Upgrade to Existing Vault by Cox Communications on Shelter Island Drive
Summary
SCH Number
2026040431
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Upgrade to Existing Vault by Cox Communications on Shelter Island Drive
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/9/2026
Document Description
The proposed project would involve upgrading an existing vault by Cox Communications (Applicant) near the driveway of 2709 Shelter Island Drive in the city of San Diego, California. All proposed work would occur within a Cox Communications easement located within Port jurisdiction. Work to complete the proposed project would involve the upgrade of an existing 17”x30” vault with a 2’x3’ vault within an existing 64 square foot dirt parcel of the sidewalk adjacent to the curb. There would be minimal to no sidewalk disturbance. There would be no increase in impervious area as part of the proposed project and the contractor shall restore the project site back to its original condition following completion of work.
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in approximately Spring 2026 and would take approximately two (2) days to complete, with ongoing modification and maintenance as needed. The Applicant would be responsible for implementing a traffic control plan to maintain driveway access to tenant leaseholds and nearby driveway access would be maintained at all times during construction. Any location that would be closed off for public parking would require notice posted by the Contractor no less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to work commencement. The proposed project would not result in road closures on Shelter Island Drive.
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
Tamara Fisher
Agency Name
Right Way Permit Services, Inc.
Job Title
Vice President
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Betsy Viramontes
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
2636 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1),15302 (Class 2) and 15304 (Class 4)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) because it is for the replacement of existing telecommunication services that would involve negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing; would be located essentially on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; and would not involve the removal of mature, scenic trees.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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