DR 2026-0024, CDP 2026-0025 & Variance 2026-0026 Krishna Residence
Summary
SCH Number
2026030566
Public Agency
City of Laguna Beach
Document Title
DR 2026-0024, CDP 2026-0025 & Variance 2026-0026 Krishna Residence
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/12/2026
Document Description
Demolish existing structures and construct a new single-family dwelling, two-car garage, grading, retaining walls, elevated decks, pool, spa, pedestrian entry feature, fencing, and landscaping 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
Morris Skenderian
Agency Name
Morris Skenderian & Associates, A.I.A.
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Zip
92651
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3 Section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
Project qualifies for a categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, in that the project consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small structures. Here, the
Project involves the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a single-family dwelling with an attached two-car garage with new vehicular access, elevated decks, grading, retaining walls, pool, spa, pedestrian entry feature, and landscaping. Furthermore, the project is an allowed residential use in the R-1 zone. No evidence demonstrates a reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. Further, none of the exceptions outlined in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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