Replacment of Ramp and Security Gate at Shelter Cove Marina
Summary
SCH Number
2026050536
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Replacment of Ramp and Security Gate at Shelter Cove Marina
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/13/2026
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the replacement of an existing gangway ramp and security gate house at Shelter Cove Marina (Tenant) in the city of San Diego, California, 92106. The current configuration, consisting of two wooden gangways with a gate house between them, shows signs of structural distress and safety concerns, including the gate house being out of level and lack of ADA accessibility. The proposed work will remove the existing gangways and gatehouse and construct a single aluminum gangway with a landside entryway platform designed to provide structural support for the gangway and to meet current accessibility standards. The proposed project would involve the following:
• Removal of two (2) existing damaged wooden gangways and gate house structure (See Attachment 1). Removal of the old gangways and gate house will be done mostly by hand with heavier items lifted out using a crane;
• Delivery and installation of one (1) new ADA compliant 6.5’ x 80’ aluminum gangway;
• Construction of a new landside 12’ x 12’ deck supported by a 4’ truss assembly anchored into the existing concrete foundation (see Attachment 2). The platform will have a marina entry gate for safety and security.
• The project would not require any pile driving, dredging, bay fill, or soil excavation. All existing piles would remain in place and will not be used to support the new gangway.
• Use of a temporary floating dock (8’ x 45’ total) to allow marina users to connect between existing docks while removal and installation of the new gangway is being completed (approximately 3 weeks). The temporary docks will be removed once installation of the gangway is complete and accessible.
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in Summer 2026 and would take approximately three (3) weeks to complete. Equipment required for the project would include hand tools, a crane and a dumpster parked at the curb immediately adjacent to the project site on Shelter Island Drive. The crane and associated dumpster for materials is expected to use three (3) parking spaces temporarily during construction. Pedestrians and vehicles will be safely rerouted around any intermittent construction operations adjacent to the project site, as needed.
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 Tenant 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
Luis Duran
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
H.P. "Sandy" Purdon
Agency Name
Shelter Cove Marina, Ltd.
Job Title
General Partner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Shelter Cove Marina at Shelter Island in San Diego, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). These are appropriate for the proposed project because it would involve the replacement of a marina’s gangway and security gate which would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use, would consist of the replacement/reconstruction of an existing structure, would be located on the same site as the structure replaced, and would have substantially the same purpose and capacity.
Sections 3.a. and 3.b 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, including but not limited to: ( 1) Repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing mooring facilities, floats, piers, piles, wharves, bulkhead, revetment, buoys, or similar structures; marine terminal facilities; airport facilities; and commercial industrial, or recreational facilities;
AND/OR
3.b. Replacement or Reconstruction (SG § 15302) {Class 2): Includes replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure being replaced. This exemption includes, but is not limited to: (2) Replacement or reconstruction of marine terminal facilities, and marine-oriented commercial, industrial, and public and commercial recreational facilities, including buildings, piers, piles, wharves, marine ways; railroads; airport facilities, runways, taxiways, aprons. and ancillary structures to those facilities; electrical and mechanical systems and equipment; where the new structure will be on essentially the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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