Sycamore Spreading Works Solar Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026020500
Public Agency
Arvin-Edison Water Storage District
Document Title
Sycamore Spreading Works Solar Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/12/2026
Document Description
Construction and operation of an approximately 7-mega-watt behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic generation facility on an approximately 55-acre site to provide an alternative energy source for the Arvin-Edison Water Storage Districts water spreading facility. See Attachment A for additional information about the Project.
Contact Information
Name
Jeevan Muhar
Agency Name
Arvin-Edison Water Storage District
Job Title
Engineer-Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Garrett Hollingsworth
Agency Name
Whiterock PV, LLC
Job Title
Senior Project Developer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated Kern County
Counties
Kern
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
55 acres of a 160-acre parcel (APN 503-042-11) in unincorporated Kern County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15268, Ministerial Projects
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA Guidelines Section 15268 state that ministerial projects are statutorily exempt from CEQA. This Project quali?es as a “by-right" use consistent with the Exclusive Agriculture zone district as described In the Kern County Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, the Project requires only a ministerial building permit. See Attachment A for additional information and reasoning
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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