Turf Restoration at Ruocco Park by the San Diego Unified Port District
Summary
SCH Number
2025010037
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Turf Restoration at Ruocco Park by the San Diego Unified Port District
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/3/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve turf maintenance at Ruocco Park by the San Diego Unified Port District (District) in the city of San Diego, California. The District is proposing to conduct turf maintenance in preparation for higher anticipated public use during the summer. Physical work to complete the proposed project would involve mowing the existing turf, aerating the soil, and planting new grass within the circular turf area of Ruocco Park. Following seed distribution, the District would install temporary orange safety fencing around the perimeter of the circular turf area of Ruocco Park to allow for the new grass to establish and successfully germinate. The existing irrigation system would be used to water the newly planted grass. The triangular turf and landscaped area of Ruocco Park would remain open for public use for the entirety of the project (see Exhibit 1 in attached NOE file).
All proposed work is scheduled to occur in the Winter with the intention of performing maintenance during the park's less frequently used months. Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to start in approximately January and would take approximately two (2) months to complete, with ongoing maintenance as needed. The adjacent promenade, public restrooms and comfort station, park benches, and public parking lot would remain open for public use for the entirety of the proposed project. Equipment required to complete the proposed project is limited to mowers, a tow behind roller aerator, a mechanical tractor, and seed distributers, and no project staging area would be required. Signage related to the temporary park closure and the nature of the closure would be posted a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to commencement of work.
Contact Information
Name
Justin Huitema
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Ruocco Park
585 Harbor Lane, San Diego, CA 92101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1) and 15304 (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) and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) and Sections 3.a.(12) and 3.d.(5) of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would consist of turf maintenance that would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use, would not involve the removal of mature, scenic trees, and would result in no permanent effects on the environment. Sections 3.a.(12) and 3.d.(5) 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, including but not limited to:
(12) Maintenance of existing landscaping, native growth, and water supply reservoirs.
AND/OR
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:
(5) New gardening or landscaping.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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