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FINDINGS FOR SITE APPROVAL PA-1700279 WILLIAM E.JR. & MARILYN VAN TASSEL/NORTH CENTRAL VALLEY ENERGY STORAGE, LLC 1. The proposed use is consistent with the goals, policies, standards, and maps of the General Plan, any applicable Master Plan, Specific Plan, and Special Purpose Plan, and any other applicable plan adopted by the County. • This finding can be made because the Utility Services-Major use type may be conditionally permitted in the AG-40 (General Agriculture, 40-acre minimum) zone with an approved Site Approval application. The AG-40 zone implements the General Plan's A/G (General Agriculture) designation. The subject parcel has an AIG General Plan designation and is zoned AG-40.Therefore,the use is consistent with the goals, policies, standards, and maps of the General Plan.There are no Master Plans,Specific Plans,and/or Special Purpose Plans in the project vicinity. 2. Adequate utilities, roadway improvements, sanitation, water supply, drainage, and other necessary facilities have been provided, and the proposed improvements are properly related to existing and proposed roadways. • This finding can be made because the 57.28-acre project site is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the proposed battery storage facility and all necessary improvements.The site plan shows that there is sufficient area for the project improvements, in compliance with Standards of the Development Title. 3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and for the intensity of development. • This finding can be made because the parcel is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the proposed use and the requirements of the Development Title. The applicant has demonstrated that the proposed solar farm will be setback an adequate distance from any existing wetland or vernal pool areas. The site plan shows that there is sufficient area for the project improvements, in compliance with Standards of the Development Title. 4. Issuance of the permit will not be significantly detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or be injurious to the property or improvements of adjacent properties. • This finding can be made because the Initial Study prepared for this project found no potentially significant environmental impacts. 5. The use is compatible with adjoining land uses. • This finding can be made because the proposed uses will not interfere with nor alter the current land uses on adjacent properties. Surrounding properties are mainly agricultural with scattered residences. The nearest residence is on the adjacent parcel to the west and is approximately 0.25 miles west of the project site. The proposed use may be conditionally permitted in the AG-40 zone subject to an approved Site Approval application. PA-1700279— Findings 1