Passenger Concourse Enhancements Project (Case No. 2501-09 [SPR25-002])
Summary
SCH Number
2025050100
Public Agency
City of Long Beach
Document Title
Passenger Concourse Enhancements Project (Case No. 2501-09 [SPR25-002])
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/2/2025
Document Description
Site Plan Review for the Passenger Concourse Enhancements Project that entails site improvements to the North and South Passenger Concourse at the Long Beach Airport located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive in the Long Beach Airport Terminal (PD-12) Planned Development District. The project would not include the addition of conditioned building area to the existing concourse nor change the airport flight operations. Site improvements subject to design review are limited to exterior improvements that include construction of exterior non-conditioned exterior hold room areas (5,971 sf), conversion of outdoor garden areas to outdoor seating areas with canopies (4,368 sf), relocation of TSA exit door, relocation of recompose area, install automated exit breach control system, construction of a service animal relief area, HVAC replacement, replacement of exterior lighting, connection to a backup generator, and installation of solar panels on the north concourse. The project scope includes interior updates to the concourse buildings that are not subject to design review, such as mechanical, electrical, lighting, and plumbing improvements and various interior updates, replacement of interior gate podiums, passenger seating, signage, and carpet.
Contact Information
Name
Maryanne Cronin
Agency Name
City of Long Beach, Community Development Department, Planning Bureau
Job Title
Zoning Administration Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Stephan Lum
Agency Name
Long Beach Airport
Job Title
Engineering Officer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Donald Douglas Drive and Lakewood Boulevard
Zip
90808
State Highways
SR-19, I-405
Airports
Long Beach Airport
Schools
George Washington Carver ES, Burcham ES, John Marshall MS
Other Location Info
North and South Concourse Area at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project entails site improvements at an existing airport to enhance the passenger experience with no expansion of the existing airport use. Site improvements include conversion of airport areas to outdoor seating and animal relief areas, alterations to security exit doors, modifications to landscaping, replacement of mechanical equipment and lighting, and installation of solar panels. Interior updates to the existing concourse buildings include alterations to partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances. The items for enhancement or replacement as part of the overall scope of work would not change the purpose or capacity of the airport as the airport capacity is governed by flight allocations and the number of airport gates, which would remain unchanged as part of this project. The installation of outdoor seating areas with shade structures are considered accessory or appurtenant seating options to the primary (interior) airport concourse operations and do not constitute the addition of building area. The project includes new and replacement gardening or landscaping, including water efficient landscaping.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15302
Reasons for Exemption
The project entails site improvements at an existing airport to enhance the passenger experience with no expansion of the existing airport use. Site improvements include conversion of airport areas to outdoor seating and animal relief areas, alterations to security exit doors, modifications to landscaping, replacement of mechanical equipment and lighting, and installation of solar panels. Interior updates to the existing concourse buildings include alterations to partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances. The items for enhancement or replacement as part of the overall scope of work would not change the purpose or capacity of the airport as the airport capacity is governed by flight allocations and the number of airport gates, which would remain unchanged as part of this project. The installation of outdoor seating areas with shade structures are considered accessory or appurtenant seating options to the primary (interior) airport concourse operations and do not constitute the addition of building area. The project includes new and replacement gardening or landscaping, including water efficient landscaping.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project entails site improvements at an existing airport to enhance the passenger experience with no expansion of the existing airport use. Site improvements include conversion of airport areas to outdoor seating and animal relief areas, alterations to security exit doors, modifications to landscaping, replacement of mechanical equipment and lighting, and installation of solar panels. Interior updates to the existing concourse buildings include alterations to partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances. The items for enhancement or replacement as part of the overall scope of work would not change the purpose or capacity of the airport as the airport capacity is governed by flight allocations and the number of airport gates, which would remain unchanged as part of this project. The installation of outdoor seating areas with shade structures are considered accessory or appurtenant seating options to the primary (interior) airport concourse operations and do not constitute the addition of building area. The project includes new and replacement gardening or landscaping, including water efficient landscaping.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project entails site improvements at an existing airport to enhance the passenger experience with no expansion of the existing airport use. Site improvements include conversion of airport areas to outdoor seating and animal relief areas, alterations to security exit doors, modifications to landscaping, replacement of mechanical equipment and lighting, and installation of solar panels. Interior updates to the existing concourse buildings include alterations to partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances. The items for enhancement or replacement as part of the overall scope of work would not change the purpose or capacity of the airport as the airport capacity is governed by flight allocations and the number of airport gates, which would remain unchanged as part of this project. The installation of outdoor seating areas with shade structures are considered accessory or appurtenant seating options to the primary (interior) airport concourse operations and do not constitute the addition of building area. The project includes new and replacement gardening or landscaping, including water efficient landscaping.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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