212 North Coast Hwy (CDP 24-0706) 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
In-kind window change out (Qty: 1) at bathroom on west elevation.


1295 Ocean Front (CDP 24-0708)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Replace first and second level decking and replace glass railings.  


548 Agate Street (CDP 24-0681)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD) 
Reroof an existing roof. No changes to roof pitch, height, nor size. 


31671 Seacove Drive (CDP 24-0662)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/26/2024) 
Re-roof existing roof (1,800 sq ft). No changes to pitch, height, nor size. Color is dark gray.


31681 Sea Bluff Lane (CDP 24-0623)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/26/2024)
Replace 2 windows and 10 french doors in existing openings.  


176 McAuley Place (CDP 24-0617)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/26/2024)
Install 4-foot tall wood fence along portion of side property line (in existing location of original
fence) for total length of 23-feet.


31681 Sea Bluff Lane (CDP 24-0609) 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/26/2024)
Deck repair work for an existing deck that includes deck coating. No structural changes to the deck and no railing removal. 


31561 Table Rock Drive #201 (CDP 24-0524)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/26/2024) 
New ductless mini split condenser located in the existing crawl space


31561 Table Rock Drive, Unit 419 and 420 (CDP 24-0544)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/26/2024)
Remove the existing roof layer (rock) and fix all rotten wood for units 419 and 420.


1555 S. Coast Highway (CDP 24-0418)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/26/2024)
Replaster existing pool (1,867 sf.) and spa (84 sf.), replace coping, tile, rails and pool and spa equipment at the Surf and Sand Resort.


12 Smithcliffs Road (CDP 24-0525) 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/09/2024)
Replace tile coping only and paver for an existing pool


604 South Coast Highway (CDP 24-0514) 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/09/2024)
Remove and dispose of a 10,000 gallon single wall underground storage tank at existing Chevron gas station. Install a new 15,000 gallon double wall split compartment tank and piping to four existing dispenser locations.


179 McKnight #5 (CDP 24-0476) 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal period Ends: 04/09/2024)
Existing deck repair and install an A/C unit on the existing deck.


307 Cliff Drive (CDP 24-0463)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/09/2024)
Reroof (partial) 50 sq ft using BUR like for like.  


425 South Coast Highway (CDP 23-2336) - THIS HAS BEEN RESCINDED

Notice of Rescission
Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 01/08/2024)
The applicant proposes to replace doors and windows and fire escapes in the existing locations with historically appropriate materials and to restore the archways around the prior street level café windows, at the northeast corner of the building. Interior, nonstructural replacement of finishes are proposed to the hotel rooms and commercial spaces. No modifications to the Marine Room or the basement level area are proposed as part of this permit. No mechanized equipment will be located within 50 feet of the bluff edge.  No placement of solid materials or staging will occur within 50 feet of the bluff edge.  


109 Chiquita Street (CDP 24-0379)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/28/2024) 
Reroof, 1000 sf of shingles and sheathing. 


594 Cliff Drive (CDP-2024-0371)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/28/2024)
Repair water damaged existing balcony area (90 square feet) and repair water damaged section of existing exterior stairs. 


30801 Coast Hwy. (CDP-24-0437)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/21/2024)
Replace existing grease interceptor.


1580 Via Majorca (CDP-2024-0329)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/14/2024)
Replacing existing skylights. Replacing tile at the second floor exterior deck (repair work).  


2883 Wards Terrace (CDP-2024-0304)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/14/2024)
Repair of an existing deck in kind (changing out the framing joists). 


31881 Circle Drive (CDP-2024-0292)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/14/2024)
Remove and replace existing roofing material  


Public Right-of-Way West Street Underground Utility Assessment District 2021-1 (CDP 24-0327)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/13/2024)
Placement of aboveground utilities associated with an underground project.


31561 Table Rock #420 (CDP 24-0263)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/11/2024)
New AC unit - within 50 feet away of the edge of a coastal bluff.  


31561 Table Rock #419 (CDP 24-0262)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/11/2024)
New AC unit - within 50 feet away of the edge of a coastal bluff. 


2883 Wards Terrace  (CDP 23-0233)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/1/2024)
Replace A/C unit in same location with two forms of sound attenuation. 


1585 South Coast Highway (CDP-2024-0164)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/23/2024)
Replace existing steel stairs in kind at the northeast corner of the building. 


2883 Ward Terrace (CDP-24-0172)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/23/2024) 
Replace existing gas line to house. Cut through the driveway will be required.


