5004 Hastings Road
Summary
SCH Number
2026090251
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
5004 Hastings Road
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/4/2026
Document Description
The project is requesting a SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT due to the presence of Environmentally Sensitive Lands (Steep Hillsides) and Sensitive Biological Resources (Tier I Habitat and MHPA). The project proposes to permit a previously constructed rear-yard retaining wall that is up to five feet in height, and a deck; to remove a portion of the existing retaining wall that is within an existing drainage easement; to add a custom pool, spa and stormwater improvements; and to revegetate the area below the existing deck. The project also includes a Multiple Species Conservation Program, Multi-Habitat Planning Area boundary line correction to remove areas from the City's planned conservation area that were previously developed. The 0.52-acre project site located at 5004 Hastings Roa dis zoned Residential Single Unit (RS-1-1 and RS-1-7) and Open Space- Residential (OR-1-1), and designated Open Space and Residential in the Mid-City: Kensington - Talmadge Community Plan area. Additionally, the project site is within the Airport Land Use Compatibility Overlay Zone (Montgomery Field), parking Standards Transit Priority Area, Transit Priority Area, Affordable Housing Parking Demand (High), Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Airport Influence Area (Montgomery Field - Review Area 2), Federal Aviation Administration Part 77 Noticing Area (Montgomery Field), and the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 143 of Kensington Heights, No. 2, in the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof No. 1912, filed in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, May 24, 1926. Assessor's Parcel Number: 465-052- 1200).
Contact Information
Name
Daniel Neri
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Development Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Carissa Garcia
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Junior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Matthew Coder
Agency Name
Coder Construction
Job Title
President
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92116
Total Acres
0.52
Parcel #
465-052-1200
Other Location Info
5004 Hastings Road, San Diego, CA 92116
Site Development Permit
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), 15304 (Minor Alteration
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) because the project consists of the permitting of an existing retaining wall and deck that was added to an existing single-family home and other additional minor improvements related to the existing residential use that would not result in an expansion of the existing use. The project also qualifies for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) because the project proposes a swimming pool, spa and rip-rap that are considered accessory structures and supporting improvements. Additionally, the project qualifies for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) because it would revegetate a portion of the rear yard and would not include the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
The exceptions outlined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 do not apply. CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(a) would not apply, as the project is not in a particularly sensitive environment, given that the proposed development footprint area is already developed and surrounded by similarly developed areas. Considering the project scope and location, no significant cumulative impact would result from the project, and the exception identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(b) would not apply. No significant effect due to unusual circumstances would result from the project considering the scope of the project is residential consistent with the land use and the project is in an existing residential neighborhood, and the exception identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(c) would not apply. The project site is not visible from a designated state scenic highway and the scenic highway exception identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(d) would not apply. The site is not located on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and the hazardous waste sites exception identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(e) would not apply. Pursuant to CC-1095771 Building Construction Plan Field Change, DSD-Historic staff determined that no potentially significant historical resources exist on site and that the parcel would be exempt from further historical review for five years from June 12, 2023. Therefore, the project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of any historical resource and the CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(f) Historical Resources exception would not apply. In conclusion, none of the exceptions outlined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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