Butte Unit Chico Air Attack Base Barracks Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024010040
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Butte Unit Chico Air Attack Base Barracks Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/3/2024
Document Description
This project includes three soil borings (20-40 ft below surface), geotechnical investigation (3 pits 8 ft deep by 8 ft long), the building of a foundation, barracks (4,192 sq ft), and associated utilities in underground lines. Utility lines in conduit will be laid in a trench that is approximately 5 ft deep, and 280 ft long. The existing fence and gate will be demolished. Parking and access areas will be graded and paved with 4-inch of asphalt over 8-inch aggregate base with a total area to be paved of less than one acre. Additionally, curb/gutters/sidewalks, site lighting, site fencing, landscaping, and irrigation will be constructed. The Chico Air Attack Base is in an industrial park associated with an airport surrounded by grassland at an elevation of 251 feet. The project area is approximately 300 ft from the Chico Municipal Airport runway. Construction is estimated to take approximately 12 months.
Contact Information
Name
Christina Snow
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Chico
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Northrup Avenue
Zip
95973
State Highways
Highway 99
Airports
Within Chico Regional Airport
Waterways
Sycamore Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The project will construct preliminary groundwork and construct barracks on existing disturbed areas within an active Air Attack Base. No new ground disturbance will occur and not impacts to special status species or plants will occur.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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