Laguna Beach Planning Commission - February 1, 2023

February 1, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting held on February 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM (telephonic) and 5:00 PM (regular) reviewed design review applications for residential properties requiring modifications to prior approvals and new exterior improvements. - The meeting addressed three design review applications: 12 N Vista De La Luna (continuance from January 18, 2023), 2817 Rounsevel Terrace, and 843 La Vista Drive. - The project at 12 N Vista De La Luna in the Three Arch Bay (TAB) zone requested modifications to a prior approval including relocated parking, a new spa, replacement stairs at Vista De La Luna, and reconfiguration of stairs at Vista De La Catalina, continued to February 8, 2023. - The project at 2817 Rounsevel Terrace in the R-2 (Residential Medium Density) zone for exterior staircase relocation was approved. - The project at 843 La Vista Drive in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone for a 142-square-foot deck expansion was continued to February 8, 2023 at the request of staff. - All three projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15301 or 15303. - Public participation was available telephonically via Zoom or phone, with comments accepted by email to

Key Decisions

- Design Review 22-2155 for 2817 Rounsevel Terrace (Myers) was approved for the relocation of an exterior staircase. - Design Review 22-2043 for 12 N Vista De La Luna (Gamble) was continued to February 8, 2023. - Design Review 22-2348 for 843 La Vista Drive (Martlin) was continued to February 8, 2023 at staff's request. - All three projects received categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).