Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - February 16, 2022

February 16, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on February 16, 2022, reviewed two design review applications for residential properties in Laguna Beach. - Project at 31201 Brooks Street (Bergstrom) requested approval for an already-installed above-ground spa in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone, which was approved. - Project at 1630 Del Mar Avenue (Puerto Escondido LLC) requested approval for modifications to a prior approval in the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area, including an upper-level addition of 26 square feet, conversion of 565 square feet of storage to living area, a new cantilevered trellis, and exterior façade improvements, which was approved. - Both projects included categorical exemptions from CEQA environmental review under Sections 15303 and 15301 for modifications to existing residential facilities. - The meeting was conducted telephonically via Zoom at 5:00 PM with public participation allowed through phone and computer. - Planning Technician Garrett Wank staffed the Brooks Street project, and Contract Planner John Tilton staffed the Del Mar Avenue project.

Key Decisions

- Design Review 21-11000 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15303] for 31201 Brooks Street (Bergstrom) was approved for an above-ground spa installation in the R-1 zone. - Design Review 21-10767 and Categorical Exemption [Section 15301] for 1630 Del Mar Avenue (Puerto Escondido LLC) was approved for modifications including a 26-square-foot upper-level addition, 565-square-foot storage-to-living area conversion, cantilevered trellis, and exterior façade improvements in the Arch Beach Heights Specific Plan area.