flow rate
[ X ] Ammonia injection rate
[X ] Other, please specify: As required by San Diego APCD Authority to Construct
Will the CEMS be used to measure both on-line and startup/shutdown emissions?
rX1Yes r lNo
"Note: The initial amount of NOx offsets that can be acquired from the State bank is 21 tons/yr x I
the applicable offset ratio for each 50 MW of new generating capacity.
3-3f
~--,. ,~......~ ".n""""""UN
1. Facility Location: [ ] Urban (area of dense population) [X] Rural (area of sparse population)
Will the facility be located within 1 ,000 feet of a school? [ ¡Yes [X] No
(Note: Per Section 42301.9 of the Califomia Health and Safety Code, a 'school" means any public or
private school used for purposes of the education of more than 12 children in kindergarten or any of grades
1 to 12, inclusive, but does not include any private school in which education is primarily conducted in
private homes.)
2. Nearest Receptor:
Distance to nearest residence 570/425 feet
Distance to nearest business 55/110 feet
Air Dispersion Modeling Input Data
3, Stack Parameters:
Height 37ft2in/40ft Inside diameter 117 in /268.5 in (effective circular diameter)
Is a rain cap present on the exhaust stack? [ ] Yes [X] No
Direction of exhaust from structure or device: [X] Vertical [ ¡ Horizontal
Building Dimension Data for Downwash Calculations:
a) Building Height 10ft /35 ft
b) Minimum horizontal building dimension 20ft/38ft
c) Maximum horizontal building dimension 116.7ft/135.4ft
4. Was an ambient air quality impact analysis required for this project? [X] Yes [ ]No
If Yes, was an ambient air quality impact analysis conducted as required by District rules?[ X] Yes [ ]No
If Yes, please attach the analysis and provide an electronic version on disk or CD.
5, Was a health risk assessment required for this project? [ X ] Yes [ ]No
If Yes, was a health risk assessment conducted as required by District rules? [X] Yes [ ¡No
If Yes, please attach the analysis and provide an electronic version on disk or CD.
6. Please attach a site map for the project.
CERTIFICATION
Based on infonnation and belief fonned after reasonable inquiry, I certify that the statements and infonnation
in and attached to this document are, true, accurate, and complete.
12. C. /111 ,. d 11. fJJ(1l'lJr hJllt!.k..
Responsible Official (Please Print Name)
ir/ ,/{~~, S-ßI 1¿71
. nature of Respon ible om al Date
3-)'7
ATTACHMENT C
California Energy Commission
Air Quality Application for Simple-Cycle Gas Turbine Generation Units
AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT
Authority to Construct No.:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION:
This Authority To Construct Is Issued And Is Valid For This Equipment Only While It Is In
The Configuration Set Forth In The Following Description:
Installation Of A Simple-Cycle Gas Turbine Generator Consisting Of:
1. Initial Installation (see Alternative Emission Limits) Simple Cycle Gas Turbine, Pratt &
Whitney, FT4C-3F, 741.5 MMBtu/hr, 58.0 MW at ISO conditions, Natural Gas-Fired.
Final Installation (see Permit Conditions) Simple Cycle Gas Turbine, Pratt & Whitney,
FT4C-3F, 797,7 MMBtu/hr, 62.4 MWat ISO conditions, Natural Gas-Fired,
2. Selective Catalytic Reduction NOx Control System, To be bid; available upon
procurement.
3. Ammonia Injection System, To be bid; available upon procurement.
(including the ammonia storage tank and control system)
4, Oxidation Catalyst System, To be bid; available upon procurement.
5. Continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) designed to continuously record the
measured gaseous concentrations, and calculate and continuously monitor and record
the NOx and CO concentrations in ppmvd corrected to 15% oxygen on a dry basis.
PERMIT CONDTIONS:
The Equipment For Which This Authority To Construct Is Issued May Be Operated Only
When In Compliance With The Following Conditions:
1. Consistency with Analvses: Operation of this equipment shall be conducted in
accordance with all information submitted with the application (and supplements thereof)
and the analyses under which this permit is issued unless otherwise noted below.
2. Conflicts Between Conditions: In the event that any condition herein is determined to be
in conflict with any other condition contained herein, then, if principles of law do not
provide to the contrary, the condition most protective of air quality and public health and
safety shall prevail to the extent feasible.
3. Reimbursement of Costs: All reasonable expenses, as set forth in the District's rules or
regulations, incurred by the District for all activities that follow the issuance of this permit,
including but not limited to permit condition implementation, compliance verification and
3-3iP
emergency response, directly and necessarily related to enforcement of the permit shall
be reimbursed by the owner/operator as required by the District's rules or regulations.
4. Access to Records and Facilities: As to any condition that requires for its effective
enforcement the inspection of records or facilities by representatives of the District, the
Air Resources Board (ARB), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), or
the California Energy Commission (CEC), the owner/operator shall make such records
available or provide access to such facilities upon notice from representatives of the
District, ARB, U.S. EPA, or CEC. Access shall mean access consistent with California
Health and Safety Code Section 41510 and Clean Air Act Section 114A.
5. Notification of Commencement of ODeration: The owner/operator shall notify the District
of the date of anticipated commencement of turbine operation not less than 10 days prior
to such date, Temporary operations under this permit is granted consistent with the
District's rules and regulations.
6. ODerations: The gas turbine, emissions controls, CEMS and associated equipment shall
be properly maintained and kept in good operating condition at all times when the
equipment is in operation,
7. Visible Emissions: No air contaminant shall be discharged into the atmosphere for a
period or periods aggregating more than three minutes in anyone hour which is as dark
or darker than Ringlemann 1 or equivalent 20% opacity.
8. Emissions Limits:
8.1 Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from the gas turbine shall not exceed 5 ppmvd
@ 15% 02 (3-hour rolling average), except during periods of startup and
shutdown as defined in this permit. The NOx emission concentration shall be
verified by a District-approved continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS)
and during any required source test.
8.2 Ammonia emissions from the gas turbine shall not exceed 10 ppmvd @ 15% 02 ;
except during periods of startup and shutdown as defined in this permit. The
ammonia emission concentration shall be verified by the continuous recording of
the ratio of the ammonia injection rate to the NOx inlet rate to the SCR control
system (molar ratio). A minimum NHýNOx molar ratio of 1.0 shall be used at all
times, The maximum allowable NHýNOx molar ratio shall be determined during
any required source test, and shall not be exceeded until reestablished through
another valid source test.
8.3 Carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from the gas turbine shall not exceed 6 ppmvd
@ 15 % 02 (1-hour rolling average), except during periods of startup and
shutdown as defined in this permit. The CO emission concentration shall be
verified by a District-approved CEMS and during any required source test.
8.4 Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the gas turbine shall not exceed
2 ppmvd @ 15% 02 (1-hour rolling average), except during periods of startup and
shutdown as defined in this permit. The VOC emission concentration shall be
verified during any required source test.
3-5?
8.5 Particulate matter emissions less than ten microns in diameter (PM10) from the
gas turbine shall not exceed 5,3 pounds per hour, except during periods
of startup and shutdown as defined in this permit. The PM10 mass emission rate
shall be verified during any required source test.
8,6 Oxides of sulfur emissions (SOx) from the gas turbine shall not exceed ...1.:!.-
pounds per hour, except during periods of startup and shutdown as defined in this
permit. The SOx emission rate shall be verified during any required source test.
9, Turbine Startuc: Startup of the gas turbine shall not exceed a time period of 10 minutes
each per occurrence, or another time period based on good engineering practice and
approved in advance by the District. The startup clock begins with the turbine's initial
firing and continues until the unit meets the emission concentration limits.
10, Turbine Shutdown: Shutdown of the gas turbine shall not exceed a time period of 10
minutes each per occurrence, or another time period based on good engineering practice
and approved in advance by the District. Shutdown begins with initiation of the turbine
shutdown sequence and ends with the cessation of turbine firing.
11. Mass Emission Limits: Mass emissions from the gas turbine shall not exceed the daily,
quarterly, and annual mass emission limits listed in Table 1 and Table 2 below.
TABLE 1 - MASS EMISSION LIMITS (EXCLUDING STARTUPS AND
SHUTDOWNS)
Pollutant Daily Quarterly Annual
lib) (tons! (tons)
NOx (as N02) 383.9 Variable 49.98
VOC 49.1 Variable 6.39
CO 257,6 Variable 33.54
SOx (as S02) 65.1 Variable 8.48
PM10 126.4 Variable 16.45
TABLE 2 - MASS EMISSION LIMITS - STARTUPS AND SHUTDOWNS
Pollutant Annual
(tons!
NOx (as N02) To be determined
TBD
VOC TBD
CO TBD
SOx (as S02) TBD
PM10 TBD
The daily, quarterly and annual mass limits are on a calendar basis. Compliance shall be
based on sliding average one-hour readings through the use of process monitors (e.g.,
3-3~
fuel use meters), GEMS, and source test results; and the monitoring, recordkeeping and
reporting conditions of this pennit.
12, Operational Limits: In order to comply with the emission limits of this rule, the
owner/operator shall comply with the following operational limits:
(a) The heat input to the gas turbine shall not exceed the following:
Hourly: 797.7 MMBtu/hr
Daily: 19,145 MMBtu/day
Quarterly: ---I!lL. MMBtu/quarter
Annual: 4.985,625 MMBtu/year
(b) Only PUG Quality natural gas (General Order 58-a) shall be used to fire the gas
turbine. The natural gas shall not contain total sulfur in concentrations exceeding
5 gr/100 scf or hydrogen sulfide exceeding 0.25 gr/100 set,
(c) The owner/operator of the gas turbine shall comply with the daily, quarterly, and
annual emission limits listed in Table 1 by not operating more than ~ hours per
day, ~ hours per calendar quarter, or 6.250 hours per year.
(d) The damper on the gas turbine bypass stack shall remain in a fully closed position
except during periods of startup and shutdown as defined in this pennit.
(e) The owner/operator of the gas turbine shall comply with the annual emission limits
listed in Table 2 by limiting the turbine startups to no more than variable
occurrences per year, and by limiting turbine shutdowns to no more than variable
occurrences per year.
13. Monitorina Reauirements: The owner/operator shall comply with the following monitoring
requirements:
(a) The gas turbine exhaust stack shall be equipped with pennanent provisions to
allow collection of stack gas samples consistent with EPA test methods,
(b) The ammonia injection system shall be equipped with an operational ammonia
flowmeter and injection pressure indicator accurate to plus or minus five percent at
full scale and calibrated once every twelve months.
