Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting - March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Design Review Board met on March 24, 2022, at 5:00 PM in a hybrid format to review extension requests, project continuances, and new design review applications. - The Board approved a two-year extension for Design Review 19-2990 at 637 Loretta Street, extending approval until June 27, 2023, under the local emergency provisions of Ordinance No. 1644. - Design Review 21-8606 and Variance 21-8607 for 550 Thalia Street were tabled at the applicant's request to allow for project redesign and reconsideration of the variance request. - Design Review 22-0040 for a new in-ground spa at 683 Thalia Street was approved as a consent calendar item. - Design Review 22-0119 for 279 Crescent Bay Drive proceeded to regular business, requesting modifications to a prior approval including new stucco walls replacing deck guardrails, interior remodel, elevator equipment, and roof/window/door changes. - Design Review 21-10447 for 2855 Chillon Way proceeded to regular business, requesting approval for a swimming pool, grading, pool protection fencing, and associated equipment. - All projects were categorically exempt from CEQA under Sections 15301 or 15303 for existing facilities or sma

Key Decisions

- Approved two-year extension for Design Review 19-2990 at 637 Loretta Street, extending the approval expiration from June 27, 2021 to June 27, 2023 per Ordinance No. 1644. - Approved continuation/tabling of Design Review 21-8606 and Variance 21-8607 at 550 Thalia Street at applicant's request for project redesign. - Approved Design Review 22-0040 for new in-ground spa with water feature at 683 Thalia Street via consent calendar.