STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
November 18, 2025
APPEAL
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SUBJECT: APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 24- 0658 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 24-0657 FOR A NEW SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING, ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE, ELEVATED DECKS,
GRADING, AND LANDSCAPING, AND DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AT 31526 VALIDO ROAD IN THE R-1,
RESIDENTIAL LOW-DENSITY ZONE, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15303 (CLASS 3)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council
1. Open the public hearing, take public testimony, and continue the public hearing on the appeal to January 13, 2026; and
2. Find the Project categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
Two appeals of the Design Review Board’s approval of Design Review 24-0658 and Coastal Development Permit 24-0657 at 31526 Valido Road were filed with the City Clerk on October 6, 2025, and October 8, 2025. To continue the public hearing on the appeals without re-sending public hearing notices, staff requests that the City Council open the public hearing and continue the matter to a date certain. Staff does not intend to provide a report at this time.
The sole purpose of this item is for City Council to take action on the requested continuance. Staff requests the City Council continue this public hearing to the January 13, 2026, City Council meeting.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
There is no financial impact resulting from the continuance.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommended actions are exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3), which is the commonsense exemption that the CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The action on the determination of the appeal at the continued public hearing will include compliance with CEQA.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Continuance Request
Appeal of the Approval of DR 24-0658 and CDP 24-0657 at 31526 Valido Road November 18, 2025
Submitted By: Matt Schneider Approved: .David A Kiff
Matthew Schneider, Director of
Community Development
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Heather Steven, Senior Planner Anthony Viera, Deputy Director Patrick Donegan, Assistant City Attorney