Torrey Pines North Beach Parking Lot Resiliency Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SDO-66599-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2026091222
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
Torrey Pines North Beach Parking Lot Resiliency Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SDO-66599-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/29/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SDO-66599-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to California Department of Parks and Recreation - San Diego Coast District. The Project consists of the removal of an existing failed 24-inch diameter culvert under McGonigle Road and the construction of a replacement culvert. The replacement culvert will consist of a 6-foot high, 19-foot wide, 60-foot long aluminum box culvert with concrete headwalls.
Contact Information
Name
Kelly Fisher
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Lisa Adams
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation – San Diego Coast District
Job Title
District Superintendent
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The Project is located within a drainage in the northern portion of the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon where it passes through a culvert under McGonigle Road, in the City of San Diego, County of San Diego.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15304 (Class 4. Minor Alterations to Land).
Reasons for Exemption
The Lead Agency determined that the Project meets certain qualifying criteria for the exemption. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.1(a), the Lead Agency is responsible for determining whether the Project is exempt from CEQA and that determination shall be final and conclusive on all persons, including Responsible Agencies. As a result, CDFW, acting as a Responsible Agency, is bound by the Lead Agency’s determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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