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ENCY DETERMINATION AgPLICATION
Development Number; Q &}/ 0'^OM2—
Consistency Determination Number: ZoM ' Oo
PROJECT NAME:lonis Pharmaceuticals - GM solar
Assessor's Parcel Number(s):209-120-20
Description of proposai (add attachment if necessary):
Narrative attached.
Ground Mount Solar - see attached Consistency Determination
Wouid you like to orally present your proposal to your assigned staff planner/engineer? ^
Please list the staff members you have previously spoken to regarding this project if none, please so state.
Shannon Marker (associate planner). Kvrenne Chua (assistant Engineer)
No X
OWNER NAME (Print):
MAILING ADDRESS;
CITY. STATE, ZIP:
TELEPHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Wavne Sanders
2855 Gazelle Ct
Carlsbad. Ca 92010
7609319200
wsanders(®ionisoh.com
•Owner's signature indicates permission to conduct a preliminary
review for a development proposal.
IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING THIS APPLICATION IT MAY BE
NECESSARY FOR MEMBERS OF CITY STAFF TO INSPECT AND
ENTER THE PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS
APPLICATION, I/WE CONSENT TO ENTRY FOR THIS PURPOSE. I
CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE
INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGJ
10/10/2017
SIGNATU DATE
APPLICANT NAME (Print): Todd MchenrV
MAILING ADDRESS:1218 Pacific Oaks Place
CITY, STATE. ZIP: Escondido CA. 92029
TELEPHONE: 760-745-2001-5095
EMAIL ADDRESS: tmchenrv@baker-electric.com
I CERTIFY THAT i AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE
AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
SIGNATURE DATE
APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE (Print):
MAILING ADDRESS:1218 P
Todd McHenrv
acific Oaks Place
CITY. STATE, ZIP:
TELEPHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Escondido CA. 92029
760-745-2001 ext. 5095
tmchenrv@baker-electric.com
I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE APPLICANT AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND
CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
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Consistency Determination Narrative for
Proposed Soiar PV System at ionis Pharmaceuticais
This submittal describes a proposed ground mounted solar PV system to be installed on an existing interior manufactured
perimeter slope at an existing commercial site located at 2855 Gazelle Court in Carlsbad. There is no impact to the existing
parking, the existing site drainage pattern, the existing facility usage or the existing square footage. Concerns exist
regarding storm water control, erosion control and integration within the City landscaping guidelines. To address these
concerns, O'Day Consultants was brought onto the project team to address storm water and erosion, and Neri Landscape
Architecture was brought onto the project team to address landscaping.
Storm Water
Due to the combination of (1) the existing 2:1 slope, (2) the PV array located 20 feet from the property line at the top of the
slope due to setback requirements and (3) that there are 0.6 inch gaps on all sides between each PV module, the
installation of the PV modules on the slope does not impact the storm water flow into the existing permanent BMPs. O'Day
Consultants discussed the matter with Kyrenne Chua and determined the primary concern is erosion control.
Erosion Control
Neri Landscape advised that there are no low level cover vegetation that can survive underneath the PV modules, so
natural vegetation is not an option for erosion control under the PV array. Instead, weed fabric covered with crushed rock
shall be deployed under the entire PV array, and extending beyond the PV array to areas that do not receive enough
sunlight to sustain vegetation. Please see details in the drawings included in this submittal prepared by O'Day Consultants.
Landscape
All existing vegetation in the first 10 feet from the north property line shall remain. California Fire Code 605.11.2 calls for "a
clear, brush free area of 10 feet," therefore the plans submitted here reflect weed fabric and crushed rock within that area.
There was some discussion of leaving the existing low level cover vegetation in the areas surrounding the PV array and
receiving enough sunlight to sustain growth. If the Fire Department were to allow, we would propose to reduce the 10 foot
crushed rock perimeter around the array to approximately five feet at the west, east and north edges, and zero feet at the
south edge for a more natural aesthetic.
To supplement the existing vegetation that shall remain, shrubs shall be planted on the west and east edges of the PV array
to soften the appearance and to screen the view of the underside of the PV array from the edges. Please see details in the
drawings included in this submittal.
Energy Production and Climate
The solar PV system proposed here will produce clean energy in excess of 920,000 kWh in the first year of operation.
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, that is equivalent to 685 IVITCO2 and is enough energy to
power 103 homes. This project helps Carlsbad move toward the goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan published in
September of 2015.
Respectfully,
Daniel Postoian
Engineering Manager, Commercial Solar
Baker Electric, Inc.
760.745.2001
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