Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on January 18, 2023, approved administrative design review for landscaping in the center median between 179 and 180 McKnight Drive, submitted by Deputy Director of Public Works/Streets & Facilities Reza Jafari. - The project at 12 N Vista De La Luna (Gamble) for modifications to a prior approval in the TAB (Three Arch Bay) zone was continued to February 1, 2023. - The meeting approved administrative design review for a new in-ground spa and equipment in the rear yard at 401 Poplar Street (Barber). - The meeting approved administrative design review for replanting two trees within the CBD Central Bluffs Zone at 551 South Coast Highway, replacing a Ngaoi tree and a New Zealand Christmas Tree with Hollyleaf Cherry trees. - All approved projects were processed under CEQA categorical exemptions (Sections 15301 and 15304). - The meeting was held telephonically via Zoom with procedures for public comment via phone or computer.

Key Decisions

- Administrative Design Review 22-2352 for center median landscaping between 179 and 180 McKnight Drive was approved. - Design Review 22-2043 for 12 N Vista De La Luna was continued to February 1, 2023. - Administrative Design Review 22-2303 for a new in-ground spa at 401 Poplar Street was approved. - Administrative Design Review 22-2381 for replanting two trees at 551 South Coast Highway was approved. - All approved projects received CEQA categorical exemptions under Sections 15301 or 15304.