Mexican Fan Palm Removal by SDG&E in National City
Summary
SCH Number
2025080246
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Mexican Fan Palm Removal by SDG&E in National City
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/7/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the removal of one (1) Mexican Fan Palm tree by San Diego Gas & Electric in the city of National City, California. Work to complete the proposed project would involve the removal of one (1) existing invasive Mexican Fan Palm tree facing Bay Marina Drive due to the tree growing into nearby utility power lines. Work would also involve replanting four (4) 15-gallon Conifer trees within Embarcadero Marina Park South to provide shading opportunities. The tree species proposed for replanting shall be moderately drought-tolerant and deciduous.
The proposed removal is anticipated to occur in September 2025 and take approximately two (2) days to complete, and the replacement work is anticipated to occur in Fall 2025. Public access shall be maintained at all times as there would be no path or street closures and no parking spaces affected during removal and replanting activities. Equipment needed to complete the proposed project would consist of hand tools, a chainsaw, a chipper truck and grinder.
Due to its nature and limited scope, 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, 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
Betsy Viramontes
Agency Name
Port of San Diego
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Dan Bohnett
Agency Name
San Diego Gas and Electric
Job Title
Area Forester
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
National City, San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
1400 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA 91950
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities (SG § 15301)
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves the removal and replanting of trees that would not involve an expansion of use beyond that previously existing.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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