Tree Removal and Replacement by San Diego Unified Port District at National City Bayfront
Summary
SCH Number
2025020180
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Tree Removal and Replacement by San Diego Unified Port District at National City Bayfront
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/6/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve removing and replacing one (1) Crape Myrtle tree at the Port General Services Building in the city of National City, CA. The Crape Myrtle to be removed is located in a landscaped area on the southeastern corner of the building. The existing tree’s root system has migrated into the gas line trench backfill sand and has encroached within the working clearances of the gas meter, established by both the Uniform Plumbing Code and the SDG&E Installation Guidelines, thus posing a potential risk to gas meter operations. Work for this project would also include planting two (2) Rose trees, for a total of three (3) replacement trees. The replacement Crape Myrtle and Rose trees would be located adjacent to the existing site, in an area more suited for healthy growth and with greater root ball space. 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 occur in approximately February 2025 with tree removal operations beginning and concluding on the same day, with ongoing maintenance if needed. Stump removal would occur within 30 days of tree cutting and replanting would be completed within two weeks of tree removal. Public access would be maintained at all times as there would be no lane/path closures or parking spaces affected during removal and replanting activities. Work would be confined to the existing landscaped areas. Equipment needed to complete the proposed project would consist of a chainsaw to cut the tree at grade and a small stump grinder for stump removal. Additionally, Dig Alert would be consulted due to the proximity of the medium pressure gas line to the project site.
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 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
Kelly Cunningham
Agency Name
Port of San Diego
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Kurt Brickley
Agency Name
Port of San Diego
Job Title
Manager - Operations and Maintenance
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
National City
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Landscaped area on the southeastern corner of the Port General Services Building in National City, CA.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities)
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 it would involve negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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