Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - February 15, 2023

February 15, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review Meeting on February 15, 2023, reviewed two residential property improvement projects in Laguna Beach, both of which were approved. - The first project at 31452 Holly Drive (Townsend) requested administrative design review for a 362 square-foot elevated deck on top of an existing garage in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - The second project at 31 N. Vista De Catalina (Eidelstein) requested administrative design review for modifications to a prior approval, including a new elevated deck area in the TAB (Three Arch Bay) zone. - Both projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15303 for new construction or conversion of small structures. - The meeting was conducted telephonically via Zoom with public participation available by computer or phone. - Planning staff members Daniel Latham (Planning Technician) and Chris Dominguez (Senior Planner) handled the respective applications.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 23-0045 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15303] for 31452 Holly Drive (Townsend) for an elevated deck (362 square feet) on top of an existing garage. - Approved Design Review 23-0114 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15303] for 31 N. Vista De Catalina (Eidelstein) for modifications to a prior approval including a new elevated deck area.