Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review - July 13, 2022

July 13, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review Board held a telephonic meeting on July 13, 2022, at 3:00 PM, conducted via Zoom and teleconference due to COVID-19 protocols. - Three design review applications were presented and all three were approved: a roof material change at 445 Arroyo Chico, mechanical equipment modifications at 1085 Gaviota Drive, and bi-fold door installation at 490 Oak Street. - All three projects qualified for CEQA Categorical Exemptions under Section 15301 for modifications to existing residential facilities. - The projects involved relatively minor modifications to existing single-family residences and did not require public hearings under the administrative design review process. - Public participation was offered via written comments, computer/phone participation through Zoom, and telephone call-in options.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 22-1047 at 445 Arroyo Chico to change roof material from asphalt shingles to standing seam metal roof in Sierra Tan color in the R-1 zone. - Approved Design Review 22-0979 and Coastal Development Permit 22-0980 at 1085 Gaviota Drive for modifications to a prior approval, including installation of a new air conditioning unit on the roof within the previously approved building footprint in the R-2 zone. - Approved Design Review 22-0940 at 490 Oak Street for modifications to a prior approval, including installation of new bi-fold doors in place of existing doors and windo