When the City of Newport Beach needed to replace a fire station and library dating back to 1929, the project faced community opposition, environmental challenges, and a California Coastal Commission hearing. Schmitz and Associates guided the project through the Coastal approval process in under 18 months, helping maintain the entitlement path and keep the project… Read More
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Coastal Development Permit Malibu | Hillside Project Approval
We are excited to announce another successful project approval! We received approval for a Coastal Development Permit for a single-family residential project in Malibu by the Los Angeles County Planning Commission. The project consists of an approximately 5,897-square-foot home on a constrained hillside development site in Malibu along Coral Canyon. Due to steep slopes, sensitive… Read More
Schmitz & Associates Promotes Two Principal Planners in California Land Use and Development
Schmitz & Associates, a California land us planning firm, has promoted Cindy Martin and Chris Deleau to Principal Planner, recognizing their decades of experience guiding complex land use, entitlement, and permitting approvals across California. Both bring a combination of planning expertise and legal training that supports clients navigating California’s regulatory and permitting landscape, from initial… Read More
Conditional Use Permit Approved for Exploratory Testing in Topanga Hillside Residential Project
Schmitz & Associates recently secured approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for exploratory testing and percolation testing associated with a proposed single-family residence in Topanga, located within the Los Angeles County Santa Monica Mountains North Area. The permit retroactively authorized limited exploratory work conducted onsite to support a future residential development. The work included… Read More