Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - April 14, 2022

April 14, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Design Review Board convened on April 14, 2022, to review project extensions, new design applications, and landscape modifications across residential properties in the city. - The Board approved consent calendar items including extensions for projects at 28776 Shady Lane and 2521 Park Avenue, and design approvals for projects at 1008 Madison Place and 323 Ledroit Street. - Three regular business items were heard: modifications to a prior approval at 2881 Alexander Road including a variance for uncovered parking, additions and an ADU at 281 Ledroit Street with a revocable encroachment permit for right-of-way improvements, and a major remodel with an ADU at 416 Aster Street. - All projects required design review for upper-level additions, elevated decks, or modifications to prior approvals in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - Public participation was conducted telephonically via Zoom due to COVID-19 protocols, with detailed instructions provided for remote attendance and comment submission. - The Board reviewed variance requests related to parking configurations and building height limitations. - Several projects included coastal development permits for ADU

Key Decisions

- Approved two-year extension of time for Design Review 19-4813 and Coastal Development Permit 19-4814 at 28776 Shady Lane for a 1,518 square-foot single-family dwelling (first extension request). - Approved final one-year extension for Design Review 18-0101 at 2521 Park Avenue for a 551 square-foot addition, pool, spa, and landscaping (second extension, final allowable). - Approved Design Review 22-0070 at 1008 Madison Place for 779 square feet of additions including upper-level additions (274 square feet) and elevated deck area (210 square feet) while maintaining nonconforming side setbacks.