Minor Modification No. MIM 26-018 to Special Use Permit No. PSP 18-015 (PC)
Summary
SCH Number
2026090227
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Minor Modification No. MIM 26-018 to Special Use Permit No. PSP 18-015 (PC)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/4/2026
Document Description
This Minor Modification No. MIM 26-018 to Special Use Permit No. PSP 18-015 (PC), to modify the approved special use permit resolution to allow the installation of four (4) mainspring linear generators, 2000 amp bolt switch, switch rack and isolated transformer for electrical power generation, four (4) sea trains (existing), security fencing and to expand the lot area by 17,400 sq. ft., of an existing biogas upgrading facility (private utility structure and transmission pipelines) on a 3.40-acre portion of a 438.65-acre parcel in the AE-40 (Exclusive Agricultural – 40 acre minimum) Zone.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jessica Wills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Frances T. Garcia
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Project Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Roberto Aukeman
Agency Name
CalBioGas South Tulare
Job Title
Property Owner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, Tulare
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Parcel #
228-090-009
Township
21S
Range
24E
Section
15
Other Location Info
17211 Road 96, on the west side of Road 96, approximately 1.50 miles south of Avenue 184, south of Tulare.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
Under CEQA, Class 3 Categorical Exemption consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. The activity is consistent with this exemption because the proposal will allow the installation of four (4) mainspring linear generators, 2000-amp bolt switch, switch rack and isolated transformer for electrical power generation, four (4) sea trains, security fencing and to expand the lot area by 17,400 sq. ft. of an existing biogas upgrading facility (private utility structure and transmission pipelines) on a 3.40-acre portion of a 438.65-acre parcel. Therefore, the use of CEQA Guidelines Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures is applicable and appropriate.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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