Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on May 25, 2022, reviewed two residential design review applications in Laguna Beach, both of which were approved. - The first project at 456 Bent Street (Roop) involved modifications to an existing single-family dwelling including enlarging an elevated deck and modifying the existing roof design in the R-2 zone. - The second project at 18 Vista Del Sol (Dewey) involved changing roof material from composition to standing seam metal in the Three Arch Bay (TAB) zone. - Both projects were categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - The meeting was conducted telephonically via Zoom with remote public participation options available. - Citizens could submit written comments via mail to the Zoning Administrator or by email to rbunim@lagunabeachcity.net. - Associate Planner Robert Paley staffed the 456 Bent Street application, while Planning Technician Daniel Latham staffed the 18 Vista Del Sol application. - The meeting demonstrates the city's ongoing administrative review process for residential modifications requiring design review approval.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 22-0682 and Categorical Exemption for 456 Bent Street (Roop) for modifications to an existing single-family dwelling including an enlarged elevated deck and roof design modifications. - Approved Design Review 22-0681 and Categorical Exemption for 18 Vista Del Sol (Dewey) for change of roof material from composition to standing seam metal.