DR 2025-1269 Sakamoto/Witte Residence
Summary
SCH Number
2026030564
Public Agency
City of Laguna Beach
Document Title
DR 2025-1269 Sakamoto/Witte Residence
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/12/2026
Document Description
Construct additions (592 SF) and landscaping to a single-family residence 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
Charles d’Arcy
Agency Name
d’Arcy & Associates Architecture, Inc
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Zip
92651
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project qualifies for a categorical exemption 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. There is no evidence of any unusual or special conditions that would result in a significant effect on the environment. Here, improvements are limited to infill additions. 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 will be no cumulative impact.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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