31091 S. Coast Highway (CDP-24-0177)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/23/2024)
Repair and Maintenance of existing roof. Replaced wood as needed. Install new flashings and a
2-ply cool torch system. Poly fresco cool torch ICCESR2018 and Elastoflex 6SA self adhered.
Color: Brown 


2800 Ocean Front (CDP-2024-0082)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/27/2024)
Replace existing gas line at existing location for units - 2857,2859,2800 


1590 S Coast Hwy Unit 105 (CDP-2023-2261)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/12/2024)
Replacement of condenser, like for like in the same location. 


251 Lower Cliff Drive (CDP 24-0066)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/2/2024)
Repair existing balconies at units 3, 6, 7, and 10  (front and middle building) by removing and replacing deck coating, plywood sheathing, flashing, and deck railings (wrought iron to glass). 


31311 Monterey Street (CDP-2024-0053)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/30/2024)
Reroof repair and replace shingles  


754 Cliff Drive (CDP-24-0058)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/30/2024) 
Re-Roof - remove and replace with hotmop material, install TPO and lift and relay existing clay tile on pitched areas of the roof. 


31171 Monterey Street (CDP 23-2187)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/25/2024)
Repair and resurface existing second story deck.  


8 Rockledge Road (CDP-2024-0005)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/25/2024)
Install 6-foot tall wood fence along portion of side property line for total length of 21-feet. 


990 Meadowlark Drive (CDP 23-2352)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/25/2024)
Installing A/C condenser unit and replacing red brick driveway to concrete.  


977 S Coast Highway (CDP 23-2250)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 01/04/2024)
In-kind deck replacement located in the rear, facing Gaviota Dr.


1585 South Coast Highway (CDP 23-2131)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 01/04/2024)
Stucco repair and installation of temporary scaffolding. Re-plaster pool and replace pool decking
in-kind and update plumbing to existing equipment. 


989 Cliff Drive (CDP 23-2242)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 01/04/2024)
Relocate entry door to exterior courtyard.  


2510 S Coast Highway (CDP 23-2244)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 01/04/2024)
Like- for-like planter wall replacement.


1585 S. Coast Highway, Unit 31 (CDP 23-2234)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 01/04/2024)
New deck mount condenser serving condominium, Unit 31.


32082 Coast Highway (CDP 23-2229)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 01/04/2024)
Repair and maintenance of roof and repair and replace existing windows in-kind. 


17 Camel Point Drive (CDP 23-2174)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 12/21/2023)
Repair existing deck waterproofing and tile.


31899 Circle Drive (CDP 23-2197)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 12/21/2023)
Reroof, like for like.  


741 S Coast Highway (CDP 2023-2160)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 12/11/2023)
Air conditioning and heating system.


10 Camel Point Drive (CDP-2023-2132)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 12/8/2023)
Replace windows, doors, and garage doors like for like in existing openings.


1365 Dunning Drive (CDP-2023-2110)

 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 12/1/2023)
Replace existing roof with new torch down and replace fascia board. 


961 S Coast Highway (CDP-2023-1870)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/28/2023)
Repair existing second story deck, remove bay window from second story deck.  


436 Canyon Acres Drive (CDP-2023-2071)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/28/2023)
Reroof existing 2 story single-family residence and attached garage with composition shingle, like for like (Certainteed Landmark Solaris)


147 Agate Street  (CDP-2023-1901)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/28/2023)
Replace existing rear fence in-kind. 


1570 Carmelita Street (CDP-2023-2010)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/28/2023)
Replace 4 retrofit windows. No change in size, like-for-like.  


364 Cliff Drive (CDP-2023-2037)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/28/2023)
Remove and replace existing roof.  


20062 Laguna Canyon Road (CDP-2023-2033)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/28/2023)
Re-striping and slurry seal lower parking lot, new driveway (CalTrans project), new pedestrian and auto gate with new matching fence. Relocate playground fence. 


31471 Ocean View Street (CDP -2023-1959)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/06/2023)
Remodel pool, add spa and baja shelf inside the footprint of the existing pool, new equipment in the
same location, new gas and electric for the new equipment


425 South Coast Highway (CDP-2023-1876)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/02/2023)
Repair and replace existing roof facing ocean front and replacement of existing roof motors. 


104 North Coast Highway (CDP-2023-1916)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/2/2023)
Reroof: Repair sheathing, install new underlayment, new shingles, and torch down (flat portion). 