(c) The gas turbine exhaust shall be equipped with continuously recording emissions
monitor(s) for NOx, CO and 02. Continuous emissions monitors shall comply with
the requirements of 40 CFR Part 60, Appendices Band F, and 40 CFR Part 75,
and shall be capable of monitoring concentrations and mass emissions during
nonnal operating conditions and during startups and shutdowns.
(d) The fuel heat input rate shall be continuously recorded using District-approved fuel
flow meters along with quarterly fuel compositional analyses for the fuel's higher
heating value (wet basis).
(e) The total sulfur and hydrogen sulfur content of the fuel gas shall be analyzed on a
quarterly basis. 3 -31
14. Source Testina/RATA: Within sixty days after startup of the gas turbines, and at a
minimum on an annual basis thereafter, a relative accuracy test audit (RATA) must be
performed on the CEMS in accordance with 40 CFR Part 60 Appendix B Performance
Specifications and a source test shall be performed. Additional source testing may be
required at the discretion of the District to address or ascertain compliance with the
requirements of this permit. The written test results of the source tests shall be provided
to the District within thirty days after testing. A complete test protocol shall be submitted
to the District no later than 30 days prior to testing, and notification to the District at least
ten days prior to the actual date of testing shall be provided so that a District observer
may be present. The source test protocol shall comply with the following: measurements
of NOx, CO, VOC, and stack gas oxygen content shall be conducted in accordance with
ARB Test Method 100; measurements of PM10 shall be conducted in accordance with
ARB Test Method 5; and measurements of ammonia shall be conducted in accordance
with Bay Area Air Quality Management District test method ST-1B, Alternative test
methods, and source testing scope, may also be used to address the source testing
requirements of the permit if approved in advance by the District. The initial and annual
source tests shall include those parameters specified in the approved test protocol, and
shall at a minimum include the following:
a. NOx (as N02) - ppmvd at 15% 02 and Ib/MMBtu (inlet to SCR (if applicable), and
Exhaust);
b, Ammonia - ppmvd at 15% 02 (Exhaust);
c. CO - ppmvd at 15% 02 and Ib/MMBtu (Exhaust);
d, VOC - ppmvd at 15% 02 and Ib/MMBtu (Exhaust);
e. PM1o -Ib/hr (Exhaust);
f. SOx - Ib/hr (Exhaust);
g. Natural gas consumption, fuel High Heating Value (HHV), and total fuel sulfur
content;
h. Turbine load in megawatts;
i. Stack gas flow rate (SDCFM) calculated according to procedures in U.S. EPA
Method 19.
j. Exhaust gas temperature (OF)
k. Ammonia injection rate (lb/hr or moles/hr)
15. A written quality assurance program must be established in accordance with 40 CFR Part
75, Appendix Band 40 CFR Part 60 Appendix F.
16. The owner/operator shall comply with the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 60
Subpart GG.
17. The owner/operator shall notify the District of any breakdown condition consistent with
the District's breakdown regulations.
18. The District shall be notified in writing in a timeframe consistent with the District's
breakdown regulations following the correction of any breakdown condition. The
breakdown condition shall include a description of the equipment malfunction or failure,
the date and cause of the initial failure, the estimated emissions in excess of those
allowed, and the actions taken to restore normal operations.
3 - '10
19. Recordkeepina: The owner/operator shall maintain the following records:
(a) hourly, daily, quarterly and annual quantity of fuel used and corresponding heat
input rates;
(b) the date and time of each occurrence, duration, and type of any startup, shutdown,
or malfunction along with the resulting mass emissions during such time period;
(c) emission measurements from all source testing, RAT As and fuel analyses;
(d) daily, quarterly and annual hours of operation;
(e) hourly records of NOx and CO, emissiDn concentrations and hourly ammonia
injection rates and ammonia/NOx ratio,
(f) for the continuous emissions monitoring system; performance testing, evaluations,
calibrations, checks, maintenance, adjustments, and any period of non-operation
of any continuous emissions monitor.
20. All records required to be maintained by this permit shall be retained by the pem1ittee for
a period of five years and shall be made readily available for District inspection upon
request.
21. Reportina: The owner/operator shall submit to the District a written report for each
calendar quarter, within 30 days of the end of the quarter, which shall include:
(a) Daily and quarterly fuel use and corresponding heat input rates;
(b) Daily and quarterly mass emission rates for all criteria pollutants during nom1al
operations and during other periods (startup/shutdown, breakdowns);
(c) Time intervals, date, and magnitude of excess emissions;
(d) Nature and cause of the excess emission, and corrective actions taken;
(e) Time and date of each period during which the CEM was inoperative, except for
zero and span checks, and the nature of system repairs and adjustments;
(f) A negative declaration when no excess emissions occurred;
(g) Results of quarterly fuel analyses for HHV and total sulfurlhydrogen sulfide
content; and
(h) A declaration that the owner/operator is in compliance with Governor's Executive
Order D-26-01 and any other applicable Executive Order.
22. Emission Offsets: The owner/operator shall offset the project emissions in the amount
and at the ratios outlined in Table 3. Emission offsets obtained through the State
emission offset bank shall be valid for three years from the issuance of this pem1it at
which time they shall become null and void, The owner/operator shall either obtain
replacement emission offsets from the District or shall cease operations at the end of this
3-year period.
3-'-11
-ð.BLE 3 - EMISSION OFFSETS
Pollutant Emissions Offset Total ERCs Source
Requiring Ratio Required ofERCs
Offsets (tons/yr)
(tonslvr)
NOx (as N02) n/a n/a n/a n/a
VOC n/a n/a n/a n/a
CO n/a n/a n/a n/a
SOx (as S02) n/a n/a n/a n/a
PM10 n/a n/a n/a n/a
23. Executive Order Compliance: The owner/operator shall comply with the provisions of
Governor's Executive Order D-26-01 and any other applicable Executive Order.
24. District Operatina Permit: The owner/operator shall apply for and obtain all required
operating permits from the District according to the requirements of the District's rules
and regulations.
ALTERNATIVE EMISSION LIMITS
FOR CAUSE, AN APPLICANT MAY PROPOSE AN ALTERNATE NOx EMISSION LIMIT
UP TO, BUT NOT EXCEEDING, 25 PPM FOR THE SUMMER OF 2001. HOWEVER, THE
APPLICANT MUST APPLY BACT AND MEET A NOx EMISSION LIMIT OF 5 PPM PRIOR
TO JUNE 1, 2002. THE FOllOWING ALTERNATE CONDITION 8 SHOULD BE USED IN
THIS SITUATION.
8. Emission Limits:
8.1. Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from the gas turbine shall not exceed 25
ppmvd @ 15% 02 (3-hour rolling average), except during periods of startup and
shutdown as defined by this permit, through May 31, 2002. By June 1, 2002, NOx
emissions from the gas turbine shall not exceed 5 ppmvd @ 15% 02 (3-hour
rolling average), except during startup and shutdown. The NOx emission
concentrations shall be verified by a District-approved continuous emission
monitoring system (CEMS) and during any required source test.
8.2 By June 1, 2002, ammonia emissions from the gas turbine shall not exceed 10
ppmvd @ 15% 02 ; except during periods of startup and shutdown as defined in
this permit. The ammonia emission concentration shall be verified by the
continuous recording of the ratio of the ammonia injection rate to the NOx inlet rate
to the SCR control system (molar ratio). A minimum NH:¡/NOx molar ratio of 1.0
shall be used at all times. The maximum allowable NH3/NOx molar ratio shall be
determined during any required source test, and shall not be exceeded until
reestablished through another valid source test.
3-tf~
8.3, By June 1, 2002, carbon monoxide (GO) emissions from the gas turbine shall not
exceed 6 ppmvd @ 15 % 02 (1-hour rolling average), except during periods of
startup and shutdown as defined in this pemtit. The GO emission concentration
shall be verified by a District-approved GEMS and during any required source test.
8.4 By June 1, 2002, volatile organic compound (VOG) emissions from the gas turbine
shall not exceed 2 ppmvd @ 15% 02 (1-hour rolling average), except during
periods of startup and shutdown as defined in this permit. The VOG emission
concentration shall be verified during any required source test.
8.5 Particulate matter emissions less than ten microns in diameter (PM10) from the
gas turbine shall not exceed 4.9 pounds per hour, except during periods of
startup and shutdown as defined in this pemtit. The PM10 mass emission rate
shall be verified during any required source test.
8.6 Oxides of sulfur emissions (SOx) from the gas turbine shall not exceed ..£L
pounds per hour, except during periods of startup and shutdown as defined in this
pemtit. The SOx emission rate shall be verified during any required source test.
3-1f3
6 Noise
6.1 Local noise reQuirements
Please refer to Appendix N, Noise hnpact Analysis for Chula Vista I. Note that
Appendix N contains two reports. The first "Noise hnpact Analysis" was prepared in
May 2000. The second, "Chula Vista Power Plant Noise Report", dated December 7,
2000, addressed the plant noise emissions and their mitigation for Chula Vista I.
6,2 Nearest sensitive receptor
Please refer to Appendix N, Noise hnpact Analysis.
6.3 Project noise level at nearest property line
Please refer to Appendix N, Noise hnpact Analysis. Noise will be mitigated for the
proposed unit to 60 dB(A) at the southern property line. During the initial operating
period, temporary noise mitigation devices will be employed.
6.4 Proposed mitigation ifreauired
Please refer to Appendix N, Noise hnpact Analysis. Noise will be reduced for the
proposed expanded unit to 60 dB(A) at the southern property line The noise monitoring
program approved by the City of Chula Vista in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the existing Chula Vista I unit will be utilized for the proposed unit to ensure compliance.
The same procedures used for Chula Vista I and outlined in Appendix N will be used to
ensure compliance for Chula Vista II. Please refer to the letter from Tony Nash
addressing the addition of the proposed Chula Vista II facility.
6-1 3 - '-PI
7 Hazardous Materials
7.1 Type and volume of hazardous materials onsite
Hazardous materials stored on-site during operations are the aqueous ammonia (12,000
gallons), equipment lubricating oils and transformer oils (5,500 gallons) and a 25 gallon
drum of engine lubricating oil for make up. These materials are associated with the
existing Chula Vista I facility. An additional 12,000-gallon aqueous ammonia tank and
containment structures, lubricating and transformer oils, and a 25 gallon drum of engine
lubricating oil will be required for operation of the proposed Chula Vista II facility.
