Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - March 10, 2022

March 10, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on March 10, 2022, reviewed a single residential project for an elevated deck addition. - The project at 630 Loretta Drive requested administrative design review for a 248 square-foot elevated deck addition. - The property is located in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone requiring design review approval. - Planning Technician Daniel Latham served as the City Staff representative for the application. - Project Applicant Nancy Balmer-Csira represented the property owner (Siebert) as the project architect. - The project was approved following review of plans, staking plan, and public commentary. - The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - The meeting was conducted telephonically via Zoom due to public health considerations, with public participation allowed through computer, phone, or written submission.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 22-0049 for a 248 square-foot elevated deck addition at 630 Loretta Drive. - Approved Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15301 for the project as an existing residential facility.