Post Indicator Valve Replacements at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal by San Diego Unified Port District
Summary
SCH Number
2025060563
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Post Indicator Valve Replacements at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal by San Diego Unified Port District
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/12/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the removal and replacement of warehouse post indicator valve (PIV) assemblies at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal by the San Diego Unified Port District (District) in the city of San Diego, California. Approximately 14 PIV assemblies, located at Warehouses B and C, would be replaced by the District. Twelve (12) PIV assemblies would be replaced at Warehouse B, six (6) on the western side and six (6) on the eastern side; two (2) PIV assemblies, both on the eastern side, would be replaced at Warehouse C. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would include the following:
Warehouse B
• Demolition and removal of three (3) existing PIV and existing 4” fire riser.
• Demolition and removal of nine (9) existing PIV and existing 6” fire riser.
• Installation of three (3) new PIV assemblies, 4” ductile iron fire risers, and associated piping and appurtenances.
• Installation of nine (9) new PIV assemblies, 6” ductile iron fire risers, and associated piping and appurtenances.
• Demolition and removal of two (2) existing 6” reinforced PIV recess slabs.
• Installation of two (2) new 6” reinforced PIV recess slabs.
Warehouse C
• Demolition and removal of one (1) existing PIV and existing 6” fire riser.
• Demolition and removal of one (1) existing PIV and existing 8” fire riser.
• Installation of one (1) new PIV assembly, 6” ductile iron fire riser and associated piping and appurtenances.
• Installation of one (1) new PIV assembly, 8” ductile iron fire riser and associated piping and appurtenances.
Additional installations associated with the proposed project necessary to create a functional fire alarm system would include, but are not limited to, electrical signal wiring and connecting control valve supervisory switches to their respective fire alarm panels, other fire alarm devices, such as pull stations and horn strobes, and bollards. Other required improvements would involve, but are not limited to, the connection of new installments to the Port’s existing fire water system, the connection of new installments to the warehouse fire suppression systems, piping, fittings, protection posts, and surface restorations at both warehouses.
The proposed project is anticipated to occur in July 2025 and would take approximately four (4) months to complete. 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 District 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
Abraham Pineda
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Capital Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Davin Cox
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
802 Terminal St, San Diego, CA 92101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1); 15302 (Class 2); 15304 (Class 4); 15311 (Class 11)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), and 15311 (Accessory Structures), and Sections 3.a., 3.b., 3.d., and 3.i. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would consist of the replacement of existing warehouse PIV assemblies that would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of use, would be located on the same site as the structure replaced and would have substantially the same purpose and capacity, and would result in no permanent effects on the environment or involve the removal of mature, scenic trees. Sections 3.a., 3.b., 3.d., and 3.i. of the District’s CEQA Guidelines are as follows:
3.a. Existing Facilities: 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:
(1) Repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing mooring facilities, floats, piers, piles, wharves, bulkhead, revetment, buoys, or similar structures; marine terminal facilities; airport facilities; and commercial industrial, or recreational facilities.
AND/OR
3.b. Replacement or Reconstruction: Includes replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure being replaced. This exemption includes, but is not limited to:
(2) Replacement or reconstruction of marine terminal facilities, and marine-oriented commercial, industrial, and public and commercial recreation facilities, including buildings, piers, piles, wharves, marine ways; railroads; airport facilities, runways, taxiways, aprons, and ancillary structures to those facilities; electrical and mechanical systems and equipment; where the new structure will be on essentially the same site as the structure replaces and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
AND/OR
3.d. Minor Alterations to Land: Includes minor alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation not involving removal of mature, scenic trees, including, but not limited to:
(7) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored.
AND/OR
3.i. Accessory Structures: Includes construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing facilities, including:
(2) Construction or placement of minor structures or equipment accessory to (appurtenant to) existing airport or marine terminal facilities.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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