Coastal Development Permit and Minor Exception for the construction of a single-family residence located at 2800 Ocean Drive

The City of Manhattan Beach is processing a Coastal Development Permit and Minor Exception under Resolution No. 25-08 for the construction of a 1,478 square foot single-family residence at 2800 Ocean Drive. The project is located within the High-Density Residential Zoning District, Area District 3, and the appealable portion of the Coastal Zone. Because the proposed design includes less than the minimum required open space, a Minor Exception is necessary for approval. The project is managed by the Community Development Department, with Tari Kuvhenguhwa serving as the Associate Planner and primary point of contact. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Class 3, Section 15303, as it involves the new construction of a small residential structure consistent with existing zoning requirements. A Notice of Exemption was filed on July 23, 2025, and posted on July 24, 2025. The responsible party for the work is Don E. Murphy, Trustee of the DJM Family Trust. As this is an administrative and regulatory permitting action rather than a federal procurement contract, there are no associated federal acquisition clauses, pricing schedules, or standard contract award evaluation factors.