Encina Water Pollution Control Facility Primary Treatment Area Improvements

SCH Number: 2019058325
Lead Agency: Encina Wastewater Authority
Document Title: Encina Water Pollution Control Facility Primary Treatment Area Improvements
Document Type: NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received: 5/29/2019
Posted: 5/29/2019
Project Applicant: Encina Wastewater Authority

Document Description: The purpose of the project is repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of aging infrastructure in the initial grit screenings facility, and improved safety and access for EWA staff. Benefits include increased level of wastewater service and improved mitigation of odors for the community, and reduced traffic-related hazards.

Contact Information: Lindsey Stephenson
Encina Wastewater Authority
6200 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone : (760) 268-8817

Counties: San Diego
Other Location Info: 6200 Avenida Encinas Carlsbad, CA 92011 / APNs: 211-03-008; 211-03-006; 214-01-095

Exempt Status: Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code: Existing Facilities 15301
Reasons for Exemption: CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 exempts from CEQA review projects that would involve negligible expansion of an existing use. The 1,400 square foot annex would increase the size of the building area on the plant site by less than 1 %. The parking lot would improve safety for current employees and increase the amount of impervious surface on the 24-acre plant site by 2%. The site does not meet any Exceptions under 15300.2.