Temporary Activation by Creative Riff at Fifth Avenue Landing
Summary
SCH Number
2025060149
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Temporary Activation by Creative Riff at Fifth Avenue Landing
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/4/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve a temporary carnival activation by Creative Riff within the Fifth Avenue Landing {FAL) leasehold in the city of San Diego, California. The activation would be a free, temporary, promotional event and include:
• A 75-foot Ferris Wheel on FAL Lot B, southwest of Embarcadero Promenade and Marina Park Way
• Three (3) temporary generators including two (2) 400KW generators (25' L x 6.5'W x 10' H) and one (1) 1400-amp backup generator (14'L x 8'Wx 10'H), enclosed and screened within an 8' fence, on FAL Lot A (ACE Parking), southeast of Embarcadero Promenade and Marina Park Way
• Two (2) 21 ' truss cable arches
The temporary carnival activation will correspond with the duration of the Comic-Con event in July. All proposed equipment is temporary and would be removed after the activation. Setup of the activation is anticipated to begin one week prior to the Comic-Con event, and removal is anticipated to be complete two days after the Comic-Con
event. The activation will be free and open to the public from approximately 9am - 6pm.
Contact Information
Name
Alexa Criscuolo Bonilla
Agency Name
Creative Riff
Job Title
Director of Production
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Luis Duran
Agency Name
San Unified Port District
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Marina Park Way & South Embcardero
Zip
92101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Class 4)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) and Section 3.d (6) of the District's Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would not involve the removal of mature, scenic trees. Section 3.d.(6) of the District's CEQA Guidelines is as follows:
3.d. (Minor Alterations to Land (SG § 15304) (Class 4): Includes minor alterations to the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation not involving removal of mature, scenic trees, including, but not limited to:
(6) Minor temporary use of land having no negligible or permanent effects on the environment
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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