Design Review 2025-1330, Phillips Residence

Design Review 2025-1330, Phillips Residence, is a project managed by the City of Laguna Beach involving modest additions and an interior remodel of a single-family residence located at 186 Sunset Terrace, Laguna Beach, California. The scope of work includes the construction of a 36.9 square foot primary entry enclosure at the street level and a 34.7 square foot lower-level addition created by converting an existing crawlspace into a living area. Additional modifications include a minor California roof modification at the front elevation, the installation of new windows, and the construction of new on-grade exterior stairs. The project also includes a request to exceed the maximum allowable building site coverage within the R-1 Residential Low Density zone. The project is classified as a repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing structures with negligible expansion of use, qualifying it for a categorical exemption under Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This exemption was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder on June 3, 2026. Project administration is led by Associate Planner Shehriyar Khan, with design support provided by Warren Hutcherson. The project is identified under NAICS code 541350 and is being processed as a special notice through the City of Laguna Beach.