Boldyn Networks Decommissioning of Two Small Cell Sites on Pacific Highway and North Harbor Drive
Summary
SCH Number
2025010707
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Boldyn Networks Decommissioning of Two Small Cell Sites on Pacific Highway and North Harbor Drive
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/23/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the decommissioning of two (2) small cell sites on Pacific Highway and North Harbor Drive by Boldyn Networks, contracted by Coastal Communications (Applicant), in the city of San Diego, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve the removal of small cell antenna and associated equipment from streetlight poles at two (2) sites: 1490 Pacific Highway (Site 1) and 1003 North Harbor Drive (Site 2). The proposed project would also include issuance of a Right of Entry License Agreement (ROELA) to enter upon Site 1 to allow for the proposed activities.
Proposed activities at both sites would consist of the removal of an existing vault/handhole, each 30-inches-long and 17-inches-wide, and short segments of conduit associated with each vault; the segment of conduit at Site 1 would be two (2) feet long, and the segment at Site 2 would be five (5) feet long. Approximately 45 square feet of existing sidewalk would be removed to facilitate proposed activities at Site 2, which would be replaced in-kind following completion of work. Associated node equipment attached to the nearby existing streetlight, including wideband antenna, equipment cube with radio and UE relay and connecting coax, would also be removed.
The proposed project is anticipated to approximately occur in early 2025 and would take approximately two (2) days per site, or approximately four (4) days total, to complete. Equipment required for completion of the proposed project would include a bucket truck, an underground F-650, a 3-yard mini dump, and a concrete truck would be on-site when needed, with no additional heavy equipment anticipated. The Applicant would be responsible for implementing a Traffic Control Plan and coordinating with the contractor as needed. There would be no full lane closures at either site, and flagger(s) would be present to assist pedestrians navigate construction.
The area proposed for use under the ROELA would be used by the Applicant and their authorized agent(s) and contractor(s) for the purpose of the removal of small cell antennas and associated equipment that includes vault and conduit from two (2) streetlight poles, as well as ingress and egress in support of those activities. It is anticipated that the ROELA would have a total term of approximately one (1) year, or upon completion of the work, whichever occurs earlier. The ROELA may be terminated by the District as a matter of right and without cause at any time upon providing twenty-four (24) hours’ written notice to the Applicant of such termination.
Contact Information
Name
Davin Cox
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Belinda Bolanos
Agency Name
TJT Communications, Inc. dba Coastal Communications
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Pacific Highway and Beech Street; North Harbor Drive and West Broadway
Zip
92101
Other Location Info
1490 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101; 1003 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) (Class 1); 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) (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. and 3.d. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would consist of the removal of small cell antennas and associated equipment that would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing and would not involve the removal of mature, scenic trees. Sections 3.a. 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, including but not limited to:
(7) Existing facilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility service.
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:
(1) Filling of earth on previously disturbed land with material compatible with the natural features of the site.
(7) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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