There will be minimal hazardous materials on-site during construction including motor
fuel and oil, hydraulic fluid, solvents, cleaners, sealants, welding flux, lubricants and
paint. Construction personnel will be trained to handle these materials and in clean-up
procedures should spills occur.
7.2 Storage facilities and containment
Aqueous ammonia is stored in a 12,000-gallon steel tank within a containment basin that
has a capacity of 150% of the ammonia volume, The containment basin is designed to
contain the entire contents of the ammonia tank in the event of failure for any reason.
The 25-gallon drum of engine oil is stored on-site in an integral secondary containment
base. The transformer oil is contained within a closed system within a secondary
containment area. The engine lubricating oil is contained within a closed system
connected to a nuisance fluid drainage and collection system.
These storage facilities will be duplicated for the proposed Chula Vista II unit.
7-1 3-1/5
8 Biological resources
8.1 Legallv protected species and their habitat on-site. adiacent to site and along right
ofwav for linear facilities
The Chula Vista site is devoid of vegetation except for plant material located in the
drainage swale along the western property boundary. No animal species are present on-
site. The site has not served as a wildlife dispersal corridor because the property has been
fenced for several years. The area immediately south of the project site is a heavily
vegetated riparian habitat associated with the Otay River. The Otay Valley Regional
Park Concept Plan and the City of Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program
(MSCP) Subarea Plan identifies the adjacent area as "open space/preserve area." The
areas to the north, east and west are developed industria) uses. For additional infonnation
refer to Appendix 0, Biological Resources Survey conducted for the existing facility
environmental review,
8.2 Designated critical habitat on-site or adiacent to site
The Chula Vista site is devoid of critical habitat. The property to the south is riparian
habitat. Riparian woodland vegetation is present immediately beyond the southern fence
line of the site. Indicators in this habitat include Black and Arroyo Willow, San Diego
Marsh Elder, American Bulrush and Cattails. This riparian area supports a diversity of
native species, including, Song SPaITOWS, Yellow Warblers, Least Bell's Vireos and
others. Noise produced by the operation of the existing Chula Vista I and the proposed
Chula Vista II, if not mitigated, could result in adverse impacts to sensitive species
occupying the riparian habitat south of the project site. Please refer to Appendix 0,
Biological Resources Survey for further infonnation.
8.3 Proposed mitigation as required
Mitigation of potential noise to ensure no adverse impacts to the sensitive species is
accomplished by reducing noise levels from the existing Chula Vista I facility and the
proposed Chula Vista II facility to a level of 60 dba or less during the mating and nesting
seasons for the sensitive species. To meet this requirement the noise level at the southern
property line will be reduced to 60 dB(A) throughout the entire year. A six-step
mitigation and monitoring program was developed for the existing Chula Vista I. That
same program will be used for the construction and operation of the proposed Chula
Vista II. Please refer to Appendix 0, Biological Resources Survey and Appendix N,
Noise Impact Analysis.
8-1 3-'I{p
9 Land Use
9.1 Local land use restrictions
The Chula Vista project site and the lands to the north, east, and west are designated for
industrial use in the City's General Plan, and the Southwest Area Redevelopment Plan.
Electrical generating plants are a conditionally allowed use. The existing Chula Vista I
peeker power plant facility Conditional Use Pennit was approved in September 2000.
9.2 Use of adjacent Darcels
Existing industrial activities are located adjacent on the north and east sides of the
project's Chula Vista site. The land adjacent to the west is vacant. Please refer to
Appendix G, Aerial Photograph.
9.3 Ownership of adjacent Darcels - site and linears
Please refer to Appendix L, Adjacent Property Ownership List. All linears are in the
public right-of-way or easements except for an easement from Main Street, that is owned
by John and Carole Marquez.
9.4 Demographics of census tract where project is located
Census Tract: 0132.04
Population: 3,501
Households: 1,107
Source: 1990 Census
9-1 3-1/7
10 Public Services
10.1 Abilitv to serve letter ITom Fire District
The existing plant is served by an 8-inch fire main and two hydrants. The Chula Vista
Fire Department requires that 1,500 gpm water flow at 20 psi be available to serve the
plant.
A Fire Hydrant Flow Test conducted by the Sweetwater Authority for the fire hydrant
located at Main & Albany Street indicated a flow rate well in excess of the required 1500
gpm (2024 gpm) and a residual pressure, R, greater or equal to 20 psi (62 psi).
The "Mitigated Negative Declaration" prepared by the City of Chula Vista for the
existing Chula Vista I unit indicates that the "Fire Department has specified that the
existing access road be improved to a minimum 20-foot wide all weather driving surface
between Main Street and the project site." This has been accomplished. Further,
regarding the City's Fire Service Threshold Standards, the Mitigated Negative
Declaration states "The City of Chula Vista has indicated that this threshold will be met,
since the nearest fire station is three miles away and will be associated with a six-minute
response time. The fireÆMS threshold will be met as reported by the Fire Department."
Since the Chula Vista IT plant is located on the same site as the existing Chula Vista I
plant, the City of Chula Vista Fire Department's requirements and Threshold Standards
will be met by the proposed Chula Vista IT plant. This has been confirmed by the Chula
Vista Fire Department. Please refer to Appendix K, Ability to Serve Letter ITom Fire
District (City of Chula Vista Fire Department).
10.2 Nearest fire station
1200 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA
10-1 3-ýg
11 Traffic and Transportation
ILl Level of Service (LOS) measurements on surrounding roads - a.m. and p.m.
peaks
Main between Albany and Hilltop:
A.M. Peak: East Bound: LOS A (11 :45 a.m. - 12N)
West bound: LOS A (11 :45 a.m. - 12N)
P.M. Peak: East bound: LOS A (4:45 p.m. - 5:00p.m.)
West bound: LOS A (4:45 p,m. - 5:00 p.m.)
11.2 Traffic Control Plan for roads during construction period
No traffic control will be required as no construction will take place in public right's-of-
way.
11.3 Traffic impact oflinear facility construction
The proposed Chula Vista II unit will have no traffic impact because all linear
construction was completed with the construction of the existing Chula Vista I unit.
11.4 EQuipment transport route
Equipment transportation routes to be detennined at time of delivery. There will be no
more than 5 permitted loads that will be coordinated with the City of Chula Vista and the
California Highway Patrol.
11.5 Parking reQuirements - workforce and eQuipment
Parking for workforce will require 75 spaces during the peak work period. The lay down
area described in Section 2.10 will be utilized for parking.
11-1 3-<19
12 Soils and Water Resources
12.1 Wastewater volume. Qualitv. treatment
The majority of wastewater discharged from the proposed Chula Vista IT facility will be
stonn water collected in secondary containment areas. All wastewater discharged from
this facility will have minimal contamination and will require no treatment prior to
discharge into the sewer system. If contaminated, wastewater will be pumped out of the
containment areas and disposed of following appropriate safety and handling procedures
and regulations.
All surface stonn water run off, not diverted to containment areas, will be directed to the
stonn water outfall and energy dissipator for release into the natural drainage channel in
the Otay River.
The proposed Chula Vista IT facility will have two containment areas and a containment
pond to minimize the potential release of non-stonn water materials (transfonner oil,
aqueous ammonia) into the Otay River. The aqueous ammonia tank and electrical
switchyard containment areas wilJ be sized to hold 150% of the tank volume of ammonia
and electrical transfonner oil, respectively, The containment areas will also be sized to
hold 150% of the rainfall falling within a containment area during a 100-year stonn
event. The switchyard facility, containing transfonners filled with non-PCB oil, will be
surrounded by a containment dike, In the event that an oil leak occurs, all oil will be
contained within the diked area. The 12,000-gallon aqueous ammonia tank will also be
enclosed within a containment dike and is designed to contain the entire tank contents in
the event of tank failure, In the event of an ammonia tank leak, all ammonia will be
contained within the diked area. The plant operator/maintenance personnel will inspect
the containment areas during their nonnal plant inspections. In the event of an oil or
ammonia leak, the containment basins will be pumped out and disposed of as required by
County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health (DEH) and Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB) regulations.
The switch yard and ammonia tank containment areas will be connected to a containment
pond designed to prevent the release of non-stonn water materials into the stonn water
drain system. The plant operator/maintenance personnel will inspect the switchyard and
aqueous ammonia containment areas during and after rainstonns. Stonn water collected
in the diked containment areas and contaminated with ammonia or oils will be pumped
into a tank truck for removal from the site as required by City, DEH, and RWQCB
regulations. If oil or ammonia are not present, the stonn water in the containment areas
will be released into the containment pond,
After stonn water is transferred to the containment pond it will be inspected a second
time for oil, ammonia or other contaminants, If none are present, the
operator/maintenance personnel will open the valves releasing the stonn water into the
sewer system. If contaminants are present, the containment pond will be pumped out and
the materials disposed of as required by City, DEH, and RWQCB regulations. Back up
12-1 3 _5"0
warning devices on the valves will warn operators if the valves are inadvertently left
open.
The proposed Chula Vista II facility will be required to obtain a State Industrial Activities
Storm Water General Permit as required by Federal Regulations (40CFR, Parts 122,123,
and 124) that implement the Clean Water Act of 1987. The goal of the permit is to
reduce or eliminate storm water pollution and other impacts to surface waters from
industrial sites. The storm water permit requires operators of industrial facilities to
develop a Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP) Plan. The plan will identify
existing and potential sources of storm water pollution, and describe how the facility will
reduce or eliminate the potential for storm water pollution. The plan will display a storm
water site map identifying drainage patterns, discharge structures and points, paved areas
and buildings, areas of pollutant contact, and areas with soil erosion potential. The plan
will include Best Management Practices (BMP's) to reduce the potential for storm water
pollution. The plan will include good housekeeping, preventive maintenance, spill clean-
up procedures, stormwater flow control features, and employee training. The plan will
identify practices and facility features designed to control pollution at its source. Another
requirement is the development and implementation of a Storm Water Monitoring Plan in
conjunction with the SWPP plan. RAMCO will work closely with the Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to determine BMP's and identify most effective way to
design features to control potential storm water contamination.
12.2 Status ofoermits for wastewater discharge or draft Permit (WDRlNPDES)
Industrial User Discharge Permit:
An Industrial User Discharge Permit Application has been completed for the existing
Chula Vista I Power Generation site. The City of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista
have approved this Permit for construction purposes and will be completed when the
Chula Vista I facility is on-line. Please refer to Appendix P, IUD Permit Application. A
permit modification to include the proposed Chula Vista II unit will be filed and will
meet the same requirements as the existing Chula Vista I unit.