31981 Coast Highway (CDP 23-1928)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/02/2023)
Repair existing decks due to water damage, including repair of existing deck joists (less than 50%) at upper and middle level.  


31672 Sea Bluff Lane (CDP-2023-1900)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/02/2023)
Remove and replace existing roof. 


31641 Coast Highway (CDP-23-1894)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/26/2023)
Tear off and reroof existing 2,800 s.f. flat roof with torch down "polyfresko", like for like. 


32102 Coast Highway (CDP 23-1893)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/26/2023)
Reroof, like for like. 


330 Cliff Drive (CDP 23-1873)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/26/2023)
Replace wrought iron gate across parking garage entrance under existing multifamily residential structure, like for like replacement. 


1173 Marine Drive (CDP 23-1845)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/19/2023)
Heat pump condenser installation. 


1585 South Coast Highway (CDP 23-1802)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/19/2023)
Replace 106 SF of wood siding to stucco to match existing building.


8 Lagunita Drive (CDP 23-1811)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/19/2023)
Remove and replace roofing material.


31561 Table Rock Drive #206 (CDP 23-1835)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/19/2023)
Install new AC unit and ventilation within existing crawlspace. No placement of solid materials or presence of mechanized construction equipment or construction materials within 50 feet of the bluff edge.  


37 Lagunita Drive (CDP 23-1832)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/19/2023)
Reroof, like for like. 


1105 North Coast Highway (CDP 23-1813)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/18/2023) 
The project involves window replacements, balcony replacements, and exterior railing replacements.


603 South Coast Hwy. (CDP 23-1816)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/16/2023)
Flat roof, furnish & install 1/2 fanfold over existing roof material, tan TPO single ply membrane & waterproof deck system, apply self-adhered underlayment to existing deck surface, body coat, diamond lath, wp-47 fiber layth, TC-1 basecoat, WP-90 resin, slurry coat, two layers SC10 top coat. 


31755 Coast Highway (CDP-23-1786)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/11/2023)
Reroof, like for like. Sections of tower and breezeway. 


211 North Coast Highway (DR 23-1547)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/12/2023)
New exterior building colors and trim, replace existing doors and gates within their existing openings, in-kind pool fencing replacement, replacement exterior stair handrails, replacement outdoor shower fixtures at pool deck, and landscaping.


1101 Marine Drive (CDP 23-1740)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/11/2023)
Repair existing deck and railing; replace all windows in existing openings and replace exterior lights. 


496 Canyon Acres Drive (CDP-2023-1743) 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/6/2023)
Reroof, like for like. 


31917 Virginia Way (CDP-23-1738)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/6/2023)
Replace 13 windows with new Renewal by Andersen windows into original openings.  


1105 N. Coast Highway (CDP-2023-1722)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/6/2023)
Remove and replace existing roofing material. Remove and replace 12 roof mounted skylights.  


31151 Coast Highway, Aliso Beach Parking lot (CDP 2023-1729)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/6/2023)
Replacement of one light pole in the Aliso Beach parking lot. Pursuant to the Repair, Maintenance, and utility hook-up exclusion adopted by the Commission in 1978, no permit is required for the routine maintenance of public park facilities where there is no change to the level of service, including replacement of lighting facilities. The project has no potential adverse environmental effects. 


Public Right-of Way Adjacent to 515 Canyon Acres Drive (CDP-23-1728)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/9/2023)
Installation of an outdoor warning system consisting of four (4) speakers mounted and installed on a 
weather steel pole adjacent to 515 Canyon Acres Drive. 


32101 Coast Highway (CDP 23-1709)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/05/2023)
Remove and repair exterior stucco, remove and replace existing windows and doors, replace roofing with slate tiles, replace existing deck rails and decking. 


1585 S Coast Highway (CDP 23-1691)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 09/28/2023)
Tear off and re-install flat roof. Like-for-like material. 


31899 Circle Way (CDP-2023-1694)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 09/28/2023)
Replace fence and gate


30801 Coast Highway (CDP-2023-1683)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 09/28/2023)
Montage Hotel & Resort - 1,604 square-foot pool deck expansion; 1,901 square feet of storage below extended pool deck; and landscape plan changes.  


405 Nyes Place (CDP-23-1647) 

Notice of Exemption (Non-Appealable)
Demolition of upper portion of shotcrete retaining wall to bring into conformance with maximum height approved by Design Review Board.


