Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - January 11, 2023

January 11, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review meeting on January 11, 2023, reviewed two residential modification projects, approving both applications. - The meeting was conducted telephonically at 3:00 PM with remote participation options available via Zoom and telephone. - Senior Planner Chris Dominguez and Associate Planner Arlen Beck staffed the two applications on the agenda. - Both projects received administrative design review approval and categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301. - The first project at 452 Aster Street involves modifications to a prior approval including a front arbor and exterior color changes. - The second project at 1029 Baja Street involves converting a carport to garage/carport configuration and changing the exterior style of more than 50% of a street-facing façade. - Both applications included certified plans, staking plans, and color boards and materials for review.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 22-2200 and Categorical Exemption for 452 Aster Street (Chasteney & Scudder) for modifications to a prior approval including a front arbor and exterior color changes in the R-1 zone. - Approved Design Review 22-2284 and Categorical Exemption for 1029 Baja Street (Green & Valenzuela) for converting a 2-car carport into a 1-car garage and 1-car carport, adding 23 square feet of living space at the entry area, and changing the exterior style of the home's street-facing façade in the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area. - Both applications received categorical exemptions