Industrial Activities Storm Water General Permit:
An Industrial Activities Storm Water General Permit will be required for the Chula Vista
II facility once operations begin. A Notice of Intent (Nor) has been prepared for the
State Water Resource Control Board for review and approval. Due to the size of the
facility (<5 acres), a General Permit for Construction Activities is not required. Please
refer to Appendix Q, Industrial Activities Storm Water General Permit NOL An
amendment will be filed to include the proposed Chula Vista II unit as the existing
permit requirements will accommodate the proposed facility.
Risk Management Plan (RMP):
Under the California Accident Release Prevention Program (CalARP), the proposed
Chula Vista II facility is required to submit a Risk Management Plan for Aqueous
12-2 3- 5/
Ammonia «19%). This program is focused on minimizing the potential for accidental
releases of Ammonia, emergency response, and release mitigation. The County
Department of Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials Division (HMD) has
reviewed the RMP and deemed it complete. This facility is in compliance with the
CalARP Program and the RMP is currently under public review. Please refer to
Appendix R, RMP Public Document. The RMP will be amended to include the Chula
Vista II unit and will meet the same requirements.
Hazardous Materials Business Plan:
The Hazardous Materials Business Plan has been reviewed by the County Department of
Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials Division. The plan is focused on emergency
response, hazardous materials storage and training. The current Business Plan is as
accurate as possible, however, minor modifications will be needed prior to Chula Vista I
facility start-up. Please refer to Appendix S, Hazardous Materials Business Plan. The
Business Plan will be modified to include the proposed Chula Vista II unit.
12.3 Draft Erosion Prevention and Sedimentation Control Plan or Mitigation Strategv
The existing Chula Vista I drainage pattern (approved by the City ofChula Vista) will be
maintained. Development of the proposed Chula Vista II facility will result in a less
than significant increase in the rate and volume of surface runoff and will not require
changes or additions to the approved drainage plan. Therefore, the same approved
drainage plan will apply to the proposed Chula Vista II project.
12.4 Spill PreventionlWater Qualitv Protection Plans
A Stonn Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP) and Stonn Water Monitoring Plan are
in development for the existing Chula Vista I facility. These plans will be amended to
include the proposed Chula Vista II unit.
12-3 3~5~
13 Cultural Resources
13.1 Identification of known historic/prehistoric sites
As part of the approval process for the Chu1a Vista I facility, an Environmental Initial
study was completed. The Mitigated Negative Declaration findings are that there are no
known cultural resources on the project site, or in the immediate surrounding area. The
site has been previously filled with imported material from an unknown source.
Consequently, the proposed Chu1a Vista II project will not result in a significant impact
to cultural resources. Please refer to Appendix U, Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Initial Study for the Chula Vista I Unit.
13.2 ProDosed mitigation if reQuired
No mitigation is required.
13.3 Notification of Native Americans
No notice is required.
13-1 3-53
14 Paleontological Resources
14.1 Identification of known paleontological sites
As part of the approval process for the Chula Vista I facility, an Environmental Initial
Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration was completed. The Mitigated Negative
Declaration findings are that the site has been graded and imported fill material placed
on-site. Adjacent areas to the east and west have been similarly graded and filled. There
are no known paleontological resources on the site or in the adjacent area. Consequently,
the proposed Chula Vista IT project will not result in a significant impact to
paleontological resources. Please refer to Appendix U, Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Initial Study for the Chula Vista I Unit.
14.2 Proposed mitigation ifreQuired
No mitigation is required.
14-1 3-51
15 Visual resources
15.1 Plan for landscaping and screening to meet local requirements
Please refer to Appendix F, Landscape Plan. No additional landscaping is required for
the proposed Chula Vista II facility as site is completely screened with the landscaping
approved for the existing Chula Vista I facility.
15.2 Full size color photo of the site and rendering of proposed facilitY with anv
Droposed visual mitigation if available
Please refer to Appendix G, Aerial Photograph and Appendix F, Landscape Plan.
15-1 3,5:5
16 Transmission System Engineering
16.1 Confonnance with Title 8. High Voltage Electrical Safety Orders. CPUC General
Order 95 (or NESC), CPUC Rule 21. PTO Interconnection Requirements. and
National Electric Code
Please refer to Appendix H for the one-line diagrams of the interconnection facilities
installed for the existing Chula Vista 1. No additional facilities are required.
16-1 :3-5~
Appendix A: Unit Specifications
3-51
RAMCO, INe.
Peeker Project in Chula Vista, California
GT2 Unit Specifications (preliminary)1
Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney
Model: FT4C-3F twin pak (two engines)
Serial Numbers: Phase I: Gas Turbines 686768 and 686744
Phase 2: Free Turbines 600628 and 600574
Maximum Power Rating: Phase I: 58.0 MW
Phase 2: 62.4 MW
LHV Heat Rate: Phase I: 11,559 BtulkWh
Phase 2: 11,559 BtulkWh
HHV Heat Rate: Phase I: 12,784 BtulkWh
Phase 2: 12,784 BtulkWh
Maximum Heat Input: Phase 1: 741.5 MMBtu/hr @ HHV
Phase 2: 797.7 MMBtuIhr @ HHV
Fuel Flow (per engine): Phase 1: 37,075MMscf/hr@HHV
Phase 2: 39,887 MMscf/hr @ HHV
Stack Exhaust Flow: Phase 1: 298 Ibs/sec
Phase 2: 305 Ib/sec
Stack Gas Temp. Phase 1: 800 deg F
Phase 2: 818 deg F
I A final specification sheet will be compiled, as needed. The values denoted above represent GT2 Phase I with DLN no SCR and no
CO Ox-Cat. and GT2 Phase 2 with DLN, SCR, and CO Ox-Cat.
""For purposes of nomenclature:
GT2 = ChuIa Vista n
Phase I = Interim Phase of initial insta1lation: refe.. to GT2 equipped with DLN only.
Phase 2 = Final Projec~ refers to GT2 equipped with DLN, SCR, and CO Ox.Ca!.
3 - !J-g
Appendix B; Site Plan and Equipment Lay-Down
3-51
Chula. Vista. Pea.ker Genera. ting
Sta. tion Expansion
r
Mo.in Street - Chl..llo. Vis to. I.J~.
;
I
d .... I
.""-.'-' OJ OJ 0)
'- OJ _£
jl '1-- '- u
....
II) 835' ~
IF OJ
c Q:
I I d "tS
:--- B c
I. <t d !
-
OJ -
"'-1- --"--.- 1S CJ)
,t c: d
d '-
..J 0
.... ....
II)
c: Expnnsion
d 0
u soo'""
Chulo. Visto. d ~
> Project <t
Site
I- 332'
Diego Open Spo.ce
Preserve Areo.
" ..
..~--- iii
,
3-60
Appendix H: Interconnection Facility Information
3-rcf
/ I) I
' ~') . '--1!1 ~i I
"~""'" T ì,,'
;';1"1:, /...1:;:) h ""¡:'II
-I'!I-' ~"-' 'I
"t, "" I",' ":1 ' "j
~,", :'- =; ~ ,,- , ,
:,1~I~i /::!.:\)I.:~, ;'I~li <;1
k """J" '" 'I
\~:3" Li ..":: I ~
I ~~ "-. .,1 ....
if] .. J , "':';~, ..~. I
C. . > i -
"----~" i'
' " , .. . ..
Ii . . !i' " m~¡'
... - . I
~ I --f'
~:c;.\" .' (
..;( :;" '
" ;, -'- , .
' I ,,( -- I---T 1 I.,
. L.¡., 11 ' " -1'
----~¡ ~ . ..1 --~ I!:! ¡'¡":t
: I""":' I . ~~,;;
'. .! ;'i', ' ~ .. -,.
"~ '¡~~ :..;i"õ~: 9¡::~_:t
I:!"I¡¡.'",.",..,-, n"h..
~ <, ,,- L_.__. . " :, .
. . '! -------- I" " ,
'", ", _n_- - ';; ¡¡;
" L..__.. ~ ~ ., .. .
' :' ~. "';~ ~~: :;
"'f']" ~ -,0 ft
" ,." "",
. ...~, ¡, ':,
'. "'" ~ ~..,. .'.",
~ 1," ¡ '" ,;f,¡.
" 10 I I .. ,. <,,'
"I V -" fJ-" --
,. '., I I "'11'
< ~I < ~' _"~, < ,.
' ., " ., " ;, .., -
. ., , , ,: '!, ;; " ¡"~ 0
~, ".~. r:q. ¡
,', " 'T ., R~ " ,. "I
~ 1 L -{~ u ) ,,' ¡¡: ~ ~ >:.. :-.
:1.. IL"...J ..~ "';.'~..~ >
'I ~ I '.'1'" - "
r--;:. ""~ J I
t 'I" <-t, -1
::~ '~I /,'r.., ,
" '1,' ."
:;; ~ ~/", _.~< ",
,"'1 @ ',', -'.
J ~
-.,
'"
3- " ;¿
I - 1"
fir!]
~[!¡
> J ,<.
C'),
r ----
I . -,
~, 1;)1 '.
~I " I~I~
?'.I < I ~.
on - I" - I ~
¡¿ . L ---;T
~
~6)
" ¡. LlL
", :> ,,'
i 1: ~7",
. !t.)-i"
!::
~
~ i ~ ~ !l ~<~~
Z .. ~ ~ ".:."..'"
.. ...~ g I!i '5 II"'~'~'
f. ~~:: ~ ~ :~~:;
~ ~~~, ~ § :;;¡,~~
; ~! ~ ~ ~ ~~:;~
::' ~~ r. . ;; ;"':;;;;;
~ ~~ ~ ~ ;¡ ~~H:~
~ .! ' ~" ,.,
ð~ ~; ~ ~ ~ t::}~
i\~ ~~: ~ ~ §;::~~,
,;-~ ;¡~ ~:~ ~ ~ ..8"'a;
~,,~6~:;1N $_':1:1-
"'~ ~5 -:;. # ~;"""~
~~;:-~~~ :~;~~~
It'¥~¡;:~ :::~1=~
,a'- ~".." "'.,. row
" 0 i ~ i, " ,," '-'"
~" " 'i ~ ' ;0 '¡<:
"I " " ,'," ¡ " d,
LJf.t;!:J.,.~"~'"t,-.I"
" ~~..; ~~ t:,! " ,,~f¡¡;:
~ =~ ~~ ~:8 :~ ~ ~;a
3~~3
~
6362 FERRIS SQUARE, sum c
\N DIEGO. C4I.IFQRNIA 92121
(85814.;2-5963
FAX 1858) 4S3-0625
Email: ",mOramcD~.n.com
March 26, 2001
Mr. Stephen Taylor
Senior Energy Administrator Fuels and Power
Supply Department
San Diego Gas & Electric
8306 Century Park Com
San Diego, CA 92123-1593
Dear Mr. Taylor
RAMCO, Inc is plllIUliDg an expansion of its Chula Vista generating facility and hereby
requests Interconnection for this additional capacity. The expansion will be permitted
under the California Energy Commission 21-day emergency process.
