Carmel Mountain Road Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) / PRJ-1132118
Summary
SCH Number
2025120920
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
Carmel Mountain Road Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) / PRJ-1132118
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/19/2025
Document Description
Site Development Permit (SDP) to install one (1) N Alpha PN-4 power node system enclosure two (2) N Alpha XM-3 power supplies, six (6) new 12V batteries and one precast concrete pad. The project would also include the removal and replacement of the existing power supply and all associated electric wires and conduits to connect power node cabinet to alpha cabinet. The property is located within the public right-of-way (PROW) at 8701 1/3 Carmel Mountain Road in the RS-1-14 residential zone, Airport Land Use Compatibility Overlay Zone (MCAS Miramar), and the Airport Influence Area (MCAS Miramar-Review Area 2) of the Rancho Penasquitos Community Planning area, and Council District 5.
Contact Information
Name
Jeffrey Szymanski
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Karla Hernandez
Agency Name
N/A
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Zip
92129
Other Information
Site Development Permit
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15302 (Replacement and Reconstruction).
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego conducted an environmental review and determined that the project would qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction). Section 15303 allows for the installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Since the project would only install small new equipment in small structures to provide a backup generator for an existing WCF the exemption was deemed appropriate. Then 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). Section 15302 allows for the replacement of existing structures and facilities where the new structure or facility is located on the same site as the structure or facility being replaced and will substantially serve the same purpose of the structure/facility being replaced. Since the project will be replacing an existing power supply and all associated electric wires and conduits the exemption was deemed appropriate. The project is located in the PROW and no environmental impacts would occur and none of the exceptions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 Revised May 2018 apply. 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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