RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS TO ENERGY FACILITY AT 20662 NEWPORT COAST DRIVE (PA2022-063)
PROJECT STATUS AND DOCUMENTS: PA2022-063
Project Address/Location:
The project site is located at 20662 Newport Coast Drive. The main portion of the closed Coyote Canyon Landfill is located to the west of the project site, across Newport Coast Drive.
Project Description:
The applicant, Archaea Energy, will construct a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility. The RNG facility will treat landfill gas (LFG) from the closed landfill to create usable fuel which will then be injected into existing SoCal Gas infrastructure. Currently, the LFG is treated and flared off.
Required Approvals
The site is categorized as Open Space (OS) by the Land Use Element of the General Plan and is zoned Open Space (OS). Major Utilities are an allowed use in the OS zoning district, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The project will require the approval of a CUP.
Environmental Review
On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the Community Development Department released a notice of intent (NOI) to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the project. The purpose of the NOI is to inform the public that the City has completed a MND, which is now available for public review and comment.
The MND is available for a 45-day public review period beginning November 27, 2024, and ending January 13, 2025.
- An electronic copy of both the NOI and the MND are available online at: www.newportbeachca.gov/ceqa
- Hard copies are available to view at City Hall and the City’s Libraries.
Any comments should be sent or emailed to the attention of Joselyn Perez, Senior Planner, at the address listed below:
Joselyn Perez, Senior Planner
City of Newport Beach Planning Division
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915
jperez@newportbeachca.gov
949-644-3312
The City’s Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to consider this item at a regular meeting to be held on February 20, 2025, at 6 p.m. or soon thereafter, at the City of Newport Beach Civic Center Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. A separate public hearing notice will be provided once scheduled.
Staff Contact
If you would like further information on the project, please contact:
Joselyn Perez, Senior Planner
City of Newport Beach
Community Development Department
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
949-644-3312