Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - November 2, 2022

November 2, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting held on November 2, 2022, was conducted telephonically beginning at 3:00 PM with public participation available via phone and computer. - The meeting reviewed five residential design review applications, all of which received approval. - All approved projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15301 or 15303. - Projects included modifications to prior approvals at three properties (22165 Paseo Del Sur, 31675 Sea Bluff Lane, and 1246 Dunning Drive), an above-ground spa installation at 42 N. Stonington Road, and residential improvements at 1465 Hillcrest Drive. - The most significant modification involved correcting a grading calculation error at 1246 Dunning Drive, increasing export from 213 cubic yards to 493 cubic yards without changing the structure's design or location. - Planning Manager Russell Bunim staffed three of the five applications, with Associate Planner Kate Kazama and Contract Planner Amber Gregg staffing one application each. - All projects proceeded without public comment or opposition documented in the agenda.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 22-1910 for two new skylights with automatic nightshades at 22165 Paseo Del Sur (Vahid) in the R-1 zone. - Approved Design Review 22-1889 for an above-ground spa at 42 N. Stonington Road (Mercer) in the TAB (Three Arch Bay) zone. - Approved Design Review 22-1938 for door and window changes at 31675 Sea Bluff Lane (Grech) in the R-1 zone. - Approved Design Review 22-1883 for grading calculation correction at 1246 Dunning Drive (Shahid) in the R-1 zone, increasing export from 213 to 493 cubic yards. - Approved Design Review 22-2001 for elevated decks, pedestrian access r