Building #28 Roof Repair by Solar Turbines at North Embarcadero
Summary
SCH Number
2025010975
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Building #28 Roof Repair by Solar Turbines at North Embarcadero
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/29/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the removal and replacement of the existing roof on Building #28 by Solar Turbines (Tenant) in the city of San Diego, California. The current 27,700 square foot roof, consisting of rock and asphalt, does not have an adequate level of slope which results in large amounts of standing water after rainfall events. The existing roof material would be replaced with engineered sloped fiber panels to direct rainwater to the current roof drains. Work to specifically complete the project would include using mobile cranes to remove precut sections of the existing roof down to the underlying wood substrate. Inspection of the roof deck would then be performed for any damaged or dry-rotted wood needing to be replaced as necessary to proceed. If necessary, the damaged wood would be replaced, and the improved roof paneling would be installed thereafter. An 80 mil PVC membrane would be installed over the engineered panels including low-profile vents, textured walkways, and new edge flashing to further prevent any future water damage. The proposed replacement would include no increase in height to the existing building and would only be adding a slight grade to the fiber panels to allow for rain runoff.
The existing equipment on the rooftop of Building #28 rests on elevated stations and would not need to be removed to complete this project. The proposed project would require the use of two (2) 40 yard roll off dumpsters for storing and hauling demolition materials and debris. The dumpsters as well as the associated construction personnel vehicles would be parked on-site at the exiting parking lot within the Tenant’s leasehold. ADA parking would be temporarily relocated to the adjacent end of the existing building to accommodate for the roll off locations and laydown area located both on the south and west facades of Building #28. The mobile cranes as well as the demolition debris would be removed from the project site daily.
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur approximately in Spring 2025 and would take approximately 90-120 days to complete. The proposed project is weather dependent and may require completion in sections.
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 Tenant 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
Name
James Garegnani
Agency Name
Solar Turbines Incorporated
Job Title
Facility Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Information
Roof of Building #28 on the Solar Turbines leasehold along N Harbor Drive and Belt Street in the city of San Diego, California.
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 Section(s) of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA as identified above because replacement of the existing structure would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would not result in a cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use, would be located on the same site as the structure replaced, and would have the same purpose and capacity.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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