Coastal Development Permit No. 23-073, Variance No. 25-019, Site Plan Review No. 23-035, Minor Modification No. 24-005, and Categorical Exemption No. 23-161

The project entails the construction of a new two-story single-family residence spanning 5,168 square feet, complete with an 840-square-foot subterranean two-car garage and a 2,192-square-foot basement. Additional development includes an onsite wastewater treatment system, driveway, hardscaping, a swimming pool, and associated decks, along with comprehensive landscaping. The project requires multiple approvals: a Coastal Development Permit to proceed within regulated coastal zones, a variance to allow fuel modification encroachment into an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat area buffer, a Site Plan Review to permit construction exceeding 18 feet in height up to a maximum of 23 feet, 1 inch for a flat roof, and a Minor Modification to reduce the front yard setback by up to 50 percent. A Categorical Exemption has also been filed to streamline regulatory review for certain aspects of the development under established environmental guidelines. All permits and modifications are under review by the City of Malibu’s Community Development Department, with primary contacts including Gabriela Medrano and Yolanda Bundy. The project is located in Malibu, California, and was posted for notice on June 11, 2026, as part of the city’s forecasted development activity. The approval process involves balancing residential development needs with stringent coastal and environmental protections, particularly given the site’s proximity to sensitive habitats. The requested variances and modifications reflect an effort to accommodate design intent while adhering as closely as possible to regulatory standards, with final authorization contingent on meeting all environmental and planning conditions set forth by the city.