Signage Replacement by Fish Market Restaurants at G Street Mole
Summary
SCH Number
2024091014
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Signage Replacement by Fish Market Restaurants at G Street Mole
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/25/2024
Document Description
The proposed project would involve Fish Market Restaurants (Applicant) removing and replacing the damaged, existing monument sign located at the mouth of the G Street mole, on the northwest corner of the North Harbor Drive and G Street intersection in the City of San Diego, CA. Replacement of the existing signage would address damages and update the signage to reflect current information for the Applicant. Damage to the existing monument includes missing lighting and missing signage for Top of the Market Restaurant. Additionally, former tenants that have since relocated are still identified on the existing signage, creating confusion for potential patrons.
The existing monument includes two concrete pillars bookending the primary sign structure. Excluding the concrete pillars, the proposed project would replace the existing signage structure and frame, and mounts would be installed for removable tenant plates to facilitate efficient replacement should future plates be damaged or upon the relocation of tenants. The proposed project would also replace the missing uplighting with LED lights that would not exceed 2700 Kelvin in temperature.
To accurately match the existing mounting brackets on the cement pillars, the contractor would remove the damaged sign to use as a template to fabricate the new frame. The sign would be down for approximately one week until the replacement signage is constructed and installed. To accommodate for the removed sign during the week it is absent, a temporary banner may be in place for the time being. The replaced sign would reflect similar measurements as the current sign and would be constructed of fabricated aluminum.
Both the original sign removal and the installation of the new sign would take approximately 3 hours each and would occur on separate days. Construction would occur between the hours of 7am-3pm and is anticipated to require approximately 3 workers. Sign installation would generally be conducted with hand tools but may require the use of a small crane for removal of the existing sign and installing the new sign. Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in approximately fall 2024. This project is consistent with BPC Policy No. 752 "Guidelines for Conducting Project Consistency Review Related to the Integrated Port Master Plan Update" and generally consistent with the Integrated Planning Vision.
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
Kelly Cunningham
Agency Name
Port of San Diego
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
750 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Other Information
Located on the northwest corner of the North Harbor Drive and G Street Intersection at the mouth of the G Street mole in the city of San Diego, CA.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction)
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 identified because it would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would consist of the replacement of an existing structure, 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).
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.
(1) Repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing mooring facilities, floats, piers, piles, wharves, bulkhead, revetment, buoys, or similar structures; marine terminal facilities; airport facilities; and commercial industrial, or recreational facilities.
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.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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