Tidelands Use and Occupancy Permit to Sound of Beach for a Retail Store at Imperial Beach Oceanfront

SCH Number: 2019028497
Lead Agency: San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title: Tidelands Use and Occupancy Permit to Sound of Beach for a Retail Store at Imperial Beach Oceanfront
Document Type: NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received: 2/26/2019
Posted: 2/26/2019

Document Description: The proposed project is a Tidelands Use and Occupancy Permit (TUOP) to Sound of Beach (Tenant) for their use of approximately 371 square feet of land area located in the city of Imperial Beach, California. The area proposed for use under this TUOP is currently and is proposed to be used only and exclusively for the purpose of a beach-oriented retail store including the sale and rental of beach-oriented equipment; the sale of soft drinks and coffee; the sale of hot food such as hamburgers, hot dogs, tacos, chili, and soup; the sale of prepackaged food and sandwiches, candy and cookies; and the sale of sundries such as novelties, souvenirs, clothing, and beach-oriented incidentals, and for no other purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Executive Director of the District in each instance. The Tenant would be responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations associated with the activities on or in connection with the above-described premises, and In all uses thereof, including those regulating stormwater and hazardous materials. No new development, construction, or increase in the size of the property is proposed or authorized as part of the TUOP.

Contact Information: Cameron McLeod
San Diego Unified Port District, Development Services Department
3165 Pacific Hwy
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone : (619) 686-6273

Exempt Status: Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code: S: 15301
Reasons for Exemption: The proposed project is determined to be Categorical(y Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section-15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 3.a.(4) of the District's Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would involve renewal of a TUOP for a retail store that would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing and would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use. Section 3.a. (4) of the District's CEQA Guidelines Note: See NOE for details