217 Broadway (CDP 23-1650)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 09/21/2023)
Replace one package unit (HVAC). Like for like replacement in original location. 


1570 Carmelita Street (CDP-2023-1546)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 09/18/2023)
Replace one retrofit window in existing opening.


20401 Sun Valley Drive (CDP-2023-1619)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 09/19/2023)
Remove and replace existing roof material.  


1045 S. Coast Highway (CDP-2023-1617)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 09/19/2023) 
Steel Column Repairs for multiple unit carports - 1026,1036,1046,1055,1059,1061& 1065 Gaviota Drive


31541 Table Rock Drive (CDP-2023-1616)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 09/19/2023)
Remove and replace existing roof material  


12 Lagunita Drive (CDP-2023-1554)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 09/08/2023)
Remove and replace existing roofing material.


1585 South Coast Highway (CDP-2023-1525)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/31/2023)
Install deck mount condenser serving an existing condominium.


32102 Coast Highway (CDP-2023-1522)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/31/2023)
Exterior material replacements.


975 Cliff Drive (CDP-2023-1392)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/31/2023)
Remove and replace existing roofing with same material.  


31331 Coast Highway (CDP 23-1498)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/28/2023)
Replace six slider doors with new sliders in original openings, like for like for a single family residence. 


1791 Ocean Way (CPD-23-1483)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/23/2023)
Replace six slider doors with new sliders in original openings, like for like for a single family dwelling. 


1235 Ocean Front (CDP-2023-1475)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/21/2023)
Repair and maintenance to front covered entry windows and pedestrian gate.  


31702 Seacliff Drive (CDP 23-1470)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/21/2023) 
Remove and replace one window, replace second window with smaller window.


530 Cliff Drive (CDP-2023-1380)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/18/2023)
Replace twelve (12) exterior windows, in kind. 


1018 Marine Drive (CDP-2023-1358)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/10/2023)
Reroof Single-Family Dwelling within the coastal appealable area. 


23 Bay Drive (CDP 23-1351)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/10/2023)
Remove and replace existing roofing with same material. 


15 Camel Point (CDP 23-1338)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/07/2023)
Replace (3) windows and (1) French door within existing openings on main floor level along west and north building elevations. 


30801 Coast Highway (CDP 23-1301)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 08/02/2023)
The project involves replacement of existing air conditioning equipment located on the rooftop. 


31755 Coast Highway (Laguna Lido Condominium Complex)  (CDP 23-1174)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 07/31/2023)
The proposed project involves roof repairs and re-roofing the loggia and garage area on Building 1, and replacing the damaged security fencing and gate extending from the loggia to garage area. No mechanized equipment. 


802 Bluebird Canyon Drive (CDP 23-1267)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 07/26/2023)
Remove existing ( tar and gravel) roof. Inspect roof deck for damages/dry rot.  Re-roof and replace with rolled comp, new plywood and sheathing. 


1991 Ocean Way (CDP-23-1085)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 07/24/2023)
Replace nine (9) metal windows in kind with low E-rated glass. 


156 Chiquita Street (CDP 23-1234)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 07/24/2023)
Fence and Gate Replacement (Rear Yard) 


2883 Wards Terrace (CDP 23-1214)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 07/19/2023)
Repair existing upper deck (284 SF) with new waterproofing and replace deck tile in kind. Remove existing glass railing and replace with new 42 inch glass guardrail. Remove existing structural beam and columns at lower patio and replace with new, repair stucco as necessary. Replace tile in kind at lower patio. Re-roof 260 SF of hot mop roof above upper deck. 


31423 Coast Highway #23 (CDP-2023-1222)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 07/19/2023)
Install A/C unit in crawl space of existing building.  


276-280 South Coast Highway (CDP-2023-1217)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 07/19/2023)
Re-surface under the roof and two sides of the front canopy. Repair and reroof front canopy and replace stucco with metal fascia to outer perimeter of existing canopy at 278 South Coast Highway. 


1991 Ocean Way (CDP-2023-1203)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 07/14/2023)
Remove existing (1 wood shingle) roof. Inspect roof deck and replace noticeably damaged/ dry-rotted wood as necessary. Install 72# fiberglass cap sheet. Install new 16" Class A wood shingles. Like for Like. Existing Clay tile ridge cap to be re-installed. Rood installation to match existing, irregular pattern.


