Storage Tent No. 2 Modifications by BAE Systems at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal
Summary
SCH Number
2026090852
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Storage Tent No. 2 Modifications by BAE Systems at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/21/2026
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the addition of a sprinkler system and slight reduction in size to an existing storage tent at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal by BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc. (Tenant) in the city of San Diego, California.
A CEQA and Coastal Determinations and Notice of Approval (CatDet) (Project No. 2024-088) was issued in late-2024 for the Tenant to install a second storage tent (storage tent no. 2) on their leasehold to provide additional onsite storage, increase operational efficiency, and reduce the amount of truck trips needed to transport equipment to and from the Tenant’s auxiliary warehouse located offsite. The storage tent no. 2 was erected approximately one year ago within the Tenant’s leasehold. The proposed project would involve modifications to the existing storage tent no. 2 as follows:
• Reduce the width of the tent from 80 feet to 70 feet and reduce the height from 34 feet to 28 feet, with the length remaining 170 feet.
• Installation of a sprinkler system. Installation of the sprinkler system would require trenching to connect the newly proposed sprinkler system to an existing water source onsite.
o The sprinkler system would utilize salt water from the on-site pressurized salt water system via an existing underground supply line. There would be new 6” piping tied into a nearby lateral with a gate valve located approximately 140 feet from the new riser. The new riser would include protection bollards.
o Trenching required for the proposed pipe would include trenching of approximately 140 feet in length x approximately 4 feet deep x approximately 2 feet wide. Trenching required for each bollard would be approximately 2 feet wide x 2 feet long x approximately 3 and a half feet deep
• In addition to the existing storage activities conducted in the tent structure, the Tenant would also use the area for various employee engagement activities including morning briefings, “stretch and flex” (worker limbering exercises), and other existing related activities.
None of the planned physical or use modifications expand or modify current shipyard uses, employment, or other aspects of authorized activity or operations by BAE Systems at the site.
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in approximately Summer 2026 and would take approximately six (6) months to complete, with ongoing maintenance as needed and future removal anticipated. Proposed equipment required for the project would include concrete saws, an excavator, compactor, high-reach booms, forklifts, hand tools and associated equipment. All staging for the proposed Project would occur within the Tenant's leasehold.
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
Justin Huitema
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Planner I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Eric Icke
Agency Name
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc.
Job Title
VP
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92113
Other Location Info
2205 East Belt Street, San Diego, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1), 15302 (Class 2), and 15303 (Class 3)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 3.a., 3.b. and 3.c. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would consist of the addition of a sprinkler system and slight reduction in size to an existing storage tent that would involve negligible 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, would have substantially the same purpose and capacity, and would consist of installation of small new equipment. Section 3.a., 3.b. and 3.c. 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.
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.
AND/OR
3.c. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (SG § 15303) (Class 3): Includes construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and conversion of existing small structures from one use to another with minor modifications to the exterior of the structure.
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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