DR 2024-0658, CDP 2024-0657 Zhou Residence
Summary
SCH Number
2025100040
Public Agency
City of Laguna Beach
Document Title
DR 2024-0658, CDP 2024-0657 Zhou Residence
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/1/2025
Document Description
Demolition of an existing 1,278 square foot, single-family residence and construction of a new 4,002 square foot, two-story single-family residence, attached garage, elevated decks, grading, and landscaping, in the R-1 (residential Low Density) Zoning District.
Contact Information
Name
Heather Steven
Agency Name
City of Laguna Beach
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Gabriel Ponciano
Agency Name
LCRA Architects
Job Title
Designer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
West Street & Valido Road
Zip
92651
Parcel #
056-062-25
Other Location Info
Site Address is 31526 Valido Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small structures. There is evidence of any unusual or special conditions that would result in a significant effect on the environment. This project fits within the Class 3 exemption because it is a single-family dwelling on an existing legal building site. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the project qualifies for a categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, in that the project consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small structures There is no evidence of any unusual or special conditions that would result in a significant effect on the environment. This project fits within the Class 3 exemption because it is a single-family dwelling on an existing legal building site. Further, none of the exceptions outlined in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. The project site does not contain any environmentally sensitive areas. There are no unusual circumstances resulting in a significant impact on the environment as the project is similar in scope to other developed properties in the surrounding developed neighborhood. There will be no cumulative impact resulting from successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time. There are no unusual circumstances resulting in a significant impact on the environment as the project site does not contain any environmentally sensitive areas. There will be no damage to scenic resources, including trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. The project is not located on a hazardous waste site, or any other site included on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5. The Project will not result in significant adverse impacts to historical resources as defined by CEQA in that the existing single-family dwelling, detached garage, and the subject property are not a historic resource as determined by the Historic Resource Assessments prepared for the project. Consequently, additional environmental analysis is not necessary to meet the requirements of the CEQA.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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