Solar Photo-voltaic Demonstration Project in Potter Valley
Summary
SCH Number
2025111095
Public Agency
Mendocino County Resource Conservation District
Document Title
Solar Photo-voltaic Demonstration Project in Potter Valley
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/25/2025
Document Description
The project involves installation of a 5,000-gallong water storage tank, a 2'x2' concrete pad for the solar array, a 3'x3' concrete pad for the electric pump, and 1" PVC pipe to convey water from the well to the storage tank. A 30'x30' chain-link security fence will surround the water system. Stored water will be available for fire suppression activities and food production.
Contact Information
Name
Joseph D. Scriven
Agency Name
Mendocino County Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Water Resources Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Potter Valley
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
9501 Spring Valley Road
Zip
95469
Total Acres
0.1
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304 Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
The minor alteration to land will encompass about 1,000 square feet on property that has been managed for agriculture production by Potter Valley Tribe for over 20 years. Surveys of the site found no protected plant species or culturally significant resources. No protected species will be taken, and no erosion or sedimentation of surface waters will occur.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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