Hillside Development Permit (HILL-2024-0020)
Summary
SCH Number
2025051313
Public Agency
City of La Cañada Flintridge
Document Title
Hillside Development Permit (HILL-2024-0020)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/29/2025
Document Description
The project includes the construction of a new 8,392 square-foot one-story house, attached garage, and a 5'-6" high inward-facing retaining wall on a hillside lot at 926 Monarch Drive.
Contact Information
Name
Kurtis Fabela
Agency Name
City of La Cañada Flintridge
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Gary Akopian
Agency Name
Ecumena Design Studio
Job Title
Architect/Designer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Zip
91011
Parcel #
5822-021-005
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, Section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt because it includes the construction of a new, one-story, single-family dwelling unit with an attached garage and retaining wall. The new house utilizes much of the footprint of the existing house and preserves the hillside character and topography of the lot and area. Massing and view impacts are minimized to due the existing topography, vegetation/trees, orientation of proximate homes, and setbacks.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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