Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - June 29, 2022

June 29, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on June 29, 2022, reviewed six design review applications for residential and commercial properties, with five approvals and one continuance from the previous week. - All approved projects were categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Sections 15301 or 15303 for existing facilities and new construction. - The meeting was conducted via telephone and computer due to remote participation protocols, with staff providing multiple ways for the public to submit comments and participate. - Projects included spa installations, roof material changes, elevated deck additions, and exterior modifications across R-1 (Residential Low Density) and C-1 (Local Business District) zones. - The meeting was administratively staffed by three planning staff members: Associate Planner Robert Paley, Planning Technician Garrett Wank, Planning Technician Daniel Latham, and Contract Planner John Tilton. - All applications were approved without reported public opposition or design modifications required.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 22-1076 for a portable spa at 2860 Chateau Way in the R-1 zone. - Approved Design Review 22-0916 for exterior material changes at 685 Nyes Place, changing the existing roof from clay tile to shingle (graphite) in the R-1 zone. - Approved Design Review 22-0917 for an above ground spa at 658 South Coast Highway in the C-1 zone. - Approved Design Review 22-0778 for a 90 square-foot elevated deck addition at 1660 Thurston Drive in the R-1 zone as modifications to a prior approval. - Approved Design Review 22-0594 for a self-contained spa at 730 Kendall Drive in the R-1 zon