Pursuant to the Transmission Owners Tariff the following information is provided:
I. Entity Requesting Service:
RAMCO, Inc. Mr. Dale E. Mesple
6362 Ferris Square, Suite C Project Manger
San Diego, CA 92121 1104 Rock Creek Way
858.452.5963 Office Concord, CA 94521
858.453.0626 925.672.1657 Office
Contact: Mr. Richard McCormack 925.672.7504 Fax
925.366.4400 Cell
2. Interconnections Points
High side step up transformer on project site. Project is located at 3497 Main
Street., Chula Vista, CA
3. Resultant maximum interconnection capacity
101.6 MW (44 MW existing, 57.6 MW addition)
3-&1
,,/
~
&362 fERRIS SQlIAIIL sum c
§AN DIEGO, CAUFORNIA 92121
18581452-3963
fAX 1858) 4530062.
EmaN: _COJ!OII.cotn
April 2, 2001
Mr. Stephen Taylor
Senior Energy Administrator Fuels 8Dd Power
Supply Department
San Diego Gas &. Electric
8306 Century Park Cowt
San Diego, CA 92123-1593
Subject: Interconnection Request Cbula Vista GenmIting Station Expansion
Dear Mr. Taylor:
This letter is to clarify the interconnection point tOr the expansion of our ChuIa Vista
generating station u referenced in my March 26* letter.
The intert:onnec:tion point will be at the Otay Substation via the existing generating lead
ftom the original project. k is our understanding that the existing lead is adequate to
bandle not only the original plant but also our planned expansion.
Ifbave you further questions please call.
Sincerely,
~~-
Dale E. Mesple
Project Manager
3 - (,5
SDG/.~ Sin Dloqo G.." [lor
6875 Consoodlr..,
IE SIn Dlol O. CA 92121'2
A ~SempraEnergY-CQmpany
Mr. Robert J. Hoe April 24, 2001
Jaeger Engineering
3347 Industrial Ct., Sta]
San Diego, CA 92121
Subject: RAMCO Chl.Ùa Vista Gas Main
Dear Mr. Hoe:
This letter is in response to your question concerning gas supply for addition of a second
50 MW power plant at RAMCO's site at 3497 Main Street in Chula Vista. This power
plant was originally developed by PG&E Dispersed Generaûng Co, LLC but later
became known as the RAMCO Power Plant.
In March 2000, PG&E/RAMCO contacted SDG&E requesting expedited gas and electric
interconnection for a 50 MW Peaker Unit at the Chula Vista site. SDG&E detennine that
a 6-inch gas main would meet the flow demand (750,000 SCFH) of the proposed power
plant and other customers on this portion of Main Street. During design RAMCO
requested that the gas main be increased to 8-inch to minimize pressure loss in the piping.
An 8-inch gas main was installed with the increased cost to up size the line paid for by
RAMCO.
In March 200 I, RAMCO advised SDG&E that they were considering adding a second
Wlit at the Chula Vista Power Plant site. This nDtice was received after the gas main had
been installed but prior to being energized. At that time, SDG&E installed a connection
point inside the new meter station to allow for installation of a second meter station.
SDG&E has determined that the 8-inch gas main can deliver the requested 1,586,000
SCFH to the RAMCO power plant site.
Should a second unit be installed at the Chula Vista site, RAMCO must contact SDG&E
and make an application for gas service to the new unit.
Please contact me if you have questions or require additional information.
~
¿ ... 3-"'~
Alan E. Dusi
Gas Em!Íneerim!
--
I
SNOI.l~3NNO
~
I
I-
Z
«
...J
c..
<9
z
I-
CJ)
X
UJ
T
~"-§
::>::>!;:¡
::>::Jf-
<t"-(/)
r
,
,
<'
~
~
n----=. -_n -=-==-...:-:::°===_-:::::'.::'= -=::-=- ---------- ::-:-:::.::- ~~!--J}:~}::~::::::-::::::.::::::---=---
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
IIOS GARRETT AVENUE
POST OFFICE BOX 2321
CHULA VISTA, CAUFORNIA 919tZ-2328
(819) 420-1413 --
FiAX (819) 425.7489 --..---
lIIIp~r.crg _"'1ICIUD.1IIC£-
--.r
-~
--..--
Apñl 24, 2001 J.I. IICI WOI.JOØ!WICZ
_n.-
-,,-
--
Mr. Robert Hoe -~
Jaeger Engineering, Inc. --
3347 Industrial Ct.
Suite J
San Diego, CA 92121
Subject WATER AVAIlABILITY, 2001
SWA DEV. FILE: PG&E POWER PLANT
Dear Mr. Hoe:
Sweetwater Authority has reviewed your water requirements for a second power
generating unit at your site, south of Main Street in Chula VISta. An adequate
quantity of water is available in Main Street to serve the second unit. However,
the existing two-inch water service is at Its capacity serving the existing unit.
Based on this, a second service (two-inch lateral with a 1-1/2 inch meter) wßI be
requited to serve the 33 GPM demand of the second unit. Both the existing
service and the new service may be connected to four'¡nch domestic water line
installed for the existing unit.
The existing eight-inch fire service was sized based on a fire flow of 1,500 GPM.
No upgrade is contemplated by the Authority.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Russell Collins at 619-122-8395.
ex!. 639.
Very truly yours,
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
~ji~
Deputy Chief Engineer
HM:RC:jg
I~ pIIa8:z.CICII:
3-c'J
t~ pÀ8Jf 2.doo¡ APtúJlûWattrAgmry
U~.,_. -, "",-- ""_.1- V:.... -.I f:__J:"- 4---
Appendix I: Sweetwater Authority Water Analysis
3 -(g 7
'ã,- c 0
Ez z z
0
z
=1= 0
E z
==: GI 0 : It)
~ ID Z iai
10>
'ã,= 0 ::;
EN Z "!
0
- It)
== 0 Q)
E::æ ~ ~
'iGl 0 g:
Ell. Z "!
0
;g ...
C! ...
0 '"
0 "":
Z :8
0
z
0
z
Õ
0
c:i
0 :§¡
Z It)
c;
,..:
U;
Ø>
~
.~ -
0 c
~ ~
- E
= w
< ~
... !
~ ~
- GI
œ -
.! 0
~
; ~! 3-70
UJ
Appendix J: Construction Schedule
3- ?/
¡ ¡
¡ ¡
j ,
L
, ~ I 0
" .. [
. . ~ ~~momo
~ 0
¡
.
0
. 0
¡
.
0
¡ ,
i
Ii
~ .
.
" !
! .
g .
I "
¡
k
¡.
I . ,
, j ~
, ".. '" .. ..., .",,;;
II!!!!!!!!!!! í!!!!HHín!H.
¡ ¡ I I . ¡ ¡ .. II II , . , ,¡" ~ ~I , I "I ¡
¡
!! H H!íí HI! H!! !Hn
" " '" ¡ ¡ II I' '" , ¡, ¡ ,¡
¡ ~
~
1
¡ff:! ì!!!! iI!l ì!!! ì ¡ ¡ì!lIi!! ¡lì'ììì ì'!ì !i'!!!!!! ~
, .
" ,
I ¡ ! '.. 3 '.,!
i." ¡ I'.' , !. i ¡
. i ¡ ,i. I ,j.!! II!¡! " I ¡ 'I ! ¡ ¡ 1.! !
,lliIP¡i!!I¡ ldPhi¡!!¡,¡jIJI¡!!¡!o¡¡p¡!
!lIP !Hi !ili! 1¡¡¡!lInn Ii ¡Hi PIIHI¡ ¡II! !
I ° , !' !'" ¡ , ¡ 0' ! I
I
~ ~ ~
:¡: N - "
~ ~ 0 ~
C ~
L 0 ~
¡ :mmm [ [JD "
- [=00
~
~
:¡:
¡¡;
L ~.....
... 0
15 .,
~
§
~ ~
¡ 0
~ - ~
15 ~ ~
- ~
~ 0 8
~ Q '8
~ ;¡
!Ii
~ -
" "
~ e !I. !I. !I.
:5 ~ .:. ,,~
~ 5 0: : +
"I ~... æ~.,; ~~ ~¡:¡:!! h~:;:::
~ Q ¡;QQQ1: QQQQ §! 1:¡;1:1: 1:1:1:1: §!¡;1:1: 1: 1:
~ ~ ~~~~~ ~~~~ ~ ~;~~ ~~~! ~~~~ ~ ~
~~ ¿ ~ ¡j ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
;¡; '" ...
~ ~ ~~~~~ ~~~~ ~ ~~~~ 33~~ ~~¡;~ 3 ~
j;;¡; ¡;¡;:>;¡;;¡¡j ;;;;~~" ~~ ~~;1;1 ¡::¡::~>: ~ ~
"'~ ¿ ~~~~: ¡¡~"': ~ ...~~~ ~~~~ ~~...~ ~ ~
!I. ~ !I. !I. !I. !I. ~ !I. !I. !I. !I. !I. !I. ~ !I. !I. !I. !I. !I. !I. !I. !I. !I. !I. !I. !I.
¡¡~" ~~~~" ~~~~ ~ ~~~~ ~~~" ~~~~" ~
1!~ ~::!:em N;:m~ ¡;: ~N:e:e :!! :;'" :q"':e~ - ...
