Laguna Beach Administrative Design Review Meeting - January 12, 2022

January 12, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Administrative Design Review meeting on January 12, 2022, reviewed two residential design review applications that were both approved. - The meeting was conducted telephonically via Zoom due to pandemic-related protocols, with public participation available by phone or computer. - The first project at 51 Lagunita Drive requested administrative design review for a skylight with automatic nightshades in the R-1 (Residential Low Density) zone. - The second project at 70 South La Senda Drive requested administrative design review for a 116 square foot elevated deck addition in the TAB (Three Arch Bay) zone. - Both projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities. - Planning Technician Garrett Wank staffed the Lagunita Drive project and Planning Technician Daniel Latham staffed the La Senda Drive project. - The meeting provided multiple options for public comment, including written submissions via mail or email and virtual participation through Zoom. - All applications were approved as submitted.

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 21-10050 and Coastal Development Permit 21-10300 for a skylight with automatic nightshades at 51 Lagunita Drive. - Approved Design Review 21-10875 for a 116 square foot elevated deck addition at 70 South La Senda Drive. - Granted CEQA Categorical Exemptions under Section 15301 for both projects as modifications to existing residential facilities.