Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - November 8, 2018

November 8, 2018

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Design Review Board held a regular meeting on November 8, 2018, addressing 15 design review applications ranging from time extensions to new single-family residences and public infrastructure projects. - The Board processed one consent calendar item for a two-year time extension at 327 Viejo Street for previously approved dwelling additions. - Major projects included the Bluebird South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) lift station odor facility improvements (DR 18-1044, continuing from July 26, 2018 hearing). - Multiple new single-family residence projects were reviewed, including properties at 600 Buena Vista, 616 Vista Lane, 1033 Flamingo Road, 1494 Catalina Street, 1105 Skyline Drive, and 927 Oriole Drive, with most requiring coastal development permits and grading in environmentally sensitive areas. - Several projects involved modifications to prior approvals, including 1444 Bluebird Canyon Drive (second hearing from October 11, 2018), 2173 Ocean Way (code enforcement-related), and 32052 Sunset Avenue (remanded from Administrative Design Review on August 23, 2018). - Two projects required variances: 806 Cliff Drive for modifications to a two-family

Key Decisions

- Consent calendar approval for Design Review 14-1937 (327 Viejo Street) granting a two-year time extension for previously approved additions to a single-family dwelling. - Review of Design Review 18-1044 and Coastal Development Permit 18-1045 for the Bluebird SOCWA lift station (continued from July 26, 2018). - Review of Design Review 18-1617 and Revocable Encroachment Permit 18-1618 for 1444 Bluebird Canyon Drive (second hearing from October 11, 2018). - Review of multiple new residential projects requiring coastal development permits and environmental review. - Review of variance applicatio