Installation of a Toploader Charging Station by Dole Fresh Fruit Company
Summary
SCH Number
2025051093
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Installation of a Toploader Charging Station by Dole Fresh Fruit Company
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/23/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the installation of an EV toploader charging station by Dole Fresh Fruit Company (Tenant) located on the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal at 850 Water Street in the city of San Diego, CA. Work to complete the proposed project would include:
- Shutting off power to the existing Substation 1
- Installing a Cutler Hammer HLD3300 circuit breaker at Substation 1
- Placing a 48” x 54” EV charger skid with attached bollards in front of Substation 1
- Running conduit in an above ground cable tray from the substation to the charger
- Positioning and mounting the BTC 180kW OFCI All-in-One DC Fast Charger onto the EV charging skid.
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in Spring 2025 and would take approximately one (1) day to complete. Equipment used to complete the proposed project would involve terminal cargo handling equipment. There would be no excavation or digging required for the proposed project. Once the project is complete the terminal cargo handling equipment will be removed, and cargo handling equipment will be able to utilize the charging station.
The proposed project is aligned with the MCAS objectives of transitioning diesel cargo handling equipment to EV models. The EV cargo handling equipment has been acquired through grant funding and must be operational, along with all charging infrastructure, by June 1, 2025.
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
Sarah Marsh
Agency Name
Dole Fresh Fruit Company
Job Title
Director of Operations
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Betsy Viramontes
Agency Name
Port of San Diego
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
850 Water Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1), 15303 (Class 3), 15311 (Class 11)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines and the Sections of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA as identified above because the proposed project would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing and would consist of the installation of small new equipment or minor accessory structures to existing facilities.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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