175 North Coast Highway (CDP-2023-1172)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 07/11/2023)
Temporary Art Installation (November 2nd - 5th) by Laguna Art Museum on the sand at main beach 


37 Lagunita Drive (CDP-2023-1098)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 06/28/2023) 
Landscape and hardscape renovations, replacement of entry gate and fence, outdoor shower, guardrails, built-in bench, pre-fab spa, landscape lighting. 


3 Camel Point Drive (CDP-2023-1092)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 06/28/2023)
Replacement of existing doors, windows, and skylights in-kind, replace exterior materials in kind, and water fountain to be removed.


31201 Monterey Street (23-1066)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 06/21/2023) 
Replace 32 windows and 4 patio sliders like-for-like in existing openings. The proposed repair and
maintenance activities are not located within 50-feet of a coastal bluff or within 20-feet of coastal water.


150 Dumond Drive (CDP-2023-1051) 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 06/21/2023)
Replace (2) retrofit windows in kind.  


1540 S. Coast Highway, Ste 203, 207, 208 (CDP-2023-1045)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 06/21/2023)
Replace and install (3) new heat pumps on same location of existing concrete pads located on the roof.


13 Lagunita Drive (23-0886)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 05/30/2023)
Replace existing glass deck guardrails in-kind, resurface existing deck, replace 3 doors in-kind, replace existing pre-fabricated spa on second-level deck in-kind. No use of mechanized equipment. The proposed repair and maintenance activities are not located within 50-feet of a coastal bluff or within 20-feet of coastal water. 


31702 Seacliff Drive (23-0875)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 05/30/2023)
Replace existing entry gate within private street right-of-way. The proposed repair and maintenance activities are not located within 50-feet of a coastal bluff or within 20-feet of coastal water. 


193 Dumond Drive (CDP-23-0749)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 05/24/2023) 
Tear off existing flat roof material, replace with torch-down flat roof material (black). The proposed repair and maintenance activities are  not located within 50 feet of a coastal bluff or within 20 feet of coastal water.


1860 Ocean Way  (CDP-2023-0782)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 05/19/2023)
New drain covers, spa lights and replaster to an existing spa. 


1091 Gaviota Drive (CDP-2023-0741)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 05/17/2023)
Repair and maintenance of existing 30" to 36" planter retaining wall at rear of building.  


1875 Ocean Way (CDP-2023-0719)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 05/09/2023)
Replace all windows in-kind.


5 Lagunita Drive (CDP-23-0657)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 05/03/2023)
Project is a shared storm drain project between the Lagunita Community Association (LCA) and the City of Laguna Beach to replace approximately 105 feet of a storm drain not located within 50 feet of a coastal bluff or within 20 feet of coastal water. No increase in capacity of storm drain. This project is exempt pursuant to the “Repair, Maintenance and Utility Hook-Up Exclusions from Permit Requirements”, adopted by the California Coastal Commission on September 5, 1978. 


151 Crescent Bay Drive (23-0666)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 05/03/2023)
Removal of existing bay window; fill in opening on a property not located between the sea and the first public road. 


1225 Cliff Drive (CDP-2023-0613)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/27/2023) 
Roof Repairs (see attached plan)


1585 S Coast Highway (CDP-2023-0463)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/27/2023)
Laguna Sands-Replace 5 exterior beams and 2 columns at front of the deck and roof at units 2,22,32,42, and 41; replace 5 exterior beams at the front of the deck at units 23,24,33, and 34. Replacement shall be in-kind and will not have any additional footings or foundations.


1585 S Coast Highway (CDP-2023-0461)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 04/27/2023)
Laguna Sands-Replace 6 beams at front of roof and deck, 1 beam at side of unit 58. Replacement shall be in-kind and will not have any additional footings or foundations.


1585 S Coast Highway (CDP-2023-0579)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 4/21/2023)
REPLACING exterior beam rim joist at front of the deck and roof deck 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4TH LEVEL AT UNITS 1, 21, 31, 41 for new approved glass guardrail, REPLACING the rotten steel stud to wood stud and apply plywood at the front wall and apply new stucco FOR ROOF DECK AND DECK SYSTEM APPLY Waterproofing


1585 SCH Units 2, 22, 23, 24, 32, 33, 34, 41, 42 (CDP-2023-0571)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 4/21/2023)
Replacing five rotten exterior beams and two columns at front of the deck and roof deck at units 2, 22, 23, 24, 32, 33, 34, 41 and 42. Water proofing decks.


1173 Marine Drive (CDP-2023-0501)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 4/14/2023)
Repair and Maintenance not within 50' of coastal bluff. New A/C in side-yard.


