Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - July 6, 2022

July 6, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting held on July 6, 2022, at 3:00 PM addressed design review modifications for two residential properties in Laguna Beach. - Both projects involved modifications to previously approved designs requiring administrative design review and coastal development permits. - The first project at 1175 Crabbe Way (Talarico) requested approval for soil nails and a shotcrete wall with a faux rock finish in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone, which was approved. - The second project at 694 Mystic View (Sabatine) requested approval for adding a new infinity edge to a previously approved spa in the R-1 zone, which was approved. - The meeting was conducted telephonically with public participation available via Zoom (webinar ID 926 5662 4528) or phone at (669) 900-9128. - Public comments could be submitted in writing to the Zoning Administrator at rbunim@lagunabeachcity.net or via mail to 505 Forest Avenue. - Both projects were categorically exempt from CEQA review under Section 15304 (1175 Crabbe Way) and Section 15301 (694 Mystic View).

Key Decisions

- Design Review 22-1202 and Coastal Development Permit 22-1203 for 1175 Crabbe Way (Talarico), APN 644-352-34, were approved for modifications including soil nails and a shotcrete wall with faux rock finish. - Design Review 22-0767 for 694 Mystic View (Sabatine), APN 641-291-02, was approved for modifications including adding a new infinity edge to the previously approved spa. - Both projects received Categorical Exemptions under CEQA.