ð ~ - N N
Z
0
~ '" æ ~ ~
0 "'"," ..~!z C"
~ 15 ~!:! z¡¡: ¡¡:~~" \
() ~~ 15 15 ~¡¡ S~ ~<I~:¡ ~ 1'1')
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 5 z ~ ~ ~ ~ :5 ~ 5 ~ ~ ~ ~
'" ffi æ:¡w æ"'S j z=~~ <113 <I~~~..
w w c ~ c .. ~ ,,~ ~ S ~ «.. ~ w «~ ~ ~ w ~ ~
w ~ « ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ w '" :5" u" ~ '" u z z w ... u «
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ c ~ u m s ~ <I ~ j j <I ~ j ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
g¡ ~ ~iii~~~ æiii~~ S ~;;~~ ~¡¡j~~ ~;;:j~ ~
:? Ii; ~i3...!z!z ~i333 g ::;!i~~ ::i!i~~ ~!i~.. ~ ~
~ 05 ~ ~ 8 8 8 ~ ~ þ p ~ § ~ ~ :¡ ~
Ii! ~:5 ;'! 15 ~ 15 15 g
w ~::> "' '" u '" "
Z . J: -
~ ~() ~
z -
~ 51 - i!i
~ ~
Appendix K: Ability to Serve Letter from Fire District
3-'7'1
~~f?.
-'8-
~- --
--- -
- --
em OF
CHUIA VISTA
FIRE DEPARTMENT
April 23, 2001
Robert J. Hoe. Consultant
Jaeger Engineering Ine
3347 Industrial CL 8ta. J
San Diego CA 92121
SUBJECT: Second power generating unit at Albany street
It is the position of Chula Vista Fire Department, that we will be able to provide fire
protection for the additional power plant on Albany S1. The current new water system
provided should be ample protection for the additional power generating plant.
If you have any further questions or comments, please call
~Ot ~
Edward A. Thomas. Captain
Fire Inspector, 619-409-5851
3~?5'
--------- -.....-.--. -....--......... ,...,.....~._..v,...._....-
Appendix L: Adjacent Property Owners List
3-'7t,
CHULA VISTA PEAKER PROJECT. (CYPP) PG&E NATIONAL ENERGY GROUP
DIVERSIFIED ENERGY GROUP
LIst 01 Property Owne.. (within 500' 01 .Ite boundary)
# Parco # Ownor Mailing Addree.. 01 Owner
1 629.62.02 LlM.James & 2727 Sunset Hills Escondido. CA 92025
LIM. Linda
2 629.62.03 ANDERSON. Lorenzo 2348 Poi u Way San Diego. CA 92154
3 629.100.04 STANLEY. Jack L. 120 Reed Ct. Chula Vista. CA 91911
STANLEY. Judv
4 629.100.09 CITY QF CHULA VISTA 276 4TH Ave. Chula Vista. CA 91910
5 629.100.10 CITY OF CHULA VISTA
6 629.100.11 CITY OF CHULA VISTA
7 529.100.16 REED. Elizabeth M. 2388 Pine St. San Diego. CA 92103
8 629.100.21 MARQUEZ, John 310 'K' Street Chula Vista. CA 91911
9 629.100.22 MARQUEZ. John 310 oK' Street Chula Vista. CA 91911
10 629.142.04 VERA. Elias & Diana 3335 Ancurza Way Chula Vista. CA 91911
11 629.142.05 VERA. Jose & Maria 3339 Ancurza Way Chula Vista. CA 91911
12 529.151.08 OLIVARES. Ed2ar 3331 Alvoca Street Chula Vista. CA 91911
"
.13 629.151.09 HALLER FAMILY TRUST 6365 Wunderlin Ave. San Diego. CA 92114
14 629.161.10 GRACIA FAMILY TRUST 3339 Alvoca Street Chula Vista. CA 91911
15 629.152.01 ORTIZ. Maria 3632 Mt. Abbev Ave. San Die20, CA 92111
16 629.152.02 VASQUEZ. Antonio & Eriaueta 3336 Alvoca Street Chula Vista. CA 91911
17 629.152.03 CROCE. Vir2inia. et al 3332 Alvoca Street Chula Vista. CA 91911
18 629.062.01 CITY OF CHULA VISTA 276 4TH Ave. Chula Vista. CA 91910
19 629.210.00 CITY OF SAN DIEGO 202 'C' Street San Diego. CA 92101
3-??
I [
"..--- ------ ---,
,..
,.. ,
/' ,
/' ,
CHULA VIST... '
\
\
\
\
\
,
I I
I I
I I
PROJECT I
I SITE I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
\ I
\ I
\ I
f..1\N DIEG\ I
I
\ /
, /
"" I /'
/'
,..
..-'\ '- . .-
-----------
3-7~
Appendix M: CEC Application Attachment D
and City of Chula Vista Resolution No. 1699
3-? 9
CEC Attachment D
3-?Ò
ATTACHMENT D
California Energy Commission
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION
EMERGENCY PERMITTING PROJECTS
GENERAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING COMPLIANCE
MONITORING AND CLOSURE PLAN
INTRODUCTION
General conditions (and the Compliance Plan) have been established as required by Public
Resources Code section 25532. The plan provides a means for assuring that the facility is
constructed, operated and closed in accordance with applicable environmental and public
health and safety laws, ordinances, regulations, a nd standards, and with conditions of
certification as approved by the California Energy Commission (Energy Commission).
The Compliance Plan is comprised of general conditions and technical (environmental and
engineering) conditions as follows:
General conditions that set forth the duties and responsibilities of the Compliance Project
Manager (CPM), the project owner, and delegate agencies; the requirements for handling
confidential information and maintaining the compliance record; procedures for settling
disputes and making post-certification changes; administrative procedures to verify the
compliance status; and requirements for facility closure plans.
Specific conditions for each technical area contain the measures required to mitigate
potential adverse impacts associated with construction, operation and closure to an
insignificant level. Specific conditiDns may also ~nclude a verification provision that
describes the method of verifying that the condition has been satisfied.
DEFINITIONS
To ensure consistency, continuity and efficiency, the following terms, as defined, apply to all
technical areas, including Conditions of Certification:
SITE MOBILIZATION:
Moving trailers and related equipment onto the site, usually accompanied by minor ground
disturbance, grading for the trailers and limited vehicle parking, trenching for utilities,
installing utilities, grading for an access corridor, and other related activities. Ground
disturbance, grading, etc. for site mobilization are limited to the portion of the site necessary
for placing the trailers and providing access and parking for the occupants. Site
mobilization is for temporary facilities and is therefore not considered construction.
3-tl
GROUND DISTURBANCE:
Onsite activity that results in the removal of soil or vegetation, boring, trenching or alteration
of the site surface. This does not include driving or parking a passenger vehicle, pickup
truck, or other light vehicle, or walking on the site.
GRADING:
Onsite activity conducted with earth-moving equipment that results in alteration of the
topographical features of the site such as leveling, remDval of hills or high spots, or moving
of soil from one area to another.
CONSTRUCTION:
[From Public Resources Code section 25105.] Onsite work to install permanent equipment
or structures for any facility. Construction does not include the following:
a) The installation of environmental monitoring equipment.
b) A soil or geological investigation.
c) A topographical survey.
d) Any other study or investigation to determine the environmental acceptability or
feasibility of ths use of the site for any particular facility.
e) Any work to provide access to the site for any of the purposes specified in a, b, c, or d.
COMPLIANCE PROJECT MANAGER (CPM) RESPONSIBILITIES
A CPM will oversee the compliance monitoring and shall be responsible for:
1. ensuring that the design, construction, operation, and closure of the project
facilities is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Commission
Decision;
2. resolving complaints;
3. processing post-certification changes to the conditions of certification, project
description, and ownership or operational control;
4. documenting and tracking compliance filings; and,
5. Ensuring that the compliance files are maintained and accessible.
The CPM is the contact person for the Energy Commission and will consult with appropriate
responsible agencies and the Energy Commission when handling disputes, complaints and
amendments.
The Commission has established a toll free compliance telephone number of 1-800-858.
0784 for the public to contact the Commission about power plant construction or operation-
related questions, complaints or concems.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND PRE-OPERATION COMPLIANCE MEETING
The CPM may schedule pre-construction and pre-operation compliance meetings prior to
the projected start-dates of construction, plant operation, or both. The purpose of these
meetings will be to assemble both the Energy Commission's and the project owner's
technical staff to review the status of all pre-construction or pre-operation requirements
'IrK)",
contained in the Energy Commission's conditions of certification 10 confirm that they have
been met. or if they have not been met, to ensure that the proper action is taken.
ENERGY COMMISSION RECORD
The Energy Commission shall maintain as a public record, in either the Compliance file or
Docket file, for the life of the project (or other period as required):
1. All documents demonstrating compliance with any legal requirements relating to the
construction and operation of the facility;
2. All complaints of noncompliance filed with the Energy Commission; and,
3. All petitions for project modifications and the resulting staff or Energy Commission action
taken.
PROJECT OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of the project owne r to ensure that the general compliance conditions
and the conditions of certification are satisfied. The general compliance conditions
regarding post-certificatiDn changes specify measures that the project owner must take
when requesting changes in the project design, compliance conditions, or ownership.
Failure to comply with any of the conditions of certification or the general compliance
conditions may result in reopening of the case and revDcation of Energy Commission
certification, an administrative fine, or other action as appropriate.
ACCESS
The CPM, responsible Energy CDmmission staff, and delegate agencies or consultants,
shall be guaranteed and granted unrestricted access to the power plant site, related
facilities, project-related staff, and the records maintained on site, for the purpose of
conducting audits, surveys, inspections, or general site visits. Although the CPM will
normally schedule site visits on dates and times agreeable to the project owner, the CPM
reserves the right to make unannounced visits at any time.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
The project owner shall maintain project files ol1-site or at an alternative site approved by
the CPM, for the life of the project. The files shall contain copies of all "as-built" drawings,
all documents submitted as verification for conditions, and all other project-related
documents for the life of the project, unless a lesser period is specified by the conditions of
certification.
Energy Commission staff and delegate agencies shall, upon request to the proj9ct owner,
be given unrestricted access to the files.
COMPLIANCE VERIFICATIONS
Condition of certification may have appropriate means of "verification". The verification
describes the Energy Commission's procedure(s) to ensure post-certification compliance
with adopted conditions. The verification procedures, unlike the conditions, may be
modified, as necessary by the CPM, without full Energy Commission approval.
3-13
Verification of compliance with the conditions of certification can be accomplished by:
1. reporting on the work done and providing the pertinent documentation in monthly
and/or annual compliance reports filed by the project owner or authorized agent as
required by the specific conditions of certification;
2. appropriate letters from delegate agencies verifying compliance;
3. Energy Commission staff audits of project records; and/or
4. Energy Commission staff inspections of mitigation and/or other evidence of mitigation.
A cover letter from the project owner or authorized agent is required for all compliarce
submittals and correspondence pertaining to compliance matters. The cover letter subject
line shall identify the involved condltion(s) of certification by condition number and
include a brief description of the subject of the submittal.
