Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - December 12, 2019

December 12, 2019

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Design Review Board held a regular meeting on December 12, 2019, to review 15 residential development projects requiring design review, coastal development permits, variances, and revocable encroachment permits. - Projects reviewed included modifications to prior approvals, new single-family residences on vacant lots, demolitions and reconstructions, additions, landscaping changes, and improvements to historic registered properties. - Several projects involved construction in environmentally sensitive coastal areas and required coastal development permits for work within 50 feet of bluff edges or in very high value habitat areas. - Multiple variance requests were considered for projects seeking relief from setback requirements, building height limits, parking standards, and maximum building area allowances. - Revocable encroachment permits were requested for several projects to allow construction and maintenance of improvements within public rights-of-way, including retaining walls, stairs, walkways, and pedestrian entry features. - One project at 450 Center Street involved a modification related to the removal of a Stone Pine tree on an adjacent property that di

Key Decisions

- The Board was scheduled to consider 15 residential design review applications and related permits. - Approval of minutes from the Design Review/Board of Adjustment meeting of November 14, 2019 was scheduled. - The Board was scheduled to adjourn to the next regular meeting on January 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.