Georgetown Airport: Replace Airport Beacon and Beacon Tower
Summary
SCH Number
2025030262
Public Agency
El Dorado County
Document Title
Georgetown Airport: Replace Airport Beacon and Beacon Tower
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/7/2025
Document Description
Disassemble and remove existing beacon tower, includes disconnecting existing electrical power. Construct a new tower foundation at the site of the existing tower. Erect new 50-foot tilt-down beacon tower. Replace old beacon system with a LED medium intensity rotating beacon. Reconnect electrical service. Replace an existing vehicle gate and fence section.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Franich
Agency Name
El Dorado County
Job Title
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated area: Georgetown
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Aerodrome Way and Spanish Dry Diggins Road
Zip
95634
Airports
Georgetown Airport
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302 (Class 2)
Reasons for Exemption
Under Section 15302, Class 2 - (Replacement or Reconstruction), the proposed project is exempt as it consists of replacing the existing beacon tower and constructing a new tilt-down tower and beacon of substantially the same size and purpose at the existing tower site. Project elements are located on or adjacent to existing paved surfaces, including the haul route and electrical conduits. The project also includes replacing an existing vehicle gate and fence section of substantially the same size and purpose at the existing gate and fence site, which will require only minor vegetation trimming; no trees will be removed.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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