CUP 2026-0066, The Seahorse Lounge
Summary
SCH Number
2026011119
Public Agency
City of Laguna Beach
Document Title
CUP 2026-0066, The Seahorse Lounge
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/30/2026
Document Description
Historic preservation incentive for a parking requirement reduction of 75% (18 spaces) at an existing commercial property to accommodate a coffee shop, a retail store, and a tavern in the C-1 (Local Business District) Zoning District.
Contact Information
Name
Sarah Olsen
Agency Name
City of Laguna Beach
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Garry Ledesma
Agency Name
Owner
Job Title
Owner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
South Coast Highway & Pearl Street
Zip
92651
Other Location Info
1796 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 & 15331
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves a parking requirement reduction for an existing commercial property to accommodate a coffee shop, a retail store, and a tavern, and 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 exempt.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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