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ALUC-24-04 (Nut Tree Business Park)
Conditionally approve the revised lighting plans, dated March 25, 2024, for the Nut Tree Business Park project located on the northside of Nut Tree Road (APN: 0129-240-500, 510, 520 and 530), subject to staff review and approval of the avigation easement to be recorded by the project proponent
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RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conditionally approve the revised lighting plan, dated March 25, 2024, for the Nut Tree Business Park project located on the northside of Nut Tree Road (APN: 1029-240-500, 510, 520 and 530), subject to staff review and approval of the avigation easement to be recorded by the project proponent prior to issuance of any building permits.
2. Direct ALUC staff to send a letter notifying City of Vacaville staff of the ALUC's decision.
DISCUSSION:
On March 14, 2024, ALUC heard the item and requested the applicant submit the project to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for review due to the proximity to the existing runway. The review included an aeronautical study of the proposed buildings.
FAA staff issued a Determination of No Hazard with the condition that the buildings be marked/lighted with red lights in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 70/7460-1 M, change 1, Obstruction Marking and Lighting. Planning staff, Commissioners Vancil, Johnson, Nut Tree Airport Manager and County General Services management reviewed the determination with FAA staff, Justin Hetland, on February 20, 2025. The FAA's basis for its decision is contained on page 7 of the attached Aeronautical Studies indicating a "Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation."
FAA staff clarified that FAA does not have jurisdiction over lighting and the aeronautical study did not include the lighting plans.
Background:
The proposed project is located on the north side of Nut Tree Road consisting of two (2) 84,505 square foot office/warehouse buildings located on the north side of Nut Tree Road, adjacent to Putah Cre...
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