Project 2023-2282 (Elwood Accessory Structure)

Project 2023-2282 involves the construction of a two-story, 5,138-square-foot garage and storage building by Michael Elwood on a 0.63-acre lot located at 9370 De Camp Drive in La Mesa, California. The scope of work includes the addition of a 445-square-foot second-story deck, site grading, the installation of a new curb opening and driveway, and the conversion of an existing attached single-car garage into living space. Because the project is situated in an R1 Urban Residential zone, a special permit was approved by the City of La Mesa Planning Commission via Resolution PC-2025-22 to exceed the standard 15-foot height limit for detached accessory structures. The project is classified under NAICS code 236118 and is managed by the City of La Mesa, with Associate Planner Allyson Kinnard serving as the primary point of contact. Legally, the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15303 for the new construction or conversion of small structures. The Notice of Exemption was filed with the Office of Planning and Research on January 28, 2026. The project site is identified by Assessor Parcel Number 486-411-22-00 and is located northwest of the Manor Drive intersection, adjacent to an SDGE substation.