Second-Floor Review (DEV-2026-0026)
Summary
SCH Number
2026070498
Public Agency
City of La Cañada Flintridge
Document Title
Second-Floor Review (DEV-2026-0026)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/14/2026
Document Description
The project involves demolition of an existing one-story residence and construction of a new two-story residence, basement and related site improvements for the benefit of the current owners.
Contact Information
Name
Chris Gjolme
Agency Name
City of La Canada Flintridge
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Craig Stoddard
Agency Name
C.A. Stoddard & Associates, Inc.
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
La Cañada Flintridge
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Descanso Drive and Bel Aire Drive
Zip
91011
Parcel #
5814011027
Other Location Info
929 Descanso Drive
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303 (New Construction of Conversion of Small Structures)
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves construction of a new two-story residence (replacing an existing one-story home) and related site improvements on non-hillside lot in a built-out residential neighborhood developed primarily with two-story homes. The project complies with all applicable zoning code standards pertaining to allowable floor area, setbacks and building height. No protected trees would be removed or affected by the project. Driveway access along the south side of the lot would be created and a new two-car garage would be provided. The site 1) is not in a sensitive environment or where it would impact an environmental resource (i.e., oak woodlands, waterway, or fault/liquefaction zone); 2) would not have a cumulative impact; 3) does not result in a significant effect due to ‘unusual circumstances’; 4) is not located along Angeles Crest Highway, a scenic resource; 5) is not a hazardous waste site; and 6) is not on the City’s Official Register of Historic Properties.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (Existing Facilities)
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves construction of a new two-story residence (replacing an existing one-story home) and related site improvements on non-hillside lot in a built-out residential neighborhood developed primarily with two-story homes.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. For more information, please visit LCI’s Accessibility Site.