Laguna Beach Planning Commission - May 4, 2022

May 4, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on May 4, 2022, addressed two residential design review applications for exterior material changes to existing homes. - The first project at 31505 Bluff Drive (Kinstler) requesting exterior material changes including roofing, siding, windows, and doors was continued to May 18, 2022. - The second project at 31452 Holly Street (Townsend) requesting exterior material changes from wood shingles to smooth stucco in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone was approved. - The meeting was conducted telephonically due to pandemic protocols with public participation available via Zoom and phone. - Planning staff processed both applications with CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for existing residential facilities. - Planning Technician Daniel Latham handled the Bluff Drive project while Planning Technician Patricia Garcia managed the Holly Street project.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 22-0478 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for 31452 Holly Street (Townsend) approved for exterior material changes from wood shingles to smooth stucco. - Design Review 22-0255 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for 31505 Bluff Drive (Kinstler) continued to May 18, 2022.