Evaporative Condenser Replacement by Harvest Meat Company at National City Marine Terminal
Summary
SCH Number
2021040173
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Evaporative Condenser Replacement by Harvest Meat Company at National City Marine Terminal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/7/2021
Document Description
The proposed project would involve replacement of an existing evaporative condenser (EC) by Harvest Meat Company (Tenant) in the City of National City, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve use of a crane to remove the existing EC from the Tenant building rooftop and to lift the new EC into place. The new EC would be approximately 20,710 pounds, approximately 5,569 pounds lighter than the previous EC and would be connected to existing utility connections and anchored to an existing equipment platform approximately six (6)-inches above the finished surface of the roof. Construction of the project is anticipated to commence in Winter 2021 and would take approximately one (1) week 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 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
Location
Cities
National City
Counties
San Diego
Other Location Info
1022 Bay Marina Drive, Suite 106, National City, CA 91950
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities (SG § 15301), Replacement or Reconstruction (SG § 15302), Accessory Structures (SG § 15311)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), 15311 (Accessory Structures) and Sections 3.a., 3.b., and 3.i. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it consists of replacement of an existing evaporative condenser to support business operations and would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would consist of the replacement of an existing facility, would be located on the same site as the structure replaced, and would have substantially the same purpose and capacity. The District has determined none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2). Sections 3.a., 3.b., and 3.i. 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.
(7) Existing facilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility service.
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.
AND/OR
3.i. Accessory Structures (SG § 15311) (Class 11): Includes construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing facilities, including:
(2) Construction or placement of minor structures or equipment accessory to (appurtenant to) existing airport or marine terminal facilities.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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