HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Res 25-06 - 2025-09-29 RESOLUTION NO. 25-06
RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING
COMMISSION ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (MND) FOR MINOR USE PERMIT
(MUP 22-03) TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION OF A 1.5 MEGAWATT (MW) FIXED-
TILT GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC
(PV) SYSTEM AT THE EXISTING HELLMAN RANCH
OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION FACILITY, LOCATED
AT 1 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, IN THE HELLMAN RANCH SPR—OE
(OIL EXTRACTION) ZONE
WHEREAS, the Hellman Ranch Oil and Gas Production Facility ("Applicant")
submitted an application to the City of Seal Beach Department of Community
Development for Minor Use Permit (MUP 22-03) to allow the installation and operation of
a 1 .5 MW fixed-tilt ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the existing Hellman
Ranch Oil and Gas Production Facility ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public
Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq., and the CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Section
15000 et seq., the City prepared an Initial Study for the Project; and
WHEREAS, based on the Initial Study, the City determined that the Project would
not have a significant effect on the environment with the incorporation of mitigation
measures, and therefore prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 21080(c) and Seal Beach Municipal Code Section
11 .5.35.010.L; and
WHEREAS, the Mitigated Negative Declaration identified mitigation measures to
reduce potential impacts to less-than-significant levels, including but not limited to
measures addressing biological resources (bird nesting avoidance, sensitive plant
protection), cultural resources (Native American monitoring), soil stability and erosion
control, glare reduction, and protection of City waterlines; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Quality Control Board held a duly noticed meeting
on August 20, 2025, received public testimony, and recommended additional conditions
regarding soil testing at pile-hole depth, and the monitoring and reporting of bird fatalities;
and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the Seal Beach
Planning Commission on September 29, 2025, at which time the Planning Commission
considered the Initial Study, the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, the staff report,
written materials, and oral testimony presented at the hearing; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the Mitigated Negative
Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Seal Beach, has been
completed in compliance with CEQA, and together with the record of proceedings,
provides adequate information on which to base environmental findings for the Project.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY
FIND AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . The Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for MUP 22-03.
Section 2. The Planning Commission finds that:
A. The Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in
accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
B. There is no substantial evidence that the Project, as mitigated, will
have a significant effect on the environment.
C. The Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the Planning
Commission's independent judgment and analysis.
Section 3. The Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program, ensuring that all mitigation measures identified in the MND will
be implemented as conditions of approval.
Section 4. The documents and materials that constitute the record of
proceedings upon which this decision is based are available for public review at the City
of Seal Beach Community Development Department, 211 8th Street, Seal Beach,
California
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach Planning Commission at a
meeting thereof held on September 29, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners /1/1:4y pne Naito_
NOES: Commissioners Cu be 11
ABSENT: Commissioners v✓heeleC
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
argo Wheeler
Chairperson
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ATTEST:
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Shaun Temple
Planning Commission Secretary
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