Design Review 2025-1330, Phillips Residence
Summary
SCH Number
2026060167
Public Agency
City of Laguna Beach
Document Title
Design Review 2025-1330, Phillips Residence
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/4/2026
Document Description
Construction of a 36.9 square foot primary entry enclosure at the street level, a 34.7 square foot lower-level addition through conversion of existing crawlspace to living area, a minor California roof modification at the front elevation, new on-grade exterior stairs, new windows, and request to exceed the maximum allowable building site coverage in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone.
Contact Information
Name
Shehriyar Khan
Agency Name
City of Laguna Beach
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Warren Hutcherson
Agency Name
Representative
Job Title
Designer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Sunset Terrace and Coast Highway
Zip
92651
Parcel #
656-152-33
State Highways
Coast Highway (Hwy 1)
Other Location Info
186 Sunset Terrace, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of a modest addition to and interior remodel to an existing single-family residence in a residential zone. There is no evidence of any unusual or special conditions that would result in a significant effect on the environment. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the 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. Here, the project consists of a modest addition to and interior remodel to an existing single-family residence in a residential zone. There is no evidence of any unusual or special conditions that would result in a significant effect on the environment. 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 resulting from successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time. The site is already developed with a single-family residence and attached two-car garage and the proposed development is contained within the existing building footprint. There are no unusual circumstances resulting in a significant impact on the environment. There will be no damage to scenic resources, including trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. Although the subject property is partially visible from Coast Highway, it is located at a higher elevation and views of the coast are already obstructed by existing development. The project is not located on a hazardous waste site or any other site included on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5. The project will not result in significant adverse impacts to historical resources as defined by CEQA. Consequently, additional environmental analysis is not necessary to meet the requirements of the CEQA.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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