Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - May 12, 2022

May 12, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Design Review Board conducted a telephonic meeting on May 26, 2022, to review design review applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach. - The meeting included approval of minutes from the May 12, 2022, Design Review Board hearing for a project at 31520 Egan Road. - The applicant for 31520 Egan Road requested to table the project to consider alternative designs, with a redesign to be submitted to staff for a future hearing. - The Board reviewed modifications to a prior approval at 32016 Sunset Avenue in the Village Community (VC) zone, including a 103-square-foot addition and roof modifications. - The Board considered modifications to a prior approval at 31392 Holly Drive in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone, including an 818-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (partial conversion), primary dwelling additions (382 square feet), and various other improvements. - The Board reviewed a Revocable Encroachment Permit application for 945 Capistrano Avenue requesting approval for retaining walls, walkways, stairs, and planter areas within the public right of way. - Public participation was facilitated through Zoom video conferencing and phone access, with specific in

Key Decisions

- Approved minutes from the May 12, 2022, Design Review Board hearing for 31520 Egan Road. - Accepted applicant's request to table Design Review 21-10159, Variance 21-10160, and Revocable Encroachment Permit 21-10161 for 31520 Egan Road to allow consideration of alternative designs. - Reviewed Design Review 22-0521 for 32016 Sunset Avenue modifications to prior approval from September 17, 2020. - Reviewed Design Review 22-0585 for 31392 Holly Drive modifications to prior approval. - Reviewed Revocable Encroachment Permit 22-0513 for 945 Capistrano Avenue.