Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - June 8, 2022

June 8, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on June 8, 2022, reviewed two design review applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach, both of which were approved. - The first project at 31066 Aliso Circle (Arakelian) received administrative design review and a coastal development permit for construction of a new shotcrete retaining wall, sidewalk, and landscaping in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - The second project at 509 Diamond Street (Davis) received administrative design review for roof material changes from shingles to standing seam metal roof in the Diamond/Crestview Specific Plan area. - Both projects included CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for existing facilities. - Senior Planner Heather Steven staffed the 31066 Aliso Circle application, while Planning Technician Patricia Garcia staffed the 509 Diamond Street application. - The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with telephonic participation options via Zoom and phone dial-in. - Public participation procedures were outlined, including written comment submission options and virtual hand-raising for oral comments.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 22-0837 and Coastal Development Permit 22-0839 for 31066 Aliso Circle (Arakelian) for construction of a new shotcrete retaining wall, sidewalk, and landscaping. - Approved Design Review 22-0648 for 509 Diamond Street (Davis) for roof material changes from shingles to standing seam metal roof. - Approved CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for both projects.