All submittals shall be addressed as follows:
Compliance Project Manager
California Energy Commission
1516 Ninth Street (MS.2000)
Sacramento, CA 95814
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Any information, which the project owner deems confidential shall be submitted to the
Energy Commission's Docket with an application for confidentiality pursuant to Title 20,
California Code of Regulations, section 2505(a). Any information, which is determined tD be
confidential, shall be kept confidential as provided for in Title 20, California Code of
Regulations, section 2501 et. seq.
REpORTING OF COMPLAINTS, NOTICES, AND CITATIONS
Prior to the start of construction, the project owner must send a letter to property owners
living within 500 feet of the project notifying them of a telephone number to contact project
representatives with questions, complaints or concerns. If the telephone is not staffed 24
hours per day, it shall include autDmatic answering, with date and time stamp recording.
The telephone number shall be posted at the project site and easily visible to passersby
during construction and operation.
The project owner shall report and prDvide copies of all complaint forms, notices of violation,
notices of fines, official warnings, and citations, within 10 days of receipt, to the CPM.
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR FACILITY CLOSURE
In order to ensure that a planned facility closure does not create adverse impacts, plant
closure must be consistent with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, standards
(LORS), and local/regional plans in existence at the time of closure. To ensure adequate
review Df a planned project closure, the project owner shall submit a proposed facility
closure plan to the Energy Commission for review and approval at least three months prior
to commencement of closure activities (or other period of time agreed to by the CPM).
:3 - '11
DELEGATE AGENCIES
To the extent permitted by law, the Energy Commission may delegate authDrity for
compliance verification and enforcement to various state and local agencies that have
expertise in subject areas where specific requirements have been established as a
condition of certification. If a delegate agency does not participate in this program, the
Energy Commission staff will establish an alternative method of verification and
enforcement. Energy Commission staff reserves the right to independently verify
cDmpliance.
In performing construction and operation monitoring of the project, the Energy Commission
staff acts as, and has the authority of, the Chief Building Official (CBO). The Commission
staff retains this authority when delegating to a local CBO. Delegation of authority for
compliance verification includes the authority for enforcing codes, the responsibility for code
interpretation where required, and the authority to use discretion, as necessary, in
implementing the various codes and standards.
ENFORCEMENT
The Energy Commission's legal authority to enforce the terms and conditions of its Decision
is specified in Public Resources Code sections 25534 and 25900. The Energy Commission
may amend or revoke the certification for any facility, and may impose a civil penalty for any
significant failure to comply with the terms or conditions of the Commission Decision. The
specific action and amount of any fines the Commission may impose would take into
account the specific circumstances of the incident(s). This would include such factors as
the previous compliance history, whether the cause of the incident involves willful disregard
of LORS, inadvertence, unforeseeable events, and other factors the Commission may
consider.
Moreover, to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of certification and applicable
laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards, delegate agencies are authorized to take any
action allowed by law in accordance with their statutory authority, regulations, and
administrative procedures.
NONCOMPLIANCE COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
Any person or agency may file a complaint alleging noncompliance with the conditions of
certification. Such a complaint will be subject to review by the Energy Commission pursuant
to Title 20, Califomia Code of Regulations, sectiDn 1230 et. seq., but in many instances the
noncompliance can be resolved by using the informal dispute resolution process. Both the
informal and formal complaint procedures, as described in current State law and
regulations, are described below. They shall be followed unless superseded by current law
or regulations.
INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
The following procedure is designed to informally resolve disputes concerning interpretation
of compliance with the requirements of this compliance plan. The project owner, the Energy
Commission, or any other party, including members of the public, may initiate this procedure
for resolving a dispute. Disputes may pertain tD actions or decisions made by any party
including the Energy Commission's delegate agents.
3 -;,5"
This procedure may precede the more formal complaint and investigation procedure
specified in Title 20, California Code of Regulations, section 1230 et. seq., but is not
intended to be a substitute for, or prerequisite to it. This informal procedure may not be
used to change the terms and conditions of certification as approved by the Energy
Commission, although the agreed upon resolution may result in a project owner proposing
an amendment.
The procedure encourages all parties involved in a dispute to discuss the matter and to
reach an agreement resDlving the dispute. If a dispute cannot be resolved, then the matter
must be referred to the full Energy Commission for consideration via the complaint and
investigation process. The procedure for informal dispute resolution is as follows:
REQUEST FOR INFORMAL INVESTIGATION
Any individual, group, or agency may request the Energy Commission to condLCt an
informal investigation of alleged noncompliance with the Energy Commission's terms and
conditions of certification. All requests for informal investigations shall be made to the
designated CPM.
Upon receipt of a request for informal investigation, the CPM shall promptly notify the
project owner of the allegation by telephone and letter. All known and relevant information
of the alleged noncompliance shall be provided to the project owner and to the Energy
Commission staff. The CPM will evaluate the request and the information to determine if
further investigation is necessary. If the CPM finds that further investigation is necessary,
the prDject owner will be asked to promptly investigate the matter and within seven (7)
working days of the CPM's request, provide a written report of the results of the
investigation, including corrective measures proposed or undertaken, to the CPM.
Depending on the urgency of the noncompliance matter, the CPM may conduct a site visit
and/or request the project owner to provide an initial report, within forty.eight (48) hours,
followed by a written repDrt filed within seven (7) days.
REQUEST FOR INFORMAL MEETING
In the event that either the party requesting an investigation or the Energy Commission staff
is not satisfied with the project owner's report, investigation of the event, or corrective
measures undertaken, either party may submit a written request to the CPM for a meeting
with the project owner. Such request shall be made within fourteen (14) days of the proj9ct
owner's filing of its written report. Upon receipt of such a request, the CPM shall:
1. Immediately schedule a meeting with the requesting party and the project owner, to be
held at a mutually convenient time and place and secure the attendance of appropriate
Energy Commission staff and staff of any other agency with expertise in the subject area
of concern as necessary;
2. Conduct such meeting in an informal and objective manner; and,
3. After the conclusion of such a meeting, promptly prepare and distribute copies to all in
attendance and to the project file, a summary memorandum which fairly and accurately
identifies the positions of all parties and any conclusions reached.
3-8'£0
FORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE.COMPLAINTS AND
INVESTIGATIONS
If either the project Dwner, Energy Commission staff, or the party requesting an investigation
is not satisfied with the results of the informal dispute resolution process, such party may file
a complaint or a request for an investigation with the Energy Commission's General
Counsel. Disputes may pertain to actions or decisions made by any party including the
Energy Commission's delegate agents. Requirements for complaint filings and a
description of how complaints are processed are in Title 20, California Code of Regulations,
section 1230 et. seq.
The Chairman, upon receipt of a written request stating the basis of the dispute, may grant
a hearing on the matter, consistent with the requirements of noticing provisions. The
Commission shall have the authority to consider all relevant facts involved and make any
appropriate orders consistent with its jurisdiction (Title 20, California Code of Regulations,
sections 1232 -1236).
POST CERTIFICATION CHANGES TO THE COMMISSION DECISION:
AMENDMENTS, INSIGNIFICANT PROJECT CHANGES
The project owner must petition the Energy CDmmission, pursuant to Title 20, Califomia
Code of Regulations, section 1769, to 1) delete or change a condition of certification; 2)
modify the project design or operational requirements; and 3) transfer ownership or
operational control of the facility.
A petition is required for amendments and for insignificant project changes. In all cases,
the petition or letter requesting a change should be submitted to the Commission's Docket
in accordance with Title 20, California Code of Regulations, section 1209. The criteria that
determine which type of change process applies are explained below.
EXECUTIVE ORDER
Executive Order D-25-01 issued by the Governor of the State of California, which
accelerates processing of certain project modifications, will be applied to all qualifying
project modifications requested until December 31, 2001.
AMENDMENT
A proposed project modification will be processed as an amendment if it involves a change
to a condition of certificatiDn, an ownership or operator change, or a potential significant
environmental impact.
INSIGNIFICANT PROJECT CHANGE
The proposed modification will be processed as an insignificant project change if it does not
require changing the language in a condition of certification, have a potential for significant
environmental impact, and cause the project to violate laws, ordinances, regulations or
standards.
VERIFICATION CHANGE
Changes to condition verifications require CPM approval and may require either a written or
oral request by the project owner. The CPM will provide written authorization of verification
changes. :3 -fl/)
TECHNICAL AREA CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION
The following standard technical conditions of certification will apply, only if checked off,
on a case.by-case basis, to peaker power plant applications for the emergency permitting
process. Additional conditions may be required if identified during the certification
process, on a case.by.case basis.
NOISE
NOISE.1 The project permitted under this emergency process shall be required to
comply with applicable community noise standards.
Verification: Within 30 days Df the project first achieving a sustained output of 80 percent
or greater of rated capacity, the project owner shall conduct a 25-hour community nDise
survey, utilizing the same monitoring sites employed in the pre-project ambient noise survey
as a rrlinimum. No single piece of equipment shall be allowed to stand out as a source of
noise that draws legitimate complaints. Steam relief valves shall be adequately muffled to
preclude noise that draws legitimate complaints. If the results from the survey indicate that
the project noise levels at the clDsest sensitive receptor are in excess of XX.X dBA Leq,
additional mitigation measures shall be implemented to reduce noise to a level of
compliance with this limit.
NOISE-2 Prior to the start of rough grading, the project owner shall notify all residents
within one mile of the site of the start of construction and will provide a complaint resolution
process.
Verification: The project owner shall provide the CPM with a statement, attesting that
the above notification has been performed.
NOISE-3 Throughout the construction and operation of the project, the project owner
shall document, investigate, evaluaa, and attempt to resolve all project related noise
complaints.
Verification: Within 30 days of receiving a noise complaint, the project owner shall file a
copy of the Noise Complaint Resolution Form, or similar instrument approved by the CPM,
with the County Environmental Health Department, and with the CPM, documenting the
resolution of the complaint. If mitigation is required to resolve a complaint, and the
complaint is not resolved within a 3D-day period, the project owner shall submit an updated
Noise Complaint Resolution Form when the mitigation is finally implemented.
NOISE-4 Night construction activities may be authDrized by the CPM if they are
consistent with local noise ordinances. Night construction, or specific night construction
activities may be disallowed by the CPM if it results in significant impact to the surrounding
community. 3-¡R
Verification: Noise monitoring and surveys may be conducted if complaints are reported
by residence in the surrounding area Df the project site.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
HAZ-1 The project owner shall not use any hazardous material in reportable
quantities unless approved by the CPM.
