DR 25-1554, CDP 25-1555, REP 25-1626 & VA 25-2882 Fassero Residence
Summary
SCH Number
2026010849
Public Agency
City of Laguna Beach
Document Title
DR 25-1554, CDP 25-1555, REP 25-1626 & VA 25-2882 Fassero Residence
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/27/2026
Document Description
Construct a new 3,861 square foot single-family residence, new landscaping, three-car tandem garage, elevated decks, grading, retaining wall, pool, spa, and fuel modification/landscaping on a vacant lot in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone.
Contact Information
Name
Nancy Balmer-Csira
Agency Name
City of Laguna Beach
Job Title
Contract Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Denise Xagorarakis
Agency Name
Xag Designs
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Morningside Drive east of Bluebird Canyon Drive
Zip
92651
Other Location Info
1425 Morningside Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves the construction and location of limited numbers of new small structures, in this case, the construction of a single-family dwelling on an existing legal building site and no structures are proposed within the open space overlay/environmentally sensitive area. 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 construction of a single-family dwelling on an existing legal building site and no structures are proposed within the open space overlay/environmentally sensitive area. 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. 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. 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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