TUOP Renewal to O’Neill Wetsuits, LLC, for Warehouse Space at National City National Distribution Center
Summary
SCH Number
2026050876
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
TUOP Renewal to O’Neill Wetsuits, LLC, for Warehouse Space at National City National Distribution Center
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/21/2026
Document Description
The proposed project is a renewal of an existing Tidelands Use and Occupancy Permit (TUOP) to O’Neill Wetsuits, LLC (Tenant) for their continued use of approximately 43,930 square feet (sq. ft.) of land area (Premises), use of non-exclusive common areas located within an industrial center commonly known as the National Distribution Center (NDC), and minor in-kind improvements in the city of National City, California. The warehouse space proposed for use under this TUOP is currently and is proposed to be used only and exclusively for the purpose of general storage, distribution, warehouse and repair of wetsuits and related products, and other standard operations. The Tenant’s parking is in a joint-use area with other tenants at the NDC.
It is anticipated that the TUOP would have a total term of approximately five (5) years. The TUOP may be terminated by the District or Tenant as a matter of right and without cause at any time upon providing sixty (60) days’ notice in writing to the other party of such termination. As a condition of the TUOP renewal, the following improvements would be completed by the Tenant no later than December 31, 2026:
• Replacement of one (1) existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) rooftop unit.
• Replacement of one (1) dock roll-up door at the rear warehouse space.
• Replacement of one (1) dock roll-up door at the front warehouse space.
• Upgrade of electrical equipment including a new circuit breaker and dedicated circuit system.
No new use or increase in the size of the Tenant’s TUOP area is proposed or authorized as part of this TUOP. The Tenant would be responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations associated with the activities on or in connection with the Premises and any common use areas including those regulating stormwater and hazardous materials.
Contact Information
Name
Lorraine Senesky
Agency Name
O'Neill Wetsuits, LLC
Job Title
Materials and Compliance Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Davin Cox
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Planner I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
National City
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
National Distribution Center, 1022 Bay Marina Drive, National City, CA 91950
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities (Class 1); 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction (Class 2)
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 and Reconstruction), and Sections 3.a. and 3.b. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it consists of a renewal of an existing TUOP for storage and warehouse purposes, and minor, in-kind improvements including replacement of HVAC, roll up doors and electrical equipment that would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing and would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use, and 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.
(4) New and renewed short-term tenancy agreements which do not result in change in the existing use. This exemption does not apply to any new development associated with the activities of the tenant. This exception is also inapplicable if the cumulative impact of continuing the existing use or conditions in the same place, over time, is significant.
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.
(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.
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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