Laguna Beach Design Review Board - July 14, 2022

July 14, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Design Review Board met on July 14, 2022, to review applications for residential property modifications in various zones throughout the city. - The Board conducted a virtual meeting with public participation options via Zoom, phone, and written comments. - The consent calendar included approval of minutes from June 23, 2022, and three continuance requests. - Two regular business items addressed design review applications for single-family residences requiring elevated decks and modifications. - The applicant at 281 Ledroit Street requested a continuance to the August 11, 2022 hearing. - The applicant at 1345 La Mirada Street requested a continuance to revise plans following an agreement with a neighbor regarding view impact concerns. - The applicant at 708 Gainsborough Place requested design review for a new pool and hardscaping. - All items presented involved CEQA categorical exemptions. - The meeting adjourned with the next regularly scheduled meeting set for July 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM.

Key Decisions

- Approved June 23, 2022 minutes for adoption (Consent Calendar Item 3.1). - Approved continuance for 281 Ledroit Street (Design Review 21-10797 and Variance 21-10799) to the August 11, 2022 hearing (Consent Calendar Item 3.2). - Approved continuance for 1345 La Mirada Street (Design Review 22-0662) to an unscheduled future date for plan revisions and restaking (Consent Calendar Item 3.3). - Heard Regular Business Item 4.1 for 425 Thalia Street (Design Review 22-0508) for a 280 square-foot addition to a single-family dwelling. - Heard Regular Business Item 4.2 for 1040 Oro Street (Design Revie