7856 La Jolla Vista Drive / PRJ - 1123371
Summary
SCH Number
2026040523
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
7856 La Jolla Vista Drive / PRJ - 1123371
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/10/2026
Document Description
The project proposes a Site Development Permit (SDP) for additions and modifications to an existing 4,764 square foot one-story single dwelling unit. Modifications include the demolition of the existing garage, a 3,010 square foot remodel of the existing structure, 2,450 square feet of additions to the primary structure, construction of a new, attached 694 square foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU), a new attached carport, a new detached 818 square foot garage, and a 61 square foot tennis pavilion. The finished, one-story, 5,460 square foot single dwelling unit will also include new retaining walls, and a new swimming pool. The 1.52-acre site is located at 7854 and 7856 La Jolla Vista Drive. The 1.52-acre site is in the La Jolla Shores Planned-District, Single Family (LJSPD-SF) Zone, the Airport Land Use Compatibility Overlay Zone (MCAS· Miramar), the Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone, and a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and is designated Very Low Density Residential (0-5 du/ac) within the La Jolla Community Plan Area. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1290 of the Pueblo Lands of San Diego, Map No.36.
Contact Information
Name
Robin MacCartee
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Development Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Michael Morton AIA
Agency Name
Marengo Morton Architects, Inc.,
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Other Location Info
7856 La Jolla Vista Drive, San Diego, CA 92037
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301, Existing Facilities and Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Str
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego determined the project would not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. The project meets the criteria set forth in CEQA Section 15301, which includes Interior or exterior alterations and additions to existing
structures and CEQA Section 15303, which consists of the construction and location of Iimited numbers of new small facilities or structures. Section 15301 allows for interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances, and additions that will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 square feet if all public services and facilities are available and the project location Is not environmentally sensitive. CEQA Section 15303 allows for the construction of up to three single-family residences in urbanized areas, utility extensions of reasonable lengths to serve such construction, and accessory (appurtenant) structures. As such, these exemptions were deemed appropriate. In addition, the exceptions listed in CEQA Section 15300.2 would not apply. The site is not included on any list compiled pursuant to Government code Section 65962.5 for hazardous waste sites.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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