1585 South Coast Highway, Units 53 and 63 (CDP-2023-0520)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 4/14/2023)
Laguna Sands - Replace deck and railings in kind 


2604 Victoria Drive (CDP-2023-0335)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 4/4/2023)
Remove existing roofing material and install plywood, install new curtained presidential shake composition shingles over a layer of felt underlayment (in charcoal color). 


2623 Victoria Drive (CDP 23-0415)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 4/4/2023)
New Air Conditioning Unit located located within 300' of the sand. 


150 Cress Street (CDP 23-0389)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 4/4/2023)
Replace siding on a property located between the sea and the first public road. 


2661 Victoria Drive (23-0348)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/20/23)
Replacement of roof material in kind on a property located between the sea and the first public road.  


32156 Virginia Way (CDP 23-0317) 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/13/2023)
Replace windows and doors, stucco, and railings


31561 Table Rock Drive, Unit 206 (CDP 23-0304)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/13/2023)
Replace windows and doors (like for like)


151 Crescent Bay Drive (CDP 23-0307)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/13/2023)
Replacing Windows and Patio Sliders


307 Cliff Drive (CDP 23-0306)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/13/2023)
Secure rounded trim façade on building


1225 Cliff Drive (CDP-2023-0286)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/13/2023)
Door and window replacement in-kind.


1585 South Coast Highway (CDP-2023-0287)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/13/2023)
Laguna Sands-Replace existing street side stairway at northern corner of the building. Stairs shall be in-kind and will not have any additional footings or foundations.


1585 South Coast Highway (CDP-2023-0288)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/13/2023) 
Laguna Sands-Replace 135 existing windows with new vinyl windows in the existing openings. Net openings will not be reduced.


425 South Coast Highway (CDP 23-0238)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/7/2023)
Like-for-like replacement of the roof on the lower level “marine room” of the Hotel Laguna. 


1100 South Coast Highway, Unit 300A (CDP-2023-0247)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/7/2023)
Replace double French doors with sliding glass door (smaller opening) on 2nd floor unit.


32002 Coast Highway (CDP-2023-0200)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 3/7/2023)
Replace 2 windows and 2 patio doors in-kind and within existing openings. 


1944 Ocean Way  (CDP-2023-0193)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/21/23)
Replace cedar shingle siding in kind on south and west elevations of the existing house.


31061 Aliso Circle (CDP-2023-0163)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/21/23)
Replace 5 windows in existing openings, like-for-like


31945 Coast Highway (CDP-23-0128)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/13/23)
Replace all exterior doors and windows in existing locations. 


31562 Bluff Drive (22-2512) 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/13/23)
Replacement of roof material in kind on a property not located between the sea and the first public road. 


2020 Ocean Way (CDP 23-0118)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/13/23)
Replace three windows in existing openings. 


31678 Seacliff Drive (CDP-2023-0049)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 2/6/23)
New A/C unit.


1585 S Coast Highway, Unit 64 (CDP-2023-0007)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/30/2023)
New skylights.


2475 South Coast Highway (CDP-2023-0023)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/24/2023)
Repair an existing glass block privacy wall. The top horizontal beam shall be replaced with a new steel beam and re-covered with stucco to match existing. New pad footing will be installed at each end of the wall. No expansion horizontally or vertically of the existing wall. 


2796 Victoria Drive (CDP-2023-0018)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/24/2023)
Replace cracked retaining walls for existing 160 square foot detached garage. 


397 N Coast Hwy (CDP-2022-2488) 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/12/2023)
Car crashed into window. Repair corner of building and gate like for like.


1810 Ocean Way (CDP-2022-2439)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/9/2023)
New ground mounted A/C unit on concrete pad for existing single-family residence. 


2017 Ocean Way (CDP-2022-2440)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/9/2023)
Repairs to front outdoor deck at entryway. Demo 4' x 8' of stone at front entry. Install new 4' x 8' T&G 3/4 plywood. New waterproofing over plywood. Install existing stone over waterproofing. 


2645 Victoria Drive (CDP-2022-2416)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 1/4/2023)
Replace bottom two siding boards in kind, 6.5 feet long and 5' long.


2020 Ocean Way (CDP-2022-2356)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 12/28/2022)
Replace (8) windows and (1) set of French doors in-kind and within original openings.  


32021 Coast Highway (CDP)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 12/28/2022)
Rebuild existing 2-car garage (437 SF) like for like with new footings per 2020 California Building Code requirements. The request includes rebuilding the existing deck on top of the garage like for like.


