Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - January 25, 2023

January 25, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on January 25, 2023, convened at 5:00 PM at Laguna Beach City Hall Council Chambers to review three residential design applications, all of which were approved. - All applications received categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15303 for construction of small new structures and modifications to existing facilities. - The meeting provided remote participation options via Zoom webinar and telephone for public comment during designated periods. - City Staff Bao Vong, Kate Kazama, and Anthony Viera staffed the three respective applications reviewed during the session. - The first project involved replacement of a Cox Communications pedestal in the public right-of-way adjacent to 930 Canyon View Drive. - The second project included a 390-square-foot addition with new or enlarged windows and doors at 985 La Mirada Street in the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area. - The third project approved installation of a portable spa at 2 S. Vista de Catalina in the Three Arch Bay (TAB) zone.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 22-2249 and Categorical Exemption for replacement of an existing Cox Communications pedestal adjacent to 930 Canyon View Drive. - Approved Design Review 23-0028 and Categorical Exemption for additions (390 square feet) and new or enlarged windows and doors at 985 La Mirada Street in the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area. - Approved Design Review 22-1960 and Categorical Exemption for a portable spa at 2 S. Vista de Catalina in the TAB (Three Arch Bay) zone.