Coronado Tidelands Park Oak Tree Planting by San Diego Unified Port District
Summary
SCH Number
2025021044
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Coronado Tidelands Park Oak Tree Planting by San Diego Unified Port District
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/27/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the planting of approximately seven (7) oak trees by the San Diego Unified Port District (District) in the city of Coronado, California. There are two proposed planting locations, both within the Coronado Tidelands Park (park). The first location is within the western corner of the park on a grass lawn along Mullinex Drive where approximately four (4) trees would be planted. The second location is south of the Coronado Skatepark, in the grass lawn on the western side of the Bayshore Bikeway, where approximately three (3) trees would be planted. Views from the existing Third Street vista area would not be impacted by the planting of the proposed trees. All new trees would be 5-gallon container size Holly oak trees (Quercus ilex) which would be planted to provide shade for park visitors.
Work for the proposed project would occur in approximately late February using hand tools, and work would begin and conclude on the same day, with ongoing maintenance as needed. Work hours for the proposed project would be Monday-Friday from 7am-3:30pm. Watering bags would be placed around the newly planted trees while they are established for approximately four (4) months. Additionally, the existing turf irrigation would be retrofitted to more effectively direct water towards the newly planted trees. There would be no tree removals as part of the proposed project, only the addition of trees. There would be no impacts to parking spots, streets, sidewalks, or Bayshore Bikeway due to the proposed project.
The proposed tree species is a drought-tolerant and/or water wise, non-invasive tree species, and would reflect the palette of trees and shrubs which already exist elsewhere on Tidelands.
Contact Information
Name
Justin Huitema
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Coronado
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
2000 Mullinex Drive, Coronado, CA 92118
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 involve planting approximately seven (7) oak trees at a park that would involve negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use, would result in no permanent effects on the environment and would not involve the removal of mature, scenic trees. 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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