Laguna Beach Planning Commission - May 18, 2022

May 18, 2022

Executive Summary

- Administrative Design Review meeting held on May 18, 2022, to review two residential design applications. - First project at 2355 Hillview Drive (Hoffman) approved for a 72 square-foot deck expansion to modify a previously approved design. - Second project at 31505 Bluff Drive (Kinstler) continued from May 4, 2022, was tabled without resolution for exterior material changes to an existing residence. - Both projects are in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone and qualify for CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301. - Public participation was available via Zoom and telephone conferencing. - Planning staff coordinated the meeting with Planning Technician Patricia Garcia handling the Hillview Drive project and Planning Technician Daniel Latham handling the Bluff Drive project. - The meeting demonstrates continued use of remote participation procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 22-0622 for 2355 Hillview Drive: APPROVED for a 72 square-foot deck expansion as a modification to a prior approval. - Design Review 22-0255 for 31505 Bluff Drive: TABLED without a specified continuation date for exterior material changes including roofing, siding, windows and doors.