REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
April 22, 2024
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: LISHA CHEN, Historic Preservation Specialist
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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REVIEW & COMMENT on the Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Fresno Air Traffic Control Tower Relocation Project
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission review and comment on the Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Fresno Air Traffic Control Tower Relocation Project.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City, as owner and operator of Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), proposes to replace the existing Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at the Airport. The existing ATCT includes the Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities (TRACON), which would be relocated within the ATCT. The replacement ATCT would be constructed about 150-200 feet south of the existing ATCT. The existing ATCT would be demolished following construction of the replacement ATCT. As a result of the historic resource survey, the ATCT is found to be eligible for listing in the local, state, and national register of historical resources. Thus, it can be determined as a "historic property" for the purposes of NEPA and CEQA. Pursuant to FMC 12-1606 and FMC 12-1617, Staff requests that the Historic Preservation Commission review and comment on the Notice of Preparation for the Fresno Air Traffic Control Tower Relocation Project for the purposes of initiating discussion and providing advisement on the forthcoming EIR.
BACKGROUND
The City, as owner and operator of Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), proposes to replace the existing Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at the Airport. The existing ATCT includes the Terminal Radar Approach Control Facilities (TRACON), which would be relocated with the ATCT. The replacement ATCT would be constructed about 150-200 feet s...
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