Use Permit 05-26-5871
Summary
SCH Number
2026100329
Public Agency
City of Lake Forest
Document Title
Use Permit 05-26-5871
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/12/2026
Document Description
This request to operate a hookah lounge on the existing patio at an existing restaurant (Mosaic Mediterranean Grill and Café). Minor exterior modifications are proposed to the patio including, but not limited to, adding a new opening to the patio and addition of a sink, storage cabinet and outdoor coal burner.
Contact Information
Name
Lina Saleh
Agency Name
Mosaic Mediterranean Grill and Cafe
Job Title
Business Owner
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Jennifer Mansur
Agency Name
City of Lake Forest
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Lake Forest
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
APN:612-161-13
Other Location Info
41 Auto Center Drive, Suite 101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Categorical Exemptions, Sec. 15301, Class 1: Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19 – Categorical Exemptions, Sec. 15301, Class 1 – Existing Facilities of the CEQA Guidelines, which involve “negligible or no expansion of an existing use.” The project specifically includes modifications to the exterior of the building with no new square footage added to the building.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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