Apron Reconstruction Phase 13 Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025100786
Public Agency
March Joint Powers Authority
Document Title
Apron Reconstruction Phase 13 Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/17/2025
Document Description
On December 13, 2023, the Commission of the March Inland Port Airport Authority (MIPAA) approved an updated 5-year Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) consistent with FAA funding criteria. The ACIP included phases of the FAA approved Pavement Management Plan (PMP) for MIPAA, which have been identified as being in poor condition. Last year, the Joint Powers Commission authorized the reconstruction/rehabilitation of two projects from the 2023 PMP – 1) AP-5 Crack Seal Project and 2) Apron Reconstruction Project Phases 14 and 15. Both projects have recently completed construction.
The Apron Reconstruction Phase 13 Project is proposed to be completed in a single phase and would replace an estimated 1.3 acres of deteriorated pavement. No expansion of pavement surface is proposed.
Contact Information
Name
Lauren Sotelo
Agency Name
March Inland Port Airport Authority
Job Title
Contract Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Lauren Sotelo
Agency Name
March Inland Port Airport Authority
Job Title
Contract Planner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
March Inland Port Airport Authority
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Heacock Street and San Michelle
Zip
92551
Total Acres
1.3
State Highways
I-215 Freeway
Airports
March Air Reserve Base
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (d) Class 1 Existing Facilities and 15302 (c) Class 2 Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under the existing facilities exemption, CEQA Guidelines section 15301(d). The existing facilities exemption applies to the restoration or rehabilitation of damaged or deteriorated facilities so long as there is no expansion of use. The project proposes reconstruction of Phase 13 of the FAA approved PMP and does not involve any expansion of use for the Taxiway.
The project is also categorically exempt from CEQA under the replacement or reconstruction exemption, CEQA Guidelines section 15302, which applies to the replacement of existing facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the replaced structure. The project proposes reconstruction of Phase 13 of the FAA approved PMP on the same site. As replaced, Phase 13 will have the same purpose and capacity and there will be no expansion of use.
None of the exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply here. No significant cumulative impacts would result from the proposed project. Nor is there any reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances, because no unusual circumstances are presented. The project is not located on a scenic highway and will not damage any scenic or historic resources. Finally, the project is not located on a hazardous waste site identified in the Cortese list.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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