Fire Service Valve Installation by SHM Shelter Island, LLC
Summary
SCH Number
2025091130
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Fire Service Valve Installation by SHM Shelter Island, LLC
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/24/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the installation of a fire service backflow valve by SHM Shelter Island (applicant) in the city of San Diego, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve the installation of a backflow prevention device of approximately 2 feet, to include a meter, on the existing fire service line. All work would be above ground with no soil disturbance.
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in approximately September 2025 and would take approximately one (1) day to complete with ongoing maintenance as needed. Equipment used would consist of hand tools. The staging area would be minimal and adjacent to the service line.
The proposed project requires a Right of Entry (ROE) to SHM Shelter Island (grantee) to enter certain property located in the city of San Diego, California. The area proposed for use under this ROE would be used by the grantee and their authorized agent and contractor exclusively for the purpose of the installation of a backflow prevention valve and for no other purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Executive Director of District, as well as ingress and egress in support of this activity. No new development, construction, or increase in the size of the area is proposed or authorized as part of the ROE.
It is anticipated that the ROE would have a total term of approximately five (5) months or until completion. The ROE may be terminated by the District as a matter or right without cause at any time upon providing twenty-four (24) hours written notice to licensee of such termination.
Contact Information
Name
Tripp Kerr
Agency Name
SHM Shelter Island, LLC
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Betsy Viramontes
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Information
SHM Shelter Island
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 3 a of the District's Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it is the installation of a fire service backflow prevention valve to an existing fire service line that would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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