Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - January 26, 2023

January 26, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Design Review Board convened on January 26, 2023, to review a consent calendar with five items and regular business with seven items, primarily involving residential design reviews, coastal development permits, and variance requests. - The Board considered projects ranging from small additions and modifications to major new single-family residences across various zoning districts including R-1 (Residential Low Density), RHP (Residential Hillside Protection), TAB (Three Arch Bay), and VC (Village Community). - Multiple projects requested continuances, including 3182 Bern Drive (continued to February 9, 2023) and 31550 Eagle Rock Way. - Several projects requested variances for lot coverage, setbacks, parking, and height requirements beyond municipal code standards. - Most projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) or 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). - The majority of projects were located within non-appealable areas of the Coastal Zone, though some were in the excludable area or deferred certification area. - Projects included typical residential improvements such as additions, elevated decks,

Key Decisions

- Consent calendar item 3.1 (3182 Bern Drive) was granted a continuance to February 9, 2023, for design review of a new 3,357 square foot single-family residence with attached 811 square-foot garage. - Consent calendar item 3.2 (735 Pearl Street) proceeded for design review of a 76 square foot addition for a new staircase. - Consent calendar item 3.3 (306 Loma Terrace) proceeded for design review of modifications to a prior approval and a variance to increase lot coverage from 29.5% to 30.4%. - Consent calendar item 3.4 (308 Loma Terrace) proceeded for design review of modifications to a prior