The Vault IV Lounge at the Old Police Headquarters NOE
Summary
SCH Number
2026030577
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
The Vault IV Lounge at the Old Police Headquarters NOE
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/13/2026
Document Description
The proposed project for The Vault IV Lounge at the Old Police Headquarters would involve a short-term real estate agreement, interior tenant improvements and an exterior signage installation by Adam Johnson Medical Group, dba The Vault IV Lounge (Applicant), in the city of San Diego, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve the following:
• Non-bearing interior walls;
• Plumbing lines, sinks, toilets and other plumbing fixtures;
• Power outlets/circuits;
• Emergency lighting and exit signs;
• Lighting fixtures and switches;
• Ductwork;
• Fire sprinklers, smoke detectors and fire alarm system;
• Miscellaneous furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE); and
• One (1) exterior sign with backlit, reverse channel letters to read “THE VAULT Med Spa & IV Lounge” approximately 13 feet above grade on the fascia of tenant suite 127 of the Old Police Headquarters measuring approximately 12 feet x 2 feet.
The total footprint of the space (Suite 127) is approximately 1,280 square feet. The proposed project would begin in approximately early 2026 and would occur over a 180-day period. During construction, a daily maximum of 8 offsite workers is anticipated and would likely occur during necessary plumbing work. Typical construction hand tools would be used and construction activities would occur from approximately 6am to 4pm Monday through Saturday.
The proposed project would involve a new sublease to Adam Johnson Medical Group Inc. (sublessee) for their use of approximately 1,280 square feet of land area located in the city of San Diego, California. The area proposed for use under this sublease is proposed to be used only and exclusively for the purpose of a medical spa and for no other purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of the District in each instance. The sublessee would be responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations covering the Premises and the use and conduct of Tenant’s business therefrom. It is anticipated that the sublease would have a total term of approximately five (5) years.
Due to its nature and limited scope, construction of the proposed project would generate a minor amount of vehicle trips and would require limited use of equipment. Therefore, impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation and traffic are not anticipated to occur. Furthermore, the Applicant would be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding construction demolition debris, hazards and hazardous materials, and stormwater.
Contact Information
Name
Rose Salo
Agency Name
Adam Johnson Medical Group (dba The Vault IV Lounge)
Job Title
Partner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Justin Huitema
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Planner I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
789 West Harbor Drive, Suite 127, San Diego CA 92101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1) and 15303 (Class 3)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 3.a. and 3.c. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would be for a short-term real estate agreement, interior improvements and an exterior signage installation that would involve negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use and would consist of installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures. Specifically, the proposed project would involve interior renovations and installation of exterior signage, and as such would not substantially alter the exterior appearance of the facility and would not materially impair the architectural integrity nor the historical significance of this historic resource. Therefore, the proposed project would not involve the physical demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration of the resource or its immediate surroundings such that the significance of a historical resource would be materially impaired. Section 3.a. and 3.c. of the District’s CEQA Guidelines are as follows:
3.a. Existing Facilities (SG § 15301) (Class 1): Includes operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing.
AND/OR
3.c. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (SG § 15303) (Class 3) Includes construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and conversion of existing small structures from one use to another with minor modifications to the exterior of the structure.
The District has determined none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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