Exterior Paging System by San Diego Convention Center at Centre City Embarcadero
Summary
SCH Number
2020060381
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Exterior Paging System by San Diego Convention Center at Centre City Embarcadero
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/18/2020
Document Description
The proposed project would involve installation of an exterior paging system by the Syska Hennessy Group on behalf of the San Diego Convention Center (Applicant) in the City of San Diego, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve installation of a maximum of thirty-two (32) speakers along the northern exterior walls of the San Diego Convention Center to improve announcements in areas of high pedestrian · traffic. Three (3) specifications options for the speakers are proposed. However, the maximum dimensions of individual speakers would be eleven (11) inches (in.) tall by thirteen (13) in. wide by 13.5 in. deep. Additional improvements include installation of two (2) dedicated power circuits and amplifiers in wall-mounted cabinets, connections of new speakers to existing fiber optic infrastructure, new low-voltage speaker cabling, and conduit. All improvements would be integrated into existing structures and improvements. Construction of the proposed improvements is proposed to occur in Summer 2020 and would take approximately three months to complete.
Due to its nature and limited scope, construction of the proposed project would generate a minor amount of vehicle trips and would require limited use of equipment. Therefore, significant impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation and traffic are not anticipated to occur. Furthermore, the Applicant would be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding construction demolition debris, hazards and hazardous materials, and stormwater.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Paul
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District Development Services Department
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Other Location Info
111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities (SG § 15301) (Class 1), and New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (SG § 15303) (Class 3
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Sections 3.a. and 3.c. of the District's Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would involve installation of an exterior paging system and associated equipment and would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use, and would consist of installation of small new equipment. Sections 3.a. and 3.c. of the District's CEQA Guidelines are as follows:
See NOE for full details.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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