Hillside Development Permit (HILL-2023-0023) & Second Floor Review (DEV-2024-0098)
Summary
SCH Number
2025020744
Public Agency
City of La Cañada Flintridge
Document Title
Hillside Development Permit (HILL-2023-0023) & Second Floor Review (DEV-2024-0098)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/21/2025
Document Description
The project includes the construction of 1,872 square feet of addition area to the lower level of an existing one-story residence on a hillside lot with an average slope of 29%. With the additions, the existing, main floor becomes a qualified second floor. The project also includes two portions of uncovered decking and a new maximum 3'-5" feet high inward-facing retaining wall to expand the driveway for emergency access.
Contact Information
Name
Kurtis Fabela
Agency Name
City of La Cañada Flintridge
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Laura Serdar
Agency Name
Serdar Architecture
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
La Cañada Flintridge
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Zip
91011
Parcel #
5864-013-016
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, Section 15301 & Section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves the addition of habitable area to an existing area of nonhabitable space underneath the existing, main floor. Though there is minimal projections of addition beyond the footprint of the existing house, the addition will not affect the hillside character of the lot or introduce new view impacts, excessive massing, and bulk due to the project's design, compliance with the City's development standards, and siting characteristics. No protected trees will be removed or affected and the new retaining wall is intended to expand the driveway for emergency access.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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