Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - May 11, 2022

May 11, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on May 11, 2022, convened telephonically at 5:00 PM to review two residential design review applications requiring administrative approval. - The first project at 21 South Stonington Road (Karlebach) requested modifications to a prior approval in the Three Arch Bay (TAB) zone, specifically adding one new window on the front elevation. - Planning Technician Patricia Garcia staffed the 21 South Stonington Road application, with designer Alex Hurtado representing the applicant. - The second project at 28851 Top of the World Drive (Short/Sjobeck) requested administrative design review for a four-foot-high wood fence in the Shady Lane private right of way in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - Planning Technician Garrett Wank staffed the 28851 Top of the World Drive application, with designer James Ward Henry II representing the applicant. - Both applications were approved and are categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - The meeting provided telephonic participation options via Zoom and phone dial-in for public comments on agenda items.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 22-0589 for modifications to a prior approval at 21 South Stonington Road, including one new window on the front elevation. - Approved Design Review 22-0591 for a four-foot-high wood fence at 28851 Top of the World Drive in the Shady Lane private right of way. - Confirmed both projects are categorically exempt under CEQA Section 15301 for modifications to existing facilities.