Placerville Airport: Install New AWOS on Existing Tower
Summary
SCH Number
2026021060
Public Agency
El Dorado County
Document Title
Placerville Airport: Install New AWOS on Existing Tower
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/27/2026
Document Description
Remove Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) sensors from existing AWOS, install new AWOS sensors on the existing AWOS tower and foundations, install new cable in existing duct from the electrical vault to the existing AWOS site, and install new AWOS equipment in the Airport Administration Office.
Contact Information
Name
Laura Schwartz
Agency Name
County of El Dorado
Job Title
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
3501 Airport Road
Zip
95667
Airports
Placerville Airport
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302 (Class 2)
Reasons for Exemption
Under Section 15302, Class 2 - (Replacement or Reconstruction), the proposed project is exempt as it consists of removing and replacing AWOS sensors of substantially the same size and purpose on the existing AWOS tower and foundations at the existing AWOS tower site. All project elements are located on existing paved surfaces, including the construction route, or utilize existing electrical conduits.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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