Conifer Tree Replacement at Chula Vista Bayfront Park
Summary
SCH Number
2024110988
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Conifer Tree Replacement at Chula Vista Bayfront Park
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/26/2024
Document Description
The proposed project would involve removing and replacing three (3) Conifer trees at Chula Vista Bayfront Park in the city of Chula Vista, California. Work to complete the proposed project would involve the removal of three (3) existing Canary Island Pine trees due to the trees projecting into travel lanes posing a potential risk to vehicles. Work would also involve replanting two (2) 48-inch box Pinus eldarica trees and one (1) 15-gallon Pinus nigra tree in clusters near existing site furnishings to provide shading opportunities and reduce wind effect tropism. Both tree species proposed for replanting shall be drought-tolerant and/or water wise, non-invasive plant species, and would reflect the palette of trees and shrubs which already exist elsewhere on Tidelands.
The proposed project is anticipated to begin in approximately December 2024, with tree removal operations beginning and concluding on the same day, and with ongoing maintenance as needed. Public access shall be maintained at all times as there would be no lane/path closures or parking spaces affected during removal and replanting activities. Equipment needed to complete the proposed project would consist of a small yard tractor with drill rig attachments. Due to its nature and limited scope, 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 District 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
Kurt Brickley
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Manager of Operations and Maintenance
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Betsy Viramontes
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Chula Vista
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Chula Vista Bayfront Park, 980 Marina Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 3.a. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because the proposed project would consist of the removal and replanting of three (3) existing trees that would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing. Section 3.a. of the District’s CEQA Guidelines are as follows: 3.a. Existing Facilities: 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, including but not limited to: (12) Maintenance of existing landscaping, native growth, and water supply reservoirs.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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