Installation of a New Twin Circuit Feed by BAE Systems at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal
Summary
SCH Number
2024080576
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Installation of a New Twin Circuit Feed by BAE Systems at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/15/2024
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the installation of a capacitor bank by BAE Systems (Applicant) in the city of San Diego, California. BAE has increased their energy load which resulted in overloading the circuit 369 by nine (9) percent. To improve the power factor and reduce circuit overload, BAE has asked SDG&E to install two (2) capacitor banks that would need to be installed as a temporary solution until the circuit can be fully upgraded.
The proposed project would install two (2) capacitor banks in the streets just outside the Tenant’s leasehold. Installation of the capacitors would be facilitated with the construction of two (2) trenches that are approximately 18” wide by 48” deep. Following completion of the proposed installation, all disturbed areas would be restored to their original condition. The first capacitor bank has already been installed at Sampson Street outside the Port’s jurisdiction on SDG&E property. A permit was obtained from the City of San Diego to allow for that installation and trenching in the City’s right-of-way. The second capacitor bank would be installed in the right of way on E. Belt Street, adjacent to BAE’s existing leasehold.
Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve:
• Installation of a capacitor pad
• Trenching from the existing handhole H129200 to the new capacitor pad and between the capacitor pad and the existing switch
• Additional trenching may occur from the existing stubs right behind the sidewalk near P1926172542, to the same handhole
• Installation of one (1) new SCADA 1200KVAR Capacitor bank
• Restoration of all ground surfaces, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters disturbed during construction
• Replacement of any irrigation if needed
The proposed project would involve an Easement Agreement (Agreement) to San Diego Gas & Electric on behalf of BAE Systems for their use of approximately 1,102 square feet (sq ft) of tideland area to access the Belt Street portion of this project in order to trench and install equipment as needed in the city of San Diego, California. The area proposed for use under this Agreement would be used only and exclusively to excavate for, lay, erect, construct, build, install, modify, improve, rebuild, reconstruct, relocate, reconfigure, repair, replace, substitute, change the size of, upgrade, maintain, patrol, inspect, test, operate, use and remove facilities consisting only of underground electrical facilities together with above ground structures consisting of pad-mounted electrical equipment and appurtenances, for the transmission and distribution of electricity and related public utility purposes (collectively, “Facilities”). The Agreement further grants the Applicant and its authorized agent(s) and contractor(s) the right to ingress and egress to, from, and along said easement area via practical routes across the adjacent District lands. It is anticipated that the Agreement would have a total term of approximately ten (10) years.
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in winter of 2024 and would take approximately three (3) months to complete. Staging during the proposed project would not block more than half of the road at a time, and the Applicant would maintain one open lane of traffic flow in each direction. The proposed project would not result in road closures on E. Belt Street. 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, 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
Shaun Halvax
Agency Name
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair Inc.
Job Title
Acting Environmental Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
2145 E Belt Street, San Diego, CA 92113
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1), 15302 (Class 2), 15303 (Class 3) and15304 (Class 4)
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), 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), and Sections 3.a.(7), 3.b., 3.c.(3), and 3.d.(7) of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing and would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use, would consist of the reconstruction of an existing structure, would be located on the same site as the structure replaced, and would have substantially the same purpose and capacity, and would consist of installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures, and would result in no permanent effects on the environment or the removal of mature, scenic trees. Sections 3.a., 3.b., 3.c., and 3.d. 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. 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. 3.c. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (SG § 15303) (Class 3): Includes construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and conversion of existing small structures from one use to another with minor modifications to the exterior of the structure. Examples of this exemption include: (3) Water, sewer, electrical, gas, telephone, and other utility structures or facilities. 3.d. Minor Alterations to Land (SG § 15304) (Class 4): Includes minor alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation not involving removal of mature, scenic trees, including, but not limited to: (7) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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