Lobby and Sundry Renovation by Westgroup Kona Kai, LLC at Kona Kai Resort
Summary
SCH Number
2025050762
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Lobby and Sundry Renovation by Westgroup Kona Kai, LLC at Kona Kai Resort
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/19/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve a renovation of the interior lobby of the Kona Kai San Diego Resort by Westgroup Kona Kai, LLC in the city of San Diego, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve the following:
Interior Renovation of Existing Lobby and Sundry Area
• Demolish and relocate the front desk
• Convert the previous front desk area to a new sundry shop
• Convert a portion of the existing lobby to a to-go coffee bar
• Remove the existing door to the back hotel offices
Adjacent Exterior Improvements
• Remove approximately 220 square feet of existing exterior landscape surface area
• Remove approximately 25 square feet of pavers
• Trench approximately 13 cubic yards of soil
• Install a new approximately 32” X 37” X 28.5” grease interceptor and associated line outside and below ground
• Install a new 1-inch water line from the existing water service in the landscape area running into the building
• Backfill the landscape area with the same landscape in the same location
• Replace the same pavers in the same location
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to commence in June 2025 and would take approximately 1.5 months to complete.
Contact Information
Name
Luis Duran
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Sophia Yen
Agency Name
Westgroup Kona Kai, LLC
Job Title
Authorized Agent
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 3.a (3)(5)(10) of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing and would not have any permanent effects on the environment. Section 3.a. (3)(5)(10) of the District’s CEQA Guidelines is 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 system and equipment
(5) Minor exterior or interior alterations to incorporate architectural changes
(10) Addition of safety or health protection devices for use during construction of or in conjunction with existing structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment, or topographical features including navigational devices
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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