Lobby Renovation and Lounge Conversion by Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina at Centre City Embarcadero
Summary
SCH Number
2020110038
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Lobby Renovation and Lounge Conversion by Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina at Centre City Embarcadero
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/3/2020
Present Land Use
Commercial Recreation
Document Description
The proposed project would involve renovation of an existing lobby and conversion of lounge space to its’ previous historical guest room configuration by Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (Tenant) in the City of San Diego, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve interior improvements within the North and South Tenant Towers. The following improvements would occur within the North Tower:
- Demolition of the existing interior hallway space in the south side of the North Tower on the 2nd floor, including existing furniture, stud walls, finishes, and electrical components, as required.
- Construction of a 108-seat dining lounge, buffet, grab and go, hydration station, business center, and a pantry within a newly laid out M-Club lounge (approximately 3,284 square feet [sq. ft.])
- Installation of seating and lounge furniture for a new lobby lounge (approximately 6,400 sq. ft.)
The following improvements would occur within the South Tower:
- Demolition of the existing six (6)-bay concierge lounge on the 24th floor including removal of existing furniture, furnishings, corridor and interior partition stud walls, doors and frames, finishes, window treatments, plumbing, light, fire, and electrical fixtures, as required.
- Construction of six standard guestrooms to their original configuration, increasing the number of guestrooms to their previous historical number of 1,366 rooms total.
- Installation of furnishings, finishes, and associated utilities for the converted guest rooms.
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in two phases. Phase 1 would occur in Winter 2020 and Phase 2 would occur in Fall 2021; each phase would take approximately six months to complete, respectively.
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 Tenant 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
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Agency Name
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Other Location Info
333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section 3.a. and 3.b. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it consists of the renovation of an existing lobby and conversion of lounge space to guest rooms, would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use, would consist of the reconstruction of existing facilities, would be located on the same site as the facilities replaced, and would have substantially the same purpose and capacity. Sections 3.a. and 3.b. of the District’s CEQA Guidelines are as follows:
3.a. Existing Facilities (SG § 15301) (Class 1): Includes operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing.]
(3) Interior and exterior remodeling or alterations, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including, but not limited to, marine terminal facilities, and marine-oriented commercial, industrial, and public and commercial recreational facilities, including buildings, piers, wharves, marine ways; railroads; airport facilities, runways, taxiways, aprons, and ancillary structures to those facilities; or mechanical systems and equipment.
(5) Minor exterior or interior alterations to incorporate architectural changes.
AND/OR
3.b. Replacement or Reconstruction (SG § 15302) (Class 2): Includes replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure being replaced.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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