Mira Mesa South Storm Drain Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2026040444
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
Mira Mesa South Storm Drain Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/9/2026
Document Description
City Council approval to allow a construction change order for the .completion of all remaining contract work for the abandonment of an existing storm drain that crosses Miramar Road and proceeds north along Dowdy Drive, The original project proposed the abandonment of the existing storm drain and the installation of approximately 622 linear feet (LF) of new 36-lnch-dlameter reinforced concrete pipe, Including associated storm drain cleanouts and trench restoration, Excavation depths range from 19 to 30 feet. The project proposed abandonment of approximately 560 LF of the existing 36-lnch diameter corrugated metal pipe storm drain, including repair of any voids surrounding the pipe and any excavation necessary for access to the existing pipe. The existing underlying easement will be abandoned. The project also includes fill, compaction, and pavement restoration to repair sinkholes related to a water main break within the project area.
Contact Information
Name
Scott Vurbeff
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Carrie Purcell
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Deputy Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
The proposed project site is located in the vicinity of Dowdy Drive and Miramar Road in the Mira Mesa Community Planning Area (Council District 6).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and 15303 [New Construction or Conversion
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego conducted an environmental review which determined that the project meets the categorical exemption criteria set forth In CEQA State Guidelines, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, which allows for repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities; Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction, which allows for replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site and have substantially the same purpose and capacity: and Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, which allows for construction of limited numbers of new small facilities; and where the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 would not. apply. R-316552
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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