31001 Coast Highway (CDP-2022-2359)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 12/21/2022)
Remove existing roofing material and install plywood with torch down roofing material (in brown color). 


941 Gaviota Drive (CDP-2022-2311)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Remove 2 picture windows and replace with 3 mulled units in existing openings. Replace 2 slider doors in existing openings. 


937 Gaviota Drive (CDP-2022-2312)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Remove 3 picture windows and replace with 3 mulled units in existing openings. Replace 2 slider doors in existing openings. 


Park Ave. (CDP-2022-2270)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Zone 3 Collector Road Improvements: Project involves rehabilitating the asphalt of Park Avenue, Glenneyre Street and Thalia Street. Project will also reduce crossfall and steep crowns as needed. Project will also include utility adjustments, and street signing and striping. The project will not result in an expansion of an existing use and will not create any additional automobile lanes.

Project is exempt pursuant to Section 30610 (d)(f) of the Coastal Act, specifically per the Repair,  Maintenance and Utility Exclusions adopted by the Coastal Commission on September 5, 1978, Section II.A. Roads. No permit is required for repair and maintenance of existing public roads including landscaping, signalization, lighting, signing, resurfacing, installation or expansion of retaining walls, safety barriers and railings and other comparable development within the existing right of way... "


1585 South Coast Highway (CDP 22-2095)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/30/2022)
Replace existing glass railing with surface mounted glass railing system. Deck coating replacement permitted work under CDP-2021-9539. 


1173 Marine Drive (CDP 22-2183)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/30/2022)
Remove and replace existing roofing material in-kind.  


1991 Ocean Way (CDP-2022-2097)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/15/2022)
Replace two garage doors and repair existing exterior door jamb. 


1902 Ocean Way (DR-2022-1793)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/15/2022)
New windows and doors, new roofing, and replacement of a solid roof overhang with a trellis and a new planter box in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. 


1051 Gaviota Drive (CDP-2022-2013)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Replace one existing exterior stair stringer on permitted beach stairs. Work is less than 10% of existing stairway.


496 Cliff Drive (CDP-2022-2096)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD) 
Demolish existing 4'11" tall block wall and gate on the northwest side of the property approximately 20 feet in length and replace block wall with a 4' 11" wrought iron fence and gate in the same location and same length.


955 S Coast Hwy (CDP-2022-2038)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/7/2022)
with smaller doors in existing opening, waterproofing all decks, and re-stucco on a property not located between the sea and the first public road. 


1590 S Coast Hwy (CDP-2022-2024)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/7/2022)
Replace two existing beams in kind on a property not located between the sea and the first public road. 


145 McKnight Drive (CDP-2022-1999)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/2/2022)
Minor remodel and 62 sq. ft. addition within existing roof line to existing SFR, door and window changes/new windows, new chimney.


17 Montage Way (CDP-2022-2036)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/2/2022)
Replace materials of the water feature in the courtyard.


Heisler Park and Main Beach; various locations (TUP-2022-1989)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 11/2/2022)
The Laguna Art Museum is proposing to place seven temporary sculptures at various locations at Main Beach and Heisler Park from 11/3/22 through 11/6/22. The installations have been sited to maintain beach access and beach recreation opportunities and avoid wave impacts. A museum representative will be stationed at each sculpture, which may be viewed at no cost. Sand bags will secure each sculpture and allow for easy removal with no permanent impacts to the environment.


1811 Ocean Way (CDP-2022-2025)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Repair and/or replace existing deck sheathing. 


10 Smithcliffs Road (CDP-2022-1966)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/31/2022)
Remodel existing pool, remove existing spa, reduce size, and install rear-yard hardscape on a site not located between the sea and the first public road.


825 South Coast Highway (ZPC- 22-0639)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Replacement of existing doors and windows.  No expansion of existing openings. 


940 Bluebird Canyon Drive (CDP-2022-1835)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/28/2022)
Remove existing roof material and replace with comp. shingle, like for like.


