Coastal Development Permit, Use Permit, and Variance for a New Single-Family Dwelling
Summary
SCH Number
2026020958
Public Agency
Orange County
Document Title
Coastal Development Permit, Use Permit, and Variance for a New Single-Family Dwelling
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/25/2026
Document Description
The proposed project involves the approval of Coastal Development Permit, Use Permit, and Variance to demolish an existing single-family residence and construct a new 6,856 square feet, two-story house (Project) at 1100 Emerald Bay in Laguna Beach. The scope of work for the Project includes an attached 1,813-square-foot 6-car subterranean garage and 1-car lattice carport, retaining walls ranging between 5 feet to 19 feet and 6 inches in height within the front and side yard setback areas, and a reduced front yard setback of 5 feet.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Flornes
Agency Name
Private Owner and Applicant
Job Title
Owner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Virginia Gomez
Agency Name
Orange County
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
92651
Other Location Info
1100 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302 - Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
The exemption provides for the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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