Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - April 13, 2022

April 13, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review Meeting on April 13, 2022, reviewed four residential design review applications in Laguna Beach, approving three and continuing one. - Contract Planner Daniel Latham staffed three of the four applications, demonstrating the department's use of contract planning staff to manage workload. - All approved projects involved modifications to previously approved plans or minor additions to existing single-family residences, consistent with CEQA categorical exemptions under Section 15301 for existing facilities. - The project at 1315 Dunning Drive (Aquila) received approval for window and door modifications and exterior color changes in the R-1 zone. - The project at 1325 Ensenada Avenue (Singer) received approval for a roof-mounted air conditioning unit screened behind an existing parapet wall in the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area. - The project at 611 Lombardy Lane (Young) received approval for modifications including two skylights, bi-fold door replacement of existing windows, and exterior color changes in the R-1 zone. - The project at 1624 Louise Street (Lowell), originally continued from April 6, 2022, was continued again to April 27, 2022, f

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 2022-0327 for modifications to prior approval at 1315 Dunning Drive including window and door changes and exterior color change. - Approved Design Review 22-0045 for a roof-mounted air conditioning unit at 1325 Ensenada Avenue screened behind an existing parapet wall. - Approved Design Review 22-0382 for modifications to prior approval at 611 Lombardy Lane including two skylights, bi-fold door replacement, and exterior color changes. - Continued Design Review 22-0303 for a new prefabricated spa at 1624 Louise Street from April 6, 2022 to April 27, 2022.