484 Prospect / PRJ01128559
Summary
SCH Number
2026060576
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
484 Prospect / PRJ01128559
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/12/2026
Document Description
Special Use Permit (SUP) for the reuse of a heritage structure and conversion of an existing 16,683 square-foot single-dwelling unit to a commercial 19-room hotel with Interior remodel located at 484 Prospect Street. The project includes the relocation of existing single-family unit to the first floor and the addition of a bulb-out pedestrian walk and a valet parking zone at 484 Prospect Street. The 0.28-acre site Is In the La Jolla Planned District-SA Base Zone, Coastal (Non-Appealable and Appealable) Overlay Zone within the La Jolla Community Plan Area. Council District 1. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: DOCUMENT 96-31692 IN ALLAY OF CLOSED IN LOTS 48-50 BLOCK 17 OF LAJOLLA PARK. MAP 0352, CITY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA
Contact Information
Name
Veronica Davison
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Development Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Courtney Holowach
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Claude Anthony Marengo
Agency Name
Marengo Morton Architects, Inc.
Job Title
N/A
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Total Acres
0.28
Other Location Info
484 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037
Other Information
Special Use Permit (SUP)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15332, In-fill development
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego determined that the project would qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill Development). The project meets the criteria set forth In CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, as the project (a) would be consistent with the general plan designation and applicable general plan policies as well as with the zoning designation and regulations; (b) is within City limits on a site less than five acres (0.28-acre site) and is substantially surrounded by urban use; (c) the site was previously developed and has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, (d) would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality as these issue areas have been analyzed by subject matter experts who determined that impacts would be less than significant; and (e) would continue to be served by all required utilities and public services. The exceptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 would not apply considering the project would not significantly contribute to a cumulative Impact; there are no unusual circumstances relating to the proposed project or site that would result in the project having a significant effect on the environment; the project site is not mapped within or adjacent to a state scenic highway; the project is not located on a site which is Included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code; and the project site does not contain an individually designated resource and is not located within a designated historic district.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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