3900 Loma land Drive WCF
Summary
SCH Number
2025080618
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
3900 Loma land Drive WCF
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/14/2025
Document Description
A request for a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the relocation of an existing wireless communication facility (WCF) located at Point Loma Nazarene University's Wiley Residence Hall. The new WCF would be concealed
behind fiberglass reinforced (FRP) boxes mounted on the exterior of Finch Residence Hall, approximately 300 feet south of the current location. The project proposes to replace the ex1st1ng antennas and ancillary equipment with six new antennas, six new remote radio units (RRU's) and install five new FRP boxes in addition to relocating an existing FRP to the new location. Additionally, the project Includes a 60-square-foot equipment enclosure, located on grade, near Finch Residence Hall. (Assessor's Parcel Number: 532-510-21).
Contact Information
Name
Jeff Szymanski
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Sydney McLaughlin
Agency Name
Smartlink
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Other Location Info
3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
Reasons for Exemption
Reasons why project is exempt: The City of San Diego determined that the project would qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), The project meets the criteria set forth In CEQA Section 15303 which allows for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and Installation of small new equipment and facilities In small structures, The exemption was deemed appropriate since the project would mount small FRP boxes on an existing structure to conceal WCF
equipment, and the project would construct a small equipment enclose on grade. The exceptions listed in CEQA Section 153fo.z would not apply In that it is not located in a particularly sensitive environment; no cumulative-impacts were identified; no significant effect on the environment was identified the project Is not adjacent to a scenic highway; the project would not cause substantial adverse change In the significance of a historical resource; and the site is not included on any list
compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 for hazardous waste sites.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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