Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - October 13, 2022

October 13, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board (DRB) met on October 13, 2022, to review seven design applications and administrative items, approving two consent calendar projects and hearing five regular business items. - The Board discussed and approved a draft 2023 DRB meeting schedule. - Two consent calendar items were considered: a modification to a prior approval at 12 Vista de San Clemente for spa, pergola, grading, fencing, gates, hardscaping, landscaping, and exterior lighting in the TAB (Three Arch Bay) zone; and a 56 square foot upper-level addition at 990 Meadowlark Drive in the R-1 zone. - Regular business included a re-noticed hearing for a detached two-car carport at 1280-1290 North Coast Highway in the CN (Commercial Neighborhood) zone requiring variance for front setback encroachment and nonconforming use. - The Board reviewed a new 3,357 square foot single-family residence and attached 811 square foot garage at 3182 Bern Drive in the R-1 zone. - Modifications to a prior approval at 2095 Temple Hills Drive in the R/HP (Residential/Hillside Protection) zone were considered, continuing from an August 11, 2022 meeting with reduced project scope. - The Board reviewed a 240 square foot addi

Key Decisions

- Approved the draft 2023 DRB meeting schedule. - Approved Design Review 22-1637 for modifications at 12 Vista de San Clemente, including in-ground spa, pergola entry feature, grading in excess of 20 cubic yards, fencing, gates, hardscaping, landscaping, and exterior lighting in the TAB zone. - Approved Design Review 22-0870 and Coastal Development Permit 22-0892 for a 56 square foot upper-level addition at 990 Meadowlark Drive in the R-1 zone. - Conducted a re-noticed hearing for Design Review 20-7274 and Variance 20-7275 for a detached two-car carport at 1280-1290 North Coast Highway requiri