Fox Fire Center Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2024100626
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Fox Fire Center Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/15/2024
Document Description
The project consists of acquiring 20.9 acres of property with existing structures and parking lot located at 24102 Highway 76, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070. The Fox Fire Center houses hand and fire engine crews with corresponding fire fighters, fire captains, fire apparatus engineers, and battalion chiefs (approximately 102 staff).
CAL FIRE has been leasing and occupying this property as a Fire Center since March of 2022. The property was owned by the San Diego County School District but has recently been transferred to San Diego County. In an effort to continue operation of the Fox Fire Center, CAL FIRE will acquire the property from the county. No improvements are being proposed at this time.
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
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Rey River Ranch Road
Zip
92070
Total Acres
20.9
State Highways
State Highway 76
Waterways
San Luis Rey River
Other Location Info
24102 Highway 76, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061(b)(3) Common Sense Exemption
Reasons for Exemption
The project proposes to purchase land that CAL FIRE has leased since 2022. No development or improvements are proposed. The property and existing facilities will continue to operate as a fire center.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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