DR-24-1151, CDP-24-1152, VAR-24-1153, Praner Residence
Summary
SCH Number
2026011028
Public Agency
City of Laguna Beach
Document Title
DR-24-1151, CDP-24-1152, VAR-24-1153, Praner Residence
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/29/2026
Document Description
Additions and remodel of an existing single-family dwelling, new two-car garage, elevated decks, grading, landscaping, pool, and attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). A variance is requested for additions to encroach into the front yard setback, rear yard setback, and additional building setback, and to construct a pool within the front yard setback 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
David Parker
Agency Name
Architect
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Seacove Drive & Coast Highway
Zip
92651
Other Location Info
31731 Seacove Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves the remodel of and addition to an existing single-family dwelling, one accessory dwelling unit, a pool and deck, and the project has been conditioned to require approval of a lot line adjustment (lot merger) prior to issuance of grading or building permits. The project will not expand the use of the subject structures because the single-family home will continue to serve a residential use. Also, the additions do not result in more than 50% of the floor area of the structure before the additions, nor more than 2,500 square feet, and the project site is not located in an environmentally sensitive area. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, in that the project consists of the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing structures or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Examples of projects that qualify for a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 include interior or exterior alterations that include such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances, and additions to existing structures provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the additions, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less, or 10,000 square feet if the project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan and the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive and is not an oceanfront lot.. As aforementioned, the Project involves the remodel of and addition to an existing single-family dwelling, one accessory dwelling unit, a pool and deck, and the Project has been conditioned to require approval of a Lot Line Adjustment (lot merger) prior to issuance of grading or building permits. Furthermore, the Project will not expand the use of the subject structure because the single-family home will continue to serve a residential use. Also, these additions will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the additions, nor more than 2,500 square feet, and the project site is not located in an environmentally sensitive area. No evidence has been presented to demonstrate that there is a reasonable possibility that the proposed Project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances, and therefore is exemption from CEQA. There is no evidence of any unusual or special conditions that would result in a significant effect on the environment in that there are no historic resources or heritage trees on the 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 in that the site is fully developed with an existing single family residence, decks, and pool, and is adjacent to developed residential properties. The City's environmentally sensitive area maps do not identify any such areas on-site or within the immediate Project vicinity, and there are no mapped watercourses on the subject site. There will be no cumulative impact resulting from successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time in that the Project proposes one accessory dwelling unit and only a junior accessory dwelling could be permitted on the subject site in the future. There are no unusual circumstances resulting in a significant impact on the environment in that there are no historic resources or heritage trees on the site, or any other concerns with regards to the Project site. 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 in that the Project would not impact trees, there are no historic buildings or rock outcroppings on the site, and 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. 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 there is no historic resource on the site or immediately adjacent to the site. 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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