Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on June 15, 2022, reviewed two residential design review applications in Laguna Beach. - The meeting was conducted remotely via Zoom and telephone due to ongoing pandemic protocols, with public participation available through multiple digital channels. - The first project at 730 Kendall Drive requested administrative design review for installation of a self-contained spa in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone but was continued to June 22, 2022. - The second project at 3115 Mountain View Drive requested administrative design review for modifications to a prior approval, including window and door changes, deck alterations, exterior material changes, and relocation of an above ground spa in the R-1 zone. - The project at 3115 Mountain View Drive received approval during this meeting. - Both projects were categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA. - The meeting demonstrated the city's continued use of remote participation procedures for administrative design review processes.

Key Decisions

- Continued Design Review 22-0594 for 730 Kendall Drive to June 22, 2022. - Approved Design Review 22-0770 for 3115 Mountain View Drive, including modifications to a prior approval involving window and door changes, deck alterations, exterior material changes, and relocation of an above ground spa. - Determined both projects categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Sections 15303 (730 Kendall Drive) and 15301 (3115 Mountain View Drive).