Verification: The project owner shall provide in the Annual Compliance Report a list of
hazardous materials used at the facility in reportable quantities.
HAZ-2 The project owner shall submit both the Business Plan and Risk
Management Plan to the CPM for review and comment, and shall also submit these plans
and/or procedures to the County Fire Department for approval.
Verification: 30 days (or a CPM-approved alternative timeframe) prior to the initial
delivery of any hazardous materials in reportable quantities to the facility, the project owner
shall submit the Business and Risk Management Plan to the CPM for review and comment.
At the same time, the project owner shall submit these plans to the County Fire Department
for approval. The project owner shall also submit evidence to the CPM that the County Fire
Department approved of these plans, when available.
WASTE
WASTE-1 The project owner shall obtain a hazardous waste generator identification
number from the Department of Toxic Substances Control prior to producing any hazardous
waste.
Verification: The project owner shall keep its copy of the identification number on file at
the project site.
WASTE-2 The project owner shall have an environmental professional available for
consultation during soil excavation and grading activities. The environmental professional
shall be given full authority to oversee any earth moving activities that have the potential to
disturb contaminated soil. The environmental professional shall meet the qualifications of
such as defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials designation E 1527-97
Standard Practice for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
Verification: If potentially contaminated soil is unearthed during excavation at either the
proposed site or linear facilities, the environmental professional shall inspect the site,
determine the need for sampling to confirm the nature and extent of contamination, are
make a recommended course of action. The environmental professional shall have the
authority to suspend construction activity at that location. If, in the opinion of the
environmental professional, remediation is to be required, the project owner shall consult
3-f1
with the CPM and a decision will be made by the CPM within 24 hours as to how to
proceed.
BIOLOGICAL
810-1 The project permitted under this emergency process will avoid all impacts to
legally protected species and their habitat on site, adjacent to the site and along the right of
way for linear facilities.
810-2 The project permitted under this emergency process will avoid all impacts to
designated critical habitat (wetlands, vernal pools, riparian habitat, preserves) on site or
adjacent to the site.
810-3 The prDject permitted under this emergency process will avoid all impacts to
locally designated sensitive species and protected areas.
810-4 The project permitted under this emergency process will reduce risk of large
bird electrocutiDn by electric transmission lines and any interconnection between structures,
substations and transmission lines by using construction methods identified in "Suggested
Practices for Raptor Protection on Power Lines: The State of the Art in 1996" (APLIC 1996).
810-5 The project biologist, a person knowledgeable of the local/regional
biological resources, and CPM will have access to the site and linear rights-of-way at any
time prior to and during construction and have the authority to halt cDnstruction in an area
necessary to protect a sensitive biological resource at any time.
810-6 Upon decommissioning the site, the biological resource values will be
reestablished at preconstruction levels or better.
Verification: If the Designated Biologist halts construction, the actiDn will be reported
immediately to the CPM along with the recommended implementation actions to resDlve the
situation or decide that additional consultation is needed. Throughout construction, the
project owner shall report on items one through six above if identified resources are found
or impacted.
LAND USE
LAND-1 The project permitted under this emergency process will conform to all
applicable IDcal, state and federal land use requirements, including general plan policies,
zoning regulations, local development standards, easement requirements, encroachment
permits, truck and vehicle circulation plan requirements, Federal Aviation Administration
3-90
approval, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Insurance
Program.
Verification: Prior to start of construction, the project owner will submit to the CPM
documentation verifying compliance with the above referenced land use
requirements.
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT" A TION
TRANS.1 The project permitted under this emergency process shall comply with
Caltrans and City/CDunty limitations on vehicle sizes and weights. In addition, the project
owner or its contractor shall obtain necessary transportation permits from Caltrans and all
relevant jurisdictions for roadway use.
Verification: The project owner shall keep copies of any oversize and overweight
transportation permits received at the project site.
TRANS-2 The project permitted under this emergency process shall comply with
Caltrans and City/County limitations for encroachment into public rights-of-way and shall
obtain necessary encroachment permits from Caltrans and all relevant jurisdictions.
Verification: The project owner shall keep copies of any encroachment permits received
at the project site.
TRANS-3 The project permitted under this emergency process shall ensure that
permits and/or licenses are secured from the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans for the
transport of hazardous materials.
Verification: The project owner shall keep copies of all permits/licenses acquired by the
project owner and/or subcDntractors concerning the transport of hazardous substances at
the project site.
TRANS-4 Following completion of construction of the power plant and all related
facilities, the project owner shall return all rDadways to original or as near original condition
as possible.
SOIL & WATER RESOURCE
SOIL&WATER-1 Prior to ground disturbance, the project owner shall obtain CPM
approval of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required under the
General Storm Water Construction Activity Permit for the project.
3-q I
Verification: Prior to grDund disturbance, the project owner will submit a copy of the
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for the project to the CPM.
SOIL&WATER.2 Prior to ground disturbance, the project owner shall obtain CPM
approval of an Erosion Prevention and Sedimentation Control Plan.
Verification: The Erosion Control and Storm Water Management Plan for the project
shall be submitted to the CPM prior to ground disturbance.
SOIL&WA TER.3 Prior to site mobilization, the project owner shall submit to the CPM,
a copy of a valid water service agreement for water supplies for the project frDm an
authorized water purveyor, or a copy of a valid well permit for the project from the
appropriate licensing agency.
SOIL& WATER-4 Prior to ground disturbance, the project owner shall submit to the
CPM a copy of a valid permit or agreement from the appropriate approving agency for
wastewater discharge.
CULTURAL
CUL.1 The project certified under this emergency process shall not cause any
significant impact to cultural resources on the power plant site or linear rights of way.
CUL.2 The project has been determined to have the potential to adversely affect
significant cultural resources and the project owner shall ensure the completion of the
following actions/activities:
1. Provide a cultural specialist who will have access to the site and linear rights-of-
way at any time prior to and during ground disturbance.
1. The cultural specialist will provide training to appropriate construction personnel
at the site, will install avoidance measures (as necessary), and will be present
during appropriate ground disturbing activities. The cultural specialist has the
authority to halt construction at a location if a significant cultural resource is found.
If resources are discovered and the cultural specialist is not present, the project
owner will halt construction at that location and will contact the specialist
immediately. The specialist will consult with the CPM and a decision will be made
by the CPM within 24-hours as to how to proceed.
2. The project owner shall allow time for the cultural specialist to recover significant
resource finds, and pay all fees necessary to curate recovered significant
resources.
Verification: Throughout construction, the project owner shall inform the CPM concerning
any substantive activity related to items 1 through 4 above. Should curation be necessary,
the project owner shall inform theCPM as to how and where the resources were curated.
3-92.
VISUAL
VIS.1 Project structures treated during manufacture and all structures treated in the
field, that are visible to the public, shall be painted in a neutral color consistent with the
surrounding environment.
Verification: Prior to painting exposed services, the project owner shall identify the
selected color for CPM approval.
VIS-2 The project owner shall design and install all lighting such that light bulbs and
reflectors are not visible from public viewing areas and illumination of the vicinity and the
nighttime sky is minimized. Lighting must also be installed consistent with any local
requirements.
VIS-3 The project owner shall prepare and submit to the local planning department for
review and comment, and to the CPM for review and approval a landscaping plan which
provides for any or all of the following, as appropriate, to screen the project from view:
berms, vegetation and trees, and slats in fencing.
Verification: Within 30 days of certification, the project owner shall submit the
landscaping plan to the local planning department and the CPM.
FACILITY DESIGN
GEN-1 The project owner shall design, construct and inspect the project in
accordance with the 1998 Califomia Building Code (CBC) and all other applicable LORS in
effect at the time initial design plans are submitted to the CBO for review and approval.
Verification: Within 30 days (or a lesser number of days mutually agreed to by the
project owner and the CBO) after receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy, the project owner
shall submit to the CPM a statement of verification, signed by the responsible design
engineer, attesting that all designs, construction, installation and inspection requirements of
the applicable LORS and the Energy Commission's Decision have been met. The project
owner shall provide the CPM a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy within 30 days of
receipt from the CBO [1998 CBC, Section 109 - Certificate of Occupancy.] The project
owner shall keep copies of plan checks and CBO inspection approvals at the project site.
PALEONTOLOGICAL
P ALE0-1 The project certified under this emergency process shall not cause any
significant impact to paleontological resources on the power plant site or linear rights of way.
3,93
PALEO-2 The project has been determined to have the potential to adversely affect
significant paleontological resources and the project owner shall ensure the completion of
the following actions/activities:
1. Provide a paleontological specialist who will have access to the site and linear
rights-of-way at any time prior to and during ground disturbance.
3. The paleontological specialist will provide training to appropriate construction
personnel at the site, will install avoidance measures (as necessary), and will be
present during appropriate ground disturbing activities. The cultural specialist has
the authority to halt construction at a location if a significant paleontological
resource is found. If resources are discovered and the specialist is not present,
the project owner will halt cDnstruction at that location and will contact the
specialist immediately. The specialist will consult with the CPM and a decision will
be made by the CPM within 24-hours as to how to proceed.
4. The project owner shall allow time for the paleontological specialist to protect
significant resource finds, and pay all fees necessary to protect any significant
resources.
Verification: Throughout construction, the project owner shall inform the CPM concerning
any substantive activity related to items 1 through 4 above.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ENGINEERING, SAFETY AND RELIABILITY
TSE-1 The project owner shall ensure that the design, construction and operation
of the proposed transmission facilities will conform to requirements listed below:
The power plant switchyard, outlet line and termination shall meet or exceed the
electrical, mechanical, civil and structural requirements of CPUC General Order 95,
CPUC Rule 21, Title 8, CCR, Articles 35, 36 and 37 of the, "High Voltage Electric
Safety Orders", Title 8 CCR, Sections 2700-2974, CPUC Decision 93-11-013,
Federal Communications Commission Part 15, Public Resources Code 4292-4296,
and National Electric Code (NEC).
Verification: Within 15 days after cessation of construction the project owner shall
provide a statement to the CPM from the registered engineer in responsible charge (signed
and sealed) that the switchyard and transmission facilities conform to the above listed
requirements.
WORKER AND FIRE SAFETY
WORKER SAFETY-1 The project Dwner must comply with all requirements in Title 8
of the Califomia Code of Regulations, beginning with Part 450 (8 CCR Part 450 et seq).
Verification: The project owner shall submit to the CPM a letter attesting to compliance
with the above and shall report any violations to the CPM.
3-14