DR 25-1886, CDP 25-1887 and VAR 25-1888, S Coast Hwy LLC Residence

A new single-family residence with a two-car garage, elevated decks, a swimming pool and spa, grading, retaining walls, and full landscaping is being constructed on a vacant oceanfront lot at 32005 Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, California, within the R-1 Residential Low Density zoning district. The project is situated in an environmentally sensitive area near the coast and requires careful site integration with natural constraints, including engineered drainage and erosion control measures. All construction activities must comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, specifically under the categorical exemption for new construction of small structures (Section 15303), following the filing of a Notice of Exemption, a Certificate of Determination, and a CDFW No Effect Determination. A $50 fee was paid to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder for administrative processing, and a public hearing was held on November 13, 2025, to review environmental compliance. The project is led by the City of Laguna Beach as the local permitting authority, with Marshall Innings, Architect, acting as the responsible design professional. There is no publicly disclosed contract value, estimated budget, or formal procurement timeline, and no federal acquisition regulation clauses or socioeconomic certifications are applicable, as this is a local government project governed by state land use and environmental statutes. Performance is expected entirely at the project site in Laguna Beach, and all submissions related to permitting are required in paper form through the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office with no electronic filing options. The project’s schedule, payment structure, and contractor selection process are not formally documented in available records, but oversight responsibilities rest with City staff, including Contract Planner Nancy Balmer-Csira.