Calle Del Cielo Residence / PRJ-1104216

2026020799

City of San Diego

NOE - Notice of Exemption

2/20/2026

2/20/2026

John Norris

City of San Diego

Planner

Lead/Public Agency

7650 Mission Valley Rd, MS DSD 1A
San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 687-5988

JNorris@sandiego.gov

Marengo Morton Architects

Marengo Morton Architects

Project Applicant

7724 Girard Avenue
San Diego, CA 92037

(619) 417-1111

camarengo@m2a.io

8081 Calle Del Cielo, San Diego, CA 92037

Categorical Exemption

Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structure$).

The City of San Diego determined that the project would qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302, Replacement· or Reconstruction which allows 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. The project is proposing to demolish a 2,217 square foot single family residence and construct a new 15,890 square foot single-family home with a basement and 5-car garage on the same site as the demolished home. The proposed project will have substantially the-same purpose and capacity as the replaced residence. The project would also qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Section 15303 allows for the construction and location of a limited number of new, small facilities or structures; Installation of small new equipment anti 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. Section 15303(a) allows one single-family residence, or second dwelling unit In a residential zone. The proposed project is the construction of a single-family home In a residential zone. The project would also qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332, In-Fifi Development Projects. Section 15332 allows for the construction of Infill development within an urbanized area. The project site is an lnfill site as defined by CEQA Statute Section 21061.3. "The site has been previously developed for qualified urban uses." The project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and policies, as well as applicate zoning designation and regulations. The 0.46-acre project site occurs within the City's jurisdictional limits, "is surrounded by similar residential uses and is less than five acres 111 size. The project site has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. The project would not result In any. signification impacts on traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Furthermore, the project can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services, as it is located within an urban area with services present The exceptions listed In CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 would not apply considering the project Is not located within a particularly sensitive environment; would not significantly contribute to a cumulative Impact; would not result In any physical changes visible from a scenic highway; is not Included on any 11st compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 for hazardous waste sites; and the project would not cause substantial adverse change In the significance of a historical resource.