Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on January 26, 2022, reviewed four design review applications for residential property modifications, all in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone except one in the VC (Village Community) zone. - Three applications (543 Brooks Street, 484 Nyes Place, and 461 Poplar Street) were approved for modifications to prior approvals, including landscape improvements, lighting changes, fireplace removal, and door/window replacements. - The fourth application at 32092 Virginia Way for a 127 square foot elevated deck addition was withdrawn by the applicant. - All approved projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for modifications to existing residential facilities. - The meeting was conducted telephonically via Zoom due to pandemic-related public health measures, with public participation available by phone or computer.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 21-10860 for 543 Brooks Street (Shanfield) for minor landscape, hardscape, and lighting improvements in the rear yard and replacement lighting within the front yard. - Approved Design Review 21-10775 and Coastal Development Permit 21-10830 for 484 Nyes Place (Pearly) for removal of a fireplace and chimney, door and window changes, and additional elevated deck area (49 square feet). - Approved Design Review 21-10596 for 461 Poplar Street (Forte Living) for relocating and replacing an existing sliding door and windows with a new French door and sidelites in the master be