Design Review (DR) 25-0891

The City of Laguna Beach has approved a minor residential alteration under its local environmental review process, specifically a 58-square-foot elevated deck addition to an existing single-family dwelling located at 31421 Holly Drive in the R-1 Residential Low Density Zoning District. The project, designated as Design Review DR 25-0891, qualifies for a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301, which applies to minor alterations to existing residential structures that do not expand use or create significant environmental impacts. The applicant, architect Dave Frith, submitted the necessary documentation including a Notice of Exemption, a CDFW No Effect Determination, and proof of payment for a $50 environmental filing fee, all of which were processed by the City’s Planning Division and the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. The project underwent a public hearing on December 9, 2025, and the Notice of Exemption was formally filed on December 12, 2025, triggering the mandatory 30-day posting period. No formal procurement contract exists; the process is an administrative land-use permitting action governed by local regulations rather than federal acquisition rules, with no FAR clauses, contract line items, payment schedules, or government contracting officer roles involved. All interactions are directed through the City’s Associate Planner, Daniel Latham, and the applicant’s designated contact, reflecting a non-procurement, regulatory compliance workflow. The work is expected to proceed in compliance with standard local building practices and applicable residential codes, with final acceptance handled by the City’s permitting authority.