Public Access and Signage Improvements by The Brigantine, Inc. at Portside Pier

The proposed project would involve signage and facilities improvements by The Brigantine, Inc. (Tenant) to enhance public accessibility of the second-level public viewing deck at Portside Pier in the city of San Diego, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would include the following: • Replacement of the sign cabinet faces of the permanent signage currently mounted on the glass basket facing North Harbor Drive. • Removal of the existing “Ketch Grill & Taps” wall sign on the second level and replacement with new “Public Viewing Deck – Open to the Public” wall sign. • Removal of the hostess stand from the public viewing deck. • Installation of an auxiliary service and beverage station adjacent to the existing Dockside bar on the second level. Replacement of the permanent signage would be limited to the installation of new permanent sign cabinet faces on the existing sign cabinets. No new lighting or alteration of the size of the sign cabinets are proposed as part of the project. Replacement of the cabinet faces would update the sign annotating upstairs use to read “Public Access – Public Deck on 2nd Level,” appropriately identifying the public use, in addition to new Dockside branding; the sign annotating downstairs use would replace the existing Dockside branding with new Portside Coffee & Gelato branding. The proposed project would also include a new wall sign on the second level to clearly identify public access of the viewing deck and ensure the space is not perceived as a continuation of the restaurant. The proposed wall sign would be approximately 20’ long by 42” high, painted along the south-facing wall, and would replace the existing “Ketch Grill & Taps” branding with “Public Viewing Deck – Open to the Public.” Additionally, the unpermitted restaurant table services on the second level public viewing deck area would cease in operation. Installation of the new cabinet sign faces, wall sign, and placement of open seating would clearly identify the public viewing deck to members of the public, and therefore, ensure public accessibility at Portside Pier. The public viewing deck would maintain its existing square footage of approximately 3,711, with tables and benches for up to 108 visitors, as well as the contiguous awning extending over the public viewing deck to provide shade for members of the public. In addition to the proposed public improvements, the proposed project would include the installation of an auxiliary service and beverage station, adjacent to the existing Dockside bar. The auxiliary station would not create an extension or expansion of the Dockside restaurant or bar, or increase the number of eating establishments/restaurants, as no new seating is proposed, and would only support existing Dockside operations to prevent overcrowding around the bar and enhance customer experience. The auxiliary station would remain entirely within the Tenant leasehold area. Placement of the station would result in no interference to the accessibility of, nor would it extend or infringe upon, the public viewing deck. Completion of the proposed project would result in the appropriate delineation of four (4) eating establishments (three restaurants and a gelato and coffee shop ) at Portside Pier, not to exceed the 1,000-seat limitation as allowed in the Portside Pier Development Project Coastal Development Permit (CDP-2017-09). 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.