Los Peñasquitos Lagoon Restoration Phase 1
6 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2017121036
Lead Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Los Peñasquitos Lagoon Restoration Phase 1
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
3/28/2025
Document Description
Project Number: PTS-697735
Third Amendment to the Agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., Contract for the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon Restoration Phase 1 Project (Project). The Project proposes a Site Development Permit for salt marsh restoration and rehabilitation, freshwater management, sediment management, habitat enhancement of the riparian corridor, upgrades to five existing storm drains, flood management, access road, new channels/terraces, and elevated grade control/dry weather diversion feature, covering 146 acres within the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon. Ground-disturbing activities would Include approximately 360,000 cubic yards of excavation volume. Excavation depth would range from 3 to 8 feet in portions of-the salt marsh restoration, with shallower excavation depths for other restoration and enhancement activities. The Project area is in Designated State Natural Preserve as part of the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in the IL-3-1 (Industrial - Light), IH-2-1 (Industrial - Heavy), and OP-1-1 (Open Space) zones. The Project is within the Multi-Habitat Planning Area {MHPA) and within the Coastal Zone, in both Coastal Commission Jurisdiction and Non-Appealable Area 1.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) previously.prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Peliasquitos Lagoon Enhancement Project {SCH No, 2017121036). State Parks approved the Los Peliasquitos Lagoon Enhancement project and certified the Final EIR October 7, 2021. A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for the Los Peliasquitos Lagoon Enhancement project and Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
Contact Information
Name
Nenad Damnjanovic
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Associate Engineer
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Darren Smith
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Carmel Valley Road N; N Torrey Pines Road, Interstate 5 (E)
Zip
92121
Parcel #
Multiple within Los Peñasquitos Lagoon
State Highways
Interstate 5, Highway 101, SR-56
Railways
NCTD Railway
Waterways
Carmel, Los Peñasquitos and Carol Canyon Creeks; Los Peñasquitos Lagoon
Other Location Info
Los Peñasquitos Lagoon; University and Torrey Pines Community Planning Areas, Council District 1
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
City of San Diego
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Diego
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://www.sandiego.gov/ceqa/final
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes (Addendum)
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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