DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Stamoules Airport Plan for Construction
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt a Resolution approving the Stamoules Airport Plan for Construction pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 21661.5 to allow development of a private airport on a portion of a 493.34-acre parcel located approximately one half-mile northeast of the intersection of W. California Avenue and S. Lyon Avenue, and approximately four miles southwest of the nearest city limits of the City of Mendota (APN: 019-040-28S) (904 S. Lyon Avenue)
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action is made pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 21161.5, which requires approval of a Plan for Construction by your Board prior to issuance of a permit from the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Division of Aeronautics. The Planning Commission, on July 20, 2023, approved Classified Conditional Use Permit No. 3694, authorizing a private use airport and related improvements, including a 4,847 foot-long by 75-foot-wide runway and a 10,173 square-foot hangar building. If your Board adopts the Stamoules Airport Plan for Construction, it will take effect immediately and a record of the action forwarded to CALTRANS Division of Aeronautics. This item pertains to a location in District 1.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Adoption of the recommended action is consistent with the requirements of California Public Utilities Code Section 21661.5. Should your Board choose not to adopt the proposed Stamoules Airport Plan, the Applicant may be denied a permit from CALTRANS, Division of Aeronautics.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff time associated with the preparation of this Agenda Item has been absorbed through the Division budget as a Net County Cost since there is no adoption fee for this action.
DISCUSSION:
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