The intersection of State Route 1 (South Coast Hwy) and Cress Street (0R170 (1218000062))

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/28/2022)
Caltrans proposes ADA and safety improvements at the intersection of State Route 1 (South Coast Highway) and Cress Street in the City of Laguna Beach in Orange County. This project proposes to upgrade the ADA curb ramps to current ADA standards per DIB 82-06 and replace signals, add safety lighting and enhance pavement delineation. The project is exempt per the Repair, Maintenance, and Utility Hook-Up Exclusion from Permit Requirements adopted by the Coastal Commission on September 5, 1978. (Coastal Act/30610(d); 14 Cal. Code of Regulations/13252(c))”


330 S Coast Highway (CDP-2022-1900)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
The applicant requests administrative design review to modify the previously approved project (PCDR 21-10019/VA 21-10022 and CDP 21-10021) located at 330 S. Coast Highway (Finney’s at the White House).  Modifications include a revised rooftop equipment plan, skylight revisions and new electric panel access doors.  


31675 Sea Bluff Lane (CDP 22-1940)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Replacement of sliding doors and windows within one foot of openings and interior remodel.


1101 Marine Drive (CDP-2022-1775)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/13/2022)
Repair/Replace existing wood siding and existing stone siding on existing SFD, like for like.


194 Nyes Place (CDP 22-1864)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/4/2022)
Replace decks with trex, replace guardrails with glass,  repair exterior stairways and replace handrails for a single family home property not located within 300 feet of the beach, and not located within 50 feet of a bluff edge.


31512 West Street (CDP 22-0696)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
New 180 SF attached covered patio, new hardscape, new landscaping, new garden enclosure structure, repair existing deck, new fencing.


37 Lagunita Drive (CDP 22-1693)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 09/20/2022)
New exterior stucco, replace light fixtures, new entry pergola, replace decking and guardrails, replace doors and windows and add new doors to a single family home not located between the sea and the first public road, not located within 300 feet of the beach, and not located within 50 feet of a bluff edge.


783 Summit Drive (CDP-22-1704)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 10/14/2022)
Remove and replace existing comp shingle with like shingle 


20652 Laguna Canyon Road (CDP-2022-1703)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Remove (2) existing HVAC units and concrete pad and install (2) new HVAC units and concrete pad in same location.


31595 Table Rock Drive (CDP-2022-1673)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Remove existing roof and replace with new torch down roof.


32021 Coast Highway (CDP 22-1566)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 8/23/2022)
Replace windows and window headers in kind. Repair a deck beam and waterproof all decks.


1001 S. Coast Hwy (CDP-2022-1568)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 8/22/2022)
Fire damage restoration of upper story apartment above car repair garage. Remove and replace roof framing (600 sq. ft.) & floor framing (600 sq. ft.). Replace roofing (1,300 sq. ft.). Restore damaged exterior walls and restore finishes. All exterior finished, colors and style to match existing.


622-626 Cliff Drive (CDP 2022-1480)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 8/15/2022)
Remove existing roofing material and replace with new torch down system and laminated asphalt shingles. 


31561 Table Rock Drive, Unit 420 (CDP 22-1371)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Remodel of an existing one level condo (remove non-structural interior walls) and replacement of all windows and doors, relocate one window, and add skylight. 


1944 Ocean Way (ZPC 22-0340)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Less than 10% cumulative addition to existing single-family dwelling on a lot not located between the sea and first public road, new exterior windows and doors, and two new AC units.  


496 Cliff Drive, Unit 1 (RBP-2022-0832)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: TBD)
Interior remodel (317 sqft), remove interior shear wall and interior bearing wall.


30922 Coast Highway (CDP 22-1144)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 6/29/2022)
Remove north facing sloped roof and replace with new tile roofing, No structural roof changes are proposed.


904 Bluebird Canyon Drive (RBP 22-0900)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 6/29/2022)
Replacement of all wood siding with new hardie board siding.


31561 Table Rock Dr., #419 (CDP 22-1113)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 6/29/2022)
Remodel of an existing one level condo (remove non-structural interior walls) and replacement of all windows and one exterior door 


350, 352, 354, & 356 Cliff Drive (ZPC-2022-0623) 

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 6/17/2022)
Minor facade improvements including new windows and doors for all units.


 1101 South Coast Highway (CDP-2022-0986)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 6/13/2022)
Repair damage to a portion of the existing exterior stairs, handrails, and adjacent wall. Same size and location, like for like material.   


31702 Seacliff Drive (CDP-2022-0790)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 6/10/2022)
Replace siding


31899 Circle Drive (CDP-2022-0943)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 6/7/2022)
Replace existing exterior stucco like for like.  


12 Lagunita Drive (CDP-2022-0898)

Notice of Exemption (Appeal Period Ends: 6/7/2022)
Replacement of existing railing in same location.