San Diego Yacht Club Deck Expansion
Summary
SCH Number
2025021059
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
San Diego Yacht Club Deck Expansion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/27/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve expanding an existing exterior deck overlying the San Diego Bay at the main club building of the San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) (Applicant) in the city of San Diego, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve the removal of the southwest-facing deck walkway railing, construction of cantilevered beam structures extending approximately 3.5 feet outward to the southwest from the existing deck, construction of approximately 90 feet x 3 feet (~300 square feet) of additional deck space adjoining the existing deck, and installation of a new railing and glass windbreak. The construction of the cantilevered beam structures would involve shortening the existing deck posts to support the new wooden beams, and new deck joists would span on top of the new beams. Framing clips would be used to attach the new joists to the existing building rim joist. The new decking and railing would be installed on top of these joists. The construction of the new railing and glass windbreak on the deck expansion would be supported by the cantilevered addition and would not connect to the existing roof structure. The foundation of the existing building is sufficient to support the proposed deck expansion and railing, so no new foundation or roof structures would be necessary. The proposed deck expansion would be within the shade line of the existing roof overhang, which currently shades the water area of the proposed deck expansion from the north, east, west, and overhead, therefore the proposed project would not create an increase in shading over the bay from those directions. Furthermore, the proposed deck expansion would be adjacent to the existing gangway south of the project site, which currently shades the water area of the proposed deck expansion from the south, and overhead, therefore the proposed project would not create an increase in shading over the bay from those directions (see Attachment 1). Overall, there would be no increase in shading as a result of the proposed project. The existing outdoor deck is approximately 4,900 square feet in total, so the addition of 300 square feet would be an approximately 6% increase in outdoor deck area which would result in a negligible expansion of use and capacity. No in-water structures will be modified or added as part of this project, and no in-water work or from-water work will be conducted as part of this project; all project activities will be land-based.
Best Management Practices would include, but are not limited to, deployment of construction netting/tarp below the construction zone and enclosure of the construction area with plastic sheeting above the water to ensure that no discharge of debris or material occurs.
Access to the pedestrian/dock gangway to the south of the proposed project site will be maintained for the duration of the project; no alteration of the gangway structure or any marina docks would be part of the project. In addition, no street closures are anticipated as part of the proposed project.
Construction will consist of three phases: (1) removal of the existing railing; (2) construction of the walkway extension support structure and deck; and (3) construction of the new railing/windbreak structure and appurtenances. Two staging areas would be used during construction; one site would be located on the north end of the Applicant’s northern parking lot and use approximately five (5) parking spaces for a portable toilet, dumpster, and material laydown. The second staging area would use approximately three (3) parking spaces in the southern corner of the Applicant’s parking lot directly adjacent to the project site. Construction barriers would be placed on the east and west ends of the existing deck as safety measures. Equipment needed for construction is anticipated to include hand power tools, a dump truck, and associated equipment. Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to begin in late 2025 and would take approximately nine (9) months to complete, with construction hours occurring Monday-Saturday from 7am-6pm.
Contact Information
Name
Justin Huitema
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Brian Carlson
Agency Name
San Diego Yacht Club
Job Title
GeneralManager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
1011 Anchorage Lane, San Diego, CA 92106
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1) and 15303 (Class 3)
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 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Sections 3.a.(3) and 3.c. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would involve increasing the existing outdoor deck area by approximately 6% which 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, and would consist of construction and location of new, small structures. Sections 3.a.(3) and 3.c. 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:
(3) Interior and exterior remodeling or alterations, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including, but not limited to, marine terminal facilities, and marine-oriented commercial, industrial, and public and commercial recreational facilities, including buildings, piers, wharves, marine ways; railroads; airport facilities, runways, taxiways, aprons, and ancillary structures to those facilities; or mechanical systems and equipment.
AND/OR
3.c. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (SG § 15303) (Class 3): Includes construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and conversion of existing small structures from one use to another with minor modifications to the exterior of the structure.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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