Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - September 22, 2022

September 22, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board met on September 22, 2022, to review three consent calendar items and two regular business items, focusing primarily on design review applications for residential improvements, deck additions, and site modifications in various zoning districts. - The Board approved a two-year extension of time for Design Review 20-5796 and Variance 20-5797 at 31695 Seacliff Drive for a 27 square-foot elevated deck addition that requires a variance to exceed the maximum allowed projection into the required front setback in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - The Board continued the application for 31616 2nd Avenue to a future meeting date to allow the applicant time to update plans for city staff review for zoning compliance, with a public hearing to be re-scheduled and re-noticed once the project is cleared by staff. - The Board reviewed a design review application for a new pool and deck at 855 Manzanita Drive in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone, which requires design review for the pool/spa, elevated decks, deck cover, grading, and modifications to a prior approval. - The Board reviewed a design review and coastal development permit application for fencing, d

Key Decisions

- Approved a two-year extension of time for Design Review 20-5796 and Variance 20-5797 at 31695 Seacliff Drive for a 27 square-foot elevated deck addition. - Continued the application for 31616 2nd Avenue (Design Review 22-1027 and Coastal Development Permit 22-1028) at the applicant's request to allow time for plan updates and staff review. - Reviewed Design Review 22-1199 for a new pool and deck at 855 Manzanita Drive (decision outcome not specified in the agenda). - Reviewed Design Review 19-4320 and Coastal Development Permit 19-4321 for fencing and gates at 31351 and 31355 Coast Highway (