La Jolla Scenic Drive North / PRJ-1117322
Summary
SCH Number
2026021008
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
La Jolla Scenic Drive North / PRJ-1117322
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/26/2026
Document Description
Site Development Permit (SDP) for the demolition of a 3,300 square-foot one-story single-family residence and 300 square-foot detached garage and the construction of a 6,519 square-foot one-story single-family residence with a 505 square foot attached 2-car garage and an 843 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit. The 0.59-acre site is located at 8383 La Jolla Scenic Drive North In the La Jolla Shores Planned District Single Family Unit (LJSPD-SF) Base Zone, Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone, Parking Impact overlay Zone, Parking Standards Transit Priority Area ALUCP Influence Review Area 2 (MCAS Miramar) and Transit Priority Area w1th1n the La Jolla Community Plan, and City Council District 1.
Contact Information
Name
Hector Rios
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Ryan Honnet
Agency Name
DraftSense
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Other Location Info
8383 La Jolla Scenic Drive North, San Diego, CA 92037
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego determined that the project would qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction which allows the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities 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. The project Is proposing to demolish a 3,300 square foot single-family residence and construct a new 6,519 square foot single-family home with a detached accessory dwelling unit on the same site as the demolished home. The proposed project will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the replaced residence. The project would also qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Section 15303 allows for the construction and lo location of a limited number of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another, where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Section 15303(a) allows one single-family residence, or second dwelling unit In a residential zone, The proposed project Is the construction of a single-family home and detached accessory dwelling unit in a residential zone. The project would also qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects. Section 15332 allows for the construction of Infill development within an urbanized area. The project site Is an infill site as defined by CEQA Statute Section 21061.3., ''The site has been previously developed for qualified urban uses.'' The project is consistent with the applicable General Plan des1gnat1on and policies, as well as applicable zoning designation and regulations. The 0.59-acre project site occurs within the City's Jurisdictional limits, is surrounded by similar residential uses and Is less than five acres in size, The project site has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. The project would not result In any s1gmf1cant impacts on traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Furthermore, the project can be adequately served by all required utilities arid public services, as It Is located within an urban area with services present. The exceptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 would not apply considering the project is not located within a particularly sensitive environment; would not significantly contribute to a cumulative impact; would not result in any physical changes visible from a scenic highway; is not included on any list compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 for hazardous waste
sites; and the project would not cause substantial adverse change In the significance of a historical resource.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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