Real Estate

Port Names New Director of Land Use Planning

Wednesday, 02 July 2008
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The Port of San Diego recently appointed John Helmer as Director of its Land Use Planning Department. As Director, he is responsible for overseeing all land use planning, environmental review, and coastal entitlements for redevelopment projects on Port Tidelands.

Mr. Helmer has been serving as the Acting Director of the department since February 2008. He was initially hired by the Port of Diego in August 2004 as the Manager of Planning Services. Since then, he has led planning efforts on key Port projects like the proposed Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan, the Lane Field development, and the Old Police Headquarters and Park Project.

Port Signs Term Sheet with the Navy, Signifying Acquisition of 1220 Pacific Highway

Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

A press conference was held on May 14 to announce the Port of San Diego's acquisition of a portion of Navy property at 1220 Pacific Highway. At the conference, Rear Admiral Len Hering, Commander, Navy Region Southwest and Stephen P. Cushman, Vice Chair of the Board of Port Commissioners signed the official document that allows the Port to take over the Navy's lease of the property.

Port of San Diego Settles Lawsuit Involving Coronado Homeowners

Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Contact: John Gilmore (619) 686-6222

The Port of San Diego and Army Corps of Engineers have settled a federal court lawsuit involving two Coronado homeowners who built a 162-foot long wall without permits.

About three years ago, one of the homeowners received approval from the Port, the Army Corps of Engineers and Regional Water Quality Control Board to remove rocks placed on the beach. The rocks were removed and a new concrete wall, which encroached in Port jurisdiction, was built in front of the waterfront homes.

Shelter Island Marine Sales and Services Site in development

Wednesday, 30 April 2008

A Marine Sales and Services site on Shelter Island Drive will soon be redeveloped to include a brand new, two-story, 10,850-square foot building with a modern, nautical design. At the March 4 Board of Port Commissioners meeting, the board authorized a 60-day exclusive negotiating agreement with Island Partners, LLC to develop a marine sales and services site on Shelter Island. If all terms of an option and lease are agreed upon between the Port and the developers during the 60-day period, then the project can move forward. The development will be Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Certified, a national recognition that requires the use of sustainable materials and conservation of water and energy.

Demolition of Three Former Warehouse Buildings on Chula Vista Waterfront Begins

Sunday, 27 April 2008

Project will prepare the site for future redevelopment

Work has begun on a project that will clear a portion of the bayfront of Chula Vista for future redevelopment. Three industrial buildings, totaling 145,000 square feet, will be demolished. The buildings are located at Marina Parkway and Sandpiper Way, near the Chula Vista Marina.

The buildings were formerly occupied by AFS Industries, Inc., a company that made modular classroom structures. AFS Industries, Inc. leased the site from the Port of San Diego until March 2006. The buildings have been empty since then.