DR 24-2113
Summary
SCH Number
2026010195
Public Agency
City of Laguna Beach
Document Title
DR 24-2113
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/9/2026
Document Description
Modifications to a previously approved landscape plan in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) Zone.
Contact Information
Name
Shaveta Sharma
Agency Name
City of Laguna Beach
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Steve Kawaratani
Agency Name
Applicant
Job Title
Consultant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
1813 Temple Hills Drive
Zip
92651
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of a modification to existing landscaping and does not include the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15304 - Minor Alterations to Land, in that the project consists of the modification of existing landscaping. There is no evidence of any unusual or special conditions that would result in a significant effect on the environment. Here, the project is limited to landscaping that does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. None of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions identified in CEQA Guidelines, section 15300.2 applies. There is nothing unusual about the project site or the project itself that would lead to a potentially significant impact. And, even if an unusual circumstance did exist (one does not), there is no reasonable possibility that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. The project site is zoned for single-family development and provides adequate off-street parking. Further, the project will not result in damage to scenic resources within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway; the closest officially designated state scenic highway is located near Anaheim and therefore the project will not result in damage to scenic resources within or near such highway. Further, the project is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Government Section 65962.5; the project site has not been designated as a hazardous waste site. Further, the project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historic resource. Thus, the Class 1 categorical exemption applies.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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