College Area-Economic Development Corporation Long Term Lease
Summary
SCH Number
2025101262
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
College Area-Economic Development Corporation Long Term Lease
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/27/2025
Document Description
Lease renewal between the-City of San Diego (City) and College Area Economic Development Corporation (dba College Area Business District; Lessee) for the City-owned Premises located at 4704 College Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115.
The College Area Business District is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation serving business and commercial property owners within the College Area Business Improvement District (BID) and manages contracts associated with the existing College Heights Maintenance Assessment District.
The Lessee Is permitted to utilize the Premises to conduct regular business operations and provide technical assistance to help small business owners within the College Area Bib increase their exposure to economic opportunities. The Premises is also available to community groups within the College Area Community Planning Area for meetings and gatherings. The City may approve in writing additional allowed uses that are in compliance with the primary purpose of activities, for the general public, from time to time and at the City's sole discretion. The Lessee is responsible for the maintenance, repair, reconstruction, and replacement of all asphalt, concrete, landscaping, utility systems, irrigation systems, drainage facilities or systems,
grading, subsidence, retaining walls or similar support structures, foundations, signage, ornamentation, and all other improvements on or to the Premises, now existing or made in the future, as necessary to maintain the appearance, character and level of quality of the Premises.
Contact Information
Name
Elena Pascual
Agency Name
City of San Diego Planning Department
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Edgar Ramirez Manriquez
Agency Name
City of San Diego Planning Department
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
4704 College Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
Other Information
The project is located in the College Area Community Planning Area in Council District 9
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEM Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15304 (Minor Alterations)
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego conducted an environmental review that determined the project would not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), which exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former; Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) which exempts the replacement or reconstruction of
existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) which exempts minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. The exceptions listed in CEQ/1. Guidelines Section 15300.2 would not apply in that no cumulative impacts were identified; no significant effects on the environment were identified; the project is not adjacent to a scenic highway; no historical resources would be affected by the action; and the project was not identified on a list of hazardous waste sites pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. R-316028
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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