Right of Entry License Agreement to Solar Turbines Inc., for Monitoring Well Destruction and Installation at Centre City Embarcadero
Summary
SCH Number
2020100084
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Right of Entry License Agreement to Solar Turbines Inc., for Monitoring Well Destruction and Installation at Centre City Embarcadero
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/6/2020
Present Land Use
Aviation Related Industrial; Park/Plaza; Promenade; and Streets
Document Description
The proposed project would involve demolition of existing groundwater monitoring wells and installation of new wells by Solar Turbines Inc. (Applicant) in the City of San Diego, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve
demolition of seven (7) groundwater wells within the existing Solar Turbines Inc. parking lot adjacent to Harbor Drive. The Applicant also proposes to install eight (8) groundwater monitoring wells within the public Right-of-Way (ROW) including sidewalk area and three (3) parking areas on the bayside of North Harbor Drive using a combination of bailing, surging, and purging. The monitoring wells would be constructed of 4-inch diameter schedule 40 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) well casing and screen. Each well would be constructed with screens targeted to be approximately 50 to 70 feet below ground surface (bgs) and 70 to 90 feet bgs. The wells will be completed flush to the ground surface with a traffic-rated protective well box that will be cemented in place.
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in Summer 2020 and would take approximately six (6) weeks to complete; new well installation would take approximately four (4) weeks to complete and would be conducted in three phases within each of the three ROW areas, and demolition of the existing wells would take approximately two (2) weeks to complete. The first phase would take place at the northernmost ROW and would require closure of the parking area for one (1) week; approximately twenty-seven metered spaces, two ADA spaces, and one permit space would be closed during the first phase. The second phase would be at the central ROW area and would require closure of the parking area for two weeks; approximately six metered spaces, one ADA space, and two permit spaces would be closed during the second phase. The third phase would be at the southernmost ROW area and would require closure of the parking area for one week; approximately eleven metered spaces would be closed during the third phase. In addition, a traffic lane on North Harbor Drive ROW adjacent to each phase area would be closed during construction of each phase in accordance with a project-specific Traffic Control Plan that establishes construction striping, barricades, signage, delineators, additional traffic controls, lane closures, constructor requirements, and contractor notifications in compliance with 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control.
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.
The proposed project would also require a Right of Entry License Agreement (ROELA) to the Licensee to enter certain properties located in the City of San Diego, California. The area proposed for use under this ROELA would be used by the Licensee and their authorized agent(s) and contractor(s) for the purpose of installation of eight monitoring wells, groundwater sampling, testing, monitoring, future installation and abandonment of monitoring wells within the project area, as well as ingress and egress in support of those activities.
It is anticipated that the ROELA would have a total term of five (5) years, or upon completion of the work, whichever occurs earlier. The ROELA may be terminated by the District as a matter of right and without cause at any time upon providing twenty-four (24) hours' written notice to Licensee of such termination.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Paul
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Agency Name
Solar Turbines Inc.
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
san di, San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Other Location Info
North Harbor Drive and 2200 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
SG §15301: Existing Facilities; SG §15304: Minor Alterations to Land; and SG §15306: Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines and the Sections of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA as identified above. These are appropriate for the proposed project because it consists of a ROELA for demolition of existing groundwater monitoring wells, construction of new groundwater monitoring wells, and ingress and egress in support of groundwater monitoring activities, 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, would result in no permanent effects on the environment, would not involve the removal of mature, scenic trees, and is for the purpose of basic data collection and resource evaluation activities which would not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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