TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer- Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Katherine Bales- Assistant Airport Manager
SUBJECT: Certificate of Acceptance for Avigation and Hazard Easement Deed - APN 046-400-022
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Public Works requests authorization for the Chair to sign Certificate of Acceptance of Avigation and Hazard Easement Deed for Mr. Victor Smith (Assessor's Parcel Number 046-400-022) to preserve the Napa County Airport's right to engage in and support aviation uses and to prevent the subject property from being used in a manner which creates avigation hazards.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The subject Avigation and Hazard Easement Deed is as a prerequisite to issuance of a building permit because the parcel lies within Zone C of the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for the Napa County Airport. Government Code section 27281 requires that the Certificate of Acceptance be signed by the County, as owner of the Airport, prior to recordation.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Discretionary Justification:
Avigation Easements required by Napa County Code Chapter 18.80 and Section 15.08.040(A)(4) for any parcel within Zones B, C, and D of the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
N/A
Consequences if not approved:
Property Owner will not be able to build on their property.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations section 15301 - Class 1: Operation or maintenance of existing facility, in that the purpose of the easement is to facilitate continued operation of the existing Napa County Airport by preventing future interference with aviation on, over, and in the immediate vicinity of the Airport f...
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